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... backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Copyright © 1997 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS TXP4-X Manual Revision: 1.01 Release Date: July 1997 2 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual The product name and revision number are represented by the third digit in any form or by any...
... backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Copyright © 1997 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS TXP4-X Manual Revision: 1.01 Release Date: July 1997 2 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual The product name and revision number are represented by the third digit in any form or by any...
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...Technical Support Fax: +886-2-895-9254 BBS: +886-2-896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw Gopher: gopher.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Info Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: 721 Charcot Avenue, San...asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com 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 Hotline: 49-2102-499712 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual...
...Technical Support Fax: +886-2-895-9254 BBS: +886-2-896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw Gopher: gopher.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Info Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: 721 Charcot Avenue, San...asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com 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 Hotline: 49-2102-499712 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual...
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... SOFTWARE 34 Support Software 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 35 Advanced Features Menu 35 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 4 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual INSTALLATION 12 ASUS TXP4-X Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. FEATURES 8 Features of the...
... SOFTWARE 34 Support Software 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 35 Advanced Features Menu 35 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 4 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual INSTALLATION 12 ASUS TXP4-X Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. FEATURES 8 Features of the...
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... Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 56 System Requirements 56 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 57 VI. ASUS PCI SCSI Cards 59 Symbios SCSI BIOS and Drivers 59 ASUS PCI-SC200 & PCI-SC860 SCSI Cards 59 Setting Up the ASUS PCI-SC200 & PCI-SC860 60... Setting the INT Assignment for the ASUS PCI-SC200 60 Terminator Requirements for SCSI Devices 60 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC860 61 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC200 61 SCSI ID Numbers for SCSI Devices 62 SCSI ID Priority 62 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual ...
... Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 56 System Requirements 56 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 57 VI. ASUS PCI SCSI Cards 59 Symbios SCSI BIOS and Drivers 59 ASUS PCI-SC200 & PCI-SC860 SCSI Cards 59 Setting Up the ASUS PCI-SC200 & PCI-SC860 60... Setting the INT Assignment for the ASUS PCI-SC200 60 Terminator Requirements for SCSI Devices 60 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC860 61 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC200 61 SCSI ID Numbers for SCSI Devices 62 SCSI ID Priority 62 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual ...
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... could void the user's authority to this equipment. Changes or modifications to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. 6 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio...
... could void the user's authority to this equipment. Changes or modifications to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. 6 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio...
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... Installation of the files • Technical Support Form This user's manual Infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-SC200 Fast-SCSI or PCI-SC860 Ultra-Fast SCSI card (optional) ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this product III. I . Features: Information and specifications concerning this Manual is Organized This manual is complete. Support Software Information on setting up the motherboard...
... Installation of the files • Technical Support Form This user's manual Infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-SC200 Fast-SCSI or PCI-SC860 Ultra-Fast SCSI card (optional) ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this product III. I . Features: Information and specifications concerning this Manual is Organized This manual is complete. Support Software Information on setting up the motherboard...
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FEATURES (Features) II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS TXP4-X Motherboard The ASUS TXP4-X is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI device boot-up. • Level 2 Cache: 512KB Pipelined Burst SRAM onboard. • Optional IrDA...8226; Easy Installation: Is equipped with two DIMM sockets to support 8128MB 168-pin 3.3Volt SDRAM/EDO memory modules up to support optional ASUS SCSI controller cards. • Optional IrDA Connector: Supports an optional infrared port module for the demanding PC user who wants many features in...
FEATURES (Features) II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS TXP4-X Motherboard The ASUS TXP4-X is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI device boot-up. • Level 2 Cache: 512KB Pipelined Burst SRAM onboard. • Optional IrDA...8226; Easy Installation: Is equipped with two DIMM sockets to support 8128MB 168-pin 3.3Volt SDRAM/EDO memory modules up to support optional ASUS SCSI controller cards. • Optional IrDA Connector: Supports an optional infrared port module for the demanding PC user who wants many features in...
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... such as in the OS, PCs can handle data transfers up to Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS 430TX series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. The new PC 97 requirements for systems and components are based on all the energy ... memory to CPU. • ACPI Ready - Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS TX97 series of motherboards. ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 9 II. ACPI provide more Energy Saving Features for both Windows 95 and Windows NT. ASUS TX97 series of all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for...
... such as in the OS, PCs can handle data transfers up to Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS 430TX series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. The new PC 97 requirements for systems and components are based on all the energy ... memory to CPU. • ACPI Ready - Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS TX97 series of motherboards. ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 9 II. ACPI provide more Energy Saving Features for both Windows 95 and Windows NT. ASUS TX97 series of all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for...
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FEATURES The ASUS TXP4-X 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. II. FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II. COM 2 Intel's 430TX PCIset 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets CPU ZIF Socket 7 3 PCI Slots 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ISA/PCI Shared Slot 3 ISA Slots Programmable Flash ROM ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 11
FEATURES The ASUS TXP4-X 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. II. FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II. COM 2 Intel's 430TX PCIset 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets CPU ZIF Socket 7 3 PCI Slots 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ISA/PCI Shared Slot 3 ISA Slots Programmable Flash ROM ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 11
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... R PCIset CR2032 3 Volt Lithium Cell BIOS Power FANPWR1 Flash ROM for ATX Power Supply CPU Voltage VID0 VID1 VID2 VID3 CPU Fan BUS Freq. INSTALLATION ASUS TXP4-X 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) Panel Connections IDE LED RTC (Test/Clear...
... R PCIset CR2032 3 Volt Lithium Cell BIOS Power FANPWR1 Flash ROM for ATX Power Supply CPU Voltage VID0 VID1 VID2 VID3 CPU Fan BUS Freq. INSTALLATION ASUS TXP4-X 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) Panel Connections IDE LED RTC (Test/Clear...
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... Lead (3 pins) 17) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p. 30 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) 18) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 30 Speaker Output Connector (4 pins) III. III. INSTALLATION (Map of Board) ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 13
... Lead (3 pins) 17) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p. 30 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) 18) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 30 Speaker Output Connector (4 pins) III. III. INSTALLATION (Map of Board) ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 13
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..., Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. See motherboard layout for Open (Off). To protect them against damage from the system. 14 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with two jumper numbers require that both of jumper caps to... away from other components. 4. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer, you work on the Motherboard 2. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of jumpers. The jumpers will be shown graphically such as for Short (On) and for locations of following steps: 1. If ...
..., Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. See motherboard layout for Open (Off). To protect them against damage from the system. 14 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with two jumper numbers require that both of jumper caps to... away from other components. 4. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer, you work on the Motherboard 2. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of jumpers. The jumpers will be shown graphically such as for Short (On) and for locations of following steps: 1. If ...
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RTC RAM RTCLR Operation [1-2] (Default) Clear Data [2-3] (momentarily) RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) RTCLR Battery Test RTCLR Operation (Default) Clear Data ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 15 INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. Multi-I/O Enable Disable M/IO [1-2] (Default) [2-3] M/IO 1 2 3 Enable (Default) M/IO 1 2 3 Disabled Multi I /O card. Battery Test Jumper (RTCLR) You can use your own ...
RTC RAM RTCLR Operation [1-2] (Default) Clear Data [2-3] (momentarily) RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) RTCLR Battery Test RTCLR Operation (Default) Clear Data ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 15 INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. Multi-I/O Enable Disable M/IO [1-2] (Default) [2-3] M/IO 1 2 3 Enable (Default) M/IO 1 2 3 Disabled Multi I /O card. Battery Test Jumper (RTCLR) You can use your own ...
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... [----] (removed) will automatically detect and switch between Single Power Plane & Dual Power Planes. The voltage regulators will result in the same voltages, respectively. 16 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. The number should read G8DC6620A or later. 3. Look on this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86 PR166+ but must be Revision 2.7 or later...
... [----] (removed) will automatically detect and switch between Single Power Plane & Dual Power Planes. The voltage regulators will result in the same voltages, respectively. 16 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. The number should read G8DC6620A or later. 3. Look on this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86 PR166+ but must be Revision 2.7 or later...
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... of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 5. INSTALLATION 4. ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 17 III. Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection.
... of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 5. INSTALLATION 4. ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 17 III. Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection.
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... memory chips) of the BIOS SOFTWARE. INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. The SIMMs can be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 19 SIMMs must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x2 x2 = WARNING! Mixing SIMMs and DIMMs require 5.0Volt (signal level) tolerant memory...
... memory chips) of the BIOS SOFTWARE. INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. The SIMMs can be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 19 SIMMs must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x2 x2 = WARNING! Mixing SIMMs and DIMMs require 5.0Volt (signal level) tolerant memory...
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... the sides and the support clips should snap on one end of the SIMM sockets, which requires the notched end of the support clips. 20 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual To release the memory module, push both support clips outward and rock the module out of the SIMM memory modules. 4 3 2 1 72 Pin SIMM Sockets...
... the sides and the support clips should snap on one end of the SIMM sockets, which requires the notched end of the support clips. 20 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual To release the memory module, push both support clips outward and rock the module out of the SIMM memory modules. 4 3 2 1 72 Pin SIMM Sockets...