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Asus TX97-XV User Manual

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IMPORTANT: This preliminary copy is for review purposes only and is
subject to errors and ongoing modifications.
TX97-XV
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USER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT: This preliminary copy is for review purposes only and is subject to errors and ongoing modifications. TX97-XV Pentium 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: Asus Contact Information

    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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How this manual is organized ..............7 Item Checklist ..................... 7 II. FEATURES ..................8 Features of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard ........... 8 Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards ......9 Parts of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard ........11 III.
  • Page 5 CONTENTS Desktop Management Interface (DMI) ............. 58 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ....... 58 System Requirements ..............58 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ........ 59 Notes: .................... 59 ATI VGA Series ..............65 VI. Microsoft Windows 95 ..............67 Video Driver Installation ................

  • 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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    • Flash Memory Writer utility to update the FLASH BIOS • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility • Audio drivers and utilities (included with ASUS I-A16C CD bundle only) • VGA Drivers and utilities • Readme files for descriptions and use of the files •...

  • Page 8: Features

    II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard The ASUS TX97-XV is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many many 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-Xv Motherboard

    II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard Intel 430TX 512KB Pipelined CPU ZIF CPU Thermal 2 DIMM Sockets Burst L2 Cache Socket 7 PCIset Sensor 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 Motherboard Board Power Input T: Mouse for ATX Power Supply PS/2 B: Keyboard PWR_FAN Heat CPU_FAN T: USB 1 Sensor B: USB 2 256KB/512KB Onboard L2 Cache FREQ. RATIO VID2 VID1 VID0 CPU Voltage...
  • Page 13 16) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p. 31 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) 17) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 31 Speaker Output Connector (4-pins) 18) IR p. 32 Infrared Port Module Connector 19) ATXPWR p. 32 Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) ASUS TX97-XV 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-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Jumper Settings

    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 Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] *NOTE: Only Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard. See next page for revision identifi- cation. Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the Cyrix 166+ installed on this motherboard. ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Compatible Cyrix Cpu Identification

    [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] K6/PR233 3.2V [1-2] [ [2-3] (VID0-3) (VID1-3) K6/PR166, PR200 2.9V [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] Intel/Cyrix P55C MMX/M2 2.8V [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] 3.5Volts 3.4Volts 3.2Volts 2.9Volts (VRE) (STD) Voltage Regulator Output Selection 2.8Volts 2.7Volts 2.5Volts ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 18 III. INSTALLATION 5. VGA Interrupt (VIRQ) This jumper enables or disables the onboard VGA’s interrupt. VIRQ VIRQ Enable Disable (Default) VGA Interrupt (Disable/Enable) ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: System Memory (Simm & Dimm)

    168-pin SDRAM or EDO DIMM (SIMM Sockets must be empty) DIMM Socket 2 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB (Rows 1 & 0) 168-pin SDRAM or EDO DIMM (SIMM Sockets must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) ASUS TX97-XV 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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Dimm Memory Installation

    DIMM to be inserted into the DIMM socket on the motherboard. Four clock signals are supported on this motherboard. You must ask your retailer for the specifications before purchasing memory modules. ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
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  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    CPU. Once completely inserted, hold down on the fan and close the socket's lever. IMPORTANT: You must set jumpers for "CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio" and jumpers for "BUS Frequency Selection" depending on the CPU that you install. ZIF Socket 7 with Pentium Processor ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: 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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: 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-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: 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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 This connector supports a VGA-compliant monitor with a an appropriate cable. VGA Port (15-pin Female) 5. Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin Female Sockets) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. USB 1 Univeral Serial Bus (USB) 2 ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 (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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 9. Chassis Open Alarm Lead (CHASSIS) 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 GND CHASSIS Chassis open alarm lead ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up. IDELED Power IDE Active # Power IDE (HD) Activity LED ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 LED. The system power LED lights when the system is powered on and blinks in sleep mode. 17. Speaker Connector (PANEL) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. System Panel Connections ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 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 -5.0V PW-0K 5.0V 5.0V PS-ON 3.3V -12.0V 3.3V 3.3V ATX Power Connector ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: 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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Bios Software

    This gives you a backup copy of the original motherboard BIOS in case you need to reinstall it. Create a bootable system floppy diskette by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from the DOS environment without creating "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files, then save the PFLASH.EXE and the BIOS to the floppy diskette. ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: 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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Bios Setup

    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-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Load Defaults

    <F1> key. The help menu will then appear to provide you with the information you need. The memory display at the lower right-hand side of the screen is read-only and automatically adjusts accordingly. ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Details Of Standard Cmos Setup

    BIOS. If you install the optional ASUS SCSI controller card into the motherboard (see section VI for in- structions). If you install other vendor’s SCSI controller card, please refer to their respective documentations on how to install the required SCSI drivers.
  • Page 40 Primary IDE hard disk drives must have its partition set to active (also possible with FDISK). NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 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/ ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Bios Features Setup

    Installation of new operating systems require that you disable this to prevent write errors. External Cache (Enabled) These fields allow you to Enable or Disable the CPU’s “Level 2” secondary cache. Caching allows better performance. ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 Mouse. IRQ12 will be reserved for expan- sion cards if a PS/2 Mouse is not detected. Disabled will reserve IRQ12 for expan- sion cards and therefore the PS/2 Mouse will not function. ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 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-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: 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 46 Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8H/IRQ4) Settings are 3F8H/IRQ4, 2F8H/IRQ3, 3E8H/IRQ4, 2E8H/IRQ10, and Disabled for the onboard serial connector. Onboard Serial Port 2 (2F8H/IRQ3) Settings are 3F8H/IRQ4, 2F8H/IRQ3, 3E8H/IRQ4, 2E8H/IRQ10, and Disabled for the onboard serial connector. ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 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 indepen- dently set. The default setting of Auto will allow auto-detection to ensure optimal performance. ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Power Management Setup

    Choose "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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 The Doze Mode, Standby Mode, and Suspend Mode fields set the period of time after which each of these modes activate. At Max Saving, these modes activate sequentially (in the given order) after one minute; at Min Saving after one hour............................ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Pnp And Pci Setup

    When Plug and Play operating systems (OS) are installed, interrupts may be reas- signed by the OS when Yes is selected. When a non-Plug and Play OS is installed or to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, select No here. ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 ISA MEM Block BASE to its default setting of No/ICU. SCSI BIOS (Auto) The default uses Auto settings for the onboard SCSI BIOS (see section VI). If you wish not to use the onboard SCSI BIOS, choose Disabled ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: 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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: 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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: 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 there is nothing on it. ASUS TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: 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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: 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 57 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-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 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 TX97-XV User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Ati Vga Series

    ATI VGA Series USER'S MANUAL Hardware & Video Drivers...
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  • Page 63: Video Driver Installation

    VI. Microsoft Windows 95 Video Driver Installation Introduction After installing the ASUS Video or Audio/Video device, software drivers and utili- ties must be installed. The following are various driver installation procedures for Windows 95 under specific situations. Windows Plug and Play in Windows 95: (Auto installing drivers) IMPORTANT: If an ASUS Video or Audio/Video device (or ATI compatible) was installed at one time, Windows 95 Plug and Play may install ATI’s original driver...
  • Page 64 Video Driver Installation Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows 95: (New Hardware Found) If installing an ASUS Video or Audio/Video device for the first time, a “New Hard- ware Found” window will appear upon entering Windows 95: Select which driver you want to install for your new hardware:...
  • Page 65 Video Driver Installation Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows 95 (Prompted by Windows 95) If an ASUS Video or Audio/Video device (or ATI compatible) was installed unsuc- cessfully or modified at one time a “Display” message will appear upon entering Windows 95: There is a problem with your display settings.
  • Page 66 If for some reason you need to reinstall the ATI video drivers or if you skipped the previous procedures, you may use the following steps: 1. Insert the ASUS installation CD (or double click on the CD drive in “My Com- puter” if CD already inserted)- ASUS Windows 95 Install Shell appears.

  • Page 67: Software Mpeg & Video Player

    Upgrade For Microsoft Windows, then install ATI Video Player. Installing Microsoft DirectVideo in Windows 95: 1. Reinsert the ASUS installation CD or select the CD from My Computer. 2. Click Install DirectX - Click “Next” to install 3. Click Done button when finished.

  • Page 68: Windows 95 Display Settings

    You can save your settings by clicking "Save As" button and typing in a file name. This allows you to recall pre- viously saved settings. Click on "Defaults" button to re- store all settings to the default. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 69: Video Driver Installation

    Video Driver Installation For your convenience, the ATI video drivers for Windows 3.x can be installed in Windows 3.x or in DOS. The autorun ASUS Windows 3.1 Install Shell cannot be automatically run by Window 3.x, so manual execution is necessary.
  • Page 70 5. “ASUS driver is successfully installed !!” - press any key. 6. “Do you want to launch Windows 3.1 to continue installation now? (Y/N) Note: You must make sure that ASUS ATI VGA device has been pluged in your machine.” - Press Y.

  • Page 71: Software Mpeg & Video Player

    2. Insert the ASUS installation CD. 3. Change to your CD drive. 4. Double click setup.exe - ASUS Windows 3.1 Install Shell appears 5. Click on Install Video Player - Memory Requirement appears: The ATI Video Player needs at least 600K conventional memory to execute.

  • Page 72: Ati Desktop Control Panel

    ATI Logo: Double click this logo to generate a problem report which includes pertinent data on your system and device configuration to help solve your problem. Have the report ready before contacting your vendor. Feature Icons: Double click a Feature icon to launch the associated control panel. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 73: Flexdesk

    FlexDesk+ FlexDesk+ Basic Settings FlexDesk+ is for configuring the operating modes and parameters of the ASUS ATI VGA. The availability of options in FlexDesk+ is dependent on the device and its hardware configuration. This control panel allows you to configure Colors (color depth), Screen Size (resolution), Desktop Size (virtual desktop size), Advanced set- tings and Default parameters (factory settings).
  • Page 74 Defaults: Provides same functionality as the push button. Advanced...: Provides same functionality as the push button. HELP Menu Help: Provides same functionality as the push button. Contents: Displays the Help index. About...: Displays the product version number and information. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 75: Flexdesk+ Advanced Settings

    Off: Provides smooth dithering which results in faster performance than VGA dith- ering. Buttons OK: Accepts the advanced settings as shown and returns to the FlexDesk+ main panel. Cancel: Discards all changes and returns to the FlexDesk+ main panel. Help: Displays Help information on FlexDesk+. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 76: Dpms (For Windows)

    DPMS Enable: DPMS feature is enabled if box is checked. Defaults: Sets DPMS timers to default values. Help: Displays Help information on DPMS. OK: Accepts settings as shown and exits. Cancel: Discards all changes and exits. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 77: Deskscape

    Pan Down: Moves the "window" downward, with user defined keys, e.g., <Alt Zoom In: Makes the screen image larger, with user defined keys, e.g., <Alt>+<Home>. NOTE: The entire desktop can be panned. Zoom Out: Displays more of the virtual desktop, with user defined keys, e.g., <Alt>+<End> ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 78: Buttons

    2. Adjust any or all of the sliders. Slider functions are identical to those in FlexDesk+. 3. Either enable WinSwitch by checking the WinSwitch Enabled box, or disable WinSwitch by removing the check mark. 4. Click Ok. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 79: Screen Adjustment

    Desktop Size: Sets the virtual desktop to one of the supported sizes. Screen Adjustment This allows the selection of different resolutions supported by your monitor. Select the proper monitor by pressing the "Select Monitor" button and then choosing from the list of monitors. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...
  • Page 80 Use the Preview/Adjust to see the results and allow digital adjust- ments to the screen. If the image is distorted you may press <Esc> or wait a few seconds to return to the original menu without the change. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 81: Dpms Parameters

    VII. Microsoft Windows 3.x The ASUS ATI VGA supports a VESA power management control specification called DPMS-Display Power Management Signaling. Monitors that comply with DPMS can provide energy savings up to 80% compared to non DPMS compliant monitors. This also translates into extended monitor life.

  • Page 82: Windows Video Player

    The question mark on top right of the Video Screen allows inspection into each button on the control panel. Click on the "?" then on a button that you would like to know about. ATI Player Setup MPEG ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 83: Video Acceleration Performance

    Media Player on-line Help and the Microsoft Windows 3.1 User's Guide. Sizing Windows The video clip window can be sized using <Ctrl> and number keys 1 & 2, providing 1x and 2x zoom respectively. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 84: Microsoft Windows Nt

    Video Driver Installation Windows Plug and Play in Windows NT 4.0: (Auto installing drivers) IMPORTANT: If an ASUS Video or Audio/Video device (or ATI compatible) was installed at one time, Windows NT 4.0 Plug and Play may install ATI’s original driver upon entering Windows NT 4.0 .
  • Page 85 Video Driver Installation Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows NT 4.0: (New Hardware Found) If installing an ASUS Video or Audio/Video device for the first time, a “New Hard- ware Found” window will appear upon entering Windows NT 4.0: Select which driver you want to install for your new hardware:...
  • Page 86 If for some reason you need to reinstall the ATI video drivers or if you skipped the previous procedures, you may use the following steps: 1. Insert the ASUS installation CD (or double click on the CD drive in “My Com- puter” if CD already inserted)- ASUS Windows NT Install Shell appears.
  • Page 87 9. Supply the Setup program with the location of the NT files of your revision, for example, type: D:\NT35 (\NT351) 10. Click OK button. 11. Select the appropriate driver for your ASUS 264 series device 12. Click Install button. 13. Click Yes to change to your system configuration.

  • Page 88: Ibm Os/2 & Os/2 Warp

    19. Type EXIT to close the OS/2 full screen command prompt. 20. Shut down OS/2 21. Restart OS/2. It will default to 640x480 in 256 colors. To change screen resolution and/or color depth, see your OS/2 User’s Guide. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 89: Autocad Video Driver Installation

    7. Press Enter when completed and press ESC twice and Y to exit the installa- tion program. 8. Reboot the computer from DOS - Your Windows 3.x & DOS system ATI driv- ers should be installed and ready to use. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 90: Microstation Video Driver Installation

    7. Press Enter when completed and press ESC twice and Y to exit the installa- tion program. 8. Reboot the computer from DOS - Your Windows 3.x & DOS system ATI driv- ers should be installed and ready to use. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 91: Select System Information (Optional)

    INFO BOX. In case of a conflict, it will issue a warning and suggest possible corrective actions. Your ASUS 264 Series Device is a PCI Plug-and-Play compatible: your system will automatically allocate system resources and resolve possible conflicts between your Plug-and-Play compatible mach64 accelerator device and other expansion cards.

  • Page 92: Vdif Files (Optional)

    5. Adjust the size and position of the box outline. Press <Enter> to accept. 6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you are satisfied with the box outline for all the resolutions. When finished, remember to exit and save the settings. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 93: Xi. Other Video Drivers

    Factory Defaults The device can be reset to factory defaults by pressing <Shift>+<F7>. Saving Your Configuration Once you have finished configuring the necessary parameters described above, save them by pressing <F10>. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...
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  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    • Try the device in a different system and reset to factory defaults using the INSTALL program. If the device works in another system, the problem is likely due to incorrect configuration. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

  • Page 96: Asus Tx97-Xv User's Manual

    DOS disk. Try exclud- ing the video BIOS address (C0000-C7FFF) from the memory manager. Refer to the documentation furnished with the memory manager software for information. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...
  • Page 97 An error has been detected in the ROM. Draw sequence failure. An error has occurred in the draw engine. If the error is intermittent, it might indi- cate a marginal RAM failure. The effects of this failure may not be immediately apparent. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...
  • Page 98 CD even standard MPEG files. A: Xing MPEG Player and ATI Video Player can not be installed together. They confilct with each other. The previously installed player will work abnormally. You can re-install ATI Video Player to recover it. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual...

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