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... for Expansion Cards 20 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 21 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 21 5. INSTALLATION 10 ASUS TX97-N Motherboard Layout 10 Installation Steps 12 1. BIOS Setup 35 Load Defaults 36 Standard CMOS Setup 36 Details of Standard CMOS ... of Chipset Features Setup 41 Power Management Setup 44 Details of the ASUS TX97-N Motherboard 9 Riser Card Front 9 Riser Card Back 9 III. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-N Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 44 4 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 4. External Connectors 22...
... for Expansion Cards 20 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 21 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 21 5. INSTALLATION 10 ASUS TX97-N Motherboard Layout 10 Installation Steps 12 1. BIOS Setup 35 Load Defaults 36 Standard CMOS Setup 36 Details of Standard CMOS ... of Chipset Features Setup 41 Power Management Setup 44 Details of the ASUS TX97-N Motherboard 9 Riser Card Front 9 Riser Card Back 9 III. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-N Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 44 4 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 4. External Connectors 22...
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...: Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. Introduction: Manual information and checklist II. ASUS L101 Card: Installation of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) VII. Support Software: Information on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this product III. I .
...: Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. Introduction: Manual information and checklist II. ASUS L101 Card: Installation of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) VII. Support Software: Information on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this product III. I .
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...Bus Master IDE Controller: Has onboard Ultra DMA/33 Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors (one channel. FEATURES Features of the ASUS TX97-N Motherboard The ASUS TX97-N motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features in a small package, namely: • Mini NLX: Features... ASUS' custom designed mini-NLX form factor. • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430TX PCIset. • Onboard VGA: Has ATI 3D ...
...Bus Master IDE Controller: Has onboard Ultra DMA/33 Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors (one channel. FEATURES Features of the ASUS TX97-N Motherboard The ASUS TX97-N motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features in a small package, namely: • Mini NLX: Features... ASUS' custom designed mini-NLX form factor. • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430TX PCIset. • Onboard VGA: Has ATI 3D ...
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FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard LCD Panel Connector ATI 3D Rage Chipset Intel CPU Compatible ZIF Socket 7 VGA Memory Upgrade Sockets 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 ... NLX Slot Riser Card Back IrDA Port 2 USB Ports Riser Card Front Floppy Drive Connector Primary IDE Connector NLX Power Connector ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 9 COM 2 Conn.(optional) Conn.(optional) Connector Joystick/MIDI Connector II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-N Motherboard T: Parallel Conn. TV Out S-Video TV Out RCA VGA COM 1 B: Serial Conn. II.
FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard LCD Panel Connector ATI 3D Rage Chipset Intel CPU Compatible ZIF Socket 7 VGA Memory Upgrade Sockets 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 ... NLX Slot Riser Card Back IrDA Port 2 USB Ports Riser Card Front Floppy Drive Connector Primary IDE Connector NLX Power Connector ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 9 COM 2 Conn.(optional) Conn.(optional) Connector Joystick/MIDI Connector II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-N Motherboard T: Parallel Conn. TV Out S-Video TV Out RCA VGA COM 1 B: Serial Conn. II.
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...Con. Riser Card Front Riser Slot Riser Slot Floppy Drive Conn. Infrared USB1&2 Riser Card Back Primary IDE NLX Power 10 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual INSTALLATION ASUS TX97-N Motherboard Layout Parallel Port COM 1 COM 2 PS/2 SVHS TV Out RCA TV Out (TV Out is optional) MOUSE (TOP ...Memory VGA LCD Monitor Connector BF2 BF1 BF0 CPU_FAN Freq. Ratio CPU ZIF Socket 7 ATI 3D Rage VGA Joystick/MIDI Audio Conn. INSTALLATION (Motherboard Layout) R CDROM Connector 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache Intel 430TX PCIset Intel PIIX4 PCIset Multi I/O Chip Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) FS2 ...
...Con. Riser Card Front Riser Slot Riser Slot Floppy Drive Conn. Infrared USB1&2 Riser Card Back Primary IDE NLX Power 10 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual INSTALLATION ASUS TX97-N Motherboard Layout Parallel Port COM 1 COM 2 PS/2 SVHS TV Out RCA TV Out (TV Out is optional) MOUSE (TOP ...Memory VGA LCD Monitor Connector BF2 BF1 BF0 CPU_FAN Freq. Ratio CPU ZIF Socket 7 ATI 3D Rage VGA Joystick/MIDI Audio Conn. INSTALLATION (Motherboard Layout) R CDROM Connector 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache Intel 430TX PCIset Intel PIIX4 PCIset Multi I/O Chip Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) FS2 ...
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... Compatible Connector (15-pin Female) p. 23 Television Connector (RCA & 4-pin Female S-Video) p. 24 Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin Female) p. 24 Infrared Module p. 24 NLX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) p. 25 Primary IDE Connector (40-pin Block) p. 25 Floppy Drive Connector (34-pin Block) p. 25 LAN Activity Connectors (2-pin & 3-pin... Connectors (10-1 pin Block) p. 28 CPU Fan Power (3-pin Block) p. 29 Onboard VGA Memory Expansion Sockets (40 pins) p. 29 CD-ROM Drive Connector (50-1 pins) ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 11 III.
... Compatible Connector (15-pin Female) p. 23 Television Connector (RCA & 4-pin Female S-Video) p. 24 Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin Female) p. 24 Infrared Module p. 24 NLX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) p. 25 Primary IDE Connector (40-pin Block) p. 25 Floppy Drive Connector (34-pin Block) p. 25 LAN Activity Connectors (2-pin & 3-pin... Connectors (10-1 pin Block) p. 28 CPU Fan Power (3-pin Block) p. 29 Onboard VGA Memory Expansion Sockets (40 pins) p. 29 CD-ROM Drive Connector (50-1 pins) ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 11 III.
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...try not to connect jumper pins (JP) on jumpers with two pins will be shown graphi- Setup the BIOS Software 1. See "Motherboard Layout" for no connection, connect pins 1&2, and connect pins 2&3 respectively. Jumpers with three pins. Set- tings with two jumper...[----], [1-2], [2-3] for locations of your computer, you work on your computer when working on the Motherboard 2. III. Install Expansion Cards 5. To protect them against damage from the system. 12 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. The jumper settings will be...
...try not to connect jumper pins (JP) on jumpers with two pins will be shown graphi- Setup the BIOS Software 1. See "Motherboard Layout" for no connection, connect pins 1&2, and connect pins 2&3 respectively. Jumpers with three pins. Set- tings with two jumper...[----], [1-2], [2-3] for locations of your computer, you work on your computer when working on the Motherboard 2. III. Install Expansion Cards 5. To protect them against damage from the system. 12 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. The jumper settings will be...
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... button cell battery. The CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information may be cleared by this jumper. You should enter BIOS to "Operation," (4) Turn on your motherboard. RTC RAM RTCLR Operation [2-3] (Default) Clear Data [1-2] (momentarily) Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM RTCLR 3 2 Battery Test 1 Operation (Default) RTCLR 3 2 1 Clear Data R III. ...Data," (3) Move the jumper back to "Load Setup Defaults" and re-enter any user information after removing and reapplying this action. WARNING! INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1.
... button cell battery. The CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information may be cleared by this jumper. You should enter BIOS to "Operation," (4) Turn on your motherboard. RTC RAM RTCLR Operation [2-3] (Default) Clear Data [1-2] (momentarily) Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM RTCLR 3 2 Battery Test 1 Operation (Default) RTCLR 3 2 1 Clear Data R III. ...Data," (3) Move the jumper back to "Load Setup Defaults" and re-enter any user information after removing and reapplying this action. WARNING! INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1.
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... number should read G8DC6620A or later. ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 15 III. INSTALLATION Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of the CPU for the serial number. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) *NOTE: The only IBM/Cyrix 6x86(L) (or M1) that is rev 2.7 or later. Look on this motherboard is supported on the underside of the...
... number should read G8DC6620A or later. ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 15 III. INSTALLATION Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of the CPU for the serial number. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) *NOTE: The only IBM/Cyrix 6x86(L) (or M1) that is rev 2.7 or later. Look on this motherboard is supported on the underside of the...
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... or SDRAM with and without parity. • SDRAM chips are usually 8, 32, or 128MB. ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 17 One side (with higher pin density than EDO chips. • BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in any combination as follows: DIMM...
... or SDRAM with and without parity. • SDRAM chips are usually 8, 32, or 128MB. ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 17 One side (with higher pin density than EDO chips. • BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in any combination as follows: DIMM...
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... module will only fit in the orientation as shown. You must be inserted into the DIMM slot on this motherboard. 18 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual III. Because the number of pins are supported on the motherboard. You can identify the type of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to...
... module will only fit in the orientation as shown. You must be inserted into the DIMM slot on this motherboard. 18 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual III. Because the number of pins are supported on the motherboard. You can identify the type of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to...
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... of pin holes and a "1" printed on the CPU, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to prevent overheating. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that is for "CPU to that will only fit in the one hole is not the case then purchase a...that corner of the square array of the CPU with the motherboard should have a CPU fan that corner. III. INSTALLATION 3. If this is missing from the socket then upwards to insert the CPU. Insert the CPU with Pentium MMX Processor ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 19 The white dot should have a fan...
... of pin holes and a "1" printed on the CPU, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to prevent overheating. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that is for "CPU to that will only fit in the one hole is not the case then purchase a...that corner of the square array of the CPU with the motherboard should have a CPU fan that corner. III. INSTALLATION 3. If this is missing from the socket then upwards to insert the CPU. Insert the CPU with Pentium MMX Processor ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 19 The white dot should have a fan...
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Read the documentation for your motherboard and expansion cards. sible future use . Secure the card on any hardware and software settings that you unplug your expansion card. 3. System IRQs are available ... types of the system which leaves 6 free for your computer system's cover. 4. Set any remaining IRQs are then used by parts of ISA cards. 20 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual Keep the bracket for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to use an IRQ to one use by PCI cards. Assigning IRQs for...
Read the documentation for your motherboard and expansion cards. sible future use . Secure the card on any hardware and software settings that you unplug your expansion card. 3. System IRQs are available ... types of the system which leaves 6 free for your computer system's cover. 4. Set any remaining IRQs are then used by parts of ISA cards. 20 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual Keep the bracket for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to use an IRQ to one use by PCI cards. Assigning IRQs for...
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... cards. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS setup utility can be sure that you need to as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 21 To install a PCI card, you configure the card's jumpers manually and then install it that requires an IRQ. You can... to set to PCI expansion cards after those not used to see a map of the BIOS Setup utility. Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard are handled the same way as "Legacy" ISA cards, requires that the jumpers on a specific device give you a "Device Manager" tab. DMA ...
... cards. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS setup utility can be sure that you need to as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 21 To install a PCI card, you configure the card's jumpers manually and then install it that requires an IRQ. You can... to set to PCI expansion cards after those not used to see a map of the BIOS Setup utility. Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard are handled the same way as "Legacy" ISA cards, requires that the jumpers on a specific device give you a "Device Manager" tab. DMA ...
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... will direct IRQ12 to mini DIN adapter on the Pin 1 side of the BIOS SOFTWARE. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in "Map of the Motherboard." IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the connector. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin...) 22 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual You may use IRQ12. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to the PS/2 mouse if one is for connectors or power sources. INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. Joystick/MIDI Connector (15-pin Female) This connector is the side closest to your motherboard. III....
... will direct IRQ12 to mini DIN adapter on the Pin 1 side of the BIOS SOFTWARE. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in "Map of the Motherboard." IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the connector. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin...) 22 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual You may use IRQ12. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to the PS/2 mouse if one is for connectors or power sources. INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. Joystick/MIDI Connector (15-pin Female) This connector is the side closest to your motherboard. III....
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...panel microphone jack to th riser card through a ribbon cable. (Connectors) 26 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual Riser Card Front Riser Slot Front Panel Display and Buttons The front panel displ buttons connect to the motherboard through a ribbon cable. Riser Card Front Front Panel Microphone Jack Riser Slot The... front panel's 1/8inch microphone jack connects to the motherboard through a ribbon cable. Riser Front Panel Connector (16-1 pin) This connector is used to connect the front panel display LED...
...panel microphone jack to th riser card through a ribbon cable. (Connectors) 26 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual Riser Card Front Riser Slot Front Panel Display and Buttons The front panel displ buttons connect to the motherboard through a ribbon cable. Riser Card Front Front Panel Microphone Jack Riser Slot The... front panel's 1/8inch microphone jack connects to the motherboard through a ribbon cable. Riser Front Panel Connector (16-1 pin) This connector is used to connect the front panel display LED...
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... (6WATT) or less. to the Back Panel Audio Conn. INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. R R R III. CPU Fan Power Ground +12 Volt (NC) 12Volt Cooling Fan Power 28 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual Audio Connectors (Three 1/8inch. Motherboard Audio Conn. 2 10 1 9 Back Panel Audio Conn. INSTALLATION 16. A ribbon cable connects the...
... (6WATT) or less. to the Back Panel Audio Conn. INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. R R R III. CPU Fan Power Ground +12 Volt (NC) 12Volt Cooling Fan Power 28 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual Audio Connectors (Three 1/8inch. Motherboard Audio Conn. 2 10 1 9 Back Panel Audio Conn. INSTALLATION 16. A ribbon cable connects the...
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.... NOTE: A binary BIOS file is the Flash Memory Writer utility that you need to a bootable floppy diskette. 2. NOTE: The following messages. 32 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Type -- , the memory chip is either a new file or a backup file created by the...the current boot block, this option will display the following screen contents in the file is recommended that updates the BIOS by other ASUS motherboards with the PnP BIOS and therefore cannot be either not programmable or is operational. See "Flash Memory Writer Utility" in DOS or...
.... NOTE: A binary BIOS file is the Flash Memory Writer utility that you need to a bootable floppy diskette. 2. NOTE: The following messages. 32 ASUS TX97-N User's Manual If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Type -- , the memory chip is either a new file or a backup file created by the...the current boot block, this option will display the following screen contents in the file is recommended that updates the BIOS by other ASUS motherboards with the PnP BIOS and therefore cannot be either not programmable or is operational. See "Flash Memory Writer Utility" in DOS or...
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Clear PNP ESCD Parameter Block This option erases the Plug-and-Play (PnP) configuration record. 2. Advanced Features Menu 1. IV. IV. BIOS (Flash Memory Writer) ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 33 BIOS SOFTWARE 3. Advanced Features This option displays the Advanced Features screen for clearing the PnP configuration record and updating the motherboard BIOS. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD This option updates the boot block, the baseboard BIOS, and the PnP extended system configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file.
Clear PNP ESCD Parameter Block This option erases the Plug-and-Play (PnP) configuration record. 2. Advanced Features Menu 1. IV. IV. BIOS (Flash Memory Writer) ASUS TX97-N User's Manual 33 BIOS SOFTWARE 3. Advanced Features This option displays the Advanced Features screen for clearing the PnP configuration record and updating the motherboard BIOS. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD This option updates the boot block, the baseboard BIOS, and the PnP extended system configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file.