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... ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. The product name and revision number are released for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. In no event shall ASUS be liable for any loss or profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for indirect, ...; Adobe and Acrobat are mentioned for backup purposes. Product Name: ASUS TX97-XV Manual Revision: 1.13 Release Date: April 1997 2 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual Products mentioned in the manual revision number. ASUS provides this manual "as ASUS) except documentation kept by the third digit in this manual or product...
... ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. The product name and revision number are released for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. In no event shall ASUS be liable for any loss or profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for indirect, ...; Adobe and Acrobat are mentioned for backup purposes. Product Name: ASUS TX97-XV Manual Revision: 1.13 Release Date: April 1997 2 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual Products mentioned in the manual revision number. ASUS provides this manual "as ASUS) except documentation kept by the third digit in this manual or product...
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...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,...asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 1-408-474-0555 Email: 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-XV...
...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,...asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 1-408-474-0555 Email: 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-XV...
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...is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. External Connectors 26 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. SUPPORT SOFTWARE 56 ASUS TX97 Motherboard Series Support CD 56 LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM 56 4 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification 17 2. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation... DMA Channels for ISA Cards 25 5. CONTENTS I. Central Processing Unit (CPU 23 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards 9 Parts of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard 11 III.
...is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. External Connectors 26 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. SUPPORT SOFTWARE 56 ASUS TX97 Motherboard Series Support CD 56 LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM 56 4 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification 17 2. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation... DMA Channels for ISA Cards 25 5. CONTENTS I. Central Processing Unit (CPU 23 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards 9 Parts of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard 11 III.
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CONTENTS Desktop Management Interface (DMI 58 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 58 System Requirements 58 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 59 Notes 59 R ATI VGA Series 65 VI. Microsoft Windows 3.x 73 Video Driver Installation 73 ...optional 95 Quick Setup (optional 95 VDIF Files (optional 96 Advanced Setup (optional 97 A. Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostics 99 Troubleshooting 99 System Lockup 99 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 5 IBM OS/2 & OS/2 Warp 92 Video Driver Installation 92 XI. Microsoft Windows 95 67 Video Driver Installation 67 Software ...
CONTENTS Desktop Management Interface (DMI 58 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 58 System Requirements 58 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 59 Notes 59 R ATI VGA Series 65 VI. Microsoft Windows 3.x 73 Video Driver Installation 73 ...optional 95 Quick Setup (optional 95 VDIF Files (optional 96 Advanced Setup (optional 97 A. Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostics 99 Troubleshooting 99 System Lockup 99 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 5 IBM OS/2 & OS/2 Warp 92 Video Driver Installation 92 XI. Microsoft Windows 95 67 Video Driver Installation 67 Software ...
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...; This device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
...; This device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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...not available VII. BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I-A16C bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. √ The ASUS TX97-XV motherboard √ 1 serial port ribbon cable attached to a mounting bracket √ 1 IDE ...update the FLASH BIOS • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility • Audio drivers and utilities (included with ASUS I -A16C Audio Card ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 7 Introduction: Manual information and checklist II. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard. I ....
...not available VII. BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I-A16C bundle) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. √ The ASUS TX97-XV motherboard √ 1 serial port ribbon cable attached to a mounting bracket √ 1 IDE ...update the FLASH BIOS • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility • Audio drivers and utilities (included with ASUS I -A16C Audio Card ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 7 Introduction: Manual information and checklist II. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard. I ....
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... Page Mode (FPM) or Extended Data Out (EDO) memory modules up to 256MB. FEATURES (Features) II. Two floppy drives of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard The ASUS TX97-XV is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual II. UART2 can also be used at the same time. • Easy Installation: Is equipped with BIOS that supports...
... Page Mode (FPM) or Extended Data Out (EDO) memory modules up to 256MB. FEATURES (Features) II. Two floppy drives of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard The ASUS TX97-XV is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual II. UART2 can also be used at the same time. • Easy Installation: Is equipped with BIOS that supports...
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...264MB/s max using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which increases the data transfer rate from PCI master busses to memory to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards sup- With these features implemented in the next release of all system components, and 32-bit device...PC 97 requirements for systems and components are monitored for both Windows 95 and Windows NT. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 9 II. ASUS TX97 series of motherboards Performance: • SDRAM Optimized Performance - FEATURES (TX97 Series) II. ACPI provide more Energy Saving Features for its normal RPM range and alarm ...
...264MB/s max using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which increases the data transfer rate from PCI master busses to memory to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards sup- With these features implemented in the next release of all system components, and 32-bit device...PC 97 requirements for systems and components are monitored for both Windows 95 and Windows NT. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 9 II. ASUS TX97 series of motherboards Performance: • SDRAM Optimized Performance - FEATURES (TX97 Series) II. ACPI provide more Energy Saving Features for its normal RPM range and alarm ...
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...such as Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2, require much more than 4 seconds places the system into Sleep mode. II. ASUS TX97 series of motherboards were designed to cooperate with BIOS, chipset, and flash EPROM to critical motherboard components. This function reduces both ... power button is a important feature to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. This allows a computer to the user. 10 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can access vital information from their limited resources more critical for less ...
...such as Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2, require much more than 4 seconds places the system into Sleep mode. II. ASUS TX97 series of motherboards were designed to cooperate with BIOS, chipset, and flash EPROM to critical motherboard components. This function reduces both ... power button is a important feature to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. This allows a computer to the user. 10 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can access vital information from their limited resources more critical for less ...
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FEATURES Parts of Board) II. B: Serial / VGA VGA Connector 1MB VGA Memory (upgradable to 2MB) ATI VGA 4 PCI Slots Hardware Monitor Programmable Flash ROM 3 ISA Slots 2 DIMM Sockets CPU ZIF CPU Thermal Intel 430TX 512KB Pipelined Socket 7 Sensor PCIset Burst L2 Cache ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 11 FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 COM 1 T: Parallel Conn. II.
FEATURES Parts of Board) II. B: Serial / VGA VGA Connector 1MB VGA Memory (upgradable to 2MB) ATI VGA 4 PCI Slots Hardware Monitor Programmable Flash ROM 3 ISA Slots 2 DIMM Sockets CPU ZIF CPU Thermal Intel 430TX 512KB Pipelined Socket 7 Sensor PCIset Burst L2 Cache ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 11 FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 COM 1 T: Parallel Conn. II.
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... VID1 VID0 CPU Voltage CPU ZIF Socket 7 Heat Sensor CPU_FAN 256KB/512KB Onboard L2 Cache FREQ. INSTALLATION Map of Board) III. INSTALLATION (Map of the ASUS Motherboard Parallel Port PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard Board Power Input for BIOS PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 512KB DRAM 512KB DRAM... Intel PIIX4 PCIset RTCLR RTC (Clear/Test) IDE LED Panel Connections Infrared Con. ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 Keyboard BIOS/ Multi-I/O Chassis open CHASSIS FAN 12 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual III.
... VID1 VID0 CPU Voltage CPU ZIF Socket 7 Heat Sensor CPU_FAN 256KB/512KB Onboard L2 Cache FREQ. INSTALLATION Map of Board) III. INSTALLATION (Map of the ASUS Motherboard Parallel Port PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard Board Power Input for BIOS PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 512KB DRAM 512KB DRAM... Intel PIIX4 PCIset RTCLR RTC (Clear/Test) IDE LED Panel Connections Infrared Con. ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 Keyboard BIOS/ Multi-I/O Chassis open CHASSIS FAN 12 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual III.
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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-XV 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-XV User's Manual 13 III.
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... the left when holding the motherboard with two jumper numbers require that came with two pins will also be sharing pins from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual gether. Hold components by the edges and try not to connect jumper pins (JP) on page 4 for Open (Off). Use a grounded wrist strap...
... the left when holding the motherboard with two jumper numbers require that came with two pins will also be sharing pins from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual gether. Hold components by the edges and try not to connect jumper pins (JP) on page 4 for Open (Off). Use a grounded wrist strap...
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To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off your motherboard. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 15 Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (RTCLR) The CMOS RAM is no power to your computer, (2) Move this jumper and attaching a current meter ...
To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off your motherboard. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 15 Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (RTCLR) The CMOS RAM is no power to your computer, (2) Move this jumper and attaching a current meter ...
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... clock generator what frequency to send to BUS Frequency Ratio (BF0, BF1) These jumpers set together with the Cyrix 166+ installed on this motherboard. 16 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual CPU to the CPU. INSTALLATION 2.
... clock generator what frequency to send to BUS Frequency Ratio (BF0, BF1) These jumpers set together with the Cyrix 166+ installed on this motherboard. 16 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual CPU to the CPU. INSTALLATION 2.
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...-3) [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 Voltage Regulator Output Selection 1 2 3 3.5Volts (VRE) 1 2 3 2.8Volts 1 2 3 3.4Volts (STD) 1 2 3 2.7Volts 1 2 3 3.2Volts 1 2 3 2.5Volts 1 2 3 2.9Volts ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that is supported on the underside of the CPU for the serial number.
...-3) [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 Voltage Regulator Output Selection 1 2 3 3.5Volts (VRE) 1 2 3 2.8Volts 1 2 3 3.4Volts (STD) 1 2 3 2.7Volts 1 2 3 3.2Volts 1 2 3 2.5Volts 1 2 3 2.9Volts ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that is supported on the underside of the CPU for the serial number.
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INSTALLATION 5. III. VGA Interrupt (VIRQ) This jumper enables or disables the onboard VGA's interrupt. VIRQ Disable (Default) VIRQ Enable VGA Interrupt (Disable/Enable) 18 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
INSTALLATION 5. III. VGA Interrupt (VIRQ) This jumper enables or disables the onboard VGA's interrupt. VIRQ Disable (Default) VIRQ Enable VGA Interrupt (Disable/Enable) 18 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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... of the DIMM module takes up half a Row on the motherboard. INSTALLATION 2. SIMMs must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 19 One side (with more than 24 chips exceed the design specifications of either 60ns or 70ns Fast Page Mode (FPM) (Asymmetric or...
... of the DIMM module takes up half a Row on the motherboard. INSTALLATION 2. SIMMs must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 19 One side (with more than 24 chips exceed the design specifications of either 60ns or 70ns Fast Page Mode (FPM) (Asymmetric or...
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... the sides and the "Metal Clips" should snap on one end of the SIMM sockets which requires the "Notched End" of the "Metal Clips". 20 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual INSTALLATION (System Memory) 72 Pin SIMM Sockets 2. To release the memory module, squeeze both "Metal Clips" outwards and rock the module out of...
... the sides and the "Metal Clips" should snap on one end of the SIMM sockets which requires the "Notched End" of the "Metal Clips". 20 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual INSTALLATION (System Memory) 72 Pin SIMM Sockets 2. To release the memory module, squeeze both "Metal Clips" outwards and rock the module out of...
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...) must ask your retailer for this motherboard. You can identify the type of DIMM to be 3.3V Unbuffered for the specifications before purchasing memory modules. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 21 DIMM modules are supported on this motherboard. Four clock signals are longer and have a higher pin density. III.
...) must ask your retailer for this motherboard. You can identify the type of DIMM to be 3.3V Unbuffered for the specifications before purchasing memory modules. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 21 DIMM modules are supported on this motherboard. Four clock signals are longer and have a higher pin density. III.