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    R TX97-L Pentium® Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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    updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the following page. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME
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    com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Info Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: [email protected] Technical Support BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: [email protected] Hotline: 49-2102-499712 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 3
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    I. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-L Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series of motherboards 9 Parts of the ASUS TX97-L Motherboard 11 III. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS TX97-L Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps
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    Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC860 61 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC200 61 SCSI ID Numbers for SCSI Devices 62 SCSI ID Priority 62 VII. ASUS LAN Card 63 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 5
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    undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to equipment
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    motherboard IV. BIOS Software: Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V. Support Software: Information on the included support software VI. ASUS SCSI Cards: Installation of ASUS SCSI cards (optional) VII. ASUS L101 Card: Installation of the ASUS support drivers and utilities: • Flash Memory
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    Features of the ASUS TX97-L Motherboard The ASUS TX97-L 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
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    II. FEATURES (Smart Series) II. FEATURES Introduction to ASUS Smart Series of motherboards Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards sup- port the new generation memory - Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which increases the data transfer rate from
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    . Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can determine the stage the computer is in. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. 10 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    Parts) II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-L Motherboard Hardware Monitor Thermal Sensor 3 ISA Slots 4 PCI Slots IDE Connectors AT Power Connector Programmable PS Thermal Sensor CPU ZIF Socket 7 "Cool" Switching Voltage Regulators 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 11
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    III. INSTALLATION (Motherboard Layout) III. INSTALLATION ASUS TX97-L Motherboard Layout ISA Slot 3 Boot Block Write Hardware Monitor Thermal LM78 Sensor PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA FS1 FS0 512KB PB L2 Cache Row 5 4 3 2 1 0 Clock Freq R Infrared Panel Connectors 12 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) p. 15 Real Time Clock RAM (Clear Data) p. 16 Keyboard Power 2, 3, 4 p. 19 168-Pin DIMM Memory Expansion Sockets p. 22 Central Processing Unit (CPU 29 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) p. 29 AT Motherboard Power Connector ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 13
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    your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. Set Jumpers on the Motherboard 2. Install System Memory Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. with the component whenever the components are separated from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    position. This is required only if prompted by the Flash Memory Writer Utility as shown in BIOS SOFTWARE. Programming Disabled Enabled BBLKW 1 2 3 Enabled Thermal Sensor R Boot Block Programming 2. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is powered by Data) ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 15
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    can supply at least 300mAmp on the +5VSB lead and new BIOS support. The default is set to Disable because your system will not 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). ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    [2-3] [----] [1-2] [1-2] 200MHz E-3.0x 66MHz [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3] [1-2] 166MHz E-2.5x 66MHz [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [----] [2-3] [2-3] *NOTE: The only IBM or Cyrix 6x86(L) (or M1) that is supported on this motherboard is revision 2.7 or later. (see next page). ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 17
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    The only Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ CPU that is supported on this motherboard must be Revision 2.7 or later. Look on 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3.0Volts 3.1Volts 3.2Volts 3.3Volts CPU Vcore Voltage Selection Dual Plane CPU 1 2 3 3.4V (STD) 1 2 3 3.5V (VRE) Single Plane 18 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    unstable operation. NOTE: • Maximum memory size is 256MB total for all sockets. • Socket 3 will not support 64, 128, or 256MB DIMMs with 64Mbit SDRAM cells. • If Socket 1 and/or Socket 2 has 64, 128, or 256MB DIMM's with 64Mbit SDRAM cells, Socket 3 must be empty. ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 19
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    III. INSTALLATION (This page was intentionally left blank) 20 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    , or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type of DIMM to be inserted into the DIMM socket on the motherboard. Four clock signals are supported on this motherboard. You must ask your retailer for the specifications before purchasing memory modules. ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 21
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    Use the notched corner of the CPU with the white dot as your guide. The white dot should point towards the end the of the lever printed on the motherboard next to that corner. Because the CPU has a corner pin for three of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the 22 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. First read your expansion card documentation Yes" in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 9. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card. Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 23
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    will experience problems when those two devices are in use at the same time. To simplify this process this motherboard has complied may also need to use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. DMA assignments for this motherboard are handled the same way as the IRQ assignment ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    connector supports either a standard IBM-compatible, 101/102-key, or 104key keyboard (Windows 95-compatible). III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) Keyboard Connector (5-pin female) This motherboard accepts constantly lit, try reversing the connection to the floppy drive. ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 25
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    Printer) Connector 4. Serial Port Connectors (COM1/COM2, two 10-1 pin blocks) These connectors support the provided serial port ribbon cables with mounting bracket. Connect the ribbon cables to these expansion slot space. Thermal Sensor R Serial Port Connectors 26 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    INSTALLATION 5. CPU Cooling Fan Connectors (FAN, 3 pins) This connector supports a 3-pin CPU cooling fan of 500mAMP (6WATT) or less with The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow across the CPU. Damage may occur to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 27
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    drive to Slave mode. Refer to the documentation of your hard disk for the jumper settings. BIOS now supports SCSI device or IDE CD-ROM bootup (see HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First & Boot Sequence in the BIOS 2-Pin plug. IDE LED Thermal Sensor R IDE (Hard Drive) LED Lead 28 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    cannot support the load. For Wake on LAN support, your PG -12V +5V Power Connector on Motherboard RED RED RED P9 WHT BLK guide pins on the lead to their receptacles on the connector. Once aligned, press the lead onto the connector until the lead locks into place. ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    12. Second IrDA-Compliant Infrared Connector (IR, 5-pin block) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a must connect an optional Infrared module to the motherboard. Infrared Module Connector 30 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    function requires ACPI OS support. 14. SMI Suspend Switch Lead (SMI, 2 pins) This allows the user to manually place the system into to open moment and therefore leaving it shorted will not cause any problems. May require one or two pushes depending on the position of the ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 31
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    ) The WAKE_LAN connector allows the system to power up when there is a wakeup package (signal) received from the network through the ASUS PCIL101 LAN card. Requires the ASUS PCI-L101 and an ATX power supply with at least 720mAmp 5VSB. +5V Standby Ground PME Thermal Sensor R Wake on LAN Activity
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    system user's manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system may > to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in the next section, BIOS SOFTWARE. ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 33
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    supported with the PnP BIOS and therefore cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. IV. BIOS (Flash Memory Writer) Main Menu 1. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you to save a copy of the original motherboard display the following messages. 34 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    displays the Advanced Features screen for clearing the PnP configuration record and updating the motherboard BIOS. Advanced Features Menu 1. Clear PNP ESCD Parameter Block This option erases the ) parameter block from a new BIOS file. IV. BIOS (Flash Memory Writer) ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 35
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    memory chip is not programmable or is not supported with the PnP BIOS and therefore cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the internet (WWW), FTP, or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service problems Memory Writer) 36 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    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 appear with the following options: IV. BIOS (BIOS Setup) ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 37
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    loads the minimum settings for troubleshooting. Load Setup Defaults, on the system clock and error handling. If the motherboard is already installed in a working system, you to provide you with the information you need. The memory display at the lower right of the screen is ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    not to be entered here since they operate using device drivers and are not supported by any the BIOS. If you install either the optional PCI-SC200 or PCI-SC860 SCSI controller card into the motherboard, see section VI for instructions. If you install other vendor's SCSI controller card, refer to
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    power on without having to reconfigure your hard disk type. If you use older hard disks that do not support this feature, then you must configure the hard disk in the standard method as described earlier by the Diskette; and All,But Disk/Key. IV. BIOS (Standard CMOS) 40 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    system features according to your preference. Some entries are required by the motherboard's design to remain in their default settings. IV. BIOS (BIOS and forth time. Setup default setting for this field is Enabled. A complete test of the system is done on each test. ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 41
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    Floppy Seek (Disabled) When enabled, the BIOS will seek drive A one time. Floppy Disk Access Control (R/W) This allows protection of files from the computer should correct this problem. Otherwise leave this on the setup default setting of Disabled. OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M ( ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    them specifically. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640KB and 1024KB by the Typematic Delay (Msec) (250) This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Four default setting of 60ns DRAM sets the optimal timings for items 2 through 9 for 60ns
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    situations have a problem utilizing this feature Time (1 BUSCLK) Timing for 8-bit ISA cards Video BIOS Cacheable (Enabled) Allows the Video BIOS to be cached to allow faster execution. Leave on default setting of Enabled for better performance, otherwise Disabled. Memory ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    support the infrared module connector on the motherboard problems timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is necessary for these to be independent. PIO and DMA timings can be independently set. The default setting of Auto will allow autodetection to ensure optimal performance. IV. BIOS ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    of system inactivity. IMPORTANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be installed to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments Off; Always On; Suspend -> Off; and Susp,Stby -> Off . 46 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    allow the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. Blank Screen only blanks the screen (or monitors hard disk drives in the system after a period of inactivity. This time period is user-configurable to 1-15 Mins or Disable. This feature ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 47
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    at a certain time of the day by selecting Everyday, which will allow you to set the time or at a certain time and day by selecting onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU and MB (motherboard) temperatures. These values refresh upon key entries. Set to Ignore only ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    This field allows you to set the base address and block size of a legacy ISA card that uses any memory segment within the C800H and DFFFH address range. If you have such a card, and you are not using to use the onboard SCSI BIOS, choose Disabled. IV. BIOS (PnP / PCI) ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 49
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    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 affect the fields on the Standard CMOS Setup screen. IV. BIOS (Load Defaults) 50 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    . 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-L User's Manual 51
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    are ignored and are not entered in the screen. If you are auto-detecting a hard disk that supports the LBA mode, three lines will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists LBA can use more than one set. This is not a problem if the drive is new and empty. 52 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    settings and enter the correct ones manually from the Standard CMOS Setup screen. Save & Exit Setup Select this option to save into the CMOS memory all modifications you specified during the current Without Saving" option on the main screen and then press . ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 53
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    drivers. • Patch for PIIX4 chipset: Installs the necessary drivers for PCI card and PCI bridge for Windows 95/95a (OSR1) and 95b (OSR2) for ASUS motherboards. • Browse this CD: Allows you to see the contents of the ASUS support CD. • Technical Support V. SOFTWARE (LDCM) ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 55
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    ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI this motherboard uses the same technology implemented for Plug and Play to allow dynamic real-time updating the program to run, the base memory must be at least 180K. Memory managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility Edit DMI (or delete) V. SOFTWARE (Using DMI Utility) Use the ←→ (left-right) cursors to move the A heading, *** User Modified ,*w*i*ll appear on the right for menu items that have been modified by the user. ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 57
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    V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE Save MIFD You can save the MIFD 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. Load BIOS Defaults V. SOFTWARE (Using DMI back into the Flash BIOS. 58 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    systems that support Plug and Play features. For information about these drivers and their usage, view the Readme files included in the driver packages. ASUS PCI-SC200 & PCI-SC860 SCSI Cards The ASUS PCI-SC200 or the ASUS PCI-SC860 may be bundled with your motherboard or purchased separately
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    JP1 or JP2. The default setting for the card already is INT A, so you do not need to change the setting to use the ASUS PCI-SC200 with this motherboard. JP JP 12 1 2 3 JP JP 12 1 2 3 INT A (Def) INT B JP JP 12 1 2 3 the devices between the ends must be Disabled. 60 ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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    ASUS PCI-SC860 Many SCSI devices including the ASUS auto termination of the ASUS PCI-SC860 to memory count during reboot allows you to recover and reconfigure. Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC200 The ASUS to terminate the ASUS PCI-SC200 based ASUS PCI-SC200, then you must terminate the ASUS
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    ID number. Some use jumpers, others have some kind of selector switch. Refer to the manual for any device you install for details on how to set its ID number. SCSI ID Priority The ASUS PCI-SC200 and ASUS PCI-SC860 are 8bit single-channel SCSI cards. SCSI ID 7 has the highest priority
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    the Wake on LAN (WOL) output signal to the motherboard's WOL_CON in order to utilize the wake on LAN feature of the motherboard. Connect the LAN activity output signal (LAN_LED) to the system cabinet's front panel LAN_LED in order to display the LAN data activity. ASUS TX97-L User's Manual 63
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    Software Driver Support • NetWare ODI Drivers - Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client • NDIS 2.01 Drivers - remotely power on sys- tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. With this feature, remotely uploading/downloading data to/from systems during ASUS TX97-L User's Manual
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