R TX97-E Pentium Motherboard ® USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... How this manual is organized .......................................................... Item Checklist .................................................................................. II. FEATURES .................................................................................... Features of the ASUS TX97-E Motherboard ................................... Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards ..
CONTENTS PNP and PCI Setup .................................................................... Details of PNP and PCI Setup .............................................. Load BIOS Defaults ................................................................... Load Setup Defaults ................................................................... Supervisor Password and User Password .................................. IDE HDD Auto Detection ..........................................................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
I. INTRODUCTION I. INTRODUCTION (Sections/Checklist) How this manual is organized This manual is divided into the following sections: I. II. III. IV. V. VI.
II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS TX97-E Motherboard II. FEATURES (Features) The ASUS TX97-E 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. • Multi-Processor/Multi-Speed Support: Intel Pentium® 75–233MHz (P55C-MMX™, P54C/P54CS), IBM®/Cyrix® 6x86-PR166+ (Rev 2.7 or later), IBM®/Cyrix® 6x86MX™ (PR166 & faster), AMD-K5™ (PR75–PR133), AMD-K6™ (PR166 & faster).
II. FEATURES Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of motherboards II. FEATURES (TX97 Series) Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards support the new generation memory - Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which increases the data transfer rate from 264MB/s max using EDO memory to 528MB/s max using SDRAM.
II. FEATURES • • II. FEATURES (TX97 Series) • • • • • • 10 Voltage Monitoring and Alert - System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable current to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management.
II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-E Motherboard ATX Power Serial, Parallel, Floppy II.
III. INSTALLATION ASUS TX97-E Motherboard Layout Serial Ports COM 1 PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA COM 2 Parallel (Printer) Port Floppy Drives Power Fan ATX Power Input Secondary IDE P9 P8 AT Power Input SIMM Socket 4 (32-bit, 72-pin module) 2 3 2 3 MediaBus Extension DIMM Socket 1 (64-bit, 168-pin module) SIMM Socket 3 (32-bit, 72-pin module) 0 1 DIMM Socket 2 (64-bit, 168-pin module) SIMM Socket 2 (32-bit, 72-pin module) Row 0 1 R III.
III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) IO SEL BBLKW RTCLR FS0, FS1, FS2 BF0, BF1, BF2 VID0, VID1, VID2 p. 15 p. 15 p. 16 p. 16 p. 16 p. 18 Multi-I/O Selection (Enable/Disable) Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/Clear Data) CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection CPU:BUS Frequency Ratio CPU Voltage Selection p. 19 p. 19 p. 23 p. 24 p.
III. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Set Jumpers on the Motherboard Install System Memory Modules Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Install Expansion Cards Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply Setup the BIOS Software 1. Jumpers III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) Several hardware settings are made through the use of jumper caps to connect jumper pins (JP) on the motherboard.
III. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. Onboard Super Multi-I/O Selection (SIO) You can selectively disable each onboard Multi-I/O item (floppy, serial, parallel, and IrDA) through Chipset Features Setup of BIOS SOFTWARE or disable all Multi-I/O items at once with the following jumper in order to use your own Multi-I/O card. SIO [1-2] (Default) [2-3] I/O I/O 1 2 3 R Enable (Default) 1 2 3 III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) Multi-I/O Enable Disable Disabled 2.
III. INSTALLATION 3. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (RTCLR) The CMOS RAM is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off your computer, (2) Move this jumper to “Clear Data,” (3) Move the jumper back to “Operation,” (4) Turn on your computer, (5) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. Battery Test Jumper (RTCLR) You can test the battery’s current by removing this jumper and attaching a current meter to pins 2&3. III.
III. INSTALLATION 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 FS2 FS1 FS0 R Match the table’s Ratio column to these CPU types: 55MHz 60MHz 75MHz 66MHz 83MHz 50MHz CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 BF2 BF1 BF0 CPU A ------1.5x(3/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 3.0x(3/1) CPU B ------3.5x(7/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 3.0x(3/1) CPU C ------3.0x(3/1) 2.0x(2/1) 1.0x(1/1) ---CPU D ------3.0x(3/1) 2.0x(2/1) 2.0x(2/1) ---CPU E 3.5x(7/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 3.0x(3/1) 4.0X(4/1) (4.
III. INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that is supported on this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ but must be Revision 2.7 or later. Look on the underside of the CPU for the serial number. The number should read G8DC6620A or later. 6. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID0, 1, 2) These jumpers set the voltage supplied to the CPU.
III. INSTALLATION 2. System Memory (SIMM & DIMM) This motherboard supports four 72-pin, 32-bit SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules) of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 256MB. The SIMMs can be either 60ns or 70ns Fast Page Mode (FPM) (Asymmetric or Symmetric), or Enhanced Data Out (EDO) (BEDO & Parity are not supported). SIMMs must be installed in pairs so that each Row (see motherboard layout for row locations) contains 64-bits of the same size and type of memory chips.
III. INSTALLATION SIMM Memory Installation 1. The SIMM memory modules will fit in only one orientation as shown because the plastic safety tab on one end of the SIMM sockets requires the notched end of the SIMM memory modules. 1 2 3 4 R III. INSTALLATION (System Memory) Notched End 72 Pin SIMM Sockets 2. Press the memory module firmly into place starting from a 45-degree angle, making sure that all the contacts are aligned with the socket. 3.
III. INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation as shown. SIMM modules have the same pin contact on both sides. DIMM modules are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. 20 Pins DIMM Socket 1 III.
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III. INSTALLATION 3. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that is backwards compatible with ZIF Socket 5 processors. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If this is not the case then purchase a fan before you turn on your system. WARNING! Without a fan circulating air on the CPU, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both the CPU and the motherboard. III.
III. INSTALLATION 4. Expansion Cards WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. First read your expansion card documentation on any hardware and software settings that may be required to setup your specific card.
III. INSTALLATION The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to as “Legacy” ISA cards, requires that you configure the card’s jumpers manually and then install it in any available slot on the ISA bus. You may use Microsoft’s Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility included in the Windows directory to see a map of your used and free IRQs. For Windows 95 users, the “Control Panel” icon in “My Computer,” contains a “System” icon which gives you a “Device Manager” tab.
III. INSTALLATION 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. The four corners of the connectors are labeled on the motherboard. Pin 1 is the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and some floppy drives.
III. INSTALLATION 3. Parallel Printer Connector (26-1 pin block) Connection for the included parallel port ribbon cable with mounting bracket. Connect the ribbon cable to this connection and mount the bracket to the case on an open slot. It will then be available for a parallel printer cable. You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through “Onboard Parallel Port” in Chipset Features of the BIOS SOFTWARE.
III. INSTALLATION 5. CPU Cooling Fan Connector (FAN, 3 pins) This connector supports a 3-pin CPU cooling fan of 500mAMP (6WATT) or less with a minimum of 3,500RPM. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be Positive, the black should be Ground, and the yellow wire should be Rotation signal. WARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow across the CPU.
III. INSTALLATION 7. Primary / Secondary IDE connectors (Two 40-1 pin block) These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. Please refer to the documentation of your hard disk for the jumper settings.
III. INSTALLATION 5.0V 5.0V -5.0V GND GND GND PS-ON GND -12.0V 3.3V 9. ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block) This connector connects to a ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned. 12.0V 5VSB PW-0K GND 5.0V GND 5.0V GND 3.3V 3.
III. INSTALLATION 11. PS/2 Mouse, USB, Infrared Connector (18-1 pin block) If you are using a PS/2 mouse, USB, or Infrared devices, you must purchase an optional external connector set. The external connector set connects to the 18 pin block and mounts to an open slot on your computer’s chassis. The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If not detected, expansion cards can use IRQ12.
III. INSTALLATION III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) 13. Message LED Lead (MSG.LED) This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. The LED will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is data transfer or messages waiting in the inbox. This function requires OS and driver support. 14.
