User Guide

ASUS TXP4-X User’s Manual
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................7
How this Manual is Organized ........................................................7
Item Checklist ..................................................................................7
II. FEATURES ....................................................................................8
Features of the ASUS TXP4-X Motherboard ..................................8
Introduction to ASUS TX97 Series of Motherboards ................9
The ASUS TXP4-X Motherboard ............................................ 11
III. INSTALLATION ........................................................................12
ASUS TXP4-X Motherboard Layout ............................................12
Installation Steps ............................................................................14
1. Jumpers ......................................................................................14
Jumper Settings ..................................................................15
Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification ................................16
2. System Memory (SIMM & DIMM) .........................................18
SIMM Memory Installation................................................20
DIMM Memory Installation Procedures: ...........................21
3. Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................22
4. Expansion Cards .......................................................................23
Expansion Card Installation Procedure .............................. 23
Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards.................................23
Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards...........................24
5. External Connectors..................................................................25
Power Connection Procedures .................................................33
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE .....................................................................34
Support Software ...........................................................................34
Flash Memory Writer Utility....................................................34
Main Menu .........................................................................35
Advanced Features Menu ...................................................35
Managing and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOS................36