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... copyrights of their respective companies. • Intel, LANDesk, and Pentium are released for a particular purpose. Product Name: ASUS KN97-X Manual Revision: 1.04 Release Date: April 1997 2 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual The product name and revision number are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number. In... no event shall ASUS be liable for any loss or profits, loss of business, loss of use or data,...
... copyrights of their respective companies. • Intel, LANDesk, and Pentium are released for a particular purpose. Product Name: ASUS KN97-X Manual Revision: 1.04 Release Date: April 1997 2 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual The product name and revision number are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number. In... no event shall ASUS be liable for any loss or profits, loss of business, loss of use or data,...
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...-474-0555 Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Info: Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 3 ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
...-474-0555 Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Info: Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 3 ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
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... this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. INSTALLATION 12 Map of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 11 III. Central Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 8 Parts of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 12 Installation Steps 14 1. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS ... Details of PNP and PCI Setup 51 Load BIOS Defaults 53 Load Setup Defaults 53 Smart Alarm (LM78) Setup 54 4 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 2. Expansion Cards 26 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 26 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards ...
... this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. INSTALLATION 12 Map of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 11 III. Central Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 8 Parts of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 12 Installation Steps 14 1. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS ... Details of PNP and PCI Setup 51 Load BIOS Defaults 53 Load Setup Defaults 53 Smart Alarm (LM78) Setup 54 4 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 2. Expansion Cards 26 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 26 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards ...
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... Maximum Recording Rates for the Audio Hardware ......... 16 Windows 95 Software I DOS & Windows 3.x Software I ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 5 DESKTOP MANAGEMENT 58 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 58 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 58 System Requirements 58 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 59 Notes 59 VI. CONTENTS Details of Smart Alarm Setup 54 Supervisor...
... Maximum Recording Rates for the Audio Hardware ......... 16 Windows 95 Software I DOS & Windows 3.x Software I ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 5 DESKTOP MANAGEMENT 58 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 58 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 58 System Requirements 58 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 59 Notes 59 VI. CONTENTS Details of Smart Alarm Setup 54 Supervisor...
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... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual However, there is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The use of shielded cables for help. Changes...
... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual However, there is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The use of shielded cables for help. Changes...
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...-SC200: Installation of the files • Technical Support Form This user's manual Optional infrared module Optional ASUS PCI-SC200 Fast-SCSI card ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 7 VII. The ASUS KN97-X motherboard Retention Mechanism & Heat Sink Support Brace 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 floppy ribbon cable Support drivers and utilities as follows (view FILELIST.TXT for details) •...
...-SC200: Installation of the files • Technical Support Form This user's manual Optional infrared module Optional ASUS PCI-SC200 Fast-SCSI card ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 7 VII. The ASUS KN97-X motherboard Retention Mechanism & Heat Sink Support Brace 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 floppy ribbon cable Support drivers and utilities as follows (view FILELIST.TXT for details) •...
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...This controller supports PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2. Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from COM2 to CPU. 8 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Two floppy drives of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. • ISA & PCI Expansion Slots: Provides ... or 64MB) 72-pin Fast Page Mode (FPM) or Extended Data Output (EDO), or Burst EDO SIMMs. Maximum memory of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard The ASUS KN97-X is available for the demanding PC user who wants many features processed by the fastest CPU in two channels, provides faster data transfer...
...This controller supports PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2. Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from COM2 to CPU. 8 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Two floppy drives of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. • ISA & PCI Expansion Slots: Provides ... or 64MB) 72-pin Fast Page Mode (FPM) or Extended Data Output (EDO), or Burst EDO SIMMs. Maximum memory of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard The ASUS KN97-X is available for the demanding PC user who wants many features processed by the fastest CPU in two channels, provides faster data transfer...
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... high temperature. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert - Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable current to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 9 II. FEATURES Intelligence: • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm - The system resource monitor will not only ... . System voltage levels are more critical for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert - ASUS KN97 series of motherboards were designed to cooperate with BIOS, chipset, and flash EPROM to ensure proper system configuration and management. •...
... high temperature. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert - Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable current to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 9 II. FEATURES Intelligence: • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm - The system resource monitor will not only ... . System voltage levels are more critical for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert - ASUS KN97 series of motherboards were designed to cooperate with BIOS, chipset, and flash EPROM to ensure proper system configuration and management. •...
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B: Serial Conn. COM 2 Optional T:Joystick/Midi B:Out/In/Mic 5 PCI Slots Multi-I/O Optional 3D Sound Optional Creative Labs Audio 3 ISA Slots 1 DIMM Socket Intel's 440FX PCIset Pentium II CPU Slot Floppy / IDE Intel PIIX3 PCIset Hardware Monitor Programmable Flash ROM ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 11 FEATURES Parts of Board) II. FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 COM 1 T: Parallel Conn. II.
B: Serial Conn. COM 2 Optional T:Joystick/Midi B:Out/In/Mic 5 PCI Slots Multi-I/O Optional 3D Sound Optional Creative Labs Audio 3 ISA Slots 1 DIMM Socket Intel's 440FX PCIset Pentium II CPU Slot Floppy / IDE Intel PIIX3 PCIset Hardware Monitor Programmable Flash ROM ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 11 FEATURES Parts of Board) II. FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 COM 1 T: Parallel Conn. II.
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... Slot 1 Flash ROM for ATX Power Supply 01234 CPU Voltage ID Intel 440FX PCIset BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 BUS FREQ. III. INSTALLATION (Map of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard COM 1 Top: Mouse PS/2 Bottom: Keyboard Top: USB 1 USB Bottom: USB 2 Board Power Input for BIOS R ISA Slot 2 Creative® Modem Connector ISA Slot... Chassis Fan Volume Control Infrared Connect Hardware Monitor IDE LED Panel NOTE: The items in Outline are available only with the optional onboard Audio. 12 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual
... Slot 1 Flash ROM for ATX Power Supply 01234 CPU Voltage ID Intel 440FX PCIset BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 BUS FREQ. III. INSTALLATION (Map of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard COM 1 Top: Mouse PS/2 Bottom: Keyboard Top: USB 1 USB Bottom: USB 2 Board Power Input for BIOS R ISA Slot 2 Creative® Modem Connector ISA Slot... Chassis Fan Volume Control Infrared Connect Hardware Monitor IDE LED Panel NOTE: The items in Outline are available only with the optional onboard Audio. 12 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual
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... be able to share an INT# or make sure that one of Board) III. INSTALLATION (Map of these PCI cards does not use an INT#. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 13 III.
... be able to share an INT# or make sure that one of Board) III. INSTALLATION (Map of these PCI cards does not use an INT#. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 13 III.
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.... Unplug your computer. 1. See "Map of following steps: 1. Jumpers with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from the system. 14 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Settings with two pins will be shown as to connect pins 1&2 and to connect jumper pins (JP) on the bag that both jumpers...
.... Unplug your computer. 1. See "Map of following steps: 1. Jumpers with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from the system. 14 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Settings with two pins will be shown as to connect pins 1&2 and to connect jumper pins (JP) on the bag that both jumpers...
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...) IOEN 123 Disabled Multi I /O card. Programming Disabled/Protect Enabled BBLKW [1-2] (Default) [2-3] BBLKW 123 Disabled / Protected (Default) BBLKW 123 Enabled / Program Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 15 This is required only if prompted by the Flash Memory Writer Utility as shown in the Enabled position. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1.
...) IOEN 123 Disabled Multi I /O card. Programming Disabled/Protect Enabled BBLKW [1-2] (Default) [2-3] BBLKW 123 Disabled / Protected (Default) BBLKW 123 Enabled / Program Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 15 This is required only if prompted by the Flash Memory Writer Utility as shown in the Enabled position. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1.
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... mounted momentary buttons. Audio Adjustment Volume Up Volume Down VOLADJ [1-2] (momentary) [4-5] (momentary) VOLADJ 1 Ground 2 Volume Up 3 Ground 4 Volume Down 5 Ground Onboard Digital Audio Adjustment 16 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual R R III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. INSTALLATION 3.
... mounted momentary buttons. Audio Adjustment Volume Up Volume Down VOLADJ [1-2] (momentary) [4-5] (momentary) VOLADJ 1 Ground 2 Volume Up 3 Ground 4 Volume Down 5 Ground Onboard Digital Audio Adjustment 16 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual R R III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. INSTALLATION 3.
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... TEST) You can test the battery's current by the onboard button cell battery. BATTERY TEST BATTERY TEST Operation (Default) Test Mode Battery Test (Operation / Test) ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 17 III.
... TEST) You can test the battery's current by the onboard button cell battery. BATTERY TEST BATTERY TEST Operation (Default) Test Mode Battery Test (Operation / Test) ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 17 III.
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... CPU speed). 8. CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (FS0, FS1) These jumpers tell the clock generator what frequency to send to the onboard power controller. 18 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Ratio) FS0 FS1 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 [2-3] [1-2] [short] [open] [short] [short] [2-3] [1-2] [short] [short] [open] [open] Intel Pentium II CPU Cartridge (233-266MHz 256...
... CPU speed). 8. CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (FS0, FS1) These jumpers tell the clock generator what frequency to send to the onboard power controller. 18 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Ratio) FS0 FS1 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 [2-3] [1-2] [short] [open] [short] [short] [2-3] [1-2] [short] [short] [open] [open] Intel Pentium II CPU Cartridge (233-266MHz 256...
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... and/or DIMMs must be unstable. • Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in BIOS Chipset Setup of Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 19 III. The DRAM can be 384MB or less. SIMM memory modules with more than 24 chips exceed the design specifications of the...
... and/or DIMMs must be unstable. • Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in BIOS Chipset Setup of Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 19 III. The DRAM can be 384MB or less. SIMM memory modules with more than 24 chips exceed the design specifications of the...
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... Sockets 2. With your finger tips, rock the memory module into place. 72 Pin DRAM in one orientation as shown because of the "Metal Clips". 20 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Press the memory module firmly into place starting from a 45 degree angle making sure that it clicks into a vertical position so that all...
... Sockets 2. With your finger tips, rock the memory module into place. 72 Pin DRAM in one orientation as shown because of the "Metal Clips". 20 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Press the memory module firmly into place starting from a 45 degree angle making sure that it clicks into a vertical position so that all...
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... Sockets The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) memory modules must ask your retailer for the specifications before purchasing. SDRAM DIMM modules have a higher pin density. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 21 Because the number of pins are supported on either side of DIMM module by the illustration below: III. Four clock signals are...
... Sockets The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) memory modules must ask your retailer for the specifications before purchasing. SDRAM DIMM modules have a higher pin density. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 21 Because the number of pins are supported on either side of DIMM module by the illustration below: III. Four clock signals are...