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  • Page 1 SP98-N Pentium NLX Motherboard ® USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Asus Contact Information

    Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 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 SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How this Manual is Organized ............7 Item Checklist .................. 7 II. FEATURES ..................8 Features of the ASUS SP98-N Motherboard ........8 Parts of the ASUS SP98-N Motherboard ........9 Riser Card Back ................. 9 Riser Card Front ................. 9 III.
  • Page 5 ASUS PCI-SC200 & PCI-SC860 SCSI Cards ......55 Setting Up the ASUS PCI-SC200 & PCI-SC860 ..... 56 Setting the INT Assignment for the ASUS PCI-SC200 ... 56 Terminator Requirements for SCSI Devices ......56 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC860 ......57 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 Cana- dian Department of Communications. ASUS SP98-N 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 SP98-N Motherboard The ASUS SP98-N motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features in a small package, namely: • Mini NLX: Features ASUS’ custom-designed mini-NLX form factor. • SiS Chipset: Features the SiS 5598 chipset with built-in video controller and support for video-shared memory from 1MB to 4MB.

  • Page 9: Parts Of The Asus Sp98-N Motherboard

    II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS SP98-N Motherboard RJ45 LAN Activity Joystick/MIDI T: Parallel Conn. COM 1 B: Serial Conn. COM 2 Port Indicator Connector Connector T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard Multi-I/O Intel CPU Compatible ZIF Socket 7 Intel 82558...

  • Page 10: Installation

    III. INSTALLATION ASUS SP98-N Motherboard Layout Parallel Port PS/2 RJ-45 Joystick/MIDI COM 1 COM 2 MOUSE (TOP PORT) KEYBOARD (BOTTOM) VGA Setting 1 Jack Connector Internal Speaker Connector CPU Voltage Audio Chipset CPU ZIF Socket 7 Freq. Ratio Intel 82558...
  • Page 11 29 Back Panel Audio Connectors (10-1 pin Block) 19) INT_SPKR p. 29 Internal Speaker Connector (4 pins) 20) CDROM p. 30 CD-ROM Drive Connector (50-1 pins) 21) FEATURE p. 30 Video Feature Connector (26 pins) ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Installation Steps

    3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other 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 SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Jumper Settings

    WARNING! Move the jumper to the “Clear CMOS” setting only when clearing RTC data. Otherwise, BIOS setup information may be cleared. RTCLR RTCLR Battery test Normal Setting (Default) Clear CMOS SP98-N Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 14 Do not overclock your processor. Overclocking can cause undue stress on the CPU and motherboard. It may result in a slower speed or other unpredictable outcomes. The table on the following page shows the approved CPUs and their settings. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Compatible Cyrix Cpu Identification

    *Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only IBM/Cyrix 6x86(L)-PR166+ (M1) CPU that is sup- ported on this motherboard is revision 2.7 or later. Look the underside of the CPU for the serial number. The number should read G8DC6620A or later. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 2.1V(Dual) [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] 2.1 Volts 2.2 Volts 2.3 Volts 2.5 Volts 2.7 Volts 2.8 Volts 2.9 Volts 3.0 Volts 3.1 Volts 3.2 Volts 3.3 Volts 3.4 Volts 3.5 Volts SP98-N Voltage Regulator Output Selection ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Using Your Own Vga Card On The Pci Expansion Slot

    These jumpers allow you to set the VGA interrupt method. The default disables the chipset’s internal interrupt routing. Some video capture cards may require that the interrupt be assigned by the onboard chipset. Interrupt Disabled Interrupt by Chipset (Default) (Video Capture Cards) SP98-N Onboard VGA Interrupt ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: System Memory (Dimm)

    • BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • 8 chip/side modules do not support parity, only 9 chip/side modules support parity. • Single sided modules are usually 16 or 64 MB, double sided are usually 8, 32, or 128MB. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Dimm Memory Installation Procedures

    Lock SP98-N 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) memory modules must be 3.3Volt Un- buffered Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) or Extended Data Output (EDO) . You can identify the type of DIMM module by the illustration below: 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V)

  • Page 20: 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. SP98-N ZIF Socket 7 with Pentium MMX Processor ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Expansion Cards

    Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may need to use IRQs. System IRQs are avail- able to cards installed in the ISA expansion bus first, and any remaining IRQs are then used by PCI cards. Currently, there are two types of ISA cards. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Assigning Dma Channels For Isa Cards

    Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for those IRQs and DMAs you want to reserve). ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address or else conflicts will occur. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: External Connectors

    IRQ12. See “PS/2 Mouse Control” in BIOS Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 3. Joystick/MIDI Connector (15-pin Female) This connector is for a standard joystick or MIDI device. Joystick/Midi (15-pin Female) ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 24 8. LAN Condition LED (3-diode Indicator) This LED indicates the speed (green, bottom), activity (yellow), and link (green, top) status of network conditions. See “VII. ASUS Network Interface” for more information. LAN Condition LED (3-diode Indicator) ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 IMPORTANT: Be sure that the NLX power supply can deliver at least 720mAmp on the 5volt standby lead (5VSB). You may experience difficulty in powering on your system without this specification. NLX Power Connector ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 14. LAN Activity Connectors (2-pin LAN_LED & 3-pin WOL_CON) These connectors support Local Area Network (LAN) cards, such as the ASUS PCI-L101, with output signals for data transfer activity. The LAN_LED con- nector allows the front panel LED to blink during transfer activity between the network and the computer.
  • Page 27 This connector is used to connect the front panel microphone jack to the moth- erboard through a ribbon cable. Riser Card Front The front panel’s 1/8inch micro- phone jack connects to the riser card through a ribbon cable. Riser Slot Front Panel Microphone Jack ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Front Panel Features

    Accepts a 1/8inch connector from a microphone or other audio source. L. USB Port1 and Port 2 Accepts 15 USB devices on each port. M. Infrared Window Allows transmission and reception of infrared signals by the onboard module. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 This connector support a cooling fan of 500mAMP (6WATT) or less. CPU Fan Power FANSTP# +12 Volt FSCPU# SP98-N 12Volt Cooling Fan Power 18. Audio Connectors (10-1 pin JACK_CON, Three 1/8-inch jack Female) These connectors are provided for audio input and output signals. Motherboard Audio Conn. Back Panel Audio Conn.
  • Page 30 CD-ROM. Only a slim CD-ROM will fit in the NLX system housing. SP98-N CD-ROM Drive Connector 21. Video Feature Connector (26 pin FEATURE) This connector is used for third party video accessories, such as video capture cards or television tuners.

  • Page 31: Power Connection Procedures

    The operating system will close Windows 95/NT and power off your computer. NOTE: The message, It’s now safe to turn off your computer, will not be shown in Windows 95/NT when using Shut Down with NLX power supplies. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Bios Software

    “Save Current BIOS To File” option. If the boot block in the file is different from the current boot block, this option will not update the main block. Instead, it will display the following messages. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Advanced Features 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 SP98-N User’s Manual...

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

    BIOS to File.” Enter the “Current BIOS Revision:” for the file name. Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to the disk you created earlier.

  • Page 35: Bios Setup

    You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on again. Do this only, however, 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 SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Load Defaults

    User-configurable fields appear in a different color. If you need information on the selected field, press <F1>. 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 SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Details Of Standard Cmos Setup

    (landing zone), SECTOR (number of sectors) and MODE. The SIZE field auto- matically adjusts according to the configuration you specify. The documentation that came with your hard disk should provide you with the information regarding the drive specifications. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 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 either All Errors; No Errors; All, But Keyboard; All, But Diskette; or All, But Disk/Key. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Bios Features Setup

    SCSI. This allows multiple operating systems to be used on both IDE and SCSI drives or the primary operating system to boot using a SCSI hard disk drive. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 ROMs on them, you will need to know which addresses the ROMs use to shadow them specifically. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640KB and 1024KB by the amount used for this purpose. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Chipset Features Setup

    Time, CAS Pulse Width (Read and Write), and Refresh RAS Assertion. For DRAM Read Leadoff Time, leave this item on its default setting of 5T. SDRAM Configuration (12ns SDRAM): Leave on default setting. SDRAM Read Leadoff Time (Normal): Leave on default setting. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 This field allows you to reverse the hardware drive letter assignments of your floppy disk drives. Two options are available: No Swap and Swap AB. If you want to switch drive letter assignments through the onboard chipset, set this field to Swap AB. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 Because each IDE device may have a different Mode timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is neces- sary 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 SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: 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 All Modes -> Off; Always On; Suspend -> Off; and Susp,Stby -> Off . ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 You can individually Enable or Disable each IRQ to include in the sleep function. IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) is usually set to Disable so that any software alarm clock or event calendar can wake up the system. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Pnp And Pci Setup

    ISA card is using that channel. If you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique DMA channel, and you are not using an ICU, you must set the field for that channel to Yes. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Load Bios Defaults

    This “Load BIOS Defaults” option allows you to load the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the BIOS ROM. These default settings are non-opti- mal and disable all high performance features. This feature does not affect the fields on the Standard CMOS Setup screen. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Load Setup Defaults

    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 SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: 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 SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    The autodetection feature can only detect one set of parameters for a particular IDE hard disk. 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 SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: 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 “Exit Without Saving” on the main screen, type “Y”, and then press <Enter>. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Support Software

    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 autodetect and record information pertinent to a computer’s system such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.

  • Page 53: 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 54 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 SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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: •...

  • Page 59: Asus Network Interface

    V4.0; IBM LAN Server 2.x, 3.0; IBM LAN Support V1.x; IBM OS/2 EE V2.0; DEC Pathworks V4.x & V5.0; Sun PC-NFS; Banyan VINES; IBM TCP/IP for DOS & OS/ 2; Wollongong Pathway Access Unix Driver - SCO Unix ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Led Indicators

    VII. ASUS Network Interface SP98-N Network Interface Layout Link Activity On: 100Base-TX Speed Off: 10Base-T LAN_LED RJ45 SP98-N Network Interface LED Indicators Link Indicator (green, top): This LED monitors 10Base-T and 100Base-TX con- nections. This LED lights to indicate a successful network connection, and remains steady if the connection is stable.
  • Page 61 CONFIG.SYS file, type REM in front of each line that loads a network driver. Or, with DOS 6.x or later press “F5” as DOS starts, to bypass the drivers. 2. Insert the ASUS Configuration and Drivers disk in a floppy drive, switch to that drive, and at the DOS prompt, type “SETUP”.

  • Page 62: Windows Nt Server Or Workstation

    If your computer displays an error while booting, it may require additional steps to configure. Install network drivers - Windows NT Version 4.0 only After starting Windows NT, you need to install the device drivers. Have the Windows NT CD-ROM disk available for this procedure. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 63 3. When the list of adapters appears, scroll to the end of the list and select <Other> Requires disk from manufacturer. 4. Insert the ASUS Configuration and Drivers disk in the A: drive and click OK. 5. Select the “Intel EtherExpress PRO Adapter” and click OK.
  • Page 64 1. After you have set up your SP98-N for network use, start Windows 95. The New Hardware Found dialog box appears. If this box does not appear and Windows 95 starts normally, you may need to manually add the network interface or adapter.
  • Page 65 Duplexing is a performance option that lets you choose how the network interface or adapter sends and receives data packets over the network. The SP98-N netowrk inter- face can operate at full duplex only when connected to a full duplex 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX switching hub, or another full duplex network interface or adapter.
  • Page 66 Windows 95 If you are a LAN Administrator setting up server-based push installation of Windows 95 as defined in Microsoft Windows 95 Resource Kit, additional steps are required for this network interface or adapter. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    If you configured the network interface for full duplex, make sure the hub port is also configured for full duplex. Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance, cause data loss, or result in lost connections. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Testing The Network Interface Or Adapter

    Test the network interface or adapter by running Intel diagnostics. For DOS or Windows 3.1 computers, run Setup on the ASUS Configuration and Drivers disk. For Windows NT and Windows 95 run Intel PROSet by double-clicking the Intel PROSet Icon in the Control Panel.
  • Page 69 The network interface or adapter stopped working when another network in- terface or adapter was added to the computer. • Make sure the cable is connected to the SP98-N network interface or RJ45 port. • Make sure your PCI BIOS is current.

  • Page 70: Technical Information

    EIA 568 wiring standard. Fast Ethernet Hubs and Switches The two basic types of hubs are shared hubs and switching hubs. ASUS SP98-N’s network interface can be used with either type of hub for 10 Mbps. At 100 Mbps, a TX hub or switch is required.

  • Page 71: Using Wake On Lan

    A: To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires an Ethernet LAN adapter card or interface that can activate the Wake-On-LAN function, a client with Wake- On-LAN capability, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can trigger the wake-up frame. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 72 The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub) is called a straight-through twisted-pair. The end connectors are called RJ45 connectors, which are not compatible with the standard RJ11 telephone connectors. The illustration shows a connection between a typical Hub and the ASUS SP98-N’s network interface. RJ45 Straight-Through Cable...

  • Page 73: Video Software User's Manual

    SP98-N Pentium NLX Motherboard ® VIDEO SOFTWARE USER’S MANUAL ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 74 3. Windows NT 3.5 & 3.51 ..............88 4. Windows NT 4.0 .................. 89 5. Autodesk ADI 4.2 -Protected Mode ............ 90 6. OS/2 V2.1 .................... 94 7. OS/2 V3.0 (Warp) ................95 8. Double Bytes OS/2 Warp ..............96 ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Dos Utility

    2. The Main Menu would appear and direct you to configure SiS 5597/5598. 3. When you complete configuration, you may save your preferences to “AUTOEXEC.BAT file and use it as your power-on (or hardware reset) default environment. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 76: Commandline Options

    For example : Set Suspend Timer be 5 minutes. >SVGAUTL /PB:5 <Enter> Note: 1. Suspend Time would be “ta + tb”. (i.e. standby time + suspend time) 2. The timers will not be very accurate and would just be around the time. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: A1. Video Modes

    9x16 320x200 40x25 A000 640x200 80x25 A000 640x350 80x25 B000 8x14 640x350 80x25 A000 8x14 640x480 80x30 A000 8x16 640x480 80x30 A000 8x16 320x200 40x25 A000 NOTE: 1. A/N: Alpha/Numeric 2. APA: All Point Addressable (Graphics) ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 78 25.1 M 640x350 31.5 K 25.1 M 640x350 31.5 K 25.1 M 640x480 31.5 K 25.1 M 640x480 31.5 K 25.1 M 320x200 31.5 K 25.1 M NOTE: i - interlaced mode n - noninterlaced mode ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 16.8M 100x37 A000 8x16 1024x768 128x48 A000 8x16 1024x768 128x48 A000 8x16 1024x768 16.8M 128x48 A000 8x16 1280x1024 160x64 A000 8x16 1280x1024 64K 160x64 A000 8x16 NOTE: 1. A/N: Alpha/Numeric 2. APA: All Point Addressable (Graphics) ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 80 640x480 31.5 K 25.1 M 640x480 37.9 K 31.5 M 640x480 37.5 K 31.5 M 43++ 640x480 43.4 K 36.0 M 640x480 31.5 K 25.1 M 640x480 37.9 K 31.5 M 640x480 37.5 K 31.5 M ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 NOTE: i - interlaced mode n - noninterlaced mode * For the limitation of memory bandwidth in 1MB DRAM configuration, the following video modes is not supported in 1MB configuration: modes 45*, 45+, 46+, 46#, 47+, and 47#. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 82: Software Drivers

    4. In “Run” Screen, select your driver source. e.g. D:\MM\WIN31\SETUP.EXE 5. Follows the directions appeared on the screen to complete the unpack & copy procedures. 6. After unpack & copy complete, a SiS Multimedia Vx.xx” program group would be created and shown on screen. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 83 The operating principles of zoom-in and zoom-out are as follow: (1) The resolution change sequence for zoom-in is 1024x768 ===> 800x600 ===> 640x480 . (2) The resolution change sequence for zoom-out is 640x480 ===> 800x600 ===> 1024x768 . ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Video Operations

    To use the SiS MMPlayer, you just follow the procedures below: 1. In “SiS Multimedia Vx.xx” program group, choose “SiS MMPlayer” icon and SiS MMPlayer VCP-like icon would appear. 2. Enjoy the SW MPEG playback as you like. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 85 Open File & Type Control Minimize This Application Eject CD Title (Not implemented yet.) Fast Backward Fast Forward Mark in Mark out Pause Play Stop Begin : Volume increase (Not implemented yet.) : Volume decrease (Not implemented yet.) ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 86: Windows 95

    12. Windows 95 would go back to “Display Properties” Screen, select “Close” or “Apply” item. 13. In “System Settings Change” Screen, select “Yes” item to restart your computer. 14. After restarting, Windows 95 will run on 640x480x256 color, 60NI. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 87 (3) Center Screen: An utility to adjust the position of display on the screen. 6. “SiS Multimedia V x.xx” program group has been created, select “Restart Now”. 2.5.2 Operation 1. For Video Operations (“SiS MMPlayer”), please refer to section 1.3. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 88: Windows Nt 3.5 & 3.51

    If the display test screen was bad then select “No”. Win- dows NT will give you an error message. 5. If the display test screen was good and you select “Yes”, Windows NT 3.51 will prompt you to restart Windows NT 3.51. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Windows Nt 4.0

    “No”. Windows NT 4.0 will give you an error message. 6. Click “OK”. If the display test screen was good and you select “Yes”, Windows NT 4.0 will change the mode without restarting Windows NT 4.0. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 90: Autodesk Adi 4.2 -Protected Mode

    & copy all related driver files to where you assign. 4. After “unpack and copy” completed, exit the INSTDRV.EXE program. 5. Refer to Sec. 5.1 to Sec. 5.4 for the real installation procedures for each program. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Autocad R11 Setup

    7. In “Available Video Displays:” item, choose the “SiS Super VGA ADI v4.2 Display and Rendering driver” item. 8. In “Select Display Resolution” screen, choose which display driver you want to use. 9. Go through the whole instructions, and the system would start with the selected display setting. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 92 4. Change your current working directory to \3DS3 (where your 3D Studio V3.0 usually resides). 5. Delete original configuration file “3DADI.CFG”. 6. Type 3DS VIBCGF <Enter> to configure your display environment. 7. After the “Company Register Screen” appears, press <Enter> to continue. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...
  • Page 93 13. Once completing the detail configuration, you may enter 3D Studio in the same configuration simply by type \3DS3\3DS <Enter> next time. 14. If you want to change your video configuration, just follow the procedures men- tioned before to re-configure. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 94: Os/2 V2.1

    4. Choose which one you would like to use and click “OK”. 5. Then installation program would complete all installation process and create a “SiS Setup” for future change mode usage. 6. Shutdown and re-boot OS/2 to make your selection effectively. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Os/2 V3.0 (Warp)

    4. Choose which one you would like to use and click “OK”. 5. Then installation program would complete all installation process and create a “SiS Setup” for future change mode usage. 6. Shutdown and re-boot OS/2 to make your selection effectively. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

  • Page 96: Double Bytes Os/2 Warp

    6. Select the desired resolution (and color) and frame rate on this screen, then click “OK” to complete installation and “SiS Setup” icon would be created for future change modes and frame rate usage. 7. After completing installation, shutdown and re-boot OS/2 to make your selection effectively. ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual...

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