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... " without warranty of any defect or error in this manual are mentioned for identification purposes only. Product names appearing in this manual from time to time without notice. Products mentioned in this manual or product. Product Name: ASUS TX97-X Manual Revision: 2.03 Release Date: March 1997 2 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual All rights reserved. Specifications are both printed on the...
... " without warranty of any defect or error in this manual are mentioned for identification purposes only. Product names appearing in this manual from time to time without notice. Products mentioned in this manual or product. Product Name: ASUS TX97-X Manual Revision: 2.03 Release Date: March 1997 2 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual All rights reserved. Specifications are both printed on the...
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....tw Technical 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 95131, USA ... 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 TX97-X User's Manual 3 ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ...
....tw Technical 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 95131, USA ... 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 TX97-X User's Manual 3 ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ...
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... Setup 48 PNP and PCI Setup 50 Details of the ASUS Motherboard 12 Installation Steps 14 1. INSTALLATION 12 Map of PNP and PCI Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 4 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual System Memory (DIMM 21 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 22 3.... Central Processing Unit (CPU 23 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-X Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards 9 Parts of the ASUS TX97-X Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. BIOS SOFTWARE 34 Support Software 34 Flash...
... Setup 48 PNP and PCI Setup 50 Details of the ASUS Motherboard 12 Installation Steps 14 1. INSTALLATION 12 Map of PNP and PCI Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 4 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual System Memory (DIMM 21 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 22 3.... Central Processing Unit (CPU 23 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-X Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards 9 Parts of the ASUS TX97-X Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. BIOS SOFTWARE 34 Support Software 34 Flash...
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...Following Sections are Available with Optional Audio Only Creative Labs ViBRA 16C Series 1 Audio Drivers Installation 3 Manual Information 3 ASUS Installation CD 3 ASUS Audio Driver CD Contents 3 Win95 Audio Drivers 4 3D Sound 5 Win3.x Audio Drivers 7 Configuration Manager 7 Creative ...Environment Variable 16 Maximum Recording Rates for the Audio Hardware ......... 16 Windows 95 Software I DOS & Windows 3.x Software I ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 5 CONTENTS Load Setup Defaults 52 Supervisor Password and User Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 Save and Exit Setup 55...
...Following Sections are Available with Optional Audio Only Creative Labs ViBRA 16C Series 1 Audio Drivers Installation 3 Manual Information 3 ASUS Installation CD 3 ASUS Audio Driver CD Contents 3 Win95 Audio Drivers 4 3D Sound 5 Win3.x Audio Drivers 7 Configuration Manager 7 Creative ...Environment Variable 16 Maximum Recording Rates for the Audio Hardware ......... 16 Windows 95 Software I DOS & Windows 3.x Software I ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 5 CONTENTS Load Setup Defaults 52 Supervisor Password and User Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 Save and Exit Setup 55...
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... not installed and used in a particular installation. WARNING: The use of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of the following two conditions: • This device may...
... not installed and used in a particular installation. WARNING: The use of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of the following two conditions: • This device may...
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...: BIOS supported Desktop Management Interface VI. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard. 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 TX97-X User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I . INTRODUCTION How this product III. Windows 95: Audio Software Section (optional) VIII...
...: BIOS supported Desktop Management Interface VI. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard. 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 TX97-X User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I . INTRODUCTION How this product III. Windows 95: Audio Software Section (optional) VIII...
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...the Infrared Module for wireless connections. II. UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to make setup of the ASUS TX97-X Motherboard The ASUS TX97-X is available for a standard individual infrared cable set to mount the connectors to support optionalASUS SCSI controller cards. ... Optional Creative Labs 16C Series Audio with EPP and ECP capabilities. A second IrDA connector is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual FEATURES (Features) II. FEATURES Features of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. • ISA and PCI ...
...the Infrared Module for wireless connections. II. UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to make setup of the ASUS TX97-X Motherboard The ASUS TX97-X is available for a standard individual infrared cable set to mount the connectors to support optionalASUS SCSI controller cards. ... Optional Creative Labs 16C Series Audio with EPP and ECP capabilities. A second IrDA connector is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual FEATURES (Features) II. FEATURES Features of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. • ISA and PCI ...
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...is operating at a safe heat level to avoid any failures triggered by extremely high temperature. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS TX97 series of motherboards sup- Intelligence: • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm - To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU...8226; PC '97 Compliant - The new PC 97 requirements for systems and components are monitored for both Windows 95 and Windows NT. ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 9 ACPI provide more Energy Saving Features for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert - II....
...is operating at a safe heat level to avoid any failures triggered by extremely high temperature. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS TX97 series of motherboards sup- Intelligence: • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm - To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU...8226; PC '97 Compliant - The new PC 97 requirements for systems and components are monitored for both Windows 95 and Windows NT. ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 9 ACPI provide more Energy Saving Features for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert - II....
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... are malfunctioning, the system will power off automatically even in . FEATURES (TX97 Series) II. The system fans will deactivate the CPU Clock line to decrease CPU utilization to the user. 10 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual Chassis LEDs now act as Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2, require... much more than 4 seconds places the system into Sleep mode. ASUS TX97 series of system overheat. Through the way a particular LED ...
... are malfunctioning, the system will power off automatically even in . FEATURES (TX97 Series) II. The system fans will deactivate the CPU Clock line to decrease CPU utilization to the user. 10 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual Chassis LEDs now act as Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2, require... much more than 4 seconds places the system into Sleep mode. ASUS TX97 series of system overheat. Through the way a particular LED ...
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B: Serial Conn. COM 2 Intel's 430TX PCIset (Optional) T:Joystick/Midi B:1/8" Output/ Input/Mic 4 PCI Slots Floppy Drive Connector IDE 2 Connector IDE 1 Connector 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache 4 ISA Slots Hardware Programmable Monitor Flash ROM ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 11 FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS TX97-X Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 CPU ZIF CPU Thermal 3 DIMM Sockets Socket 7 Sensor COM 1 T: Parallel Conn. FEATURES Parts of Board) II. II.
B: Serial Conn. COM 2 Intel's 430TX PCIset (Optional) T:Joystick/Midi B:1/8" Output/ Input/Mic 4 PCI Slots Floppy Drive Connector IDE 2 Connector IDE 1 Connector 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache 4 ISA Slots Hardware Programmable Monitor Flash ROM ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 11 FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS TX97-X Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 CPU ZIF CPU Thermal 3 DIMM Sockets Socket 7 Sensor COM 1 T: Parallel Conn. FEATURES Parts of Board) II. II.
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... for BIOS Infrared Con. (IrDA) ISA Slot 4 Panel Connections IDE LED NOTE: The items in Outline are available only with the optional onboard Audio. 12 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual INSTALLATION Map of Board) Sony CD In Mitsumi CD In Panasonic CD In Creative® Modem Connector DIMM Socket 3 DIMM Socket 2 DIMM Socket 1 CPU...
... for BIOS Infrared Con. (IrDA) ISA Slot 4 Panel Connections IDE LED NOTE: The items in Outline are available only with the optional onboard Audio. 12 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual INSTALLATION Map of Board) Sony CD In Mitsumi CD In Panasonic CD In Creative® Modem Connector DIMM Socket 3 DIMM Socket 2 DIMM Socket 1 CPU...
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... Lead (2-pins) p. 31 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) p. 31 Speaker Output Connector (4-pins) p. 32 Infrared Port Module Connector p. 32 Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 13 III.
... Lead (2-pins) p. 31 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) p. 31 Speaker Output Connector (4-pins) p. 32 Infrared Port Module Connector p. 32 Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 13 III.
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...complete the following the pin layout on jumpers with two pins will be sharing pins from other components against damage from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual Pin 1 for no connection, connect pins 1&2, and connect pins 2&3 respec- The jumpers will also be moved to connect jumper pins... (JP) on the left when holding the motherboard with the keyboard connector away from yourself. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of jumper caps to - tions of the Motherboard" on the inside. 2. A "1" is always on top or on the motherboard. ...
...complete the following the pin layout on jumpers with two pins will be sharing pins from other components against damage from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual Pin 1 for no connection, connect pins 1&2, and connect pins 2&3 respec- The jumpers will also be moved to connect jumper pins... (JP) on the left when holding the motherboard with the keyboard connector away from yourself. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of jumper caps to - tions of the Motherboard" on the inside. 2. A "1" is always on top or on the motherboard. ...
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... Memory Writer Utility as shown in BIOS SOFTWARE. Programming Disabled/Protect Enabled BBLKW [1-2] (Default) [2-3] BBLKW 1 2 3 Disabled / Protected (Default) BBLKW 1 2 3 Enabled Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 15 INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III.
... Memory Writer Utility as shown in BIOS SOFTWARE. Programming Disabled/Protect Enabled BBLKW [1-2] (Default) [2-3] BBLKW 1 2 3 Disabled / Protected (Default) BBLKW 1 2 3 Enabled Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 15 INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III.
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... own audio card. Audio Control Volume Up Volume Down VOLCTL [1-2] (momentary) [4-5] (momentary) VOLCTL 1 Ground 2 Volume Up 3 Ground 4 Volume Down 5 Ground Onboard Digital Audio Control 16 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual INSTALLATION 3. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Otherwise, leave on default of Enabled. R R III. Onboard Audio Enabled Disabled AUDIO [2-3] (Default) [1-2] AUDIO 1 2 3 Disable AUDIO 1 2 3 Enable (Default) Onboard Audio...
... own audio card. Audio Control Volume Up Volume Down VOLCTL [1-2] (momentary) [4-5] (momentary) VOLCTL 1 Ground 2 Volume Up 3 Ground 4 Volume Down 5 Ground Onboard Digital Audio Control 16 ASUS TX97-X User's Manual INSTALLATION 3. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Otherwise, leave on default of Enabled. R R III. Onboard Audio Enabled Disabled AUDIO [2-3] (Default) [1-2] AUDIO 1 2 3 Disable AUDIO 1 2 3 Enable (Default) Onboard Audio...
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... jumper back to re-enter user preferences. The CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information may be cleared by the onboard button cell battery. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 17 RTC RAM Operation Clear Data RTCLR [1-2] (Default) [2-3] (momentarily) RTCLR Battery Test RTCLR Operation (Default) Clear Data R RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) III. Real...
... jumper back to re-enter user preferences. The CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information may be cleared by the onboard button cell battery. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 17 RTC RAM Operation Clear Data RTCLR [1-2] (Default) [2-3] (momentarily) RTCLR Battery Test RTCLR Operation (Default) Clear Data R RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) III. Real...
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... generator what frequency to send to BUS Frequency Ratio (BF0, BF1) These jumpers set together with the Cyrix 166+ installed on this motherboard. 18 ASUS TX97-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...
... generator what frequency to send to BUS Frequency Ratio (BF0, BF1) These jumpers set together with the Cyrix 166+ installed on this motherboard. 18 ASUS TX97-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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... VID2 VID0 VID1 VID2 1 2 3 2.5Volt 1 2 3 2.7Volt 1 2 3 2.8Volt 1 2 3 2.9Volt VID0 VID1 VID2 VID0 VID1 VID2 VID0 VID1 VID2 1 1 2 2 3 3 3.1Volt 3.4Volt Voltage Regulator Output Selection 1 2 3 3.5Volt R ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 19 The number should read G8DC6620A or larger. 8. Look on this motherboard is supported at 2.8Volts. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID0, 1, 2) These jumpers set the...
... VID2 VID0 VID1 VID2 1 2 3 2.5Volt 1 2 3 2.7Volt 1 2 3 2.8Volt 1 2 3 2.9Volt VID0 VID1 VID2 VID0 VID1 VID2 VID0 VID1 VID2 1 1 2 2 3 3 3.1Volt 3.4Volt Voltage Regulator Output Selection 1 2 3 3.5Volt R ASUS TX97-X User's Manual 19 The number should read G8DC6620A or larger. 8. Look on this motherboard is supported at 2.8Volts. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID0, 1, 2) These jumpers set the...
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