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Asus TX97-XE User Manual

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

    TX97-XE 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: 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 TX97-XE 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-XE Motherboard ........ 8 Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards ....9 Parts of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard ......11 III.

  • Page 5: Sound

    Save and Exit Setup ..............55 Exit Without Saving ..............55 V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE .............. 56 ASUS TX97 Motherboard Series Support CD ......56 LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) ..........56 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) .......... 58 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ..... 58 System Requirements ............

  • 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-XE 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 Section (with optional onboard Audio) VIII. DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software Section (with optional onboard Audio) Item Checklist Please check that your package is complete.

  • Page 8: Features

    II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard The ASUS TX97-XE 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-Xe Motherboard

    II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard 4 SIMM 2 DIMM CPU ZIF 512KB Pipelined CPU Thermal Sockets Sockets Socket 7 Burst L2 Cache 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 T: Mouse PS/2 B: Keyboard Board Power Input CPU Voltage for ATX Power Supply VID0 VID1 VID2 T: USB 1 B: USB 2 BUS FREQ. CPU ZIF Socket 7 Intel 430TX Multi-I/O (En/Dis)

  • Page 13: Sound

    17) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p. 31 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) 18) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 31 Speaker Output Connector (4-pins) 19) IR p. 32 Infrared Port Module Connector 20) ATXPWR p. 32 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) ASUS TX97-X 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-X 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/Protect [1-2] (Default) Enabled [2-3] BBLKW BBLKW Disabled / Protected Enabled (Default) Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS TX97-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 Control VOLCTL Volume Up [1-2] (momentary) Volume Down [4-5] (momentary) VOLCTL Ground Volume Up Ground Volume Down Ground Onboard Digital Audio Control ASUS TX97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 You should enter BIOS to “Load Setup Defaults” and re-enter any user information after removing and reapplying this jumper. RTC RAM RTCLR Operation [1-2] (Default) Clear Data [2-3] (momentarily) RTCLR RTCLR Battery Test Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) ASUS TX97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 18 [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] *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-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Compatible Cyrix Cpu Identification

    [2-3] [ VID1: 3 ] [1-2] VID0: 3 K6-PR166,200 2.9V [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] Intel/Cyrix P55C-MMX/M2 2.8V [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] P54C/CS/M1 P54C/CS/K5 K6/PR233 (3.5 Volts) (3.4 Volts) (3.2 Volts) K6-166/200 P55C/M2 (2.9 Volts) (2.8Volts) Voltage Regulator Output Selection ASUS TX97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: System Memory (Simm & Dimm)

    168-pin SDRAM or EDO DIMM (SIMM Sockets must be empty) DIMM Socket 2 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB (Rows 2 & 3) 168-pin SDRAM or EDO DIMM (SIMM Sockets must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) ASUS TX97-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: 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-X User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Dimm Memory Installation Procedures

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

  • Page 23: 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. Lever Lock Blank White Dot ZIF Socket 7 with Pentium Processor ASUS TX97-X 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-X 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-X 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-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 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 TX97-X 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-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 10. 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-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 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 TX97-X User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 LED lights when the system is powered on and blinks in sleep mode. 18. Speaker Connector (SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. Message System Power LED LOCK SMI Lead Keyboard Lock ATX Power Switch Speaker Connector Reset SW SPKR System Panel Connections ASUS TX97-X 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 5VSB 5.0V PW-0K -5.0V 5.0V 5.0V PS-ON 3.3V -12.0V 3.3V 3.3V ATX Power Connector ASUS TX97-X 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE 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-XE User's Manual...

  • Page 61: Asus Pci-Sc200 Scsi Card

    These drivers are included in the second SCO UNIX floppy disk. Windows 95 support is also available using the device drivers included within the Windows software. The ASUS PCI-SC200 is a Plug and Play adapter that is auto detected 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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