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... NO RESPONSIBLITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARES DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS TX97-E Manual Revision: 1.12 Release Date: August 1997 2 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
... NO RESPONSIBLITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARES DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS TX97-E Manual Revision: 1.12 Release Date: August 1997 2 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
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...Technical Support Fax: +886-2-895-9254 BBS: +886-2-896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: 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,...asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com 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 Hotline: 49-2102-499712 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 3 ASUS...
...Technical Support Fax: +886-2-895-9254 BBS: +886-2-896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: 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,...asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com 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 Hotline: 49-2102-499712 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 3 ASUS...
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... Setup 43 Details of Chipset Features Setup 43 Power Management Setup 46 Details of the ASUS TX97-E Motherboard 11 III. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-E Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards 9 Parts of Power Management Setup 46 4 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual BIOS SOFTWARE 34 Support Software 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Advanced...
... Setup 43 Details of Chipset Features Setup 43 Power Management Setup 46 Details of the ASUS TX97-E Motherboard 11 III. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-E Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards 9 Parts of Power Management Setup 46 4 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual BIOS SOFTWARE 34 Support Software 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Advanced...
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...-SC200 60 Terminator Requirements for SCSI Devices 60 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC860 61 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC200 61 SCSI ID Numbers for SCSI Devices 62 SCSI ID Priority 62 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 5 CONTENTS PNP and PCI Setup 48 Details of PNP and PCI Setup 49 Load BIOS Defaults...
...-SC200 60 Terminator Requirements for SCSI Devices 60 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC860 61 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC200 61 SCSI ID Numbers for SCSI Devices 62 SCSI ID Priority 62 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 5 CONTENTS PNP and PCI Setup 48 Details of PNP and PCI Setup 49 Load BIOS Defaults...
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... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual WARNING! This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in...
... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual WARNING! This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in...
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... files for descriptions and use of the files • Technical Support Form (1) User's Manual PS/2 Mouse, Infrared, USB1, and USB2 external connector module (optional) ASUS PCI-SC200 Fast-SCSI or PCI-SC860 Ultra-Fast SCSI card (optional) ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into...
... files for descriptions and use of the files • Technical Support Form (1) User's Manual PS/2 Mouse, Infrared, USB1, and USB2 external connector module (optional) ASUS PCI-SC200 Fast-SCSI or PCI-SC860 Ultra-Fast SCSI card (optional) ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into...
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...an expansion slot extension shared with PCI Slot 4 for an optional high-performance expansion card, which allows the use of the ASUS TX97-E Motherboard The ASUS TX97-E is available for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS which allows hardware to communicate ...support 4-64MB 72-pin Fast Page Mode (FPM) or Extended Data Out (EDO) memory modules up to support optional ASUS SCSI controller cards. 8 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual UART2 can also be used at the same time. • Easy Installation: Is equipped with BIOS that supports four...
...an expansion slot extension shared with PCI Slot 4 for an optional high-performance expansion card, which allows the use of the ASUS TX97-E Motherboard The ASUS TX97-E is available for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS which allows hardware to communicate ...support 4-64MB 72-pin Fast Page Mode (FPM) or Extended Data Out (EDO) memory modules up to support optional ASUS SCSI controller cards. 8 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual UART2 can also be used at the same time. • Easy Installation: Is equipped with BIOS that supports four...
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...temperature. With these features implemented in the next release of Windows 95 must be used. • PC '97 Compliant - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards. The best of all is that this new technology is compatible with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there ... operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 9 Intelligence: (with Intel 430TX PCIset improves IDE transfer rate using SDRAM. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. ACPI provide more Energy Saving...
...temperature. With these features implemented in the next release of Windows 95 must be used. • PC '97 Compliant - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards. The best of all is that this new technology is compatible with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there ... operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 9 Intelligence: (with Intel 430TX PCIset improves IDE transfer rate using SDRAM. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. ACPI provide more Energy Saving...
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FEATURES (TX97 Series) II. Voltage specifications are used up . • CPU Slow Down - Suggestions will give the user information on storage media such as hard drivers, floppy ... the Soft-Off mode. System voltage levels are malfunctioning, the system will restore normal operations when temperature falls below a safe level. • Auto Fan Off - ASUS TX97 series of system overheat. A simple glimpse provides useful information to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. Pushing the power button for more memory...
FEATURES (TX97 Series) II. Voltage specifications are used up . • CPU Slow Down - Suggestions will give the user information on storage media such as hard drivers, floppy ... the Soft-Off mode. System voltage levels are malfunctioning, the system will restore normal operations when temperature falls below a safe level. • Auto Fan Off - ASUS TX97 series of system overheat. A simple glimpse provides useful information to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. Pushing the power button for more memory...
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FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-E Motherboard Super Multi-I/O 3 ISA Slots 3 PCI Slots IDE Connectors AT Power Connector PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA ATX Power Serial, Parallel, Floppy PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets Programmable Flash ROM Intel's 430TX PCIset Hardware Monitor CPU Thermal Sensor CPU ZIF Socket 7 Switching Voltage Regulators 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 11 II.
FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-E Motherboard Super Multi-I/O 3 ISA Slots 3 PCI Slots IDE Connectors AT Power Connector PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA ATX Power Serial, Parallel, Floppy PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets Programmable Flash ROM Intel's 430TX PCIset Hardware Monitor CPU Thermal Sensor CPU ZIF Socket 7 Switching Voltage Regulators 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 11 II.
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... Chassis Fan 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache NOTE: The items in outline are optional and may not be present on your motherboard version. 12 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual INSTALLATION ASUS TX97-E Motherboard Layout ISA Slot 2 Multi-I/O (En/Dis) ISA Slot 3 Keyboard BIOS Multi-I/O Super PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA Serial Ports COM 1 Keyboard COM 2 Parallel (Printer...
... Chassis Fan 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache NOTE: The items in outline are optional and may not be present on your motherboard version. 12 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual INSTALLATION ASUS TX97-E Motherboard Layout ISA Slot 2 Multi-I/O (En/Dis) ISA Slot 3 Keyboard BIOS Multi-I/O Super PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA Serial Ports COM 1 Keyboard COM 2 Parallel (Printer...
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III. ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) IO SEL 2) BBLKW 3) RTCLR 4) FS0, FS1, FS2 5) BF0, BF1, BF2 6) VID0, VID1, VID2 p. 15 Multi-I/O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Flash ROM Boot ...
III. ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) IO SEL 2) BBLKW 3) RTCLR 4) FS0, FS1, FS2 5) BF0, BF1, BF2 6) VID0, VID1, VID2 p. 15 Multi-I/O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Flash ROM Boot ...
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... jumpers will be shown graphically such as [----], [1-2], [2-3] for locations of jumper caps to connect pins 2&3. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of your computer, you must complete the following the pin layout on the bag that both of following steps: 1. Unplug your ...III. WARNING! Install System Memory Modules 3. ers may be moved together. To protect them against damage from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual Setup the BIOS Software 1. Pin 1 for Open (Off). Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from static electricity, you should ...
... jumpers will be shown graphically such as [----], [1-2], [2-3] for locations of jumper caps to connect pins 2&3. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of your computer, you must complete the following the pin layout on the bag that both of following steps: 1. Unplug your ...III. WARNING! Install System Memory Modules 3. ers may be moved together. To protect them against damage from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual Setup the BIOS Software 1. Pin 1 for Open (Off). Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from static electricity, you should ...
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... Writer Utility as shown in the Enabled position. Programming BBLKW Disabled [1-2] (Default) Enabled [2-3] BBLKW BBLKW Disabled/Protect (Default) Enabled Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS TX97-E 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...
... Writer Utility as shown in the Enabled position. Programming BBLKW Disabled [1-2] (Default) Enabled [2-3] BBLKW BBLKW Disabled/Protect (Default) Enabled Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS TX97-E 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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..., BF2) These jumpers set together with the above 66MHz exceed the specifications for the onboard Intel Chipset and are not guaranteed to be stable. 16 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual WARNING! The CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information may be set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU's External frequency (or...
..., BF2) These jumpers set together with the above 66MHz exceed the specifications for the onboard Intel Chipset and are not guaranteed to be stable. 16 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual WARNING! The CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information may be set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU's External frequency (or...
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... F. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) Match the table's Ratio column to these CPU types: R III. FS2 FS1 FS0 66MHz [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] 60MHz [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] 66MHz [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] 60MHz [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] 66MHz [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] 60MHz [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] 50MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] (Freq. III. ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 17 Ratio) BF2 BF1 BF0 [----] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [1-2] [2-3] [----] [1-2] [2-3] [----] [1-2] [1-2] [----] [1-2] [1-2] [----] [1-2] [1-2] AMD-K5-PR133 AMD-K5-PR120 AMD-K5-PR100 AMD-K5-PR90 AMD-K5-PR75 100MHz 90MHz 100MHz 90MHz 75MHz...
... F. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) Match the table's Ratio column to these CPU types: R III. FS2 FS1 FS0 66MHz [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] 60MHz [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] 66MHz [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] 60MHz [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] 66MHz [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] 60MHz [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] 50MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] (Freq. III. ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 17 Ratio) BF2 BF1 BF0 [----] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [1-2] [2-3] [----] [1-2] [2-3] [----] [1-2] [1-2] [----] [1-2] [1-2] [----] [1-2] [1-2] AMD-K5-PR133 AMD-K5-PR120 AMD-K5-PR100 AMD-K5-PR90 AMD-K5-PR75 100MHz 90MHz 100MHz 90MHz 75MHz...
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... CPU. R III. INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that is supported on the underside of autoswitching regulators CPU Vcore Voltage Selection 18 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III.
... CPU. R III. INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that is supported on the underside of autoswitching regulators CPU Vcore Voltage Selection 18 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III.
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.... III. If both SIMMs and DIMMs at the same time or else you will be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 19 INSTALLATION 2. IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in pairs so that each Row (see motherboard layout for 3.3Volt (power level...
.... III. If both SIMMs and DIMMs at the same time or else you will be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TX97-E User's Manual 19 INSTALLATION 2. IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in pairs so that each Row (see motherboard layout for 3.3Volt (power level...
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... one orientation as shown because the plastic safety tab on one end of the SIMM sockets requires the notched end of the support clips. 20 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual The SIMM memory modules will fit in SIMM Socket Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole To release the memory module, push both support...
... one orientation as shown because the plastic safety tab on one end of the SIMM sockets requires the notched end of the support clips. 20 ASUS TX97-E User's Manual The SIMM memory modules will fit in SIMM Socket Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole To release the memory module, push both support...