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Asus TX97 User Manual

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  • Page 1 TX97 Pentium Motherboard USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSI- NESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

  • Page 3: Asus Contact Information

    Technical Support BBS: +1-408-474-0569 Email: tsd-usa@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 TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist .................. 7 II. FEATURES ..................8 Features of the ASUS TX97 Motherboard ........8 Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards ... 9 Parts of the ASUS TX97 Motherboard ..........11 III. INSTALLATION ................12 Map of the ASUS TX97 Motherboard ..........12 Installation Steps ................
  • Page 5 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 ......

  • 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 Canadian Department of Communications. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Instructions on setting up the BIOS software Support Software: Information on the included support software VI. ASUS SCSI Cards: Installation of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) Item Checklist Please check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer.

  • Page 8: Features

    II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS TX97 Motherboard The ASUS TX97 is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small package. This motherboard: • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430TX PCIset with I/O subsystems.

  • Page 9: Introduction To Asus Tx97 Series Of Motherboards

    OS such as in the next release of Windows 95 must be used. • PC ’97 Compliant - Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS TX97 series of motherboards meet PC ’97 compliancy. The new PC 97 requirements for...
  • Page 10 MO. Some new-generation viruses will not only destroy data on storage media, but also clear BIOS data which is usually unprotected. ASUS TX97 series of motherboards were designed to co- operate with BIOS, chipset, and flash EPROM to disable write permission when the system’s initialization stage is completed upon boot-up.

  • Page 11: Parts Of The Asus Tx97 Motherboard

    II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97 Motherboard PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA Parallel & Serial Ports Super Multi-I/O 4 ISA Slots 3 PCI Slots IDE / Floppy Connectors PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 3 DIMM Sockets Programmable Flash ROM Intel’s 430TX...

  • Page 12: Installation

    III. INSTALLATION Map of the ASUS TX97 Motherboard Key- board PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA Serial Ports COM 1 Parallel (Printer) Port COM 2 Board Power Input Power Fan ATX Power Switch Clock Freq Intel PIIX4 PCIset CR2032 3Volts Lithium Cell...
  • Page 13 29 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) 15) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 29 Speaker Output Connector (4-pins) 16) PS2MOUSE/USB/IR p. 30 PS/2 Mouse/USB/IR Combo-Connector (18-pin Block) 17) IR p. 30 Second Infrared Port Module Connector (5-pin Block) ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Installation Steps

    3. Use a grounded wrist strap 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 TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Jumper Settings

    ROM to allow programming in the Enabled position. This is required only if prompted by the Flash Memory Writer Utility as shown in BIOS SOFTWARE. Programming BBLKW Disabled [1-2] (Default) Enabled [2-3] BBLKW BBLKW Disabled/Protect Enabled (Default) Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 You should enter BIOS to “Load Setup Defaults” and re-enter any user information after removing and reapplying this jumper. RTC RAM RTCLR Operation [2-3] (Default) Clear Data [1-2] (momentarily) RTCLR RTCLR Battery Test Clear Data Operation (Default) RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Compatible Cyrix Cpu Identification

    VID1:3 K6-PR233 ---- 3.2V(Dual) [2-3] [1-2] VID2:3 2.5 Volts 2.7 Volts 2.8 Volts 2.9 Volts 3.2 Volts 3.5 Volts 3.4Volts *3.4V VID1 is ignored and may be [1-2] or [2-3] or [----] CPU Vcore Voltage Selection ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 18 [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] *NOTE: The only IBM or Cyrix 6x86 (M1) Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard (see previous page). Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: System Memory (Dimm)

    Maximum memory size is 256MB total for all sockets. • Socket 3 will not support 64MB or 128MB DIMMs with 64Mbit SDRAM cells. • If Socket 1 and/or Socket 2 has 64MB or 128MB DIMM’s with 64Mbit SDRAM cells, Socket 3 must be empty. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Dimm Memory Installation Procedures

    DIMM slot on the motherboard. You must ask your retailer for the specifications before purchasing. 4 clock signals are supported on this motherboard. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    IMPORTANT: You must set jumpers for "CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio" and jumpers for "BUS Frequency Selection" depending on the CPU that you install. White Dot Lever Lock Blank ZIF Socket 7 with Pentium Processor ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Expansion Cards

    Some expansion cards need to use an IRQ to operate. Generally an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one use. In an standard design there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use by parts of the system which leaves 6 free for expansion cards. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Assigning Dma Channels For Isa Cards

    IMPORTANT: Choose "Yes" for those IRQ's and DMA's you wish to reserve for Legacy (Non-PnP) ISA expansion cards in “IRQ xx Used By ISA” and “DMA x Used By ISA” of the PNP and PCI Setup in the BIOS SOFTWARE section, otherwise conflicts may occur. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: External Connectors

    5. External Connectors WARNING: Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly separated from jumpers in "Map of the ASUS Motherboard." Placing jumper caps over these will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on the Pin 1 side of the connector.
  • Page 25 Pin 1 COM 2 TIP: You may also remove the bracket connectors and mount them directly to the case to save expansion slot space. Pin 1 Onboard Serial Port Connectors ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 This lead is for an open chassis monitor. A high level signal to the CHASSIS lead will indicate to the system that the chassis has been opened. +5V (PCB 1.20) +5VSB (PCB 1.21) CHASSIS Chassis open alarm lead ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 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 Hard Drive LED Lead ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 AT motherboard, you need an ATX power supply, optional ATX to AT power To AT Power Connector To PWRATX connector adapter, and a momentary switch button. Optional ATX to AT Power ATX Power Switch Lead Connector Adapter ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 Power LED & LOCK Keyboard Lock SMI Lead ATX Power Speaker Switch* Connector Reset SW SPKR Requires an ATX power supply, optional ATX to AT power connector adapter, and a momentary switch button. System Panel Connectors ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to the pin definitions. Front View Back View FIRRX IRRX IRTX IRTX IRRX For the infrared feature to be available, you must connect an optional Infrared module to the motherboard. Infrared Module Connector ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Power Connection Procedures

    Shut down the computer?. The system will give three quick beeps after about 30 seconds and then power off after Windows shuts down. NOTE: The message “You can now safely turn off your computer” will not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Bios Software

    BIOS version stored in the Flash EPROM IMPORTANT: If “unknown” is displayed after Flash Type -- , the memory chip is not programmable or is not supported with the PnP BIOS and therefore cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Main Menu

    This option erases the Plug-and-Play (PnP) configuration record. 2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD This option updates the boot block, the baseboard BIOS, and the PnP extended sys- tem configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Managing & Updating Your Motherboard's Bios

    PnP BIOS and therefore cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer. 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the internet (WWW), FTP, or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) and save to the diskette you created above. See ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on Page II of the User's Manual for details.

  • Page 35: Bios Setup

    Reset button on the system case. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on again. But do so only if the first two methods fail. When you invoke Setup, the CMOS SETUP UTILITY main program screen will appear with the following options: ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Load Defaults

    To set the date, highlight the “Date” field and then press either <Page Up>/<Page Down> or <+>/<–> 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 2079) ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 IDE hard disks; set it to Large for drives over 528MB that do not support LBA. Large type of drive can only be used with MS-DOS and is very uncommon. Most IDE drives over 528MB support the LBA mode. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 If you are using a VGA or any higher resolution card, choose EGA/VGA. 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 TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Bios Features Setup

    This field speeds up the Power-On Self Test (POST) routine by skipping retesting a second, third, and forth time. Setup default setting for this field is Enabled. A com- plete test of the system is done on each test. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 Otherwise leave this on the setup default setting of Disabled. OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M (Disabled) When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need to Enable this option otherwise leave this on the setup default of Disabled............................ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 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 TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Chipset Features Setup

    70ns DRAM. See section III for DRAM installation information. SDRAM CAS# Latency (3T) If you use ASUS SDRAM DIMM modules, you can set this to 2T for better perfor- mance, otherwise leave on default or check with your vendor for DIMM specs.
  • Page 43 ECP+EPP allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode. ECP DMA Select (3) This selection is available only if you select ECP or ECP+EPP in the Parallel Port Mode. Select either DMA Channel 1, 3, or Disabled. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 Because each IDE device may have a different Mode timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is necessary for these to be independent. PIO and DMA timings can be independently set. The default setting of Auto will allow autodetection to ensure optimal performance. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Power Management Setup

    Video Off Option (Susp,Stby -> Off ) This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. The settings are Susp,Stby -> Off (default); All Modes -> Off; Always On; and Suspend -> Off. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 4 seconds will place the system in sleep mode. No Function disables the ATX switch function when the button is pressed under 4 seconds. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 NOTE: If any of the monitored items are out of range, 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 TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: 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 TX97 User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 ISA MEM Block BASE to its default setting of No/ICU. SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS (Auto) The default uses Auto settings for the onboard SCSI BIOS. If you do not want to use the onboard SCSI BIOS, choose Disabled. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Load Bios Defaults

    <Enter>. The system displays a confirmation message on the screen. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to confirm. Press <N> and then <Enter> to abort. This feature does not affect the fields on the Standard CMOS Setup screen. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Supervisor Password And User Password

    <Enter> 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 TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    The auto-detection feature can only detect one set of parameters for a particular IDE hard drive. Some IDE drives can use more than one set. This is not a problem if the drive is new and empty. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Save & 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 <Enter>. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Support Software

    IV. BusMaster: Installs Intel BusMaster IDE drivers. Browse this CD: Allows you to see the contents of the ASUS support CD. Technical Support Form: View the Technical Support Form with Notepad. Read Me: View additional notes with Notepad.
  • Page 55 10. LDCM Administrator installation requires a network card or else the admin- istrator features will run very slowly. 11. Mouse (Pointer) information does not show when there is mouse activity after Workstation Summary is selected in Windows NT. ASUS TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Desktop Management Interface (Dmi)

    V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE 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 57: Using The Asus Dmi Configuration Utility

    V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE 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 58 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 TX97 User’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Asus Pci Scsi Cards

    SCO UNIX floppy disk. Windows 95 support is also available using the device drivers included within the Windows software. The ASUS PCI-SC200 and ASUS PCI-SC860 are Plug and Play adapters that are auto detected by BIOS and current operating systems that support Plug and Play features.

  • Page 60: Setting Up The Asus Pci-Sc200 & Pci-Sc860

    VI. ASUS PCI SCSI Cards Setting Up the ASUS PCI-SC200 & PCI-SC860 There are two jumper settings you may need to make on the ASUS PCI-SC200 to set it up. One setting assigns the PCI INT interrupt, the other sets the card’s termination.

  • Page 61: Terminator Settings For The Asus Pci-Sc860

    Not Terminated Terminator Setting (Terminated / Not Terminated) Decide whether or not you need to terminate the ASUS PCI-SC200 based on its position in the SCSI chain. Only the devices at each end of the chain need to be terminated. If you have only internal or only external devices connected to the ASUS PCI-SC200, then you must terminate the ASUS PCI-SC200.

  • Page 62: Scsi Id Numbers For Scsi Devices

    SCSI identification number that is not in use by any other SCSI device. There are eight possible ID numbers, 0 through 7. The ASUS PCI-SC200 and ASUS PCI-SC860 cards have fixed SCSI IDs of 7. The SCSI ID serves two purposes: •...
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