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... Card Installation Procedure 23 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 23 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 24 5. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS TXP4-X Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. CONTENTS I. BIOS 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 External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 Compatible Cyrix CPU ...
... Card Installation Procedure 23 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 23 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 24 5. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS TXP4-X Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. CONTENTS I. BIOS 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 External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 Compatible Cyrix CPU ...
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... 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I. The ASUS TXP4-X motherboard 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 floppy ribbon cable Support Drivers & Utilities • Flash Memory Writer utility to update the FLASH...8226; TX patch files for Windows 95 • Readme files for descriptions and use of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. BIOS Software Instructions on setting up the motherboard. I . INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I . INTRODUCTION How this product III. Installation...
... 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I. The ASUS TXP4-X motherboard 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 floppy ribbon cable Support Drivers & Utilities • Flash Memory Writer utility to update the FLASH...8226; TX patch files for Windows 95 • Readme files for descriptions and use of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. BIOS Software Instructions on setting up the motherboard. I . INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) I . INTRODUCTION How this product III. Installation...
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... Page Mode (FPM) or Extended Data Out (EDO) memory modules up to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of the ASUS TXP4-X Motherboard The ASUS TXP4-X is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual Is also equipped with two connectors that supports auto detection of hard drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices...
... Page Mode (FPM) or Extended Data Out (EDO) memory modules up to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of the ASUS TXP4-X Motherboard The ASUS TXP4-X is carefully designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual Is also equipped with two connectors that supports auto detection of hard drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices...
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...cables. • Concurrent PCI - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards with existing ATA-2 IDE specifications so there is no need to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS TX97 series of Motherboards Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance... data transfers up to Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS 430TX series of motherboards sup- ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 9 ASUS TX97 series of motherboards. With these features implemented in the successor to 33MB/s. To fully utilize the benefits of...
...cables. • Concurrent PCI - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards with existing ATA-2 IDE specifications so there is no need to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS TX97 series of Motherboards Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance... data transfers up to Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS 430TX series of motherboards sup- ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 9 ASUS TX97 series of motherboards. With these features implemented in the successor to 33MB/s. To fully utilize the benefits of...
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B: Serial Conn. 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 (Motherboard Parts) II. II. 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. 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 (Motherboard Parts) II. II. 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.
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... 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 (Motherboard Layout) III. 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...
... 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 (Motherboard Layout) III. 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...
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INSTALLATION (Map of Board) ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) M/IO 2) RTCLR 3) VID0, 1, 2, 3 4) FS0, FS1, FS2 5) BF0, BF1, BF2 p. 15 Multi-I/O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/... p. 28 IDE LED Activity Light (2 pins) 9) FANPWR1, 2, 3 p. 28 Chassis-1,CPU-2,PowerSupply-3 FanPowerLead(3-pinblock) 10) IR p. 29 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 11) ATXPWR p. 29 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin block) 12) MSG LED (PANEL) p. 30 System Message LED (2 pins) 13) SMI (PANEL) p. 30 SMI Switch Lead (2 pins) 14) PWR SW...
INSTALLATION (Map of Board) ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) M/IO 2) RTCLR 3) VID0, 1, 2, 3 4) FS0, FS1, FS2 5) BF0, BF1, BF2 p. 15 Multi-I/O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/... p. 28 IDE LED Activity Light (2 pins) 9) FANPWR1, 2, 3 p. 28 Chassis-1,CPU-2,PowerSupply-3 FanPowerLead(3-pinblock) 10) IR p. 29 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 11) ATXPWR p. 29 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin block) 12) MSG LED (PANEL) p. 30 System Message LED (2 pins) 13) SMI (PANEL) p. 30 SMI Switch Lead (2 pins) 14) PWR SW...
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... two pins as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from the system. 14 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Install Expansion Cards 5. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from ... or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other groups. tion, connect pins 1&2, and connect pins 2&3 respectively. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as diagramed. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as for Short (On...
... two pins as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from the system. 14 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Install Expansion Cards 5. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from ... or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other groups. tion, connect pins 1&2, and connect pins 2&3 respectively. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as diagramed. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as for Short (On...
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...own multi-I/O card. 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 (Jumpers) R R III. Multi-I/O Enable Disable M/IO [1-2] (Default) [2-3] M/IO 1 2 3 Enable (Default) M/IO 1 2 3 ...to your computer and remove the AC power , (2) Move this action. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off your motherboard. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (RTCLR) The CMOS RAM is no power to reenter user preferences. WARNING! INSTALLATION Jumper ...
...own multi-I/O card. 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 (Jumpers) R R III. Multi-I/O Enable Disable M/IO [1-2] (Default) [2-3] M/IO 1 2 3 Enable (Default) M/IO 1 2 3 ...to your computer and remove the AC power , (2) Move this action. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off your motherboard. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (RTCLR) The CMOS RAM is no power to reenter user preferences. WARNING! INSTALLATION Jumper ...
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Look on this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86 PR166+ but must be Revision 2.7 or later. Pentium MMX (P55C) Intel Pentium (P54C) AMD-K6 AMD-K5 (150MHz-233MHz) (75MHz-200MHz) (... [2-3] or [----] (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 Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that is supported on the underside of the CPU for the serial number.
Look on this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86 PR166+ but must be Revision 2.7 or later. Pentium MMX (P55C) Intel Pentium (P54C) AMD-K6 AMD-K5 (150MHz-233MHz) (75MHz-200MHz) (... [2-3] or [----] (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 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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...+ installed on this motherboard. The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 5. ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 17... [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] *NOTE: Only IBM or Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard (see preceding page). Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. III.
...+ installed on this motherboard. The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 5. ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 17... [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] *NOTE: Only IBM or Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard (see preceding page). Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. III.
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... used . III. The SIMMs can be unstable. IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in pairs so that each Row (see motherboard layout for 3.3Volt (power level) Unbuffered Synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) or EDO DRAM of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64MB to form a memory size...Memory x2 x2 = WARNING! Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM's) can be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 19 INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. INSTALLATION 2. Do not install both 60ns and 70ns memory are currently unavailable.
... used . III. The SIMMs can be unstable. IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in pairs so that each Row (see motherboard layout for 3.3Volt (power level) Unbuffered Synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) or EDO DRAM of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64MB to form a memory size...Memory x2 x2 = WARNING! Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM's) can be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 19 INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. INSTALLATION 2. Do not install both 60ns and 70ns memory are currently unavailable.
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... are supported on this motherboard. You can identify the type of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type to be 3.3Volt Unbuffered Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) or Extended Data Output (EDO). ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 21 ...: 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. You must be inserted into the DIMM slot on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. R 88 Pins 60 Pins...
... are supported on this motherboard. You can identify the type of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type to be 3.3Volt Unbuffered Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) or Extended Data Output (EDO). ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 21 ...: 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. You must be inserted into the DIMM slot on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. R 88 Pins 60 Pins...
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...Blank 1 Notch 1 ZIF Socket 7 with the correct orientation as your system and remove its cover. Insert the CPU with Pentium MMX Processor 22 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual Use the notched corner of pin holes and a "1" printed on the CPU that corner of the square array of the CPU as... fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from that you install. INSTALLATION (System Processor) III. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that is not the case then purchase a fan before you should have a CPU fan that came with ZIF ...
...Blank 1 Notch 1 ZIF Socket 7 with the correct orientation as your system and remove its cover. Insert the CPU with Pentium MMX Processor 22 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual Use the notched corner of pin holes and a "1" printed on the CPU that corner of the square array of the CPU as... fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from that you install. INSTALLATION (System Processor) III. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that is not the case then purchase a fan before you should have a CPU fan that came with ZIF ...
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...be required to operate. In a standard design there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are in use at the same time. ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 23 First read your expansion card documentation for expansion cards. Remove your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other... (such as legacy ISA cards, requires that may use . 5. If you use IRQs. Replace the computer system's cover. 8. Set up your motherboard and expansion cards. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may cause severe damage to see a map of ISA cards. System IRQs are available to cards...
...be required to operate. In a standard design there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are in use at the same time. ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 23 First read your expansion card documentation for expansion cards. Remove your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other... (such as legacy ISA cards, requires that may use . 5. If you use IRQs. Replace the computer system's cover. 8. Set up your motherboard and expansion cards. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may cause severe damage to see a map of ISA cards. System IRQs are available to cards...
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...Yes in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for an ISA Configuration Utility. III. INSTALLATION (DMA Channels) 24 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual For PnP cards, IRQs are handled the same way as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. If the system has both...utility. For older legacy cards that contains a card requiring an IRQ. INSTALLATION To simplify this motherboard are assigned automatically from those available. III. Assigning DMA Channels for this process, the motherboard complies with the BIOS, you want to PnP cards from those not used by legacy cards...
...Yes in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for an ISA Configuration Utility. III. INSTALLATION (DMA Channels) 24 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual For PnP cards, IRQs are handled the same way as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. If the system has both...utility. For older legacy cards that contains a card requiring an IRQ. INSTALLATION To simplify this motherboard are assigned automatically from those available. III. Assigning DMA Channels for this process, the motherboard complies with the BIOS, you want to PnP cards from those not used by legacy cards...
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INSTALLATION 5. The four corners of the connector. This connector will direct IRQ12 to the power connector on the motherboard. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin Female) The system will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. Placing jumper caps over ... the PS/2 mouse if one is for connectors or power sources. INSTALLATION (D(CMoAnCnhecatnonrsel)s) III. You may use IRQ12. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 25 Some pins are clearly separated from the first connector. 1. IDE ribbon cable must be connected with the second drive connector no ...
INSTALLATION 5. The four corners of the connector. This connector will direct IRQ12 to the power connector on the motherboard. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin Female) The system will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. Placing jumper caps over ... the PS/2 mouse if one is for connectors or power sources. INSTALLATION (D(CMoAnCnhecatnonrsel)s) III. You may use IRQ12. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual 25 Some pins are clearly separated from the first connector. 1. IDE ribbon cable must be connected with the second drive connector no ...
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...CPU , & Power Supply Fan Connectors (3-pin FANPWR) These connectors support cooling fans of the this connector. Connect the fan's plug to go across motherboard's regulators. 28 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual NOTE: The "Rotation" signal is no airflow across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. WARNING! IDE_LED + IDE Activity LED 9. Damage may...III. TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. The CPU and/or motherboard will cause the LED to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. The red...
...CPU , & Power Supply Fan Connectors (3-pin FANPWR) These connectors support cooling fans of the this connector. Connect the fan's plug to go across motherboard's regulators. 28 ASUS TXP4-X User's Manual NOTE: The "Rotation" signal is no airflow across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. WARNING! IDE_LED + IDE Activity LED 9. Damage may...III. TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. The CPU and/or motherboard will cause the LED to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. The red...
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...mounts to the motherboard 11. ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin ATXPWR) This connector connects to the pin definitions. ATX Power Connector 12.0V 5VSB PW-0K GND 5.0V GND 5.0V GND 3.3V 3.3V 5.0V 5.0V -5.0V GND GND GND PS-ON GND -12.0V 3.3V ASUS TXP4-X User's ...Manual 29 You must connect the optional Infrared (IrDA) module to a small opening on your system without this feature. INSTALLATION 10. INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. III. The plug from the module to the motherboard according to a ATX power supply.
...mounts to the motherboard 11. ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin ATXPWR) This connector connects to the pin definitions. ATX Power Connector 12.0V 5VSB PW-0K GND 5.0V GND 5.0V GND 3.3V 3.3V 5.0V 5.0V -5.0V GND GND GND PS-ON GND -12.0V 3.3V ASUS TXP4-X User's ...Manual 29 You must connect the optional Infrared (IrDA) module to a small opening on your system without this feature. INSTALLATION 10. INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. III. The plug from the module to the motherboard according to a ATX power supply.