R TX97-XE Pentium® ATX 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-XE Motherboard ................................ ASUS TX97 Smart Series 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 Manual / Checklist How this Manual is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: I. II. III. IV. V. Introduction Features Installation BIOS Software Support Software Audio Installation Manual information and checklist Information and specifications concerning this product Instructions on setting up the motherboard.
II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard II. FEATURES Features The ASUS TX97-XE is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features in a small package. This motherboard: • Intel Chipset: Features Intel’s 430TX PCIset with I/O subsystems. • Versatile Processor 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 ASUS TX97 Smart Series Motherboards II. FEATURES TX97 Series Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance - ASUS TX97 smart series 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-XE Motherboard 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets CPU ZIF CPU Thermal Socket 7 Sensor (optional) 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard II. FEATURES Motherboard Parts T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 COM 1 T: Parallel Conn. B: Serial Conn.
III. INSTALLATION ASUS TX97-XE Motherboard Layout LM75 CPU ZIF Socket 7 1 0 Secondary IDE Intel 430TX PCIset M/IO Creative® Modem Blaster Connector Row 3 2 1 0 256KB/512KB Onboard L2 Cache BUS Freq.
III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) RTCLR AUDIO (optional) M/IO FS0, FS1, FS2 BF0, BF1, BF2 VID0, 1, 2, 3 p. 15 p. 15 p. 16 p. 16 p. 16 p. 18 Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/Clear Data) Onboard Audio (Disable/Enable) Multi-I/O Selection (Enable/Disable) CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection CPU:BUS Frequency Ratio CPU Voltage Regulator Output Selection p. 19 p. 20 p. 21 p. 22 p. 23 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. 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 and remove the AC power , (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. RTC RAM Operation Clear Data III.
III. INSTALLATION 3. Onboard Multi-I/O Selection (M/IO) 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. Multi-I/O Enable Disable M/IO [1-2] (Default) [2-3] R M/IO 1 2 3 M/IO 1 2 3 Enable (Default) Disabled III. INSTALLATION Jumpers Multi I/O Setting (Enable / Disable) 4.
III. INSTALLATION Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of the Intel, AMD, IBM, or Cyrix CPU as follows: CPU Model Intel Pentium Intel Pentium Intel Pentium Intel Pentium Intel Pentium Intel Pentium Intel Pentium Intel Pentium Intel Pentium Freq. 233MHz 200MHz 166MHz 150MHz 133MHz 120MHz 100MHz 90MHz 75MHz Ratio 3.5x 3.0x 2.5x 2.5x 2.0x 2.0x 1.5x 1.5x 1.5x BUS Freq. 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 50MHz (BUS Freq.
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, 3) These jumpers set the voltage supplied to the CPU. VID1 for 3.4V(STD) is ignored, therefore, the jumper setting for 2.8V(Dual) may work for both 3.4V(STD) and 2.8V(Dual). III.
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 Map of Motherboard 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 only fit in one orientation as shown because of a safety tab on one end of the SIMM sockets, which requires the notched end of the SIMM memory modules. R 4 3 2 1 III. INSTALLATION System Memory 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 Procedures Insert the module 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. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contact on both sides. SDRAM DIMM modules have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins R III.
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. Apply thermal jelly to the CPU top and then install the fan onto the CPU.
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. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: III. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards 1. Read your expansion card documentation on any hardware and software settings that may be required to setup your specific card. 2. Set any necessary jumpers on your expansion card. 3.
III. INSTALLATION To simplify this process this motherboard has complied with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is added to the system. For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. If the system has both Legacy and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned to PNP cards from those not used by Legacy cards.
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 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 floppy drives.
III. INSTALLATION 3. Parallel Printer Connector (25-pin Female) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through “Onboard Parallel Port” in Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) III. INSTALLATION Connectors 4. Serial Port COM1 and COM2 Connectors (Two 9-pin Male) The two serial ports can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices.
III. INSTALLATION 6. Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” Female) (with optional onboard Audio) Line Out can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers. Line In allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your computer or played through the Line Out. Mic allows microphones to be connected for inputing voice. Line Out Line In Mic 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors III. INSTALLATION Connectors 7.
III. INSTALLATION 9. Primary / Secondary IDE connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) 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 11. Chassis , CPU , & Power Supply Fan Connectors (3-pin FANPWR) These connectors support cooling fans of 500mAMP (6WATT) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground.
III. INSTALLATION 13. IrDA / Fast IR-Compliant infrared module connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. You must also configure the setting through “UART2 Use Infrared” in Chipset Features Setup to select whether UART2 is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA.
III. INSTALLATION 15. Onboard Digital Audio Control (VOLCTL) (with optional onboard Audio) This jumper allows you to adjust the audio volume digitally using case mounted momentary buttons. Audio Control Volume Up Volume Down VOLCTL [1-2] (momentary) [4-5] (momentary) R VOLCTL Ground 1 Volume Up 2 Ground 3 Volume Down 4 Ground 5 III. INSTALLATION Connectors Onboard Digital Audio Control 16. Wake on LAN (3-pin WOL) This connector connects to LAN cards with a Wake On LAN output.
III. INSTALLATION 17. 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 waiting in the inbox). Requires ACPI OS support. III. INSTALLATION Connectors 18.
III. INSTALLATION Power Connection Procedures 1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ). 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. III. INSTALLATION Power Connections 5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order: a.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Support Software AFLASH.EXE: This is the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This file works only in DOS mode.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD This option updates the boot block, the baseboard BIOS, and the ACPI extended system configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file. See the next page for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. To update your current BIOS, type [2] at the Main Menu and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XX2I1002.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Managing and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOS Upon First Use of the Computer System 1. Create a bootable system floppy disk by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from the DOS prompt without creating “AUTOEXEC.BAT” and “CONFIG.SYS” files. 2. Copy AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk. 3. Run AFLASH.EXE from this new disk and select option 1. Save Current BIOS to File. See 1. Save Current BIOS To File on the previous page for more details and the rest of the steps.
