R VX97 Pentium Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... How this manual is organized .......................................................... Item Checklist .................................................................................. II. FEATURES .................................................................................... Features of the VX97 Motherboard ................................................. Parts of the VX97 Motherboard ..............
CONTENTS Load Setup Defaults ................................................................... Supervisor Password and User Password .................................. IDE HDD Auto Detection .......................................................... Save and Exit Setup ................................................................... Exit Without Saving ................................................................... V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT ........................................................
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. Introduction: II. Features: III. Installation: IV. BIOS Setup: V. Software: VI. ASUS SCSI: VII. ASUS I-A16C: VIII. DOS/Win3.1x: IX. Windows 95: Manual information and checklist Information and specifications concerning this product Instructions on setting up the motherboard BIOS software setup information.
II. FEATURES Features of the VX97 Motherboard The ASUS VX97 is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants a great many features in a small package. This motherboard: • Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430VX PCIset with I/O subsystems. • II. FEATURES (Features) • 8 Versatile Processor Support: Intel Pentium® 75-233MHz (P55C-MMX™, P54C/ P54CS), IBM®/Cyrix® 6x86-PR166+ (Rev 2.7 or later), IBM®/Cyrix® 6x86MX™ (PR166 & above), AMD-K5™ (PR75-PR133), AMD-K6™ (PR166-PR233).
II. FEATURES Parts of the VX97 Motherboard Programmable Flash ROM Super Multi-I/O Serial/Parallel Ports II.
III. INSTALLATION Map of the VX97 Motherboard PS/2 Mouse Universal Serial Bus (Reserved) Keyboard Keyboard BIOS Serial Ports Flash ROM for BIOS ISA Slot 1 COM 2 Parallel Port (Printer) Board Power Input P9 P8 SIMM Socket 4 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 3 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 2 (Bank 0) SIMM Socket 1 (Bank 0) Secondary IDE Primary IDE Floppy Drives PCI Slot 1 III.
III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) BBLKW RTCLR / JP1 VID0, 1, 2 FS0, FS1, FS2 BF0, BF1 p. 13 p. 13 p. 14 p. 15 p. 15 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) Real Time Clock RAM / Battery Test Lead CPU Voltage Selection CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection CPU:BUS Frequency Ratio p. 16 p. 18 p. 19 p. 19 72-Pin DRAM Memory Expansion Sockets Central Processing Unit (CPU) Socket 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots p. 21 p. 21 p. 22 p. 22 p. 23 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 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. Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (BBLKW) This sets the operation mode of the boot block area of the Programmable Flash 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. BBLKW [1-2] (Default) [2-3] BBLKW 1 2 3 Disabled / Protected (Default) BBLKW 1 2 3 III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) Programming Disabled Enabled Enabled Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) 2.
III. INSTALLATION 3. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID0, 1, 2) These jumpers set the voltage supplied to the CPU. The voltage regulators will automatically detect and switch between Single Power Plane & Dual Power Planes. WARNING! Incorrect settings can damage your CPU. If you are not absolutely clear on CPU jumper settings, check with your retailer.
III. INSTALLATION 4. CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (FS0, FS1, FS2) These jumpers tell the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU. These allow the selection of the CPU’s External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 5. CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio (BF0, BF1) These jumpers set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the External frequency (called the BUS Clock) within the CPU.
III. INSTALLATION 2. System Memory This motherboard supports four 72-pin SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules) of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 128MB. The DRAM can be either 60ns or 70ns Fast Page Mode (FPM) (Asymmetric or Symmetric) or Enhanced Data Output (EDO). SIMMs must be installed in pairs so that each bank contains two of the same size memory modules. Maximum memory size of SIMM’s must be 128MB or less.
III. INSTALLATION DRAM Memory Installation Procedures: 1. The SIMM memory modules will only fit in one orientation as shown because of a "Plastic Safety Tab" on one end of the SIMM slots which requires the "Notched End" of the SIMM memory modules. 1 2 3 4 DRAM Memory Module Example Notched End Bank 1 III. INSTALLATION (System Memory) 72 Pin SIMM Sockets Bank 0 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 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. First read your expansion card documentation on any hardware and software settings that may be required to setup your specific card. NOTE: PCI Slot 4 has a MediaBus extension 2.
III. INSTALLATION Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may need to use IRQs. System IRQs are available 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. 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.
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" on page 4. 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.
III. INSTALLATION 3. Parallel Printer Connector (26 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. Floppy drive connector (34-pin block ) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). Pin 1 Connect the Red stripe to Pin 1 III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) Floppy Drive Connector 6.
III. INSTALLATION 7. Primary / Secondary IDE connectors (Two 40-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 9. Turbo LED Lead (PANEL) The motherboard's turbo function is always on. The turbo LED connection is labeled here but the LED will remain constantly lit while the system power is on. You may wish to connect the Power LED from the system case to this lead. See the figure below. III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) 10.
III. INSTALLATION 14. IrDA-compliant infrared module connector (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 Power Connection Procedures 1. After all jumpers and connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Make sure that all switches are in the off position as marked by . 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case as instructed by your system user's manual. 4. Connect all power cords into a power strip that is equipped by a surge protector. 5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order: a. Your monitor b.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Support Software FILELIST.TXT - View this file to see the files included in the support software. PFLASH.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, 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.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 2. Update BIOS Main Block from File This option updates the BIOS from a file on the disk. This can either be a new file or a backup file created by the “Save Current BIOS to File” option. This will not update the Boot Block if the Boot Block is different. You will be prompted with the following if advanced features if necessary. Boot Block of New BIOS is different from old one !!! Please Use 'Advanced Feature' to flash whole bios !!! 3.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 1. Download an updated BIOS file from Bulletin Board Services (BBS) or the internet (WWW) and save to the diskette you created in step 1 of the Main Menu. See ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page II. 2. Turn off your computer and open the system cabinet to Enable "Boot Block Programming" jumper as shown in section III. 2. Boot from the floppy diskette you created in step 1 of the main menu. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type: PFLASH 4.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 6. BIOS Setup The motherboard supports two programmable Flash ROM chips: 5 Volt and 12 Volt. Either of these memory chips can be updated when BIOS upgrades are released. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to download the new BIOS file into the ROM chip as described in detail in this section. All computer motherboards provide a Setup utility program for specifying the system configuration and settings.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Load Defaults The LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS option loads the minimized settings for troubleshooting. Choose LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS in order to load optimized defaults for regular use, then continue with other custom settings that you would like. Choose SAVE & EXIT SETUP when you are done. A section at the bottom of the above screen displays the control keys for this screen. Take note of these keys and their respective uses.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Details of Standard CMOS Setup: Date To set the date, highlight the “Date” field and then press the page up/page down or +/- keys to set the current date. Follow the month, day and year format. Valid values for month, day and year are: Month: Day: Year: 1 to 12 1 to 31 up to 2099 Time To set the time, highlight the “Time” field and then press the page up/page down or +/- keys to set the current time. Follow the hour, minute and second format.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE For IDE hard disk drive setup, you can: • Use the Auto setting for detection during bootup. • Use the IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION in the main menu to automatically enter the drive specifications. • Enter the specifications yourself manually by using the “User” option. The entries for specifying the hard disk type include CYLS (number of cylinders), HEAD (number of read/write heads), PRECOMP (write precompensation), LANDZ (landing zone), SECTOR (number of sectors) and MODE.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Drive A / Drive B (None) These fields record the types of floppy disk drives installed in your system. The available options for drives A and B are: 360KB, 5.25 in.; 1.2MB, 5.25 in.; 720KB, 3.5 in.; 1.44MB, 3.5 in.; 2.88MB, 3.5 in.; None To enter the configuration value for a particular drive, highlight its corresponding field and then select the drive type using the left- or right-arrow key. Floppy 3 Mode Support (Disabled) This is the Japanese standard floppy drive.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE BIOS Features Setup This “BIOS Features Setup” option consists of configuration entries that allow you to improve your system performance, or let you set up some system features according to your preference. Some entries here are required by the motherboard’s design to remain in their default settings. IV. BIOS (BIOS Features) A section at the lower right of the screen displays the control keys you can use. Take note of these keys and their respective uses.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE External Cache (Enabled) These fields allow you to Enable or Disable the CPU’s “Level 2” secondary cache. Caching allows better performance. Quick Power On Self Test (Enabled) This field speeds up the Power-On Self Test (POST) routine by skipping retesting a second, third, and forth time. Setup default setting for this field is Enabled. A complete test of the system is done on each test.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Typematic Rate Setting (Disabled) When enabled, you can set the two typematic controls listed next. Setup default setting is Disabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) This field controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Setup default setting is 6; other settings are 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) (250ms) This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Chipset Features Setup (BIOS Features) This “Chipset Features Setup” option controls the configuration of the board’s chipset. Control keys for this screen are the same as for the previous screen. NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of Chipset Features Setup IV. BIOS (Chipset Features) Auto Configuration (60ns DRAM) The default setting of 60ns DRAM sets the optimal timings for items 2 through 9 for 60ns DRAM modules.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Memory Hole at Address (None) This features reserves either 14MB-16MB or 15MB-16MB memory address space to ISA expansion cards that specifically require this setting. Memory from 14MB and up or 15MB and up will be unavailable to the system because expansion cards can only access memory up to 16MB. ....................................................................................................................................
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE ECP DMA Select (3) This selection is available only if you select ECP or ECP+EPP in the Parallel Port Mode. Select either DMA Channel 1, 3, or Disable. UART2 Use Infrared (Disabled) When enabled, this field activates the onboard infrared feature and sets the second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the motherboard. If your system already has a second serial port connected to the onboard COM2 connector, it will no longer work if you enable the infrared feature.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Power Management Setup This “Power Management Setup” option allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. IV. BIOS (Chipset Features) NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of Power Management Setup IV. BIOS (Power Management) Power Management (User Defined) This field acts as the master control for the power management modes.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Video Off Method (V/H SYNC + Blank) This field defines the video off features. Three options are available: V/H SYNC + Blank, DPMS, and Blank Only. The first option, which is the default setting, blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal scanning; DPMS (Display Power Management System) allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature; Blank Screen only blanks the screen.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE PNP and PCI Setup This “PNP and PCI Setup” option configures the PCI bus slots. All PCI bus slots on the system use INTA#, thus all installed PCI cards must be set to this value. NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of PNP and PCI Setup IV. BIOS (Plug & Play / PCI) [Slot Interrupts] (Auto) The first four fields on the screen set how IRQ use is determined for each PCI slot. Slot 1 (Right) is nearest the memory sockets.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE DMA x Used By ISA (No/ICU) These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for each field is being used by a Legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. Available options include: No/ICU and Yes. The first option, the default setting, indicates either that the displayed DMA channel is not used or an ICU is being used to determine if an ISA card is using that channel.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 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-optimal and disable all high performance features. To load these default settings, highlight “Load BIOS Defaults” on the main screen and then press the key. The system displays a confirmation message on the screen. Press the key and then the key to confirm.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Supervisor Password and User Password IV. BIOS (Passwords) These two options set the system passwords. “Supervisor Password” sets a password that will be used to protect the system and the Setup utility; “User Password” sets a password that will be used exclusively on the system. By default, the system comes without any passwords. To specify a password, highlight the type you want and then press the key. A password prompt appears on the screen.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE IDE HDD Auto Detection This “IDE HDD Auto Detection” option detects the parameters of an IDE hard disk drive, and automatically enters them into the Standard CMOS Setup screen. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (PI55TVP4) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE IMPORTANT: If your hard drive was already formatted on an older previous system, incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard drive. If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the drive was formatted, the drive will not be readable. If the auto-detected parameters do not match the ones that should be used for your drive, do not accept them.
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V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration 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.
V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT 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. Press enter at the menu item to enter the right hand screen for editing. “Edit component” appears on top. The reversed color field is the current cursor position and the blue text are available for editing.
V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Save MIFD You can save the MIFD (normally only saved to flash ROM) to a file by entering the drive and path here. If you want to cancel save, you may press ESC and a message “Bad File Name” appears here to show it was not saved. Load MIFD You can load the disk file to memory by entering a drive and path and file name here. V. DMI (Using DMI Utility) Load BIOS Defaults You can load the BIOS defaults from a MIFD file and can clear all user modified and added data.
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VI. ASUS PCI SCSI Cards VI. ASUS SCSI Cards (SCSI BIOS) Symbios SCSI BIOS and Drivers Aside from the system BIOS, the Flash memory chip on the motherboard also contains the Symbios SCSI BIOS. This Symbios SCSI BIOS works in conjunction with the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 controller card to provide Fast SCSI-2 interface when using compatible SCSI devices or the ASUS PCI-SC860 SCSI controller cards to provide Ultra-Fast SCSI-2 interface when using Ultra-Fast SCSI-2 devices.
VI. ASUS PCI SCSI Cards VI. ASUS SCSI Cards (Setup) 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. The ASUS PCI-SC860 has no jumper settings but you should read the “Terminator Requirements.” Setting the INT Assignment for the ASUS PCI-SC200 You must use PCI INT A setting in order to properly assign the ASUS PCI-SC200's interrupt.
VI. ASUS PCI SCSI Cards VI. ASUS SCSI Cards (Jumpers) Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC860 Many SCSI devices including the ASUS PCI-SC860 use a set of onboard terminating resistors to terminate the devices at the ends automatically. Automatic termination requires that the SCSI devices be connected in a straight linear connection or “chain.” Connect SCSI devices to one or two of the SCSI connectors in a linear “chain” for auto termination of the ASUS PCI-SC860 to be effective.
VI. ASUS PCI SCSI Cards VI.
VII. ASUS I-A16C Audio Card NOTE: The ASUS I-A16C 16-bit ISA audio card comes with certain motherboard bundles only and is not for sale separately. ASUS I-A16C Audio Features Creative Labs ViBRA 16C PnP Audio Chip Full Duplex Supports 16/8-bit PCM 5KHz to 44.1KHz Wave Table Upgradeable Software Includes: DOS and Window 3.1 Drivers Windows 95 Driver Wave Editor Wave OLE Quick CD Mixer Control Quick Player VII.
VII. ASUS I-A16C Audio Card Layout and Connectors Mitsumi Audio In Sony Audio In Panasonic Audio In PC Speaker In Volume Control Wave Table Upgrade PC Speaker Out Speaker Out Line Out VII. ASUS I-A16C (Layout / Connectors) Line In Microphone MIDI/Game Connectors The audio input connectors are used when you wish to control software mixer settings (e.g., bass, treble, volume) for CDs that are played with your CD-ROM drive.
