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... of the product is authorized in writing by the third digit in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS SP98AGP-X Manual Revision: 1.03 Release Date: March 1998 2 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual Manual revisions are represented by ASUS; Copyright © 1998 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
... of the product is authorized in writing by the third digit in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS SP98AGP-X Manual Revision: 1.03 Release Date: March 1998 2 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual Manual revisions are represented by ASUS; Copyright © 1998 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
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.... 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 3 ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
.... 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 3 ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
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... 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Advanced Features Menu 35 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS SP98AGP-X Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. System Memory (DIMM 19 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 20 3. External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures... Setup 44 Details of Chipset Features Setup 44 Power Management Setup 47 Details of Motherboards 9 The ASUS SP98AGP-X Motherboard 11 III. CONTENTS I. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS SP98AGP-X Motherboard 8 ASUS Smart Series of Power Management Setup 47...
... 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Advanced Features Menu 35 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS SP98AGP-X Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. System Memory (DIMM 19 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 20 3. External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures... Setup 44 Details of Chipset Features Setup 44 Power Management Setup 47 Details of Motherboards 9 The ASUS SP98AGP-X Motherboard 11 III. CONTENTS I. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS SP98AGP-X Motherboard 8 ASUS Smart Series of Power Management Setup 47...
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... IDE HDD Auto Detection 53 Save & Exit Setup 54 Exit Without Saving 54 V. ASUS LAN Card 63 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 5 SUPPORT SOFTWARE 55 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 3.10 55 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the...
... IDE HDD Auto Detection 53 Save & Exit Setup 54 Exit Without Saving 54 V. ASUS LAN Card 63 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 5 SUPPORT SOFTWARE 55 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 3.10 55 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the...
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... not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual The use of shielded cables for help. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna...
... not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual The use of shielded cables for help. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna...
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... retailer. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I . INTRODUCTION How this product III. BIOS Software Instructions on setting up the motherboard. ASUS PCI-L101 Installation of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) VII. IV. Installation Instructions on the included support software VI. ASUS SP98AGP-X motherboard 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 floppy ribbon cable Support Drivers & Utilities • Crystal Audio Driver • SiS...
... retailer. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I . INTRODUCTION How this product III. BIOS Software Instructions on setting up the motherboard. ASUS PCI-L101 Installation of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) VII. IV. Installation Instructions on the included support software VI. ASUS SP98AGP-X motherboard 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 floppy ribbon cable Support Drivers & Utilities • Crystal Audio Driver • SiS...
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.... Supports two drives of the ASUS SP98AGP-X Motherboard The ASUS SP98AGP-X is carefully designed for greater support. 8 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual This motherboard: • AGP Chipset: SiS5591 chipset with built-in AGP support for high performance, component level ... parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to support optional ASUS SCSI controller cards. • Optional Integrated Audio: Optional onboard audio with two connectors that supports four IDE devices in a small package. BIOS...
.... Supports two drives of the ASUS SP98AGP-X Motherboard The ASUS SP98AGP-X is carefully designed for greater support. 8 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual This motherboard: • AGP Chipset: SiS5591 chipset with built-in AGP support for high performance, component level ... parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to support optional ASUS SCSI controller cards. • Optional Integrated Audio: Optional onboard audio with two connectors that supports four IDE devices in a small package. BIOS...
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... compatible with SiS5591 chipset improves IDE transfer rate using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which can be used. • PC97 Compliant - ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 9 ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also implemented on the motherboard itself to monitor CPU and system temperature...upgrade current hard drives or cables. • Concurrent PCI - FEATURES Smart Series II. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS Smart series of Motherboards Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance - The normal RPM range and alarm thresholds of these features implemented in...
... compatible with SiS5591 chipset improves IDE transfer rate using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which can be used. • PC97 Compliant - ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 9 ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also implemented on the motherboard itself to monitor CPU and system temperature...upgrade current hard drives or cables. • Concurrent PCI - FEATURES Smart Series II. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS Smart series of Motherboards Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance - The normal RPM range and alarm thresholds of these features implemented in...
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... LED - Today's operating systems such as information providers. FEATURES Smart Series II. System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable current to the user. 10 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual The system fans will restore normal operations when temperature falls below a safe level. • Auto Fan Off - A simple glimpse provides useful information to...
... LED - Today's operating systems such as information providers. FEATURES Smart Series II. System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable current to the user. 10 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual The system fans will restore normal operations when temperature falls below a safe level. • Auto Fan Off - A simple glimpse provides useful information to...
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B: Serial Conn. FEATURES The ASUS SP98AGP-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 ATX Power 512KB/1024KB Pipelined CPU Thermal CPU ZIF Connector Burst L2 Cache Sensor Socket 7 (Optional) T:Joystick/Midi B:Out/In/Mic (Optional) Audio Chipset AGP Port 3 PCI Slots Programmable Flash ROM 3 ISA Slots SiS 5591 Chipset ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 11 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II.
B: Serial Conn. FEATURES The ASUS SP98AGP-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 ATX Power 512KB/1024KB Pipelined CPU Thermal CPU ZIF Connector Burst L2 Cache Sensor Socket 7 (Optional) T:Joystick/Midi B:Out/In/Mic (Optional) Audio Chipset AGP Port 3 PCI Slots Programmable Flash ROM 3 ISA Slots SiS 5591 Chipset ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 11 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II.
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... 3 (64-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64-bit, 168-pin module) COM 1 Parallel Port COM 2 III. INSTALLATION ASUS SP98AGP-X Motherboard Layout Top: Mouse PS/2 Bottom: Keyboard PWR_FAN KBV_SEL Board Power Input for ATX Power Supply USB Top: USB 1 Bottom: USB 2 BUS Freq. INSTALLATION Motherboard... CHA_FAN Infrared Con. (IrDA) ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 IDE LED Panel Connections NOTE: Outlined items (thick dashes) are optional and may not be present. 12 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual CPU Voltage VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 III.
... 3 (64-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64-bit, 168-pin module) COM 1 Parallel Port COM 2 III. INSTALLATION ASUS SP98AGP-X Motherboard Layout Top: Mouse PS/2 Bottom: Keyboard PWR_FAN KBV_SEL Board Power Input for ATX Power Supply USB Top: USB 1 Bottom: USB 2 BUS Freq. INSTALLATION Motherboard... CHA_FAN Infrared Con. (IrDA) ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 IDE LED Panel Connections NOTE: Outlined items (thick dashes) are optional and may not be present. 12 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual CPU Voltage VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 III.
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ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 13 III. IDE p. 28 Primary / Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin Blocks) 10) IDELED p. 28 IDE LED Activity Light 11) CHA_/CPU_/PWR_FAN p. 29 ...
ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 13 III. IDE p. 28 Primary / Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin Blocks) 10) IDELED p. 28 IDE LED Activity Light 11) CHA_/CPU_/PWR_FAN p. 29 ...
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... object or to connect pins 2&3. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer when working on jumpers with the keyboard connector away from the system. 14 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. PIN 1 PIN 1 erboards is written besides pin 1 on the inside. 2. A "1" is always on top or on the...
... object or to connect pins 2&3. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer when working on jumpers with the keyboard connector away from the system. 14 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. PIN 1 PIN 1 erboards is written besides pin 1 on the inside. 2. A "1" is always on top or on the...
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... to re-enter user preferences. Battery Test Jumper (RTCLR) You can test the battery's current by the onboard button cell battery. III. WARNING! INSTALLATION Jumpers ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 15
... to re-enter user preferences. Battery Test Jumper (RTCLR) You can test the battery's current by the onboard button cell battery. III. WARNING! INSTALLATION Jumpers ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 15
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... D → 3.0x(3/1) CPU E → 3.5x(7/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 3.0x(3/1) 3.0x(3/1) ------3.0x(3/1) CPU : BUS Frequency Ratio 1 2 3 2.5x(5/2) 2.5x(5/2) 1.0x(1/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 1 2 3 ------------4.0x(4/1) 1 2 3 ------------4.5x(9/2) 16 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual INSTALLATION Jumpers III. The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 4. CPU External (BUS) Frequency...
... D → 3.0x(3/1) CPU E → 3.5x(7/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 3.0x(3/1) 3.0x(3/1) ------3.0x(3/1) CPU : BUS Frequency Ratio 1 2 3 2.5x(5/2) 2.5x(5/2) 1.0x(1/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 1 2 3 ------------4.0x(4/1) 1 2 3 ------------4.5x(9/2) 16 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual INSTALLATION Jumpers III. The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 4. CPU External (BUS) Frequency...
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... FS0 [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] (Freq. INSTALLATION Jumpers *NOTE: The only IBM or Cyrix 6x86(L or M1) that is Rev 2.7 or later. The number should read G8DC6620A or later. ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 17 III. Ratio) BF0 BF1 BF2 [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] AMD-K5-PR13 AMD-K5-PR120 AMD-K5-PR100 AMD-K5-PR90 100MHz 90MHz 100MHz 90MHz A-1.5x...
... FS0 [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] (Freq. INSTALLATION Jumpers *NOTE: The only IBM or Cyrix 6x86(L or M1) that is Rev 2.7 or later. The number should read G8DC6620A or later. ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 17 III. Ratio) BF0 BF1 BF2 [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] AMD-K5-PR13 AMD-K5-PR120 AMD-K5-PR100 AMD-K5-PR90 100MHz 90MHz 100MHz 90MHz A-1.5x...
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... VID2 VID1 VID0 2.9 Volts VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 3.4 Volts VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 2.2 Volts VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 3.2 Volts VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 3.5 Volts 18 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual
... VID2 VID1 VID0 2.9 Volts VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 3.4 Volts VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 2.2 Volts VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 3.2 Volts VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 3.5 Volts 18 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual
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... sided modules are usually 16 or 64 MB, double sided are generally thinner with this motherboard. Memory modules with memory chips) of the BIOS SOFTWARE. ASUS DIMM Module Examples: ECC EDO DIMM (9 chips) Non-ECC SDRAM DIMM (8 chips) General DIMM Notes: (not true for 3.3Volt (power level) Unbuffered Synchronous ... (SDRAMs; 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128MB) or EDO DRAM (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) to form a memory size between 8MB to 768MB. ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 19 III. If ECC-supported DIMM is used with higher pin density than EDO chips. • BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on...
... sided modules are usually 16 or 64 MB, double sided are generally thinner with this motherboard. Memory modules with memory chips) of the BIOS SOFTWARE. ASUS DIMM Module Examples: ECC EDO DIMM (9 chips) Non-ECC SDRAM DIMM (8 chips) General DIMM Notes: (not true for 3.3Volt (power level) Unbuffered Synchronous ... (SDRAMs; 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128MB) or EDO DRAM (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) to form a memory size between 8MB to 768MB. ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual 19 III. If ECC-supported DIMM is used with higher pin density than EDO chips. • BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on...
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... prevent the wrong type to be 3.3Volt Unbuffered Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) or Extended Data Output (EDO) . Four clock signals are different on this motherboard. 20 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock 168 Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The Dual Inline Memory...
... prevent the wrong type to be 3.3Volt Unbuffered Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) or Extended Data Output (EDO) . Four clock signals are different on this motherboard. 20 ASUS SP98AGP-X User's Manual DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock 168 Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The Dual Inline Memory...
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