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Asus CUSL2 - User Manual

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®
CUSL2
Intel
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815E ATX Motherboard
USERS MANUAL

Table of Contents

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Asus CUSL2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
Socket TypeSocket 370
ChipsetIntel 815E
Memory TypeSDRAM
Maximum RAM512MB
Memory Slots3
Supported ProcessorsIntel Pentium III, Celeron
USB Ports2 x USB 1.1
BIOSAward BIOS
IDE Ports2
Expansion Slots1 x AGP, 5 x PCI

Summary

Introduction to the ASUS CUSL2 Manual

How This Manual Is Organized

Overview of the manual's structure and content sections.

Item Checklist

List of package contents to verify completeness of the product.

Motherboard Features Overview

The ASUS CUSL2 Overview

Introduction to the ASUS CUSL2 motherboard and its target user.

Motherboard Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard's features.

Optional Components and Performance

List of optional components and detailed performance capabilities.

System Intelligence Features

Overview of advanced features for system monitoring and control.

CUSL2 Motherboard Components

Identification and location of key motherboard components.

Motherboard Component Locations

Visual guide to the physical placement of motherboard components.

Hardware Setup Guide

Motherboard Layout Diagram

Diagram illustrating the physical layout of the motherboard.

Layout Contents and Connectors

List of motherboard settings, slots, and connector details.

Hardware Setup Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing hardware components.

Motherboard Settings Configuration

Configuration of jumpers and DIP switches on the motherboard.

System Memory (DIMM) Installation

Information on installing and configuring system memory modules.

CPU Installation Guide

Guide to installing the CPU into the ZIF socket.

Expansion Card Installation

Instructions for installing expansion cards and managing IRQs.

CNR Slots and AGP Pro Slot

Details on CNR slots, AGP Pro slot, and their functionalities.

External Connectors Overview

Guide to various external ports and connectors on the motherboard.

PS;2 Ports

Details on PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors.

USB and Parallel Ports

Information on USB ports and the parallel printer port.

Serial and VGA Ports

Details on serial communication ports and VGA monitor output.

Audio and Floppy Connectors

Information on audio ports and the floppy disk drive connector.

IDE Connectors

Guide to connecting IDE hard drives and optical drives.

System LEDs and Fan Headers

Connecting IDE activity LEDs and fan power connectors.

Internal Audio Connectors

Details on internal audio input/output connectors.

iPanel and Infrared Connectors

Connecting optional iPanel and infrared modules.

SMB and Chassis Intrusion Connectors

Connecting SMB devices and chassis intrusion detection leads.

Networking and USB Headers

Details on Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On-Ring, and USB internal headers.

Power Supply Connectors

Connecting ATX power supply and thermal sensor.

System Panel Connectors

Connecting front panel switches, LEDs, and speaker.

First Time System Startup

Guide for the initial power-on and system startup process.

Award BIOS Beep Codes

Interpretation of BIOS beep codes for system diagnostics.

BIOS Setup Guide

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Procedures for saving and updating the system BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program Navigation

How to access and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Menu and Legend Bars

Explanation of BIOS menus, keys, and navigation controls.

General Help and Sub-Menus

Accessing help screens and understanding sub-menu navigation.

Main Menu Configuration

Configuration options available in the BIOS main menu.

System Time, Date, and Floppy Settings

Adjusting system time, date, and floppy drive configurations.

Hard Disk Drive Configuration

Configuring IDE hard disk drive parameters and settings.

Hard Disk Drive Configuration Settings

Detailed settings for HDD cylinders, heads, sectors, and transfer modes.

Keyboard Features Configuration

Configuring keyboard settings like NumLock and auto-repeat.

System Settings and Passwords

Setting system language, passwords, and error handling.

Advanced Menu Settings

Accessing advanced system configuration options.

CPU and Frequency Settings

Configuring CPU internal frequency and FSB ratios.

CPU Cache, BIOS, and Legacy Settings

Settings for CPU cache, BIOS updates, and legacy device support.

Chip Configuration Settings

Configuring SDRAM timings, latency, and capabilities.

SDRAM Timing and Control

Adjusting SDRAM RAS, CAS, cycle times, and page policies.

Display Cache and PCI Settings

Settings for graphics cache and PCI slot configurations.

Onboard Device Configuration

Configuring onboard AC97 devices, FDC, and serial ports.

Serial, Parallel, Game, and MIDI Settings

Settings for serial, parallel, game, and MIDI ports.

PCI Slot and VGA Settings

Configuring PCI slot IRQs and VGA palette snooping.

USB and VGA BIOS Settings

Configuring USB function and VGA BIOS sequence.

Shadow Configuration Options

Configuring video ROM and expansion card ROM shadowing.

Power Menu Options

Options for managing system power consumption.

Power Management Settings

Configuring power saving modes and features.

Power Saving Options

Settings for video off, HDD power down, and suspend modes.

Power-Up Control Settings

Configuring system power-up triggers like modems and LAN.

Keyboard, USB, and Auto Power Up

Settings for keyboard/mouse power-up and automatic power-up.

System Monitoring and Voltages

Monitoring system temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Boot Menu Configuration

Selecting the primary boot device and sequence.

Boot Device Selection

Configuring removable, IDE, ATAPI, and network boot devices.

Boot Options and Tests

Settings for Plug & Play, virus detection, and POST tests.

Exit BIOS Setup

Options for saving or discarding BIOS setup changes.

Saving and Exiting BIOS Setup

How to save changes and exit the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Default and Change Management

Loading defaults, discarding, or saving changes to BIOS.

Software Setup Guide

Operating System Installation

Recommendations for installing the operating system and updates.

Starting Windows

Initial steps after starting Windows for the first time.

Motherboard Support CD

Information on using the motherboard support CD.

Support CD Contents and Utilities

List of software and utilities available on the support CD.

INF Update Utility Installation

Instructions for installing INF update utility for the chipset.

Chipset Graphics Driver Installation

Guide for installing the graphics controller driver.

Intel LDCM Administrator Setup

Steps to install the Intel LDCM administrator software.

Intel LDCM Client Setup

Instructions for installing the Intel LDCM client software.

ASUS BIOS Flash Utility Installation

Guide for installing the ASUS BIOS flash utility.

ASUS PC Probe Installation

Instructions for installing the ASUS PC Probe utility.

ASUS Update Utility Installation

Steps for installing the ASUS Update utility.

Microsoft DirectX Driver Installation

Guide for installing the Microsoft DirectX driver.

YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer Installation

Instructions for installing the YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer.

PC-Cillin Antivirus Installation

Guide for installing the PC-Cillin virus protection software.

Adobe Acrobat Reader Installation

Instructions for installing Adobe Acrobat Reader.

CyberLink Video and Audio Applications

Information on CyberLink video and audio software.

Uninstalling Programs

How to uninstall software using Windows Add/Remove Programs.

Software Reference

Display Properties Configuration

Configuring display settings like resolution, color, and performance.

ASUS PC Probe Usage

Using ASUS PC Probe for system monitoring and diagnostics.

ASUS LiveUpdate Utility

Utility for updating motherboard BIOS and drivers online.

YAMAHA XGPlayer Guide

Information on using the YAMAHA XGPlayer for multimedia playback.

CyberLink PowerPlayer SE Guide

Guide to using CyberLink PowerPlayer SE for media playback.

CyberLink PowerDVD Guide

Information on using CyberLink PowerDVD for video playback.

CyberLink VideoLive Mail Guide

Using CyberLink VideoLive Mail for video messaging.

Appendix

PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card Details

Details about the ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card.

Glossary of Technical Terms

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

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