R TUSI-M Socket 370 microATX Motherboard USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7 1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7 2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8 2.1 The ASUS TUSI-M ..................................................................... 8 2.1.1 Specifications ......
CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................................ 52 4.4.1 Chip Configuration .......................................................... 55 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ................................................ 58 4.4.3 PCI Configuration ............................................................ 60 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ..................................................... 62 4.5 Power Menu ....................................................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. INTRODUCTION FEATURES HARDWARE SETUP BIOS SETUP SOFTWARE SETUP SOFTWARE REFERENCE APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard.
2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS TUSI-M The ASUS TUSI-M motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • 2.
2. FEATURES • Smart BIOS: 2Mbit flash ROM gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Hardware random number generator supports new security software for data protection and secured Internet transactions. Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. 2.
2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance • • • 2. FEATURES Performance • • • 10 UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports UltraDMA100//66/33, (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. Dual Speeds: CPU frequency can operate at either 133MHz or 100MHz.
2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • • • • • • • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can be monitored for RPM and failure. All the fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection.
2. FEATURES 2.2 TUSI-M Motherboard Components See opposite page for locations. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for Pentium III/Celeron Processors ....................... 2 Chipsets SiS 630ET 3C Integration Single Chip .................................... 3 ITE 8705 Super I/O Chipset ................................................... 14 2Mbit Flash BIOS .................................................................. 13 2. FEATURES MB Components Main Memory Maximum 1GB support 2 DIMM Sockets .....
2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 7 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 TUSI-M Motherboard Layout T: Mouse B: Keyboard 0 1 CPU_FAN WOR GAME_AUDIO VGA PWR_FAN Line Out AUDIO_PANEL Line In JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 2 3 SiS630ET 3C Integration Single Chip Secondary IDE 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents p.17 JumperFree Mode Setting (Enable/Disable) p.17 USB Power Up Settings (Enable/Disable) p.18 CPU External Frequency Selection p.20 168 Pin DIMM Memory Support p.22 Central Processing Unit p.23 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots p.25 Audio Modem Riser Slot p.26 PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin female) p.26 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin female) p.27 Fast-Ethernet Port Connector p.27 Universal Serial Bus Ports 0 & 1 (Two 4 pin female) p.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your motherboard’s function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper enableS or disableS the JumperFree™ mode. The default enables JumperFree™ mode, which permits processor frequency settings through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Disabling JumperFree™ mode permits manual frequency settings using JP0-JP3; (see the following page). IMPORTANT: In JumperFree™ mode, all jumpers must be set to [1-2]. JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 01 3 2 1 JEN 1 2 1 2 JumperFree Mode Jumper Mode 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU External Frequency Setting (JP3, JP1, JP2, JP0) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency. The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU’s Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 133.3MHz 133.3MHz 33.3MHz 97.0MHz 97.0MHz 32.3MHz 70.0MHz 105.0MHz 35.0MHz 66.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, 256 or 512MB. to form a memory size between 16MB and 1GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DIMM modules are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. SIMM modules have the same pin contact on both sides. Lock 0 1 88 Pins 60 Pins TUSI-M 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ® 20 Pins TUSI-M 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must be 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370, for CPU installation. A fan and heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating. Purchase and install a fan and heatsink before turning on the system. Socket 370 CPU (Top) 0 1 Notch ® Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron TUSI-M TUSI-M Socket 370 Gold Arrow Pentium III 3. H/W SETUP CPU 1. Locate the Socket 370 and open it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket.
3. HARDWARE 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. WARNING! Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card ASUS TUSI-M User’s Manual 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.3 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot This connector supports a specially designed audio and/or modem card called an AMR. Main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard’s system chipset. This provides an upgradeable audio and/or modem solution at an incredibly low cost. There are two types of AMR, one defined as primary and another defined as secondary. You can only use primary AMRs with this motherboard. NOTE: An AMR is not included with this motherboard. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8 Connectors WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy disk drives.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Fast-Ethernet Port Connector (RJ45) (optional) An optional RJ-45 connector is located on top of the USB connectors. The connector allows the motherboard to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. RJ-45 LED2 On Off Blinking LED1 Power No power --- LED2 Good connection Bad connection Data transfer 3. H/W SETUP Connectors LED1 4) Universal Serial Bus Ports 0 & 1 (Black two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1) One serial port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. A second serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an expansion slot opening. See Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.2.2 I/O Device Configuration for settings. COM 1 Serial Port (9-pin male) 0 1 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 8) Game/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional) You may connect game joysticks or game pads to this connector for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing professional audio. Game/MIDI (15-pin female) 3. H/W SETUP DMA Connectors Channels 9) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” GAME_AUDIO) (optional) Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 10) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the motherboard’s primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/100 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to your UltraDMA/100 master device.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 12) IDE Activity LED (2-pin PLED) This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up. 0 1 TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. PLED ® TUSI-M TUSI-M IDE Activity LED 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 14) Wake-On-Ring Connector (2-pin WOR) This connector connects to internal modem cards with a Wake-On-Ring output. The connector powers up the system when a ringup packet or signal is received through the internal modem card. NOTE: For external modems, Wake-On-Ring is detected through the COM port. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake On LAN or PCI Modem is enabled (see 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 16) USB Headers (10-1 pin USB1, 5-1 pin USB2) ( LAN model only ) If the USB Ports on the back panels are inadequate, two USB headers are available for three additional USB ports. Connect an optional 3-port USB connector set to these headers and mount it to an open slot on your chassis. USB1 0 1 1 5 10 6 1: USB Power 2: USBP2– 3: USBP2+ 4: GND 5: NC 6: USB Power 7: USBP3– 8: USBP3+ 9: GND ® TUSI-M USBP4USBP4+ GND USB Power USB2 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 18) ASUS iPanel Connector (12-1 pin AFPANEL) This connector allows you to connect an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to access drive bay with front I/O ports, status LEDs, and space reserved for a hard disk drive.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 20) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR) This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned. IMPORTANT: Make sure that your ATX power supply can supply at least 10mA on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB).
3. HARDWARE SETUP The following is for items 22–28 0 1 Message LED ® TUSI-M SMI Lead Reset Ground +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground +5 V PLED Keylock Ground Power LED Speaker Connector +5V Ground Ground Speaker Keyboard Lock Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. TUSI-M System Panel Connectors 22) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ), and the power input voltage is set to comply with the standard used in your country (220V-240V or 110-120V). 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 7. During power-on, hold down to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switching off the power switch. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down your operating system.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your 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 Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode.
4. BIOS SETUP 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result in your motherboard having more problems! 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 1.
4. BIOS SETUP 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when necessary. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will prevent your system from booting up. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed.
4. BIOS SETUP 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. WARNING! If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this might prevent your system from booting up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you saved to disk above. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need servicing. 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using the provided utility as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section describes how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, at some time in the future you may want to change the configuration of your computer.
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. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System. EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the Setup program.
4. BIOS SETUP General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program See 4.7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3 Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears: 4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the or + keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the installed hard disk. To allow the BIOS to detect the drive type automatically, select [Auto]. Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive.
4. BIOS SETUP IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system, incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk. If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the disk will not be readable.
