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... a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. • Symbios is " without notice. Product Name: ASUS KN97-X Manual Revision: 1.04 Release Date: April 1997 2 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Manual revisions are subject to time without warranty of any defect or error in this manual "as ASUS) except documentation kept by the purchaser for each board design represented by the third...
... a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. • Symbios is " without notice. Product Name: ASUS KN97-X Manual Revision: 1.04 Release Date: April 1997 2 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Manual revisions are subject to time without warranty of any defect or error in this manual "as ASUS) except documentation kept by the purchaser for each board design represented by the third...
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... 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 ...asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 1-408-474-0555 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...
... 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 ...asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 1-408-474-0555 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...
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... Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 8 Parts 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. External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 35 IV. INSTALLATION 12 Map of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Expansion...
... Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 8 Parts 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. External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 35 IV. INSTALLATION 12 Map of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Expansion...
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... 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 ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 59 Notes 59 VI. CONTENTS Details of Smart Alarm Setup 54 Supervisor...
... 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 ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 59 Notes 59 VI. CONTENTS Details of Smart Alarm Setup 54 Supervisor...
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... for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15. Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual
... for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15. Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual
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... of an optional Fast-SCSI card. Features: Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. V. 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 Introduction: Manual information and checklist II. VII. DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software...
... of an optional Fast-SCSI card. Features: Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. V. 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 Introduction: Manual information and checklist II. VII. DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software...
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... and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2. 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 CPU. 8 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual II. FEATURES Features of either 5.25inch or 3.5inch (1.44MB or 2.88MB) ...are also supported without an external card. Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from COM2 to support optional ASUS SCSI controller cards. • Optional ...
... and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2. 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 CPU. 8 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual II. FEATURES Features of either 5.25inch or 3.5inch (1.44MB or 2.88MB) ...are also supported without an external card. Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from COM2 to support optional ASUS SCSI controller cards. • Optional ...
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...motherboard itself to monitor the system temperature to make sure the system is operating at a safe heat level to critical motherboard components. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 9 Each fan can destroy data on storage media, but also clear BIOS data which is a heat sensor on managing their limited... data on storage media such as Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2, require much more efficiently. • Virus Write Protection - 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...
...motherboard itself to monitor the system temperature to make sure the system is operating at a safe heat level to critical motherboard components. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 9 Each fan can destroy data on storage media, but also clear BIOS data which is a heat sensor on managing their limited... data on storage media such as Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2, require much more efficiently. • Virus Write Protection - 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...
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II. FEATURES Parts of Board) 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 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. FEATURES Parts of Board) 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 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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... Power Supply 01234 CPU Voltage ID Intel 440FX PCIset BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 BUS FREQ. III. 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
... Power Supply 01234 CPU Voltage ID Intel 440FX PCIset BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 BUS FREQ. III. 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
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III. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION (Map of these PCI cards does not use this address or else conflicts will occur. *PCI NOTE: PCI slots 4&5 share the same interrupt ...
III. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION (Map of these PCI cards does not use this address or else conflicts will occur. *PCI NOTE: PCI slots 4&5 share the same interrupt ...
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... respectively. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. See "Map of following steps: 1. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of the Motherboard" on the Motherboard 2. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) WARNING: Computer motherboards and components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) ...on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from the system. 14 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Settings with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from static electricity, you should follow ...
... respectively. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. See "Map of following steps: 1. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of the Motherboard" on the Motherboard 2. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) WARNING: Computer motherboards and components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) ...on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from the system. 14 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Settings with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from static electricity, you should follow ...
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.... III. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. 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. Multi-I/O Enable Disable IOEN [1-2] (Default) [2-3] R R IOEN...
.... III. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. 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. Multi-I/O Enable Disable IOEN [1-2] (Default) [2-3] R R IOEN...
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... 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. Onboard Digital Audio Control (VOLADJ) (with optional onboard Audio) This jumper allows you to use your own audio card. Otherwise, leave on default of...
... 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. Onboard Digital Audio Control (VOLADJ) (with optional onboard Audio) This jumper allows you to use your own audio card. Otherwise, leave on default of...
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... Defaults" and re-enter any user information after removing and reapplying this action. BATTERY TEST BATTERY TEST Operation (Default) Test Mode Battery Test (Operation / Test) ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 17 RTC RAM Operation Clear Data RTCLR [2-3] (Default) [1-2] (momentarily) R R RTCLR 123 RTCLR 123 Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) 6. You should...
... Defaults" and re-enter any user information after removing and reapplying this action. BATTERY TEST BATTERY TEST Operation (Default) Test Mode Battery Test (Operation / Test) ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 17 RTC RAM Operation Clear Data RTCLR [2-3] (Default) [1-2] (momentarily) R R RTCLR 123 RTCLR 123 Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) 6. You should...
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... R III. 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 These must be set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the External frequency (called the BUS Clock) within the CPU...
... R III. 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 These must be set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the External frequency (called the BUS Clock) within the CPU...
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... more than 24 chips per module. SIMMs must be unstable. • Memory speed setup is the support of the BIOS SOFTWARE. INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 19 III.
... more than 24 chips per module. SIMMs must be unstable. • Memory speed setup is the support of the BIOS SOFTWARE. INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. ASUS KN97-X User's Manual 19 III.
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... Pin SIMM DRAM Sockets 2. Press the memory module firmly into place. 72 Pin DRAM in one orientation as shown because of the "Metal Clips". 20 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Bank 0 Bank 1 R III. The SIMM memory modules will only fit in SIMM Socket Metal Clip Plastic Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole 4. INSTALLATION...
... Pin SIMM DRAM Sockets 2. Press the memory module firmly into place. 72 Pin DRAM in one orientation as shown because of the "Metal Clips". 20 ASUS KN97-X User's Manual Bank 0 Bank 1 R III. The SIMM memory modules will only fit in SIMM Socket Metal Clip Plastic Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole 4. INSTALLATION...