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  • Page 1: The Following Sections Are Available With Optional Audio Only Creative Labs Vibra 16C Series

    KN97-X Pentium II ATX Motherboard ® USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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, special, inci-...

  • Page 3: Audio Drivers Installation

    Telephone: 1-408-474-0567 Fax: 1-408-474-0568 Email: info-usa@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 KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How this manual is organized ............7 Item Checklist .................. 7 II. FEATURES ..................8 Features of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard ........8 Parts of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard ........ 11 III. INSTALLATION ................ 12 Map of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard ........12 Installation Steps ................

  • Page 5: Sound

    Save and Exit Setup ..............57 Exit Without Saving ..............57 V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT ............58 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) .......... 58 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ..... 58 System Requirements ............58 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ...... 59 Notes: .................. 59 VI.

  • Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana- dian Department of Communications. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    IV. BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information. DMI Utility: BIOS supported Desktop Management Interface VI. ASUS PCI-SC200: Installation of an optional Fast-SCSI card. VII. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with optional onboard Audio) VIII. DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software Manual (with optional onboard Audio) Item Checklist Please check that your package is complete.

  • Page 8: Features

    II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard The ASUS KN97-X is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features processed by the fastest CPU in a small package. This motherboard: ® • Multi-Speed Support: Intel Pentium II (233MHz-266MHz) processor.

  • Page 9: Audio Software

    MOs. Some new-generation vi- ruses will not only destroy data on storage media, but also clear BIOS data which is usually unprotected. ASUS KN97 series of motherboards were de- signed to cooperate with BIOS, chipset, and flash EPROM to disable write per- mission when the system’s initialization stage is completed upon boot-up.
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  • Page 11: Parts Of The Asus Kn97-X Motherboard

    II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard Pentium II Intel’s 440FX Floppy / IDE CPU Slot 1 DIMM Socket PCIset T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 COM 1 T: Parallel Conn.

  • Page 12: Installation

    III. INSTALLATION Map of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard 0 1 2 3 4 Top: Mouse CPU Voltage ID PS/2 Bottom: Keyboard Top: USB 1 Bottom: Board Power Input USB 2 for ATX Power Supply CR2032 Intel 440FX 3 Volt PCIset Lithium Cell BUS FREQ.

  • Page 13: Sound

    *PCI NOTE: PCI slots 4&5 share the same interrupt number (INT#) so PCI cards on these two slots must be able to share an INT# or make sure that one of these PCI cards does not use an INT#. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Installation Steps

    3. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a grounded source to discharge any static electricity before handling computer components. 4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are separated from the system. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Jumper Settings

    Flash Memory Writer Utility as shown in BIOS SOFTWARE. Programming BBLKW Disabled/Protect [1-2] (Default) Enabled [2-3] BBLKW BBLKW 1 2 3 1 2 3 Enabled / Program Disabled / Protected (Default) Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Midi Environment Variable

    This jumper allows you to adjust the audio volume digitally using case mounted momentary buttons. Audio Adjustment VOLADJ Volume Up [1-2] (momentary) Volume Down [4-5] (momentary) VOLADJ Ground Volume Up Ground Volume Down Ground Onboard Digital Audio Adjustment ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 The CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information may be cleared by this action. You should enter BIOS to “Load Setup Defaults” and re-enter any user information after removing and reapplying this jumper. BATTERY TEST BATTERY TEST Operation (Default) Test Mode Battery Test (Operation / Test) ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 18 Intel Pentium II CPU Cartridge (233-266MHz 256/512KB L2 Cache) NOTE: Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not needed for the Pentium II CPU Cartridge because this CPU sends a VID signal directly to the onboard power controller. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: System Memory (Simm And Dimm)

    • Memory speed setup is required through “Auto Configuration” in BIOS Chipset Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. If both 60ns and 70ns memory are used, you must set Auto Configuration to 70ns. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Simm Memory Installation

    4. The plastic guides should go through the two “Mounting Holes” on the sides and the “Metal Clips” should snap on the other side. 5. To release the memory module, squeeze both “Metal Clips” outwards and rock the module out of the “Metal Clips”. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Dimm Memory Installation

    DIMM slot on the motherboard. You must ask your retailer for the specifications before purchasing. Four clock signals are supported on this motherboard. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    (Factory Installed) be on the bottom. Heatsink bottom Groove for the Support Top Bar Heatsink Support Base/Top Bar (Items 4-7) Pentium II Processor Heatsink (Item 8) Intel Pentium II Processor in an SEC Cartridge (Item 9) ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Mount Bridge (1&2) Pentium II processor SEC slot View of the KN97-X Motherboard from the Manufacturer Installing the Pentium II Processor: 1. Mount the Pentium II Retention Mechanism: Place the Retention Mecha- nism over the SEC Slot with the Retainer’s Lock Holes toward the motherboard’s memory slots and screw the Captive Nuts using a Phillips or flat head screw driver.
  • Page 24 Push down slowly while holding the Retention Mechanism’s sides inward so that the SEC cartridge does not push away the two walls of the Retention Mechanism. Push Lock Inward Pentium II processor with heatsink being mounted into the Retention Mechanism. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Base Post (7) SEC Cartridge installed and Heatsink Support Top Bar being inserted. 6. Set Jumpers: Refer to jumper settings for “CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio” and jumpers for “BUS Frequency Selection” if you haven’t set them yet. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Expansion Cards

    “Resources” tab which shows the Interrupt number and address. Make sure that no two devices use the same IRQs or your computer will experience problems when those two devices are in use at the same time. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Assigning Dma Channels For Isa Cards

    Used By ISA” of the PNP and PCI Setup in the BIOS SOFTWARE section, otherwise conflicts may occur. ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address or else conflicts will occur. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: External Connectors

    The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If not de- tected, expansion cards can use IRQ12. See “PS/2 Mouse Control” in BIOS Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 Line In allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your com- puter or played through the Line Out. Mic allows microphones to be connected for inputing voice. Line Out Line In 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta- tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). NOTE: Connect the Red stripe to Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 ATX power supply. Be sure that the load on the +5V lead is minimal to prevent constant battery replacements. CHASSIS Chassis open alarm lead ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up. TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. IDE_LED IDE Activity LED ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 33 LED lights when the system’s power is on (same as Power LED). 18. Speaker Connector (PANEL) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. System Power LED Power LED LOCK Keyboard Lock SMI Lead ATX Power Switch Speaker Connector Reset SW SPKR System Panel Connections ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 10mAmp load on the 5Volt standby lead (5VSB). You may experience diffi- culty in powering on your system without this. 5.0V 12.0V 5.0V 5VSB PW-0K -5.0V 5.0V 5.0V PS-ON 3.3V -12.0V 3.3V 3.3V ATX Power Connector ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Power Connection Procedures

    Start button and the system will give three quick beeps after about 30 seconds and power off after windows shut down. NOTE: The message “It’s now safe to turn off your computer” will not be shown in Windows 95 when using shut down with ATX power supplies. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Bios Software

    Create a bootable system floppy diskette by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from the DOS environment without creating “AUTOEXEC.BAT” and “CONFIG.SYS” files, then copy PFLASH.EXE to the newly formatted diskette and then save your BIOS to the same diskette. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Advanced Features Menu

    Block and ESCD” requires that the system is running in real mode. This utility will not operate if the system is under protected mode or virtual mode. You should boot from a system floppy diskette without “AUTOEXEC.BAT” and “CONFIG.SYS” files. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Updating Your Motherboard's Bios

    (WWW or FTP) and save to the diskette you created in step 1 of the Main Menu. Visit ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw/ or ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS or see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION in the front of the manual. 2. Turn off your computer and open the system cabinet to Enable “Boot Block Programming”...

  • Page 39: Bios Setup

    But do so only if the first two methods fail. When you run Setup, the CMOS SETUP UTILITY main program screen will ap- pear with the following options: ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Load Defaults

    To set the date, highlight the “Date” field and then press the page up/page down or +/ - keys to set the current date. Follow the month, day and year format. Valid values for month, day and year are: Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099) ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 IDE hard disks; set it to Large for drives over 528MB that do not sup- port LBA. Large type of drive can only be used with MS-DOS and is very uncom- mon. Most IDE drives over 528MB support the LBA mode. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 If you are using a VGA or any higher resolution card, choose the “EGA/VGA” option. Halt On (All Errors) This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt. Choose from All Errors, No Errors, All, But Keyboard, All, But Diskette, and All, But Disk/Key. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Bios Features Setup

    This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the Pentium Pro/Pentium II Processor(s) with the required data. The BIOS will load the update on all processors during system bootup in the default position of Enabled. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 The other option is Setup, where the system always boots up, and prompts for the Supervisor Password only when the Setup utility is called up. You can specify a password by using the Supervisor Password or User Password option from the main screen as explained later in this section. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) (250) This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Four delay rate options are available: 250, 500, 750, and 1000. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Chipset Features Setup

    PCI and the DRAM to enhance the PCI bus efficiency and DRAM accessing. PCI Burst Write Combining (Enabled) The default setting of Enabled will increase the efficiency of PCI bus by combining several CPU to PCI write cycles into one. VGA performance is increased by this action. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 When enabled, this field allows you to connect your floppy disk drives to the on- board floppy drive connector instead of a separate controller card. If you want to use a different controller card to connect the floppy drives, set this field to Disabled. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 48 Because each IDE device may have a different Mode timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is necessary for these to be independent. The default setting of Auto will allow auto-detection to ensure optimal performance. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Power Management Setup

    “Advanced” in the Power Management Field. Video Off Option (Susp, Stby->Off ) This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. The settings are All Modes->Off; Always On; Suspend->Off; and Susp, Stby->Off . ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 You can individually Enable or Disable each IRQ to include in the sleep function. IRQ8 (Real Time Alarm) is usually set to Disable so that any software alarm clock or event calendar can wake up the system. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Pnp And Pci Setup

    ICU, you must set the field for that IRQ to Yes. For example: If you install a Legacy ISA card that requires IRQ 10, then set IRQ10 Used By ISA to Yes............................ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 The default is set to Disabled until support disks and USB devices are available in which time you can set this function to Enabled. Passive Release (Enabled) This function allows the passive release to be Enabled or Disabled. The default setting of Enabled allows better performance. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Load Bios Defaults

    Press the <Y> key and then the <Enter> key to confirm. Press the <N> key and then the <Enter> key to abort. This feature does not affect the fields on the Standard CMOS Setup screen. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Smart Alarm (Lm78) Setup

    NOTE: If any of the monitored items are out of range during system bootup, you will be prompted by this message: “Hardware Monitor found an error, enter POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP for details.” The bottom of the screen will instruct you to: “Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP.” ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Supervisor Password And User Password

    <Enter> key instead of entering a new password when the “Enter Password” prompt appears. A message confirms the password has been disabled. NOTE: If you forget the password, see CMOS RAM in section III for procedures on clearing the CMOS. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    IDE HDD Auto Detection This “IDE HDD Auto Detection” option detects the parameters of an IDE hard disk drive, and automatically enters them into the Standard CMOS Setup screen. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (<KN97-X>) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. HARD DISKS...

  • Page 57: Save And Exit Setup

    Select this option to exit the Setup utility without saving the modifications you specify during the current session. To exit without saving, highlight the “Exit Without Sav- ing” option on the main screen and then press the <Enter> key. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Desktop Management

    V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Con- figuration Utility to maintain the Management Information Format Database (MIFD). DMI is able to auto-detect and record information pertinent to a computer’s system such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.

  • Page 59: Using The Asus Dmi Configuration Utility

    V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility Edit DMI (or delete) Use the (left-right) cursors to move the top menu items and the (up-down) cursor to move between the left hand menu items. The bottom of the screen will show the available keys for each screen.
  • Page 60 You can load the BIOS defaults from a MIFD file and can clear all user modified and added data. You must reboot your computer in order for the defaults to be saved back into the Flash BIOS. ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Asus Pci-Sc200 Scsi Card

    95 support is also available using the device drivers included within the Win- dows software. The ASUS PCI-SC200 is a Plug and Play adapter that is auto de- tected by BIOS and current operating systems that support Plug and Play features.

  • Page 62: The Asus Pci-Sc200 Scsi Interface Card

    You also have the additional option of connecting external SCSI devices to the external SCSI-2 connector on the card. If you get the ASUS PCI-SC200 later on as an option, you will need to install it yourself. The setup procedure is explained here.

  • Page 63: Setting The Int Assignment

    Many SCSI devices use a set of terminating resistors to terminate the device. The ASUS PCI-SC200 has “active” termination that you set using jumper JP5. If you need to terminate the ASUS PCI-SC200, you do it by setting the jumper. The are two settings, “terminated” and “not terminated,” as shown below.

  • Page 64: Scsi Id Numbers

    SCSI device. There are eight possible ID numbers, 0 through 7. The ASUS PCI-SC200 has a fixed SCSI ID of 7. You can connect up to seven SCSI devices to the interface card. You must set a SCSI ID number for each device.

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