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INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS TXP4 Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Expansion Cards 23 23 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 23 Assigning IRQs for Expansion ... Installation 20 DIMM Memory Installation 21 3. Central Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TXP4 Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series of motherboards 9 Parts of Chipset Features Setup 43 4 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults 38 Standard CMOS Setup 38 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 38 ...
INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS TXP4 Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Expansion Cards 23 23 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 23 Assigning IRQs for Expansion ... Installation 20 DIMM Memory Installation 21 3. Central Processing Unit (CPU 22 4. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TXP4 Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series of motherboards 9 Parts of Chipset Features Setup 43 4 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults 38 Standard CMOS Setup 38 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 38 ...
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...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 ...ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 3.10 55 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 56 System Requirements 56 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 57 VI. ASUS LAN Card 63 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64 ASUS TXP4...
...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 ...ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 3.10 55 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 56 System Requirements 56 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 57 VI. ASUS LAN Card 63 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64 ASUS TXP4...
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... is complete. BIOS Software: Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V. ASUS L101 Card: Installation of the ASUS LAN card (optional) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 9pin male serial + 25pin male serial external connector set (1) 25pin female... Management Interface (DMI) utility • Readme files for descriptions and use of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) VII. Support Software: Information on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 7 ASUS SCSI Cards: Installation of the files • Technical Support Form (1) User's...
... is complete. BIOS Software: Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V. ASUS L101 Card: Installation of the ASUS LAN card (optional) Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 9pin male serial + 25pin male serial external connector set (1) 25pin female... Management Interface (DMI) utility • Readme files for descriptions and use of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) VII. Support Software: Information on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 7 ASUS SCSI Cards: Installation of the files • Technical Support Form (1) User's...
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... through BIOS which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of the ASUS TXP4 Motherboard The ASUS TXP4 is available for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through optional ASUS PCIL101 Fast Ethernet card. 8 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual Is also equipped with two DIMM sockets to support 8-256MB 168-pin 3.3Volt SDRAM...
... through BIOS which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of the ASUS TXP4 Motherboard The ASUS TXP4 is available for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through optional ASUS PCIL101 Fast Ethernet card. 8 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual Is also equipped with two DIMM sockets to support 8-256MB 168-pin 3.3Volt SDRAM...
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...and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for both Windows 95 and Windows NT. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 9 Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS TX97 series of motherboards sup- FEATURES (Smart Series) II. ASUS TX97 series of ACPI, an ACPIsupported OS such as in the OS, PCs can ...handle data transfer up to CPU. • ACPI Ready - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. ACPI provide more Energy Saving Features for systems and components are based on all the energy saving standards. ...
...and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for both Windows 95 and Windows NT. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 9 Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS TX97 series of motherboards sup- FEATURES (Smart Series) II. ASUS TX97 series of ACPI, an ACPIsupported OS such as in the OS, PCs can ...handle data transfer up to CPU. • ACPI Ready - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. ACPI provide more Energy Saving Features for systems and components are based on all the energy saving standards. ...
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FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TXP4 Motherboard Super Multi-I/O 3 ISA Slots 4 PCI Slots IDE Connectors AT Power Connector ATX Power Programmable Flash ROM PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA Serial, Parallel, Floppy 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets Intel's 430TX PCIset CPU ZIF Socket 7 "Cool" Switching Voltage Regulators 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 11 II.
FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TXP4 Motherboard Super Multi-I/O 3 ISA Slots 4 PCI Slots IDE Connectors AT Power Connector ATX Power Programmable Flash ROM PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA Serial, Parallel, Floppy 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets Intel's 430TX PCIset CPU ZIF Socket 7 "Cool" Switching Voltage Regulators 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 11 II.
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...'s Manual COM 1 Serial Ports III. Ratio CPU Voltage RTC Clear BF2 BF1 VID2 BF0 VID1 VID0 ASUS ASIC BIOS Power IDE LED CR2032 3V Lithium Cell Infrared Panel Connectors Chassis Fan 12 III. INSTALLATION ASUS TXP4 Motherboard Layout Floppy Drives Parallel (Printer) Port DIMM Socket 2 (64-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64-bit...
...'s Manual COM 1 Serial Ports III. Ratio CPU Voltage RTC Clear BF2 BF1 VID2 BF0 VID1 VID0 ASUS ASIC BIOS Power IDE LED CR2032 3V Lithium Cell Infrared Panel Connectors Chassis Fan 12 III. INSTALLATION ASUS TXP4 Motherboard Layout Floppy Drives Parallel (Printer) Port DIMM Socket 2 (64-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64-bit...
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... Supply, Chassis, CPU Fan Power Leads p. 28 Primary / Secondary IDE Connector (40-1pin Blocks) p. 28 IDE LED Activity Light p. 29 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) p. 29 AT Motherboard Power Connector (12-pin Block) p. 31 PS/2 Mouse/USB/IR Combo-Connector (18-1pin Block) p. 31 Second Infrared Port Module Connector (5-pin... Connector (3-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 TXP4 User's Manual 13
... Supply, Chassis, CPU Fan Power Leads p. 28 Primary / Secondary IDE Connector (40-1pin Blocks) p. 28 IDE LED Activity Light p. 29 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) p. 29 AT Motherboard Power Connector (12-pin Block) p. 31 PS/2 Mouse/USB/IR Combo-Connector (18-1pin Block) p. 31 Second Infrared Port Module Connector (5-pin... Connector (3-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 TXP4 User's Manual 13
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Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. A "1" is always on top or on the Motherboard 2. ers may be sharing pins from the system. 14 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual To connect the pins, simply place a plastic jumper cap over the two pins as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. ...
Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. A "1" is always on top or on the Motherboard 2. ers may be sharing pins from the system. 14 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual To connect the pins, simply place a plastic jumper cap over the two pins as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. ...
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III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 17 FS0 FS1 FS2 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] 60MHz [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] 60MHz [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] 60MHz [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] 50MHz [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] (Freq. Ratio) BF0 BF1 BF2 [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3]... [----] 166MHz E-2.5x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [----] *NOTE: The only IBM or Cyrix 6x86(L) (or M1) that is supported on this motherboard is revision 2.7 or later. (see next page). III. INSTALLATION Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of the Intel, AMD, IBM, or Cyrix ...
III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 17 FS0 FS1 FS2 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] 60MHz [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] 60MHz [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] 60MHz [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] 50MHz [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] (Freq. Ratio) BF0 BF1 BF2 [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3]... [----] 166MHz E-2.5x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [----] *NOTE: The only IBM or Cyrix 6x86(L) (or M1) that is supported on this motherboard is revision 2.7 or later. (see next page). III. INSTALLATION Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of the Intel, AMD, IBM, or Cyrix ...
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...8Volts 2.9Volts 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3.0Volts 3.1Volts 3.2Volts 3.3Volts TXP4 CPU Vcore Voltage Selection Dual Plane CPU 1 2 3 3.4V (STD) 1 2 3 3.5V (VRE) Single Plane 18 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual INSTALLATION (Jumpers) Pentium MMX (P55C) Intel Pentium (P54C) AMD-K6 AMD-K5 (150MHz-233MHz)... (75MHz-200MHz) (PR166 and faster) (PR75-PR133) IBM/Cyrix 6x86(MX) IBM/Cyrix 6x86(M1) (PR166 and faster) (PR166 and faster) WARNING! Look on this motherboard...
...8Volts 2.9Volts 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3.0Volts 3.1Volts 3.2Volts 3.3Volts TXP4 CPU Vcore Voltage Selection Dual Plane CPU 1 2 3 3.4V (STD) 1 2 3 3.5V (VRE) Single Plane 18 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual INSTALLATION (Jumpers) Pentium MMX (P55C) Intel Pentium (P54C) AMD-K6 AMD-K5 (150MHz-233MHz)... (75MHz-200MHz) (PR166 and faster) (PR75-PR133) IBM/Cyrix 6x86(MX) IBM/Cyrix 6x86(M1) (PR166 and faster) (PR166 and faster) WARNING! Look on this motherboard...
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...Mixing SIMMs and DIMMs require 5.0Volt (signal level) tolerant memory chips which are used, set "Auto Configuration" to 70ns. System Memory (SIMM & DIMM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin, 32-bit SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules) of memory chips. INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. INSTALLATION 2. Memory Socket DIMM Socket 1 ... can be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 19 One side (with memory chips) of the SIMM module takes up one row on the motherboard. If both SIMMs and DIMMs at the same time or else you will be ...
...Mixing SIMMs and DIMMs require 5.0Volt (signal level) tolerant memory chips which are used, set "Auto Configuration" to 70ns. System Memory (SIMM & DIMM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin, 32-bit SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules) of memory chips. INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. INSTALLATION 2. Memory Socket DIMM Socket 1 ... can be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 19 One side (with memory chips) of the SIMM module takes up one row on the motherboard. If both SIMMs and DIMMs at the same time or else you will be ...
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You must be inserted into the DIMM socket on the motherboard. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 21 DIMM modules are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on either side ... different on both sides. DIMM Socket 2 DIMM Socket 1 III. R 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock TXP4 168 Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) must ask your retailer for this motherboard. INSTALLATION (System Memory) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notch...
You must be inserted into the DIMM socket on the motherboard. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 21 DIMM modules are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on either side ... different on both sides. DIMM Socket 2 DIMM Socket 1 III. R 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock TXP4 168 Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) must ask your retailer for this motherboard. INSTALLATION (System Memory) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notch...
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... will cover the face of the lever. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to that there is backwards compatible with Pentium Processor 22 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual The white dot should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from that corner of the ... Use the notched corner of the CPU fan, no force is required to BUS Frequency Ratio" and jumpers for "BUS Frequency Selection" depending on the motherboard next to prevent overheating. INSTALLATION (CPU) III. To install a CPU, first turn on the fan and close the socket's lever. IMPORTANT: You must...
... will cover the face of the lever. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to that there is backwards compatible with Pentium Processor 22 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual The white dot should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from that corner of the ... Use the notched corner of the CPU fan, no force is required to BUS Frequency Ratio" and jumpers for "BUS Frequency Selection" depending on the motherboard next to prevent overheating. INSTALLATION (CPU) III. To install a CPU, first turn on the fan and close the socket's lever. IMPORTANT: You must...
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...you removed in use an IRQ to use by PCI cards. Secure the card on your specific card. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards. In an standard design there are already in step 4. 7. INSTALLATION 4. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may need to operate... types of them are 16 IRQs available but most of ISA cards. III. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. Assigning IRQs for possible future use . ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 23 Setup the BIOS if necessary (such as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in the ISA expansion bus first, and any...
...you removed in use an IRQ to use by PCI cards. Secure the card on your specific card. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards. In an standard design there are already in step 4. 7. INSTALLATION 4. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may need to operate... types of them are 16 IRQs available but most of ISA cards. III. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. Assigning IRQs for possible future use . ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 23 Setup the BIOS if necessary (such as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in the ISA expansion bus first, and any...
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...time. INSTALLATION The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to PNP cards from those available. Double clicking on your computer will occur. 24 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned to as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. Assigning DMA Channels for an ISA Configuration Utility... cards. For Windows 95 users, the "Control Panel" icon in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you want to PCI expansion cards after those not used by Legacy cards. ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The ...
...time. INSTALLATION The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to PNP cards from those available. Double clicking on your computer will occur. 24 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned to as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. Assigning DMA Channels for an ISA Configuration Utility... cards. For Windows 95 users, the "Control Panel" icon in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you want to PCI expansion cards after those not used by Legacy cards. ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The ...
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... 18in. (46cm), with the second drive connector no more than 6in. (15cm) from the first connector. 1. INSTALLATION (Connectors) This motherboard accepts an AT Keyboard Connector Plug as shown here. TXP4 Floppy Drive Connector ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 25 Keyboard Connector (KBCON, 5-pin female) This connector supports either a standard IBM-compatible, 101/102-key, or...
... 18in. (46cm), with the second drive connector no more than 6in. (15cm) from the first connector. 1. INSTALLATION (Connectors) This motherboard accepts an AT Keyboard Connector Plug as shown here. TXP4 Floppy Drive Connector ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 25 Keyboard Connector (KBCON, 5-pin female) This connector supports either a standard IBM-compatible, 101/102-key, or...
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... and the yellow wire should be different. Damage may be Rotation signal. INSTALLATION 5. Power Supply Fan R Chassis Fan Power CPU Fan Power TXP4 Cooling Fan Power Rotation +12 Volt Ground Rotation +12 Volt Ground III. These are incorrectly used. CPU Cooling Fan Connectors (FAN, 3 ...supports a 3-pin CPU cooling fan of 500mAMP (6WATT) or less with a minimum of 3,500RPM. The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow across the CPU. INSTALLATION (Connectors) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 27 Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may occur to the...
... and the yellow wire should be different. Damage may be Rotation signal. INSTALLATION 5. Power Supply Fan R Chassis Fan Power CPU Fan Power TXP4 Cooling Fan Power Rotation +12 Volt Ground Rotation +12 Volt Ground III. These are incorrectly used. CPU Cooling Fan Connectors (FAN, 3 ...supports a 3-pin CPU cooling fan of 500mAMP (6WATT) or less with a minimum of 3,500RPM. The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow across the CPU. INSTALLATION (Connectors) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 27 Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may occur to the...
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... Ground Ground -5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground Power Good +5V Standby +12.0 Volts TXP4 ATX Power Connector 9. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 29 For Wake on LAN support, your power supply cannot support the load. III. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly...two plugs (P8 and P9), each containing six wires, two of the different hole sizes. R TXP4 AT Power Connector +5V -5V GND +12V PG -12V +5V Power Connector on Motherboard RED RED RED P9 WHT BLK BLK BLK BLK BLU YLW P8 RED ORG Power Plugs from ...
... Ground Ground -5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground Power Good +5V Standby +12.0 Volts TXP4 ATX Power Connector 9. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 29 For Wake on LAN support, your power supply cannot support the load. III. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly...two plugs (P8 and P9), each containing six wires, two of the different hole sizes. R TXP4 AT Power Connector +5V -5V GND +12V PG -12V +5V Power Connector on Motherboard RED RED RED P9 WHT BLK BLK BLK BLK BLU YLW P8 RED ORG Power Plugs from ...