® CUSL2-C
Black Pearl
Intel® 815EP ATX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
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ASUS CUSL2-C BLACK PEARL
Product Name:
Manual Revision: 1.04 E717
Release Date:
February 2001
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 The ASUS CUSL2-C Black Pearl............................................... 8
2.1.1 Preface ............................................................................. 8
2.1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 10
2.1.3 Optional Components .................................................... 12
2.1.4 Performance ................................................................... 12
2.1.5 Intelligence .................................................................... 13
2.2 CUSL2-C Black Pearl Components ......................................... 14
3. HARDWARE SETUP ...................................................................... 16
3.1 CUSL2-C Black Pearl Layout .................................................. 16
3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 17
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 19
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 19
3.5 System Memory (DIMM) ......................................................... 26
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes .................................................... 26
3.5.2 Memory Installation ...................................................... 27
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 28
3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 29
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ......................... 29
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards ............................ 29
3.7.3 Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) Slot ...... 30
3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot .......................... 31
3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 32
3.9 Starting Up the First Time ........................................................ 43
4. BIOS SETUP ..................................................................................... 45
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 45
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ....................... 45
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures ........................................... 46
4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 49
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................. 50
4.2.2 Legend Bar .................................................................... 50
4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................ 52
4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave .............................. 53
4.3.2 Keyboard Features ......................................................... 56
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4.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................................ 58
4.4.1 Chip Configuration ........................................................ 61
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration .............................................. 64
4.4.3 PCI Configuration ......................................................... 66
4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ................................................... 68
4.5 Power Menu .............................................................................. 69
4.5.1 Power Up Control .......................................................... 71
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 73
4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................ 74
4.7 Exit Menu ................................................................................. 76
5. SOFTWARE SETUP ....................................................................... 79
5.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 79
5.2 Start Windows ........................................................................... 79
5.3 CUSL2-C BLACK PEARL Motherboard Support CD ............ 80
5.4 Personalized Boot Logo ............................................................ 82
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ........................................................... 79
6.1 Winbond Smart Manager .......................................................... 83
6.2 ASUS PC Probe ........................................................................ 86
6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate .................................................................... 90
6.5 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE ...................................................... 93
6.6 CyberLink PowerDVD ............................................................. 94
6.7 CyberLink VideoLive Mail ....................................................... 95
7. APPENDIX ........................................................................................ 97
7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card ................................................... 97
7.2 Glossary .................................................................................... 99
INDEX ................................................................................................. 103
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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
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•
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. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly ap-
proved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance
and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. FEATURES
3. HARDWARE SETUP
4. BIOS SETUP
5. SOFTWARE SETUP
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE
7. APPENDIX
Manual information and checklist
Production information and specifications
Intructions on setting up the motherboard.
Intructions on setting up the BIOS
Intructions on setting up the included software
Reference material for the included software
Optional items and general reference
1.2 Item Checklist
Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items,
contact your retailer.
Package Contents
Optional Items
USB Hub CNR card
LAN/Home PNA CNR card
ASUS iPanel
ASUS consumer infrared set
ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module
(1) ASUS Motherboard
(1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable
for internal UltraDMA100/66/33
IDE drives
(1) Ribbon cable for master and
slave IDE drives
(1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25” and (2)
3.5” floppy disk drives
(1) Bag of spare jumpers
(1) Support drivers and utilities
(1) This Motherboard User’s Manual
(1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set
with bracket
(1) Quick Setup Guide
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2. FEATURES
2.1 The ASUS CUSL2-C Black Pearl
2.1.1 Preface
Congratulations! You are the
proud owner of the first
Special Edition motherboard
ever manufactured by ASUS!
The CUSL2-C Black Pearl
motherboard
is carefully
designed for the demanding
PC user who wants advanced
features and the best processors.
With a sleek and stylish
profile, the new CUSL2-C
Black Pearl gives you a fully
customized high-performance
PC. This kit includes everything
you need to get your new CUSL2-C Black Pearl up and running. Refer to
the instructions in the Quick Setup reference and get handy with the ASUS
SmartTool! A top Intel 815EP chipset along with a Socket 370 PIII of your
choice complete the masterpiece. We at ASUS hope that the CUSL2-C
Black Pearl will be one of your most treasured possessions, sure to give
excellent performance for a long time to come! Look at these features:
• SmartCard Reader Option: Now you can power up your computer
using a secure SmartCard. The CUSL2-C Black Pearl supports the
latest PC/SC CompliantSmartCard Reader, the custom reading device,
Read2-In-01. Visit the
manufacturer’s website:
w w w . t z t . c o m . t w .
Ask your local dealer for
product availability. Refer
to the Software Reference
Section 6 for more detailed
information about using the
Winbond Smart Manager
software.
Read2-In-01 SmartCard Reader
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