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...to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for each ...or by any of the means indicated on the product itself. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS TXP4 Manual Revision: 2.00 Release Date: February 1998...
...to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for each ...or by any of the means indicated on the product itself. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS TXP4 Manual Revision: 2.00 Release Date: February 1998...
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...+886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 BBS: +886-2-2896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Ave, Mowry Business Center... 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 3 ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
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... Connection Procedures 33 IV. Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification 18 2. 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 System Memory (SIMM & DIMM 19 SIMM Memory Installation 20 DIMM Memory Installation 21 3. BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults...
... Connection Procedures 33 IV. Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification 18 2. 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 System Memory (SIMM & DIMM 19 SIMM Memory Installation 20 DIMM Memory Installation 21 3. BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults...
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...-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 5 CONTENTS Power Management Setup 46 Details of Power Management Setup 46 PNP and PCI Setup 48 Details of PNP and PCI Setup 49 Load BIOS ...Defaults 50 Load Setup Defaults 50 Supervisor Password and User Password 51 IDE HDD Auto Detection 52 Save & Exit Setup 53 Exit Without Saving 53 ASUS...
...-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 5 CONTENTS Power Management Setup 46 Details of Power Management Setup 46 PNP and PCI Setup 48 Details of PNP and PCI Setup 49 Load BIOS ...Defaults 50 Load Setup Defaults 50 Supervisor Password and User Password 51 IDE HDD Auto Detection 52 Save & Exit Setup 53 Exit Without Saving 53 ASUS...
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... in accordance with the limits for help. These limits are designed to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC regulations. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...
... in accordance with the limits for help. These limits are designed to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC regulations. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...
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... BIOS • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility • Readme files for descriptions and use of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) VII. INTRODUCTION How this product III. BIOS Software: Instructions on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 7 Installation: Instructions on the included support software VI. INTRODUCTION (Sections/Checklist) I . I . Features: Information and specifications...
... BIOS • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility • Readme files for descriptions and use of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) VII. INTRODUCTION How this product III. BIOS Software: Instructions on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 7 Installation: Instructions on the included support software VI. INTRODUCTION (Sections/Checklist) I . I . Features: Information and specifications...
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... up to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through optional ASUS PCIL101 Fast Ethernet card. 8 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual Supports two drives of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) (See section V) • PCI Bus Master IDE...IrDA connector is carefully designed for a standard individual infrared cable set to mount the connectors to make setup of the ASUS TXP4 Motherboard The ASUS TXP4 is available for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in two channels, supports PIO Modes 3 and...
... up to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through optional ASUS PCIL101 Fast Ethernet card. 8 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual Supports two drives of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) (See section V) • PCI Bus Master IDE...IrDA connector is carefully designed for a standard individual infrared cable set to mount the connectors to make setup of the ASUS TXP4 Motherboard The ASUS TXP4 is available for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in two channels, supports PIO Modes 3 and...
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... '97 Compliant - To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPIsupported OS such as in the OS, PCs can handle data transfer up to 33MB/s. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 9 ASUS TX97 series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. The new PC 97 requirements for systems and components are based on all...
... '97 Compliant - To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPIsupported OS such as in the OS, PCs can handle data transfer up to 33MB/s. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 9 ASUS TX97 series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. The new PC 97 requirements for systems and components are based on all...
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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 FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II. 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 FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II. II.
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INSTALLATION (Motherboard Layout) INSTALLATION ASUS TXP4 Motherboard Layout Floppy Drives Parallel (Printer) Port DIMM Socket 2 (64-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64-bit, 168-pin module) SIMM Socket 4 (32-bit, ... CPU Fan Clock Freq CPU ZIF Socket 7 Switching Voltage Regulators Freq. 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. Row 0 1 0 1 2 3 2 3 Row 1 0 3 2 Intel 430TX PCIset Keyboard COM 2 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual COM 1 Serial Ports III.
INSTALLATION (Motherboard Layout) INSTALLATION ASUS TXP4 Motherboard Layout Floppy Drives Parallel (Printer) Port DIMM Socket 2 (64-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64-bit, 168-pin module) SIMM Socket 4 (32-bit, ... CPU Fan Clock Freq CPU ZIF Socket 7 Switching Voltage Regulators Freq. 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. Row 0 1 0 1 2 3 2 3 Row 1 0 3 2 Intel 430TX PCIset Keyboard COM 2 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual COM 1 Serial Ports III.
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INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) BBLKW 2) CLRTC 3) FS0, FS1, FS2 4) BF0, BF1, BF2 5) VID0, VID1, VID2 p. 15 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) p. 15 Real Time ...
INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) BBLKW 2) CLRTC 3) FS0, FS1, FS2 4) BF0, BF1, BF2 5) VID0, VID1, VID2 p. 15 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) p. 15 Real Time ...
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...separated from yourself. See motherboard layout for our mother- nection, connect pins 1&2, and connect pins 2&3 respectively. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of jumper caps to connect pins 2&3. If you do not have one, touch both jumpers be shown as to connect pins 1&2 ... always on top or on jumpers with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from the system. 14 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual Jumpers with two pins will also be sharing pins from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you must complete the following...
...separated from yourself. See motherboard layout for our mother- nection, connect pins 1&2, and connect pins 2&3 respectively. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of jumper caps to connect pins 2&3. If you do not have one, touch both jumpers be shown as to connect pins 1&2 ... always on top or on jumpers with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from the system. 14 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual Jumpers with two pins will also be sharing pins from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you must complete the following...
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...This sets the operation mode of the boot block area of the Programmable Flash ROM to allow programming in BIOS SOFTWARE. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) TXP4 Boot Block Programming 2. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is required only if prompted by the onboard button cell... using a small metalic object, (3) Turn on your computer, (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to Clear Data TXP4 RTC RAM (Clear Data) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 15 RTC RAM CLRTC Clear Data [short solder points momentarily] R CLRTC Short solder points to re-enter user preferences. Programming Disabled...
...This sets the operation mode of the boot block area of the Programmable Flash ROM to allow programming in BIOS SOFTWARE. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) TXP4 Boot Block Programming 2. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is required only if prompted by the onboard button cell... using a small metalic object, (3) Turn on your computer, (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to Clear Data TXP4 RTC RAM (Clear Data) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 15 RTC RAM CLRTC Clear Data [short solder points momentarily] R CLRTC Short solder points to re-enter user preferences. Programming Disabled...
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...(3/1) 3.5x(7/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 2.5x(5/2) 1.0x(1/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 3.0x(3/1) 3.0x(3/1) ------3.0x(3/1) ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 4.0X(4/1) (4.5X)(9/2) CPU : BUS Frequency Ratio III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) 16 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 R 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 50MHz 55MHz 60MHz 66MHz 75MHz 83MHz CPU...
...(3/1) 3.5x(7/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 2.5x(5/2) 1.0x(1/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 3.0x(3/1) 3.0x(3/1) ------3.0x(3/1) ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 4.0X(4/1) (4.5X)(9/2) CPU : BUS Frequency Ratio III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) 16 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 R 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 50MHz 55MHz 60MHz 66MHz 75MHz 83MHz CPU...
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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. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 17 III. III. Ratio) BF0 BF1 BF2 [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3] [1-2] [----] [2-3] [1-2] [----] [1-2] [1-2] [----] [1-2] [1-2] [----] [1-2] [1-2] [----] AMD-K5-PR133 AMD-K5-PR120 AMD-K5-PR100 AMD-K5-PR90 AMD-K5-PR75 100MHz 90MHz 100MHz ...
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. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 17 III. III. Ratio) BF0 BF1 BF2 [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3] [1-2] [----] [2-3] [1-2] [----] [1-2] [1-2] [----] [1-2] [1-2] [----] [1-2] [1-2] [----] AMD-K5-PR133 AMD-K5-PR120 AMD-K5-PR100 AMD-K5-PR90 AMD-K5-PR75 100MHz 90MHz 100MHz ...
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... [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [1-2] [----] R 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2.0Volts 2.1Volts 2.2Volts 2.3Volts 2.4Volts 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2.5Volts 2.6Volts 2.7Volts 2.8Volts 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 Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ CPU that is only intended as a simple guideline and thus may...
... [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [1-2] [----] R 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2.0Volts 2.1Volts 2.2Volts 2.3Volts 2.4Volts 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2.5Volts 2.6Volts 2.7Volts 2.8Volts 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 Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ CPU that is only intended as a simple guideline and thus may...
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... DRAM of the DIMM module takes up half a row on the motherboard. SIMMs must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 19 Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) can be installed in BIOS Chipset Setup of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB...
... DRAM of the DIMM module takes up half a row on the motherboard. SIMMs must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 19 Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) can be installed in BIOS Chipset Setup of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB...
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...memory module, push both support clips outward and rock the module out of the SIMM memory modules. 1234 R III. INSTALLATION (System Memory) TXP4 72 Pin SIMM Sockets Notched End 2. With your fingertips, rock the memory module into place. The plastic guides should go through the two...orientation as shown because the plastic safety tab on one end of the SIMM sockets requires the notched end of the support clips. 20 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual III. INSTALLATION SIMM Memory Installation 1. Press the memory module firmly into place starting from a 45-degree angle, making sure that it ...
...memory module, push both support clips outward and rock the module out of the SIMM memory modules. 1234 R III. INSTALLATION (System Memory) TXP4 72 Pin SIMM Sockets Notched End 2. With your fingertips, rock the memory module into place. The plastic guides should go through the two...orientation as shown because the plastic safety tab on one end of the SIMM sockets requires the notched end of the support clips. 20 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual III. INSTALLATION SIMM Memory Installation 1. Press the memory module firmly into place starting from a 45-degree angle, making sure that it ...