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...18 2. 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 BIOS SOFTWARE 34 Support Software 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. INTRODUCTION 7 How...for Expansion 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. System Memory (SIMM & DIMM 18 SIMM Memory Installation 20 DIMM Memory Installation...
...18 2. 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 BIOS SOFTWARE 34 Support Software 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. INTRODUCTION 7 How...for Expansion 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. System Memory (SIMM & DIMM 18 SIMM Memory Installation 20 DIMM Memory Installation...
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Introduction Manual information and checklist II. Installation Instructions on setting up the motherboard. BIOS Software Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V. 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 (1) 5.25inch ... III. Support Software Information on the included support software Audio Installation Audio driver installation (with online help (optional) ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 7 I . INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I.
Introduction Manual information and checklist II. Installation Instructions on setting up the motherboard. BIOS Software Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V. 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 (1) 5.25inch ... III. Support Software Information on the included support software Audio Installation Audio driver installation (with online help (optional) ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 7 I . INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I.
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FEATURES Features of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard The ASUS TX97-XE is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI device boot-up. • Level 2 Cache: 512KB Pipelined Burst SRAM onboard. • Optional IrDA: ...memory modules up to make setup of either 5.25-inch (360KB or 1.2MB) or 3.5-inch (720KB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB) disk drives. II. This motherboard: • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430TX PCIset with I /O: Provides two high-speed UART-compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities...
FEATURES Features of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard The ASUS TX97-XE is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI device boot-up. • Level 2 Cache: 512KB Pipelined Burst SRAM onboard. • Optional IrDA: ...memory modules up to make setup of either 5.25-inch (360KB or 1.2MB) or 3.5-inch (720KB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB) disk drives. II. This motherboard: • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430TX PCIset with I /O: Provides two high-speed UART-compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities...
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...high temperature. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 9 ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • Concurrent PCI - To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU fan and system fans are based on the motherboard itself to ...can handle data transfer up to 528MB/s max using EDO memory to 33MB/s. The best of motherboards. II. Each fan can be used. • PC '97 Compliant - ASUS TX97 smart series motherboards with optional LM78/75 Hardware Monitor only) • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm - To prevent...
...high temperature. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 9 ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • Concurrent PCI - To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU fan and system fans are based on the motherboard itself to ...can handle data transfer up to 528MB/s max using EDO memory to 33MB/s. The best of motherboards. II. Each fan can be used. • PC '97 Compliant - ASUS TX97 smart series motherboards with optional LM78/75 Hardware Monitor only) • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm - To prevent...
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...computer is usually unprotected. This will restore normal operations when temperature falls below a safe level. • Auto Fan Off - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards were designed to cooperate with BIOS, chipset, and flash EPROM to prevent possible application crashes. With this benefit on managing their ...stage is completed upon detection of two states, one is Sleep mode and the other is a important feature to the user. 10 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is the Soft-Off mode. Pushing the power button for...
...computer is usually unprotected. This will restore normal operations when temperature falls below a safe level. • Auto Fan Off - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards were designed to cooperate with BIOS, chipset, and flash EPROM to prevent possible application crashes. With this benefit on managing their ...stage is completed upon detection of two states, one is Sleep mode and the other is a important feature to the user. 10 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is the Soft-Off mode. Pushing the power button for...
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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 II. B: Serial Conn. 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. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 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 II. B: Serial Conn. 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. FEATURES Motherboard Parts II.
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... 2 Floppy Drives Secondary IDE Primary IDE Game/Midi Port Out Line Row 3 2 3 2 1 0 1 0 Sony CD audio in outline are optional and may not be present. 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... for ATX Power Supply CPU Voltage VID0 VID1 VID2 VID3 CPU Fan CPU Thermal Sensor (Hardware Monitor) LM75 BUS Freq. RTC (Test/Clear) RTCLR 12 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout III.
... 2 Floppy Drives Secondary IDE Primary IDE Game/Midi Port Out Line Row 3 2 3 2 1 0 1 0 Sony CD audio in outline are optional and may not be present. 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... for ATX Power Supply CPU Voltage VID0 VID1 VID2 VID3 CPU Fan CPU Thermal Sensor (Hardware Monitor) LM75 BUS Freq. RTC (Test/Clear) RTCLR 12 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout III.
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INSTALLATION Map of Board III. III. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) RTCLR 2) AUDIO (optional) 3) M/IO 4) FS0, FS1, FS2 5) BF0, BF1, BF2 6) VID0, 1, 2, 3 p. 15 Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/Clear Data) p. 15 ..., 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...
INSTALLATION Map of Board III. III. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) RTCLR 2) AUDIO (optional) 3) M/IO 4) FS0, FS1, FS2 5) BF0, BF1, BF2 6) VID0, 1, 2, 3 p. 15 Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/Clear Data) p. 15 ..., 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...
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... Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as diagramed. Unplug your computer, you must complete the following the pin layout on the board. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on jumpers with the keyboard connector away from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-XE User.... To protect them against damage from other components. 4. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer when working on the motherboard. Jumpers with the component whenever the components are made through the use of jumpers. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Settings ...
... Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as diagramed. Unplug your computer, you must complete the following the pin layout on the board. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on jumpers with the keyboard connector away from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-XE User.... To protect them against damage from other components. 4. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer when working on the motherboard. Jumpers with the component whenever the components are made through the use of jumpers. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Settings ...
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...Clear Data 2. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (RTCLR) The CMOS RAM is no power to use your motherboard. The CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information may be cleared by this jumper. Otherwise, leave on your computer and remove the AC ...momentarily) III. 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 WARNING: You must unplug the power cord to your power supply to ensure that there is powered by removing this jumper to...
...Clear Data 2. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (RTCLR) The CMOS RAM is no power to use your motherboard. The CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information may be cleared by this jumper. Otherwise, leave on your computer and remove the AC ...momentarily) III. 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 WARNING: You must unplug the power cord to your power supply to ensure that there is powered by removing this jumper to...
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Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. Ratio) BF1 BF0 [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [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-K6-PR233 AMD-K6-PR200 AMD-K6-PR166 233MHz 3.5x 200MHz 3.0x 166MHz... 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). III. III. INSTALLATION Jumpers ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of the Intel, AMD, IBM, or Cyrix CPU as follows...
Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. Ratio) BF1 BF0 [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [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-K6-PR233 AMD-K6-PR200 AMD-K6-PR166 233MHz 3.5x 200MHz 3.0x 166MHz... 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). III. III. INSTALLATION Jumpers ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of the Intel, AMD, IBM, or Cyrix CPU as follows...
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...1 2 3 3.2 Volts 1 2 3 1.9 Volts 1 2 3 2.8 Volts 1 2 3 3.4 V * 1 2 3 2.1 Volts 1 2 3 2.9 Volts 1 2 3 3.5 V * * Setting these two jumpers' VID1 to the CPU. Look on this motherboard is ignored, therefore, the jumper setting for 2.8V(Dual) may work for 3.4V(STD) is labeled Cyrix 6x86 PR166+ but must be true for the... 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 VID1 for both 3.4V(STD) and 2.8V(Dual). Because CPU designs change rapidly, the following chart is only intended...
...1 2 3 3.2 Volts 1 2 3 1.9 Volts 1 2 3 2.8 Volts 1 2 3 3.4 V * 1 2 3 2.1 Volts 1 2 3 2.9 Volts 1 2 3 3.5 V * * Setting these two jumpers' VID1 to the CPU. Look on this motherboard is ignored, therefore, the jumper setting for 2.8V(Dual) may work for 3.4V(STD) is labeled Cyrix 6x86 PR166+ but must be true for the... 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 VID1 for both 3.4V(STD) and 2.8V(Dual). Because CPU designs change rapidly, the following chart is only intended...
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... (EDO) (BEDO & Parity are not supported). IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in pairs so that each Row (see Map of Motherboard for 3.3Volt (power level) Unbuffered Synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) or EDO DRAM of the SIMM module takes up one row on the... 64MB 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMM (DIMM Sockets must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 19 System Memory (SIMM & DIMM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin, 32-bit SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules) of the memory subsystem and will burn your memory. Dual...
... (EDO) (BEDO & Parity are not supported). IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in pairs so that each Row (see Map of Motherboard for 3.3Volt (power level) Unbuffered Synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) or EDO DRAM of the SIMM module takes up one row on the... 64MB 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMM (DIMM Sockets must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 19 System Memory (SIMM & DIMM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin, 32-bit SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules) of the memory subsystem and will burn your memory. Dual...
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...-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. You must be inserted into the DIMM slot on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. Four clock signals ... 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 INSTALLATION System Memory III. You can identify the type of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center,...
...-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. You must be inserted into the DIMM slot on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. Four clock signals ... 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 INSTALLATION System Memory III. You can identify the type of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center,...
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... Ratio" and jumpers for reference only; With the added weight of pin holes and a "1" printed on your system. WARNING! Insert the CPU with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from that will only fit in the one hole is not the... a CPU, first turn on the motherboard next to that you should have a CPU fan that corner of the square array of the CPU fan, no force is a blank area where one orientation as shown. The picture is backwards compatible with Pentium MMX Processor 22 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual The CPU that is...
... Ratio" and jumpers for reference only; With the added weight of pin holes and a "1" printed on your system. WARNING! Insert the CPU with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from that will only fit in the one hole is not the... a CPU, first turn on the motherboard next to that you should have a CPU fan that corner of the square array of the CPU fan, no force is a blank area where one orientation as shown. The picture is backwards compatible with Pentium MMX Processor 22 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual The CPU that is...
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.... 4. Double clicking on the slot with the screw you removed in "My Computer," contains a "System" icon which shows the Interrupt number and address. Read your motherboard and expansion cards. III. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards III. INSTALLATION 4. Expansion Cards WARNING! Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. Set any available slot on the slot you the... IRQs available but most of ISA cards. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in use . 5. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 23
.... 4. Double clicking on the slot with the screw you removed in "My Computer," contains a "System" icon which shows the Interrupt number and address. Read your motherboard and expansion cards. III. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards III. INSTALLATION 4. Expansion Cards WARNING! Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. Set any available slot on the slot you the... IRQs available but most of ISA cards. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in use . 5. ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 23
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INSTALLATION Expansion Cards 24 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those used by Legacy cards. For older Legacy cards that requires an IRQ. Since all the PCI slots on your vendor for this motherboard use an INTA #, be used to PCI expansion cards after ... not use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. Assigning DMA Channels for those available. To install a PCI card, you need to use this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you want to reserve). III. If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to set to a...
INSTALLATION Expansion Cards 24 ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those used by Legacy cards. For older Legacy cards that requires an IRQ. Since all the PCI slots on your vendor for this motherboard use an INTA #, be used to PCI expansion cards after ... not use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. Assigning DMA Channels for those available. To install a PCI card, you need to use this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you want to reserve). III. If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to set to a...
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... drive connector no more than 18in. (46cm), with the red stripe on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 25 INSTALLATION DCMoAnnCehcatnornsels III. This connector will direct IRQ12 to your motherboard. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is detected. INSTALLATION 5. Placing jumper caps over these will cause damage...
... drive connector no more than 18in. (46cm), with the red stripe on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 25 INSTALLATION DCMoAnnCehcatnornsels III. This connector will direct IRQ12 to your motherboard. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is detected. INSTALLATION 5. Placing jumper caps over these will cause damage...
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...Fan Connectors (3-pin FANPWR) These connectors support cooling fans of the this connector. Orientate the fans so that air flow runs across motherboard's regulators. 12. NOTE: The "Rotation" signal is for an open alarm feature to work, you must have the LM78 hardware monitor...ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 29 Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may occur to the system that the chassis has been opened. The +5V power comes from the power supply, when the A/C is no airflow across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. The CPU and/or motherboard...
...Fan Connectors (3-pin FANPWR) These connectors support cooling fans of the this connector. Orientate the fans so that air flow runs across motherboard's regulators. 12. NOTE: The "Rotation" signal is for an open alarm feature to work, you must have the LM78 hardware monitor...ASUS TX97-XE User's Manual 29 Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may occur to the system that the chassis has been opened. The +5V power comes from the power supply, when the A/C is no airflow across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. The CPU and/or motherboard...