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...Main Menu 36 Advanced Features Menu 37 Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 2. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 8 Parts of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. INSTALLATION 12 Map of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is ...and PCI Setup 51 Load BIOS Defaults 53 Load Setup Defaults 53 Smart Alarm (LM78) Setup 54 4 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual System Memory (SIMM and DIMM 19 SIMM Memory Installation 20 DIMM Memory Installation 21 3.
...Main Menu 36 Advanced Features Menu 37 Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 2. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 8 Parts of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. INSTALLATION 12 Map of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is ...and PCI Setup 51 Load BIOS Defaults 53 Load Setup Defaults 53 Smart Alarm (LM78) Setup 54 4 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual System Memory (SIMM and DIMM 19 SIMM Memory Installation 20 DIMM Memory Installation 21 3.
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... VI. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I . 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 ....TXT for descriptions and use of an optional Fast-SCSI card. ASUS PCI-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 BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information. INTRODUCTION...
... VI. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I . 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 ....TXT for descriptions and use of an optional Fast-SCSI card. ASUS PCI-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 BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information. INTRODUCTION...
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...optional infrared port module for wireless connections. UART2 can also be directed from PCI master busses to memory to support optional ASUS SCSI controller cards. • Optional Audio: Optional onboard Creative Labs® Audio with one parallel port with BIOS that... Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from COM2 to an expansion slot on the system chassis. FEATURES (KN97-X Series) II. Two floppy drives of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard The ASUS KN97-X is available for a standard individual infrared cable set to mount the connectors to the Infrared Module for...
...optional infrared port module for wireless connections. UART2 can also be directed from PCI master busses to memory to support optional ASUS SCSI controller cards. • Optional Audio: Optional onboard Creative Labs® Audio with one parallel port with BIOS that... Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from COM2 to an expansion slot on the system chassis. FEATURES (KN97-X Series) II. Two floppy drives of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard The ASUS KN97-X is available for a standard individual infrared cable set to mount the connectors to the Infrared Module for...
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... - System voltage levels are monitored 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 disable write permission when the system's initialization stage is ...necessary to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 9 II. Today's operating systems, such as hard disk drives, floppy ...
... - System voltage levels are monitored 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 disable write permission when the system's initialization stage is ...necessary to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 9 II. Today's operating systems, such as hard disk drives, floppy ...
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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 II. FEATURES Parts of Board) II. B: Serial Conn. 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.
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 II. FEATURES Parts of Board) II. B: Serial Conn. 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.
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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 3 Chasis ... 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 CR2032 3 Volt Lithium Cell Battery Test Parallel Port COM 2 DIMM Socket Intel 440FX PCIset CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Pentium II CPU Cartridge Slot Floppy Drives...
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 3 Chasis ... 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 CR2032 3 Volt Lithium Cell Battery Test Parallel Port COM 2 DIMM Socket Intel 440FX PCIset CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Pentium II CPU Cartridge Slot Floppy Drives...
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... (2-pins) p. 31 Reset Switch Lead (2-pins) p. 31 Power LED (3-pins) & Keyboard Lock Switch (2-pins) p. 31 Speaker Output Connector (4-pins) p. 32 Infrared Port Module Connector p. 32 Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) *ISA NOTE: The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address or... interrupt number (INT#) so PCI cards on these two slots must be able to share an INT# or make sure that one of Board) III. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 13 III. INSTALLATION (Map of these PCI cards does not use an INT#.
... (2-pins) p. 31 Reset Switch Lead (2-pins) p. 31 Power LED (3-pins) & Keyboard Lock Switch (2-pins) p. 31 Speaker Output Connector (4-pins) p. 32 Infrared Port Module Connector p. 32 Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) *ISA NOTE: The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address or... interrupt number (INT#) so PCI cards on these two slots must be able to share an INT# or make sure that one of Board) III. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 13 III. INSTALLATION (Map of these PCI cards does not use an INT#.
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... connect the pins, simply place a plastic jumper cap over the two pins as [----], [1-2], [2-3] for Open (Off). INSTALLATION (Jumpers) WARNING: Computer motherboards and components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from other components against damage from yourself. Use the diagrams... computer components. 4. III. Install Expansion Cards 5. The jumper settings will also be sharing pins from the system. 14 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be shown graphi-
... connect the pins, simply place a plastic jumper cap over the two pins as [----], [1-2], [2-3] for Open (Off). INSTALLATION (Jumpers) WARNING: Computer motherboards and components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from other components against damage from yourself. Use the diagrams... computer components. 4. III. Install Expansion Cards 5. The jumper settings will also be sharing pins from the system. 14 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be shown graphi-
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...," (4) Turn on your computer, (5) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off your motherboard. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (RTCLR) The CMOS RAM is no power to ensure that there is powered by this jumper and attaching a current meter... power cord to your power supply to your computer, (2) Move this jumper. INSTALLATION 5. BATTERY TEST BATTERY TEST Operation (Default) Test Mode Battery Test (Operation / Test) ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 17
...," (4) Turn on your computer, (5) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off your motherboard. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (RTCLR) The CMOS RAM is no power to ensure that there is powered by this jumper and attaching a current meter... power cord to your power supply to your computer, (2) Move this jumper. INSTALLATION 5. BATTERY TEST BATTERY TEST Operation (Default) Test Mode Battery Test (Operation / Test) ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 17
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... 8MB to 70ns. SIMM memory modules with more than 24 chips per module. System Memory (SIMM and DIMM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules) of the same size memory modules. III. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 19 Maximum memory of SIMMs and/or DIMMs must be 384MB or less.
... 8MB to 70ns. SIMM memory modules with more than 24 chips per module. System Memory (SIMM and DIMM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules) of the same size memory modules. III. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 19 Maximum memory of SIMMs and/or DIMMs must be 384MB or less.
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Because the number of pins are supported on the motherboard. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 21 INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. INSTALLATION (System Memory) DRAM Key Position ... your retailer for the specifications before purchasing. Four clock signals are different on both sides. You must be inserted into the DIMM slot on this motherboard. You can identify the type of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent...
Because the number of pins are supported on the motherboard. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 21 INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. INSTALLATION (System Memory) DRAM Key Position ... your retailer for the specifications before purchasing. Four clock signals are different on both sides. You must be inserted into the DIMM slot on this motherboard. You can identify the type of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent...
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... the SEC cartridge's passive heat sink. III. Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard provides a Single Edge Contact (SEC) slot for your items may overheat and cause damage to both the... SEC cartridge and the motherboard. WARNING: Without sufficient air circulation, the SEC cartridge may be slightly different.) Lock Holes (1) Captive ...II processor packaged in an SEC Cartridge (Item 9) 22 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual INSTALLATION 3. You should be on the bottom. INSTALLATION (CPU) III.
... the SEC cartridge's passive heat sink. III. Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard provides a Single Edge Contact (SEC) slot for your items may overheat and cause damage to both the... SEC cartridge and the motherboard. WARNING: Without sufficient air circulation, the SEC cartridge may be slightly different.) Lock Holes (1) Captive ...II processor packaged in an SEC Cartridge (Item 9) 22 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual INSTALLATION 3. You should be on the bottom. INSTALLATION (CPU) III.
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...no more than 6±1 inch/pound. (3) Captive Nut Lock Holes Retention Mechanism in front of the motherboard. nism over the two chipsets in place and Captive Nut being tightened ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 23 A bottom Heatsink Support Base should be mounted over the SEC Slot with the Retainer...'s Lock Holes toward the motherboard's memory slots and screw the Captive Nuts using two Attach Mount Bridges...
...no more than 6±1 inch/pound. (3) Captive Nut Lock Holes Retention Mechanism in front of the motherboard. nism over the two chipsets in place and Captive Nut being tightened ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 23 A bottom Heatsink Support Base should be mounted over the SEC Slot with the Retainer...'s Lock Holes toward the motherboard's memory slots and screw the Captive Nuts using two Attach Mount Bridges...
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...pressing the SEC cartridge and the heatsink together. With a screw driver, push the clamps one at a time into the Retention Mechanism. 24 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Insert the SEC Cartridge: Push the SEC cartridge's two locks inward (the preceding picture shows the Locks in the outward ... heatsink with heatsink being mounted into the SEC cartridge. SEC Cartridge with Heatsink (Side) SEC Cartridge with the heat sink facing the motherboard's memory slots. Mount the Heat Sink: Place the SEC cartridge face down slowly while holding the Retention Mechanism's sides inward so that...
...pressing the SEC cartridge and the heatsink together. With a screw driver, push the clamps one at a time into the Retention Mechanism. 24 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Insert the SEC Cartridge: Push the SEC cartridge's two locks inward (the preceding picture shows the Locks in the outward ... heatsink with heatsink being mounted into the SEC cartridge. SEC Cartridge with Heatsink (Side) SEC Cartridge with the heat sink facing the motherboard's memory slots. Mount the Heat Sink: Place the SEC cartridge face down slowly while holding the Retention Mechanism's sides inward so that...
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... and press firmly. 6. Replace the computer system's cover. 8. System IRQs are available to cards installed in use at the same time. 26 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual You may be exclusively assigned to see a map of the system which leaves 6 free for your used by parts of your ...Cards Some expansion cards need to as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in step 4. 7. sible future use IRQs. III. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may cause severe damage to setup your expansion card. 3. INSTALLATION (Expansion Cards) Expansion Card ...
... and press firmly. 6. Replace the computer system's cover. 8. System IRQs are available to cards installed in use at the same time. 26 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual You may be exclusively assigned to see a map of the system which leaves 6 free for your used by parts of your ...Cards Some expansion cards need to as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in step 4. 7. sible future use IRQs. III. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may cause severe damage to setup your expansion card. 3. INSTALLATION (Expansion Cards) Expansion Card ...
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... for Legacy (Non-PnP) ISA expansion cards in "IRQ xx Used By ISA" and "DMA x Used By ISA" of the BIOS Setup utility. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 27 If the system has both Legacy and PNP may occur. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS setup utility can be... not work with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are assigned automatically from those used by Legacy cards. DMA assignments for this motherboard use this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you need to INT A. IMPORTANT: Choose "Yes" for an ISA Configuration Utility. Since all the PCI slots...
... for Legacy (Non-PnP) ISA expansion cards in "IRQ xx Used By ISA" and "DMA x Used By ISA" of the BIOS Setup utility. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 27 If the system has both Legacy and PNP may occur. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS setup utility can be... not work with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are assigned automatically from those used by Legacy cards. DMA assignments for this motherboard use this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you need to INT A. IMPORTANT: Choose "Yes" for an ISA Configuration Utility. Since all the PCI slots...
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...18in. (46cm), with the red stripe on the motherboard. These are labeled on the Pin 1 side of the BIOS SOFTWARE. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is detected. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 28 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. IMPORTANT: Ribbon... cables should always be less than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the connector. The four corners of the Motherboard." This connector will direct IRQ12 to...
...18in. (46cm), with the red stripe on the motherboard. These are labeled on the Pin 1 side of the BIOS SOFTWARE. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is detected. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 28 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. IMPORTANT: Ribbon... cables should always be less than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the connector. The four corners of the Motherboard." This connector will direct IRQ12 to...
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... Chassis, CPU, Power Supply Fan Power 10. Depending on the +5V lead is for an open alarm lead CHASSIS +5V GND ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 31 WARNING: The CPU and/or motherboard will indicate to the system that the chassis has been opened. A high level signal to the CHASSIS lead will overheat if... battery to the board taking into consideration the polarity of 500mAmp (6Watt) or less. Be sure that the heat sink fins allow airflow to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. Orientate the fans so that the...
... Chassis, CPU, Power Supply Fan Power 10. Depending on the +5V lead is for an open alarm lead CHASSIS +5V GND ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 31 WARNING: The CPU and/or motherboard will indicate to the system that the chassis has been opened. A high level signal to the CHASSIS lead will overheat if... battery to the board taking into consideration the polarity of 500mAmp (6Watt) or less. Be sure that the heat sink fins allow airflow to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. Orientate the fans so that the...
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... pin definitions. The plug from the module to the motherboard according to the motherboard. 20. ATX Power Connector 12.0V 5VSB PW-0K GND 5.0V GND 5.0V GND 3.3V 3.3V 5.0V 5.0V -5.0V GND GND GND PS-ON GND -12.0V 3.3V 34 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Use the five pins as shown on...
... pin definitions. The plug from the module to the motherboard according to the motherboard. 20. ATX Power Connector 12.0V 5VSB PW-0K GND 5.0V GND 5.0V GND 3.3V 3.3V 5.0V 5.0V -5.0V GND GND GND PS-ON GND -12.0V 3.3V 34 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Use the five pins as shown on...