4 ASUS TUSL2-M 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 TUSL2-M ................................................................. 8
2.2 TUSL2-M Motherboard Components ...................................... 12
3. HARDWARE SETUP ...................................................................... 14
3.1 TUSL2-M Motherboard Layout ............................................... 14
3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 17
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 17
3.5 System Memory (DIMM) ......................................................... 24
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes .................................................... 24
3.5.2 Memory Installation ...................................................... 25
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 26
3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 27
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ......................... 27
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards ............................ 27
3.7.3 Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) Slot ...... 28
3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot .......................... 29
3.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 30
3.8.1 External Connectors ...................................................... 30
3.8.2 Internal Connectors ......................................................... 34
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 ........................................... 47
4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 49
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................. 50
4.2.2 Legend Bar .................................................................... 50