® TUWE-M Intel® 810E2 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 TUWE-M .................................................................. 8 2.
CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control .......................................................... 64 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 66 4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................ 67 4.7 Exit Menu ................................................................................. 69 5. SOFTWARE SETUP ....................................................................... 71 5.1 Install Operating System ...............
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 TUWE-M The ASUS TUWE-M motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Core Specifications • 2.
2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Connections • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CPU socket: Socket 370 for Intel™ PIII® processors. PCI Expansion slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput). CNR support: One Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides interfaces to support very affordable multichannel audio, V.
2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Special Features • • 2. FEATURES Special Features • • • • • • 10 Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality.
2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Performance and Intelligence • • • • • • • • • • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98/2000 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Message LEDs now act as information providers.
2. FEATURES 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components Location Processor Support Socket 370 Pentium III/Celeron/Tualatin CPUs ...................... 2 Feature Setting DIP Switches ................................................... 8 2. FEATURES MB Components Chipsets Intel 810E2 Memory Controller Hub ....................................... 3 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) ......................................... 12 2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) .................................................
2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 TUWE-M Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN PS/2KBMS BUZZER T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB Top: 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) AUDIO_EN 2) USBPWR01 / USBPWR23 3) CNRUSB1 / CNRUSB2 4) KBPWR 5) DSW p.17 Onboard PCI Audio Setting (Enable/Disable) p.18 USB Device Wake Up (Enable/Disable) p.19 USB Device Wake Up (Enable USB2 / Enable CNR) p.19 Keyboard Power Up (Enable / Disable) p.20 CPU External Frequency Setting (66 / 100 / 133 /MHz) Expansion Slots 1) 2) 3) 4) DIMM1/2 CPU PCI1/2/3 CNR1 p.21 p.23 p.25 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 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings The motherboard’s onboard functions are either adjusted through jumpers or DIP switches. When using DIP switches, the white block represents the switch’s position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. DSW ON 1 2 3 4 5 OFF ON ® TUWE-M DIP Switches 1. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection 5. Frequency Selection. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) USB Device Wake Up (USBPWR01, USBPWR23) These allow you to disable or enable the USB device wake up function. Set these jumpers to Enable if you wish to use your USB devices to wake up your computer. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. Your computer will not power ON if you set this to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) USB/CNR Selection (CNRUSB1 / CNRUSB2) This jumper switches the circuit power between the USB2 connector and the CNR slot. Note that the default is set to power the USB2 connector. CNRUSB1 / CNRUSB2 [1-2] (default) [2-3] 2 3 1 2 CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 ® TUWE-M CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 USB2 Connect (default) CNR 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, AGP, and the PCI bus. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency. ON 1 2 3 4 5 ON 1 2 3 4 5 ON 1 2 3 4 5 DSW CPU 66MHz 100MHz 133MHz SDRAM 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz ® TUWE-M 3.
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). One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard. Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). 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.
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. Pentium III Celeron (Coppermine) FC-PGA Gold Arrow Pentium III ® (Tualatin) TUWE-M FC-PGA2 TUWE-M Socket 370 Gold Arrow ASUS TUWE-M User’s Manual 3. H/W SETUP CPU 1.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has three 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 TUWE-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. Standard Interrupt Assignments 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard Interrupt requests are shared as shown by the following table: A B PCI slot 1 — — PCI slot 2 — — PCI slot 3 — — Onboard VGA used — Onboard USB controller HC0 — — Onboard USB controller HC1 — — CNR LAN — — Onboard LAN — — CNR Audio/Modem — shared Onboard Audio — shared C — — — — — — — — — — D E F G H — — shared — — — — — used — — — — — shared — — — — — used — — — — — — — — shared — shared — — — — shared — — — — — — — shared — — 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8 External 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) Universal Serial BUS Ports 0 & 1 (Black two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. For additional USB ports, you can use the USB headers (see USB Headers later in this section) and mount it to the chassis. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 4) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration).
3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1, 10-1 pin COM2) 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 1/2 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration for settings. COM 1 Serial Port (9-pin male) 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 8) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” Line_In, Line_Out, Mic) (optional) Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers. Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your computer or played through the Line Out (lime). Mic (pink) allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice. See Section 6.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 11) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided 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 UltraATA/100 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to your UltraATA/100 master device. It is recommended that non-UltraATA/100 devices be connected to the secondary IDE connector.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 12) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED) 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. TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. ® IDELED TUWE-M TUWE-M IDE Activity LED 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 13) CPU (CPU_FAN), Chassis (CHA_FAN) Fan Connectors (3 pins) These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 14) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX, MODEM) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from such sound sources as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector. AUX (White) Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Modem-Out Ground Ground Modem-In MODEM ® TUWE-M CD1 (Black) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel TUWE-M Internal Audio Connectors 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 16) ASUS Special Audio Connector (12-1 pin AUDIO) Extra audio control is supported by an audio panel linked to this connector. MIC2 AGND Line in_L AGND2 Line in_R AUDIO TUWE-M Line out_L AGND3 Line out_R MICPWR ® 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 17) LCD-TV Headers (18-pin, 18-1 pin LCD TV) These headers require optional modules for LCD or TV output. LCDTV ® TUWE-M 1 TUWE-M LCD-TV Headers 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 18) USB Header (10-1 pin USB2) If the USB Ports on the back panels are inadequate,one USB header is available for two additional USB ports. Connect the 10-pin ribbon cables from the provided 2-port USB connector set to the two midboard 10-pin USB headers and mount the USB connector set to an open slot on your chassis.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 19) 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.
3. HARDWARE SETUP The following is for items 20–26: ® TUWE-M Message LED SMI Lead TUWE-M System Panel Connectors Reset Ground MLED+ MLEDExtSMI# Ground PWR GND PLED+ PLEDKeylock Ground Power LED Speaker Connector +5V Ground Ground Speaker Keyboard Lock Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. 3.
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.
