CUSL2 - DEADLINE

[CADbad]

Need to deliver several systems by 8:00 AM and just recieved the MoBo's @ 8:30 pm.-ouch. Would appreciate opinion on recomended PCI slots for Sound Blaster live and NIC card-just don't think I will have time for the IRQ dance.
This is my first CUSL build and would appreciate any tips, that would save a few precious minutes.
THX for YOUR time.
Howard

 

[AndyHui]

SBLive in PCI slot 3.
NIC in PCI slot 4.

Update to 1003 BIOS. Remember to follow instructions before flashing:

ASUS's site says this:

Notice:
If you are going to upgrade BIOS from BIOS version 1001.A (and earlier) for CUSL2 or 1002.A
(and earlier) for CUSL2-M, please make sure the following item in the BIOS setup menu is set
at [PCI/AGP] before updating the BIOS.

Advanced -> PCI Configuration -> VGA BIOS Sequence

In case the system is unable to start up properly after performing BIOS upgrade, please
remove all the add-on VGA adapters from the system and start up the system with the onboard
AGP graphics controller or clear CMOS. The add-on VGA adapters then can be installed after loading the
setup default from the BIOS setup menu.

As soon as you finish installing the OS, make sure you install the Chipset inf drivers.

ATA Drivers are optional....they make a large increase in performance, but if you are going to use CDRWs, I suggest avoiding them for the time being.

You have an SBLive? Then you need to do the following, otherwise Win98 won't restart/shutdown properly:

Enable LPT Interrupt Sharing in the SB Emulation Device in the device manager.

Disable the DOS SB Emulation in the device manager (optional).

Set IRQ 5 Reserved to Yes in PCI/PNP Resource Exclusion list in the BIOS.

Disable Legacy USB in the BIOS.


If you are not going to use the 2nd USB bracket, you might as well disable it through the jumpers on board.

If you are not going to use the 2nd serial port, disable that in the BIOS to free up an IRQ.

 

[CADbad]

Thank you Mr. Hui,
Precise and to the point-just the answer I was looking for. I am instaling a Yamaha 8/4/24 burner (mstr. secondary) and IBM 75GXP 15G/100ata (mstr primary)-are you suggesting not to load the ATA 100 drivers? If so I may be able to move the customer to a DVD and an external burner. (maybe a better solution???)

Too bad the profile ratings only go to 10.
THX
Howard.

 

[AndyHui]

Performance is still acceptable if you do not install the Intel ATA drivers. Just remember to put on DMA in the drive properties. IDE burners are known to have lots of buffer under run problems with the Intel ATA drivers.

Up to you if you want an external burner. It's more expensive, and it's slower. Problem is completely avoided if you are using a SCSI burner.