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... data, interruption of business, or for each board design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS KN97-X Manual Revision: 1.04 Release Date: April 1997 2 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Manual updates are both printed on the board itself. All rights reserved. The product name and revision number are represented...
... data, interruption of business, or for each board design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS KN97-X Manual Revision: 1.04 Release Date: April 1997 2 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Manual updates are both printed on the board itself. All rights reserved. The product name and revision number are represented...
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....tw Technical Support: Fax: 886-2-895-9254 BBS: 886-2-896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: http://www.asus.com.tw/ Gopher: gopher.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Info: Address: 721 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131, USA ... 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 ...
....tw Technical Support: Fax: 886-2-895-9254 BBS: 886-2-896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: http://www.asus.com.tw/ Gopher: gopher.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Info: Address: 721 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131, USA ... 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 ...
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... 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. External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 35 IV. Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 2. BIOS Setup 39...Setup 51 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 System Memory (SIMM and DIMM 19 SIMM Memory Installation 20 DIMM Memory Installation 21 3. Expansion Cards 26 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 26 Assigning...
... 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. External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 35 IV. Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 2. BIOS Setup 39...Setup 51 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 System Memory (SIMM and DIMM 19 SIMM Memory Installation 20 DIMM Memory Installation 21 3. Expansion Cards 26 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 26 Assigning...
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... Environment variable 15 BLASTER Environment Variable 15 MIDI Environment Variable 16 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...
... Environment variable 15 BLASTER Environment Variable 15 MIDI Environment Variable 16 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...
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... manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is no guarantee that to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. 6 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Changes or modifications to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Canadian Department of the FCC Rules...
... manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is no guarantee that to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. 6 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Changes or modifications to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Canadian Department of the FCC Rules...
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.... INTRODUCTION How this product III. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard. 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 Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with optional onboard Audio) • Readme files for details) • LANDesk®...
.... INTRODUCTION How this product III. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard. 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 Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with optional onboard Audio) • Readme files for details) • LANDesk®...
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...PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA Connector: Supports an optional cable and bracket set . • SCSI BIOS: Has firmware to make setup of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard The ASUS KN97-X is carefully designed for wireless interface. • Concurrent PCI - FEATURES Features of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. •... such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM drives. Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from COM2 to CPU. 8 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual UART2 can also be directed from PCI master busses to memory to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. FEATURES...
...PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA Connector: Supports an optional cable and bracket set . • SCSI BIOS: Has firmware to make setup of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard The ASUS KN97-X is carefully designed for wireless interface. • Concurrent PCI - FEATURES Features of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. •... such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM drives. Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from COM2 to CPU. 8 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual UART2 can also be directed from PCI master busses to memory to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. FEATURES...
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...EPROM to disable write permission when the system's initialization stage is necessary to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 9 Today's operating systems, such as hard disk drives, floppy diskettes, and MOs. The system resource monitor will warn...are monitored to ensure stable current to avoid any failures triggered by extremely high temperature. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert - FEATURES (KN97 Series) II. FEATURES Intelligence: • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm - II. To prevent system overheat and system damage, there ...
...EPROM to disable write permission when the system's initialization stage is necessary to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 9 Today's operating systems, such as hard disk drives, floppy diskettes, and MOs. The system resource monitor will warn...are monitored to ensure stable current to avoid any failures triggered by extremely high temperature. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert - FEATURES (KN97 Series) II. FEATURES Intelligence: • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm - II. To prevent system overheat and system damage, there ...
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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 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. FEATURES Parts of Board) II. II.
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 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. FEATURES Parts of Board) II. II.
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INSTALLATION Map of Board) 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 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 Secondary...
INSTALLATION Map of Board) 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 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 Secondary...
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III. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) IOEN 2) BBLKW 3) AUDIO (optional) 4) VOLADJ (optional) 5) RTCLR 6) BATTERY TEST 7) FS0, FS1 8) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 15 Multi-I/O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Flash ...
III. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) IOEN 2) BBLKW 3) AUDIO (optional) 4) VOLADJ (optional) 5) RTCLR 6) BATTERY TEST 7) FS0, FS1 8) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 15 Multi-I/O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Flash ...
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...with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from other components against damage from the system. 14 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Hold components by the edges and try not to discharge any static electricity before handling computer components. 4. INSTALLATION Installation Steps... or circuitry. 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. III. Unplug your computer, you work on the board. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of jumpers. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that both jumpers be sharing pins from yourself. To...
...with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from other components against damage from the system. 14 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Hold components by the edges and try not to discharge any static electricity before handling computer components. 4. INSTALLATION Installation Steps... or circuitry. 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. III. Unplug your computer, you work on the board. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of jumpers. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that both jumpers be sharing pins from yourself. To...
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... in the Enabled position. 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 Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (BBLKW) This sets the operation mode of the boot block area of BIOS SOFTWARE or disable all Multi-I/O items...
... in the Enabled position. 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 Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (BBLKW) This sets the operation mode of the boot block area of BIOS SOFTWARE or disable all Multi-I/O items...
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... (Enable / Disable) 4. 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 INSTALLATION 3. Onboard Digital Audio Control (VOLADJ) (with optional onboard Audio) This jumper allows you to use your own audio card. Onboard Audio Selection (AUDIO) (with...
... (Enable / Disable) 4. 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 INSTALLATION 3. Onboard Digital Audio Control (VOLADJ) (with optional onboard Audio) This jumper allows you to use your own audio card. Onboard Audio Selection (AUDIO) (with...
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... setup information may be cleared by the onboard button cell battery. III. BATTERY TEST BATTERY TEST Operation (Default) Test Mode Battery Test (Operation / Test) ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 17 You should enter BIOS to "Load Setup Defaults" and re-enter any user information after removing and reapplying this jumper to "Clear Data," (3) Move...
... setup information may be cleared by the onboard button cell battery. III. BATTERY TEST BATTERY TEST Operation (Default) Test Mode Battery Test (Operation / Test) ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 17 You should enter BIOS to "Load Setup Defaults" and re-enter any user information after removing and reapplying this jumper to "Clear Data," (3) Move...
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...). 8. INSTALLATION 7. 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 CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio (BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3) These jumpers set together with the above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection. 123 66MHz 123...
...). 8. INSTALLATION 7. 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 CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio (BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3) These jumpers set together with the above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection. 123 66MHz 123...
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..., 32MB, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 70ns. Maximum memory of SIMMs and/or DIMMs must set Auto Configuration to 256MB. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 19 SIMM memory modules with more than 24 chips per module. Install memory in any SDRAM DIMM modules. • The DIMM Slot does not support...
..., 32MB, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 70ns. Maximum memory of SIMMs and/or DIMMs must set Auto Configuration to 256MB. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 19 SIMM memory modules with more than 24 chips per module. Install memory in any SDRAM DIMM modules. • The DIMM Slot does not support...
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... memory module firmly into place. 72 Pin DRAM in one end of the SIMM slots which requires the "Notched End" of the "Metal Clips". 20 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. INSTALLATION SIMM Memory Installation 1.
... memory module firmly into place. 72 Pin DRAM in one end of the SIMM slots which requires the "Notched End" of the "Metal Clips". 20 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. INSTALLATION SIMM Memory Installation 1.