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® CUA266 JumperFree ™ 133MHz FSB DDR/SDR SDRAM AGP Pro/4X Socket 370 Motherboard USER ’ S MANUAL.
ASUS CUA266 User’ s Manual 2 USER'S NOTICE Product Name: ASUS CUA266 Manual Revision: 1.01 E755 Release Date: May 2001 No part of this manual, including the products and software described in i.
ASUS CUA266 User’ s Manual 3 ASUS CONT ACT INFORMA TION ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 T elephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.
ASUS CUA266 User’ s Manual 4 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Or ganized ................................................... 7 1.2 Item Checklist ........
ASUS CUA266 User’ s Manual 5 CONTENTS 4. BIOS SETUP ..................................................................................... 43 4.1 Managing and Updating Y our BIOS .......................................... 43 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System .
ASUS CUA266 User’ s Manual 6 FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2. FEA TURES Production information and specifications 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard.
8 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 2.1 ASUS CUA266 Motherboard Powered by Intel ® Pentium ® III/Celeron ™ processors, the CUA266 motherboard bundles select features and compatible interfaces to deliver value and flexibility .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 9 2. FEA TURES 2. FEA TURES Specifications • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev .
10 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 2. FEA TURES Performance 2. FEA TURES 2.1.2 Performance • ACPI Ready: A dvanced C onfiguration P ower I nterface (ACPI) provides more Ener gy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 11 2. FEA TURES 2. FEA TURES Intelligence 2.1.3 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers of f automatically even in sleep mode. This function reduces both ener gy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature in implementing silent PC systems.
12 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 2. FEA TURES 2. FEA TURES M/B Components Location Processor Support Socket 370 for Pentium III Coppermine Processors ................ 2 Feature Setting DIP Switches ................................................... 8 Chipsets ALi M1651 North Bridge .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 13 2. FEA TURES 2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.2.1 Component Locations 3 21 23 8 22 19 12 1 5 6 18 11 20 7 24 2 109 17 13 14 15 16 4.
14 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout Motherboard Layout 3. H/W SETUP NOTE: The C-Media CMI8738 audio chipset, external GAME/AUDIO connectors, and internal audio connectors are optional components, and present in audio models only .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 15 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p . 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable) 2) DIP_SW 1 – 4 p . 19 CPU External Frequency Selection 3) JP25V p. 19 SDRAM V oltage Selection 4) R220 p.
16 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Layout Contents 3. H/W SETUP 14) CD/AUX/MODEM p. 41 Internal Audio Connectors (4-1 pin) 15) MIC2 p. 41 Internal Microphone Connector (3-pin) 16) JTPWR p. 42 Power Supply Thermal Sensor (2-pin) 17) PWR.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 17 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Complete the following steps before using your computer: 1. Check motherboard settings 2. Install memory modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5.
18 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings Motherboard Frequency Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block represents the switch ’ s position. The illustration below shows all the switches in the OFF position.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 19 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 2) CPU External Frequency Selection (DIP_SW Switches 1 – 4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU and SDRAM. This allows the selection of the CPU ’ s External frequency (or BUS Clock ).
20 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 4) Clear R TC RAM (R220) Th ese solder points allow you to clear the Real T ime Clock (R TC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS R TC RAM data.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 21 3. HARDW ARE SETUP System Memory 3. H/W SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard supports either Double Data Rate (DDR) and Single Date Rate (SDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). T wo DDR DIMM sockets are available for 2.
22 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP A 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM has a single notch near the center . The number of pins are different on either side of the notch so the module only fits in one direction. Insert a DDR DIMM into the DDR socket as shown.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 23 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a ZIF Socket for the supported CPUs listed in section 2.1.1 Specifications . The following illustration shows the CPU socket location on the motherboard and the correct CPU orientation.
24 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP CPU Installation 3. H/W SETUP 3.6.1 CPU Installation Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90 ° -100 ° angle.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 25 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Expansion Cards 3. H/W SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to support these cards. Follow the steps in the next section when installing expansion cards.
26 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Expansion Cards 3. H/W SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 27 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Expansion Cards 3. H/W SETUP 3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro slot to support the new generation graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth.
28 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR)) Slot The AMR slot support a specially designed audio and/or modem card called an Audio Modem Riser (AMR). Main processing is done through software and controlled by the system chipset.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 29 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 3.8 Connectors 3.8.1 External Connectors 1) PS/2 Mouse Port (Gr een 6-pin PS2KBMS) The system automatically directs IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If no mouse is detected, IRQ12 become available to expansion cards.
30 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 5) Serial Ports (T eal/T ur quoise 9-pin COM1 / 9-pin COM2) T wo serial ports can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices. T o enable these ports, see Onboard Serial Port 1 / Onboard Serial Port 2 in 4.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 31 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 7) Audio Ports (Thr ee 1/8 ” AUDIO) (optional) The Line Out (lime) connects a headphone or speakers. The Line In (light blue) connects a tape players or other audio sources.
32 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 3.8.2 Internal Connectors 2) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 33 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP IMPORT ANT : For UltraDMA/ 100/66 IDE devices, use a 40-pin 80-conductor IDE cable.
34 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 4) W ake-On-LAN Connector (3 -pin WOL_CON) This connector connects to a LAN card with a W ake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7. Appendix ). The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 35 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 6) CPU Fan, Power Fan, and Chassis Fan Connectors (CPU_F AN, PWR_F AN, CHA_F AN) The three fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.
36 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 8) Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 37 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 10) Power Supply Connectors (20-pin block A TXPWR) This connector connects to a n A TX 1 2V power supply . The plug from the power supply fits in only one orientation because of the different hole sizes.
38 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 12) ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 pin AFP ANEL) This connector allows you to connect an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy-to access drive bay with front I/O ports and status LEDs.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 39 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 14) Internal Audio Connectors (4-1 pin CD, AUX, MODEM) (optional) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card.
40 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 16) Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2-pin JTPWR) If you have a power supply with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor cable to this connector .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 41 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP The following 20-pin P ANEL illustration is for items 17-22. 17) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-of f mode.
42 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 3.9 Starting Up the First T ime 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are of f (in some systems, marked with ). 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 43 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Y our BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory W riter utility (AFLASH.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 44 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Curr ent BIOS T o File screen appears. 6. T ype a filename and the path, for example, A:XXX-XX.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 45 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONT ACT INFORMA TION on page 3 for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 46 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary . This minimizes the possibilities of boot problems in case of update failures.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 47 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you can update using the provided utility described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Y our BIOS . The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “ Run Setup ” .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 48 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADV ANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 49 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Y ou may launch this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 50 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour , minute, second. V alid values for hour , minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59) .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 51 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 52 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or on the drive label for this information.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 53 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives CHS Capacity This field shows the drive ’ s maximum CHS capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 54 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 55 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu Language [English] This field displays the BIOS language version. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you to set passwords. T o set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press <Enter>.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 56 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.4 Advanced Menu CPU Frequency Multiple (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual]) This field is for unlocked processors only . If your processor frequency multiple is detected locked, you cannot access this field.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 57 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency . The options in the popup menu vary according to the CPU/PCI Fr equency (MHz) .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 58 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Notes for JumperFree Mode CPU Upgrade/Reinstallation T o ensure that the system can enter BIOS Setup after changing the processor , the sys.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 59 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Mode For pr ocessors with locked frequency multiplier For processors with unlocked fr equency multiplier.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 60 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings for items 2 – 5, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2 – 5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 61 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP SDRAM Cycle T ime tRAS [7T] This feature controls the number of SDRAM clocks used for SDRAM parameter tRAS. tRAS specifies the minimum clocks required between active command and prechar ge command.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 62 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration Optimize Performance [Enabled] This field enables you to optimize the performance of the system.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 63 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config Onboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap] This field allows you to reverse the hardware drive letter assignments of your floppy disk drives. Configuration options: [No Swap] [Swap AB].
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 64 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector . If you disable this field, the Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations are not available.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 65 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4, Slot 5 IRQ [Auto] These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ assignments.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 66 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration USB Function [Enabled] Set this field to [Enabled] if you want to use Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you to select the primary graphics card.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 67 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Shadow Configuration 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 68 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video of f feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Of f] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off features.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 69 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Power Menu AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after the power has been interrupted. [Disabled] leaves your system off and [Enabled] reboots your system.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 70 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Power Up Control Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to power up the computer .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 71 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Power Up Control 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] POWER Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the MB (motherboard), CPU, and JTPWR (power supply) temperatures.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 72 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space> key , you can promote devices and by using the <-> key , you can demote devices.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 73 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu Plug & Play O/S [No] This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Y es] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 74 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu 4.7 Exit Menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 75 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Exit Menu Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
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77 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems Y ou should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliance. Y ou may use any version of W indows 98/2000/ ME, but for W indows 95, you must use OSR 2.
78 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual • ALi Integrated Driver: Installs the ALi integrated drivers. • C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Application: Installs the C-Media audio driver and related applications. • ASUS PC Pr obe V2 .12 .0 9: Installs a smart utility that can monitor your computer fan, temperature, and voltages.
79 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual • Install Cyberlink V ideo and Audio Applications: Installs the Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE 5.0, Cyberlink PowerDVD T rial 2.55, and Cyberlink V ideoLive Mail 3.10. • ASUS Screen Saver: Installs the ASUS screen saver .
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ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 81 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.1 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system ’ s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures.
ASUS CUV266 User ’ s Manual 82 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. T emperatur e Monitor Shows the PC temperature (for supported processors only).
ASUS CUV266 User ’ s Manual 83 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC ’ s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference.
ASUS CUV266 User ’ s Manual 84 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE Device Summary Shows a summary of devices present in your PC. 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe Memory Shows the PC memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage.
ASUS CUV266 User ’ s Manual 85 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE DMI Explor er Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules.
ASUS CUV266 User ’ s Manual 86 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe T ask Bar Icon Right clicking the P C Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe a n d pause or resume all system monitoring.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 87 7. APPENDIX Glossary 7. APPENDIX 7.1 Glossary 1394 1394 is the IEEE designation for the high performance serial bus at 12.5, 25 or 50MBytes/sec speeds. This serial bus defines both a back plane physical layer and a point-to-point cable-connected virtual bus.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 88 7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory . When the manual instructs you to “ boot ” your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer .
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 89 7. APPENDIX Glossary 7. APPENDIX LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 90 7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary ROM (Read Only Memory) ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain computer components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be repro- grammed with new programs (or BIOS).
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 91 INDEX INDEX A Accelerated Graphics Port 8 AGP Pro Slot 27, 28 AGP . See Accelerated Graphics Port ASUS PC Probe 81 Starting 81 T ask Bar Icon 86 Using 81, 82 A T API C.
92 ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual INDEX H Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 53 Cylinders 52 Heads 53 LBA Capacity 53 Primary/Secondary Master 51 Primary/Secondary Slave 51 Sectors 52 T ranslation Method 52 T ypes 51 Hardware Monitor 71 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 Headers USB 35 I IDE Activity LED 32 IDE Connectors 33 IDE Hard Disks.
ASUS CUA266 User ’ s Manual 93 INDEX Processor Serial Number 57 PS/2 Keyboard 29 PS/2 Mouse 29 Function Control 57 R R TC RAM Clearing 20 S SCSI BIOS 65 SDRAM Active to Prechar ge T ime 61 CAS Laten.
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