4 ASUS CUSI-FX User’s Manual
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7
1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 The ASUS CUSI-FX ................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Specifications–Optional Components................................ 9
2.1.3 Performance ..................................................................... 10
2.1.4 Intelligence....................................................................... 11
2.2 CUSI-FX Motherboard Components ........................................ 12
3. HARDWARE SETUP ...................................................................... 14
3.1 CUSI-FX Motherboard Layout ................................................. 14
3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 16
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 16
3.5 System Memory (DIMM) ......................................................... 20
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes ...................................................... 20
3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation ............................................ 21
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 22
3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 23
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure............................ 23
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 23
3.7.3 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot .................................... 25
3.8 Connectors ................................................................................ 26
3.9 Starting Up the First Time ........................................................ 39
4. BIOS SETUP ..................................................................................... 41
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 41
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ......................... 41
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................. 42
4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 45
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 46
4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 46
4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................ 48
4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ................................ 49
4.3.2 Keyboard Features ........................................................... 52