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...CPU Identification 16 2. Central Processing Unit (CPU 23 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS SP97 Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS SP97 Series of PNP and PCI Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 4 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Support Software 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main ...SIMM 20 SIMM Installation 21 3. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS SP97 Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24...
...CPU Identification 16 2. Central Processing Unit (CPU 23 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS SP97 Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS SP97 Series of PNP and PCI Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 4 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Support Software 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main ...SIMM 20 SIMM Installation 21 3. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS SP97 Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24...
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...; Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility • Readme files for descriptions and use of an optional 16-bit audio card Item Checklist Check that your retailer. ASUS SP97 or SP97-V (onboard VGA) motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables with mounting brackets 1 parallel ribbon cable with the Creative 16X audio drivers. Introduction II. Features III...
...; Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility • Readme files for descriptions and use of an optional 16-bit audio card Item Checklist Check that your retailer. ASUS SP97 or SP97-V (onboard VGA) motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables with mounting brackets 1 parallel ribbon cable with the Creative 16X audio drivers. Introduction II. Features III...
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... Master IDE controller with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through onboard firmware. 8 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual BIOS supports IDE CDROM or SCSI device bootup. • Level 2 Cache: Comes with onboard 512K or...for wireless interface. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of the ASUS SP97 Motherboard The ASUS SP97 motherboard is available for a standard infrared cable set to allow connection...
... Master IDE controller with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through onboard firmware. 8 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual BIOS supports IDE CDROM or SCSI device bootup. • Level 2 Cache: Comes with onboard 512K or...for wireless interface. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of the ASUS SP97 Motherboard The ASUS SP97 motherboard is available for a standard infrared cable set to allow connection...
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...using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE, which can be used. • PC '97 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS SP97 series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. The new PC '97 requirements for systems and components are based on all system components, and 32-...cables. • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to memory to ASUS SP97 Series of Motherboards Performance • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS SP97 series of motherboards with SiS 5582 or SiS 5598 (with VGA) series of ACPI, an ACPIsupported OS, such as the...
...using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE, which can be used. • PC '97 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS SP97 series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. The new PC '97 requirements for systems and components are based on all system components, and 32-...cables. • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to memory to ASUS SP97 Series of Motherboards Performance • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS SP97 series of motherboards with SiS 5582 or SiS 5598 (with VGA) series of ACPI, an ACPIsupported OS, such as the...
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Floppy Connector IDE Connectors USB, PS/2 Mouse, Infrared Super Multi I/O Parallel Serial Keyboard 4 SIMM Sockets SiS5582 or 5598 (VGA) Chipset Programmable Flash ROM CPU ZIF Socket 7 Switching Voltage Regulators 512KB/256KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 11 FEATURES The ASUS SP97 Motherboard 3 PCI Slots 2 ISA Slots 1 ISA/PCI Shared Slot AT Power Conn. ATX Power Conn. FEATURES (ASUS SP97) II. II.
Floppy Connector IDE Connectors USB, PS/2 Mouse, Infrared Super Multi I/O Parallel Serial Keyboard 4 SIMM Sockets SiS5582 or 5598 (VGA) Chipset Programmable Flash ROM CPU ZIF Socket 7 Switching Voltage Regulators 512KB/256KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 11 FEATURES The ASUS SP97 Motherboard 3 PCI Slots 2 ISA Slots 1 ISA/PCI Shared Slot AT Power Conn. ATX Power Conn. FEATURES (ASUS SP97) II. II.
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...'s Manual Ratio CPU ZIF Socket 7 Row 0 1 0 1 2 3 2 3 Clock Freq. FS3 Clock Freq FS0 FS1 FS2 NOTE: Outlined components are available only on motherboards with onboard VGA. III. INSTALLATION ASUS SP97 Motherboard Layout PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 Feature Connector ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 USB, PS/2 Mouse, IrDA PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 Super Multi-I/O VGA...
...'s Manual Ratio CPU ZIF Socket 7 Row 0 1 0 1 2 3 2 3 Clock Freq. FS3 Clock Freq FS0 FS1 FS2 NOTE: Outlined components are available only on motherboards with onboard VGA. III. INSTALLATION ASUS SP97 Motherboard Layout PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 Feature Connector ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 USB, PS/2 Mouse, IrDA PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 Super Multi-I/O VGA...
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III. INSTALLATION (Motherboard Layout) III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) RTCLR 2) VID0, VID1, VID2 3) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 4) BF0, BF1, BF2 5) VGA_ SEL/_SEL1 (optional) 6) VGA_INT (optional) p. 15 Real Time Clock ...) 18) IDELED p. 32 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) 19) VGACON (optional) p. 32 VGA Connector (16-pin block) 20) FEATURE p. 33 Video Feature Connector (28-pin block) ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 13
III. INSTALLATION (Motherboard Layout) III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) RTCLR 2) VID0, VID1, VID2 3) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 4) BF0, BF1, BF2 5) VGA_ SEL/_SEL1 (optional) 6) VGA_INT (optional) p. 15 Real Time Clock ...) 18) IDELED p. 32 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) 19) VGACON (optional) p. 32 VGA Connector (16-pin block) 20) FEATURE p. 33 Video Feature Connector (28-pin block) ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 13
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...Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. The jumper settings will also be described numerically, such as to connect pins 1 & 2 and to connect the jumper pins on the motherboard. The jumpers will be shown graphically as [----], [1-2], [2-3] for no connection, connect pins 1 & 2, and connect pins 2 & 3, respectively. Settings with two pins ...as sound cards, con- tain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from the system. 14 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual Unplug your computer. 1. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2.
...Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. The jumper settings will also be described numerically, such as to connect pins 1 & 2 and to connect the jumper pins on the motherboard. The jumpers will be shown graphically as [----], [1-2], [2-3] for no connection, connect pins 1 & 2, and connect pins 2 & 3, respectively. Settings with two pins ...as sound cards, con- tain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from the system. 14 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual Unplug your computer. 1. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2.
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... onboard button cell battery. You must unplug the power cord to your motherboard. RTC RAM RTCLR Normal Set. [1-2] (Default) Clear CMOS [2-3] (momentarily) R RTCLR Battery Test RTCLR Normal Setting (Default) Clear CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 15 Battery Test Jumper (BAT_TEST) You can test the battery...
... onboard button cell battery. You must unplug the power cord to your motherboard. RTC RAM RTCLR Normal Set. [1-2] (Default) Clear CMOS [2-3] (momentarily) R RTCLR Battery Test RTCLR Normal Setting (Default) Clear CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 15 Battery Test Jumper (BAT_TEST) You can test the battery...
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... number, which should read G8DC6620A or later. 2. The voltage regulators will automatically detect and switch between Single Power Plane & Dual Power Planes. Look on this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86-P166+, which should be Revision 2.7 or later. Pentium MMX (P55C) Intel Pentium (P54C) AMD-K6 AMD-K5 (150MHz-233MHz) (75MHz-200MHz.../MX (2.8Volts) P54C/CS/K5 (3.4V) (STD) K6-166/200 (2.9Volts) CPU Vcore Voltage ID Selection 1 2 3 K6-233 (3.2Volts) 1 2 3 P54C/CS/6x86 (3.5V) (VRE) 16 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual R III.
... number, which should read G8DC6620A or later. 2. The voltage regulators will automatically detect and switch between Single Power Plane & Dual Power Planes. Look on this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86-P166+, which should be Revision 2.7 or later. Pentium MMX (P55C) Intel Pentium (P54C) AMD-K6 AMD-K5 (150MHz-233MHz) (75MHz-200MHz.../MX (2.8Volts) P54C/CS/K5 (3.4V) (STD) K6-166/200 (2.9Volts) CPU Vcore Voltage ID Selection 1 2 3 K6-233 (3.2Volts) 1 2 3 P54C/CS/6x86 (3.5V) (VRE) 16 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual R III.
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... 90MHz 1.5x 60MHz [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] 75MHz 1.5x 50MHz [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] (Freq. Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. 18 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual Ratio BUS Freq. INSTALLATION Set the jumpers according to the internal speed of your processor as follows: CPU Model Intel Pentium Intel Pentium...[1-2] [1-2] *IBM/Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ 133MHz 2.0x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] *NOTE: Only IBM or Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard (see preceding page). INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III.
... 90MHz 1.5x 60MHz [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] 75MHz 1.5x 50MHz [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] (Freq. Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. 18 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual Ratio BUS Freq. INSTALLATION Set the jumpers according to the internal speed of your processor as follows: CPU Model Intel Pentium Intel Pentium...[1-2] [1-2] *IBM/Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ 133MHz 2.0x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] *NOTE: Only IBM or Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard (see preceding page). INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III.
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...more than 24 chips per module. INSTALLATION (System Memory) 20 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual One side (with VGA, SIMM Sockets 1&2 must be unstable. If both 60ns and 70ns memory are not supported). III. System Memory (SIMM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin, 32-bit SIMMs (Single Inline Memory ...Modules) of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB to motherboard layout for other chipsets. III. Memory Socket SIMM Sockets 1&2 (Rows 0 & 1) SIMM Sockets 3&4 (Rows 2 & 3) SIMM Memory Module 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB...
...more than 24 chips per module. INSTALLATION (System Memory) 20 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual One side (with VGA, SIMM Sockets 1&2 must be unstable. If both 60ns and 70ns memory are not supported). III. System Memory (SIMM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin, 32-bit SIMMs (Single Inline Memory ...Modules) of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB to motherboard layout for other chipsets. III. Memory Socket SIMM Sockets 1&2 (Rows 0 & 1) SIMM Sockets 3&4 (Rows 2 & 3) SIMM Memory Module 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB...
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... and jumpers for BUS Frequency Selection depending on your system. The CPU that came with Pentium Processor ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 23 Blank Lock Lever Notch R ZIF Socket 7 with the motherboard should point toward the end the of the four corners, the CPU will install. The white dot... blank area where one orientation as shown. With the added weight of the CPU with ZIF Socket 5 processors. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that you will only fit in only one hole is not the case, then install a fan before you...
... and jumpers for BUS Frequency Selection depending on your system. The CPU that came with Pentium Processor ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 23 Blank Lock Lever Notch R ZIF Socket 7 with the motherboard should point toward the end the of the four corners, the CPU will install. The white dot... blank area where one orientation as shown. With the added weight of the CPU with ZIF Socket 5 processors. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that you will only fit in only one hole is not the case, then install a fan before you...
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... up your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. INSTALLATION 4. Replace the computer system's cover. 8. III. INSTALLATION (Expansion Cards) 24 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. Unplug your specific card.
... up your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. INSTALLATION 4. Replace the computer system's cover. 8. III. INSTALLATION (Expansion Cards) 24 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. Unplug your specific card.
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... SETUP of ISA cards. You can be used by legacy and PnP ISA cards. ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 25 You may require to PnP cards from those IRQs and DMAs you use at the same time. To simplify this motherboard are assigned to use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. Leave all PCI INT...
... SETUP of ISA cards. You can be used by legacy and PnP ISA cards. ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 25 You may require to PnP cards from those IRQs and DMAs you use at the same time. To simplify this motherboard are assigned to use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. Leave all PCI INT...
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...separated from the first connector. 1. Pin 1 Orient the red stripe on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent inserting in the motherboard layout (page 12). These are used for connectors or power sources. Keyboard Connector (KBCON, 5-pin female) This connector supports ... disk drives. (Pin 5 is removed to pin 1. Floppy Disk Drive Connector 26 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual Pin 1 is on hard and floppy disk drives. Onboard Keyboard Connector (5-pin female) This motherboard accepts a 5-pin AT keyboard connector Keyboard Connector 2. INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. External ...
...separated from the first connector. 1. Pin 1 Orient the red stripe on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent inserting in the motherboard layout (page 12). These are used for connectors or power sources. Keyboard Connector (KBCON, 5-pin female) This connector supports ... disk drives. (Pin 5 is removed to pin 1. Floppy Disk Drive Connector 26 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual Pin 1 is on hard and floppy disk drives. Onboard Keyboard Connector (5-pin female) This motherboard accepts a 5-pin AT keyboard connector Keyboard Connector 2. INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. External ...
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... hard disk ribbon cable. Pin 1 Orient the red stripe on a SCSI drive, and then select the boot disk through the BIOS Features Setup. 28 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual INSTALLATION (Connectors) 12Volt CPU Fan Power 6. WARNING! Power Supply, Chassis Fan Connectors (PWR_, CPU_, CHA_FAN, 3 pins) This connector ...board, connect the two plugs at the other end to Slave mode. You may occur to the documentation of 3,500RPM. Refer to the motherboard and/or the fans if these pins are incorrectly used. INSTALLATION 5. Power Supply, CPU Fan Power Chassis Fan Power R (NC) +...
... hard disk ribbon cable. Pin 1 Orient the red stripe on a SCSI drive, and then select the boot disk through the BIOS Features Setup. 28 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual INSTALLATION (Connectors) 12Volt CPU Fan Power 6. WARNING! Power Supply, Chassis Fan Connectors (PWR_, CPU_, CHA_FAN, 3 pins) This connector ...board, connect the two plugs at the other end to Slave mode. You may occur to the documentation of 3,500RPM. Refer to the motherboard and/or the fans if these pins are incorrectly used. INSTALLATION 5. Power Supply, CPU Fan Power Chassis Fan Power R (NC) +...
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... Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. Use the five pins as shown below (Back View) and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to the motherboard. 30 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual connector for use with COM2 or IrDA. Second IrDA-Compliant Infrared Connector (IR, 5-pin block) This connector supports the optional wireless...
... Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. Use the five pins as shown below (Back View) and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to the motherboard. 30 ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual connector for use with COM2 or IrDA. Second IrDA-Compliant Infrared Connector (IR, 5-pin block) This connector supports the optional wireless...
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... lead (5VSB). PW-OK - 5VSB - 12.0V ATX Power Connector ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 31 PG +12V GND +5V ORG RED YLW BLU BLK BLK BLK BLK WHT RED RED RED P8 P9 +5V -12V -5V AT Power Connector Power Connector on Motherboard Power Plugs from the power supply will only insert in...
... lead (5VSB). PW-OK - 5VSB - 12.0V ATX Power Connector ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User's Manual 31 PG +12V GND +5V ORG RED YLW BLU BLK BLK BLK BLK WHT RED RED RED P8 P9 +5V -12V -5V AT Power Connector Power Connector on Motherboard Power Plugs from the power supply will only insert in...