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... Cards 23 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 24 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 24 5. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. BIOS SOFTWARE 34 Support Software 34...Management Setup 47 Details of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard 8 ASUS TX97 Smart Series Motherboards 9 Parts of Power Management Setup 47 4 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual External Connectors 25 Power...
... Cards 23 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 24 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 24 5. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. BIOS SOFTWARE 34 Support Software 34...Management Setup 47 Details of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard 8 ASUS TX97 Smart Series Motherboards 9 Parts of Power Management Setup 47 4 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual External Connectors 25 Power...
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...online help (optional) ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 7 Features Information and specifications concerning this Manual is Organized This manual is complete. Introduction Manual information and checklist II. Support Software Information on setting up the motherboard. If you discover damaged... or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable for ...
...online help (optional) ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 7 Features Information and specifications concerning this Manual is Organized This manual is complete. Introduction Manual information and checklist II. Support Software Information on setting up the motherboard. If you discover damaged... or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable for ...
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...Supports DMI through BIOS which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard The ASUS TX97-XE is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual FEATURES Features of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) (See section V) • PCI ...two drives of either 5.25-inch (360KB or 1.2MB) or 3.5-inch (720KB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB) disk drives. This motherboard: • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430TX PCIset with I /O: Provides two high-speed UART-compatible serial ports and one parallel ...
...Supports DMI through BIOS which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard The ASUS TX97-XE is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual FEATURES Features of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) (See section V) • PCI ...two drives of either 5.25-inch (360KB or 1.2MB) or 3.5-inch (720KB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB) disk drives. This motherboard: • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430TX PCIset with I /O: Provides two high-speed UART-compatible serial ports and one parallel ...
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... Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which increases the data transfer rate from PCI master busses to memory to 33MB/s. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 9 ASUS TX97 smart series motherboards with optional LM78/75 Hardware Monitor only) • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm - Both the BIOS and...features implemented in the next release of Windows 95 must be set for both Windows 95 and Windows NT. FEATURES TX97 Series II. FEATURES ASUS TX97 Smart Series Motherboards Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance - II. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which can handle data transfer ...
... Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which increases the data transfer rate from PCI master busses to memory to 33MB/s. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 9 ASUS TX97 smart series motherboards with optional LM78/75 Hardware Monitor only) • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm - Both the BIOS and...features implemented in the next release of Windows 95 must be set for both Windows 95 and Windows NT. FEATURES TX97 Series II. FEATURES ASUS TX97 Smart Series Motherboards Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance - II. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which can handle data transfer ...
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... The system fans will give the user information on storage media, but also clear BIOS data which is in sleep mode. ASUS TX97 series of motherboards were designed to cooperate with BIOS, chipset, and flash EPROM to disable write permission when the system's initialization stage is pressed... the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires external modem and ATX power supply): This allows a computer to the user. 10 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual Some new-generation viruses will restore normal operations when temperature falls below a safe level. • Auto Fan Off - With this ...
... The system fans will give the user information on storage media, but also clear BIOS data which is in sleep mode. ASUS TX97 series of motherboards were designed to cooperate with BIOS, chipset, and flash EPROM to disable write permission when the system's initialization stage is pressed... the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires external modem and ATX power supply): This allows a computer to the user. 10 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual Some new-generation viruses will restore normal operations when temperature falls below a safe level. • Auto Fan Off - With this ...
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B: Serial Conn. FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II. COM 2 Intel's 430TX PCIset (Optional) T:Joystick/Midi B:Out/In/Mic 4 PCI Slots 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets CPU ZIF CPU Thermal Socket 7 Sensor (optional) 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache Creative Labs Audio (optional) 4 ISA Slots LM78 Hardware Programmable Monitor (optional) Flash ROM ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 11 FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 COM 1 T: Parallel Conn.
B: Serial Conn. FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II. COM 2 Intel's 430TX PCIset (Optional) T:Joystick/Midi B:Out/In/Mic 4 PCI Slots 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets CPU ZIF CPU Thermal Socket 7 Sensor (optional) 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache Creative Labs Audio (optional) 4 ISA Slots LM78 Hardware Programmable Monitor (optional) Flash ROM ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 11 FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 COM 1 T: Parallel Conn.
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...-pin module) SIMM Socket 2 (32-bit, 72-pin module) SIMM Socket 3 (32-bit, 72-pin module) SIMM Socket 4 (32-bit, 72-pin module) III. INSTALLATION ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard Layout COM 1 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: USB 1 B: USB 2 FANPWR3 Board Power Input for BIOS Infrared Con. (IrDA) ISA Slot 4 Panel Connections IDE LED NOTE: The...
...-pin module) SIMM Socket 2 (32-bit, 72-pin module) SIMM Socket 3 (32-bit, 72-pin module) SIMM Socket 4 (32-bit, 72-pin module) III. INSTALLATION ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard Layout COM 1 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: USB 1 B: USB 2 FANPWR3 Board Power Input for BIOS Infrared Con. (IrDA) ISA Slot 4 Panel Connections IDE LED NOTE: The...
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..., 2, 3 p. 29 1Chassis,2CPU,3PowerSupplyFanPowerLead(3-pinBlock) 12) CHASSIS p. 29 Chassis Open Alarm Lead (4-1pin Block) 13) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector 14) ATXPWR p. 30 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) 15) VOLCTL (optional) p. 31 Digital Volume Level Control (5-pin Block) 16) WOL p. 31 Wake on LAN (3 pins) 17) MSG LED... Connector (4 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address or else conflicts will occur. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Map of Board III.
..., 2, 3 p. 29 1Chassis,2CPU,3PowerSupplyFanPowerLead(3-pinBlock) 12) CHASSIS p. 29 Chassis Open Alarm Lead (4-1pin Block) 13) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector 14) ATXPWR p. 30 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) 15) VOLCTL (optional) p. 31 Digital Volume Level Control (5-pin Block) 16) WOL p. 31 Wake on LAN (3 pins) 17) MSG LED... Connector (4 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address or else conflicts will occur. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Map of Board III.
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...to a safely grounded object or to connect jumper pins (JP) on the board. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the Motherboard 2. Set Jumpers on the bag that both of jumper caps to a metal object, such as [----], [1-2], [2-3] for locations of following steps...other groups. The jumpers will be moved together. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as diagramed. A "1" is always on top or on the inside. 2. Jumpers with the keyboard connector away from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual To protect them against damage from other ...
...to a safely grounded object or to connect jumper pins (JP) on the board. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the Motherboard 2. Set Jumpers on the bag that both of jumper caps to a metal object, such as [----], [1-2], [2-3] for locations of following steps...other groups. The jumpers will be moved together. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as diagramed. A "1" is always on top or on the inside. 2. Jumpers with the keyboard connector away from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual To protect them against damage from other ...
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... containing BIOS setup information may be cleared by this jumper. Onboard Audio Enabled Disabled AUDIO [2-3] (Default) [1-2] AUDIO 1 2 3 Disable AUDIO 1 2 3 Enable (Default) Onboard Audio (Disable / Enable) ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 15 You should enter BIOS to re-enter user preferences. RTC RAM RTCLR Operation [1-2] (Default) Clear Data [2-3] (momentarily) III. Onboard Audio Selection (AUDIO... power cord to your power supply to ensure that there is powered by removing this jumper to "Clear Data," (3) Move the jumper back to your motherboard.
... containing BIOS setup information may be cleared by this jumper. Onboard Audio Enabled Disabled AUDIO [2-3] (Default) [1-2] AUDIO 1 2 3 Disable AUDIO 1 2 3 Enable (Default) Onboard Audio (Disable / Enable) ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 15 You should enter BIOS to re-enter user preferences. RTC RAM RTCLR Operation [1-2] (Default) Clear Data [2-3] (momentarily) III. Onboard Audio Selection (AUDIO... power cord to your power supply to ensure that there is powered by removing this jumper to "Clear Data," (3) Move the jumper back to your motherboard.
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.../Cyrix6x86MX-PR166 150MHz 2.5x 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] *IBM/Cyrix -PR166+ 133MHz 2.0x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] *NOTE: Only IBM or Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard (see next page). Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. III. INSTALLATION Jumpers ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 17 III.
.../Cyrix6x86MX-PR166 150MHz 2.5x 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] *IBM/Cyrix -PR166+ 133MHz 2.0x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] *NOTE: Only IBM or Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard (see next page). Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. III. INSTALLATION Jumpers ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 17 III.
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...that is supported on the underside of the CPU for your CPU and follow the Voltage setting diagramed below the chart. Look on this motherboard is not intended to be Revision 2.7 or later. INSTALLATION Jumpers Pentium MMX (P55C) Intel Pentium (P54C) AMD-K6 AMD-K5 ...VID0, 1, 2, 3) These jumpers set the voltage supplied to [2-3] or [----] (removed) will result in the same voltages respectively. 1 2 3 2.5 Volts 18 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual III. Because CPU designs change rapidly, the following chart is only intended as a simple quideline and is labeled Cyrix 6x86 PR166+ but must...
...that is supported on the underside of the CPU for your CPU and follow the Voltage setting diagramed below the chart. Look on this motherboard is not intended to be Revision 2.7 or later. INSTALLATION Jumpers Pentium MMX (P55C) Intel Pentium (P54C) AMD-K6 AMD-K5 ...VID0, 1, 2, 3) These jumpers set the voltage supplied to [2-3] or [----] (removed) will result in the same voltages respectively. 1 2 3 2.5 Volts 18 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual III. Because CPU designs change rapidly, the following chart is only intended as a simple quideline and is labeled Cyrix 6x86 PR166+ but must...
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...Memory (SIMM & DIMM) 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 256MB. SIMMs must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 19 One side (...Do not use memory modules with more than 24 chips exceed the design specifications of the DIMM module takes up half a Row on the motherboard. The SIMMs can be installed in BIOS Chipset Setup of memory chips. Two sockets are currently unavailable. IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is ...
...Memory (SIMM & DIMM) 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 256MB. SIMMs must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 19 One side (...Do not use memory modules with more than 24 chips exceed the design specifications of the DIMM module takes up half a Row on the motherboard. The SIMMs can be installed in BIOS Chipset Setup of memory chips. Two sockets are currently unavailable. IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is ...
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...illustration below: 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notch on the motherboard. III. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. INSTALLATION System Memory III. SDRAM DIMM modules have different pin contacts on each side and therefore ... DIMM Memory Sockets 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins Lock The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) memory module must ask your retailer for this motherboard. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 21 Because the number of pins are supported on both sides.
...illustration below: 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notch on the motherboard. III. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. INSTALLATION System Memory III. SDRAM DIMM modules have different pin contacts on each side and therefore ... DIMM Memory Sockets 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins Lock The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) memory module must ask your retailer for this motherboard. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 21 Because the number of pins are supported on both sides.
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...the CPU as shown. Lever Lock Blank 1 Notch 1 ZIF Socket 7 with the correct orientation as shown. The picture is backwards compatible with the motherboard should point towards the end the of the CPU. Once completely inserted, hold down on your system. INSTALLATION 3. If this section.) To install a...cover the face of the lever. The white dot should have a CPU fan that corner. Insert the CPU with Pentium MMX Processor 22 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual Apply thermal jelly to prevent overheating. you should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away ...
...the CPU as shown. Lever Lock Blank 1 Notch 1 ZIF Socket 7 with the correct orientation as shown. The picture is backwards compatible with the motherboard should point towards the end the of the CPU. Once completely inserted, hold down on your system. INSTALLATION 3. If this section.) To install a...cover the face of the lever. The white dot should have a CPU fan that corner. Insert the CPU with Pentium MMX Processor 22 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual Apply thermal jelly to prevent overheating. you should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away ...
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.... 2. You may cause severe damage to use an IRQ to cards installed in the Windows directory to setup your used by parts of ISA cards. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 23 Failure to do so may use Microsoft's Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility included in the ISA expansion bus first, and any hardware and... expansion cards. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in use the same IRQs or your motherboard and expansion cards.
.... 2. You may cause severe damage to use an IRQ to cards installed in the Windows directory to setup your used by parts of ISA cards. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 23 Failure to do so may use Microsoft's Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility included in the ISA expansion bus first, and any hardware and... expansion cards. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in use the same IRQs or your motherboard and expansion cards.
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... be sure that requires an IRQ. III. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS SOFTWARE, choose Yes in it that the jumpers on this motherboard are handled the same way as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. To install a PCI card, you need to set to the system. DMA ... has both legacy and PnP, may also need to use this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you want to PNP cards from those not used by Legacy cards. An IRQ number is added to INT A. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards 24 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual Since all the PCI slots on your vendor for...
... be sure that requires an IRQ. III. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS SOFTWARE, choose Yes in it that the jumpers on this motherboard are handled the same way as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. To install a PCI card, you need to set to the system. DMA ... has both legacy and PnP, may also need to use this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you want to PNP cards from those not used by Legacy cards. An IRQ number is added to INT A. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards 24 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual Since all the PCI slots on your vendor for...
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...from the first connector. 1. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin Female) The system will direct IRQ12 to your motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in "Map of...more than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the Motherboard." You may use IRQ12. III. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is detected. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 25 These are labeled on hard drives and floppy drives. ...
...from the first connector. 1. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin Female) The system will direct IRQ12 to your motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in "Map of...more than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the Motherboard." You may use IRQ12. III. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is detected. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 25 These are labeled on hard drives and floppy drives. ...
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... the fan's plug to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. Rotation +12V GND R R Chassis Open Alarm Lead Power supply standby +5V Ground Chassis Signal ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 29 INSTALLATION Connectors... III. WARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will indicate to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of 500mAMP (6WATT) or less. Chassis...
... the fan's plug to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. Rotation +12V GND R R Chassis Open Alarm Lead Power supply standby +5V Ground Chassis Signal ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 29 INSTALLATION Connectors... III. WARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will indicate to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of 500mAMP (6WATT) or less. Chassis...