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    IMPORTANT: This preliminary copy is for review purposes only and is subject to errors and ongoing modifications. R TX97-XV Pentium® ATX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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    , drivers, or product release information you may visit ASUS' home page at: http://www.asus.com.tw/ or contact ASUS from the following page. © Copyright 1997 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All rights reserved. Product Name: ASUS TX97-XV Manual Revision: 1.13 Release Date: April 1997 2 ASUS TX97-XV User
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    0555 Email: [email protected] 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] ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 3
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    50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 Load Setup Defaults 52 Supervisor Password and User Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 Save and Exit Setup 55 Exit Without Saving 55 V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE 56 ASUS TX97 Motherboard Series Support CD 56 LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM 56 4 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    Video Driver Installation 93 Microstation Video Driver Installation 94 Select System Information (optional 95 Quick Setup (optional 95 VDIF Files (optional 96 Advanced Setup (optional 97 A. Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostics 99 Troubleshooting 99 System Lockup 99 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 5
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    radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    BIOS • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility • Audio drivers and utilities (included with ASUS I-A16C CD bundle only) • VGA Drivers and utilities • Readme files for descriptions and use of the files • Technical Support Form √ This user's manual Optional ASUS I-A16C Audio Card ASUS TX97-XV User
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    Mode 2. BIOS now supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI bootup. • Level 2 Cache: 512KB Pipelined Burst SRAM onboard. • SCSI BIOS: (not supported on motherboards with VGA) • Optional IrDA Connector: This motherboard supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface. 8 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    prevent system overheat and system damage, there is a heat sensor under the CPU and on the motherboard itself to monitor CPU and system temperature to make sure the system is operating at a safe heat level to avoid any failures triggered by extremely high temperature. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 9
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    from their computer from anywhere in the world! • Message LED - Chassis LEDs now act as information providers. 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-XV User's Manual
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    II. FEATURES (Parts of Board) II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-XV Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 COM 1 T: Parallel Conn. B: Serial / CPU ZIF CPU Thermal Intel 430TX 512KB Pipelined Socket 7 Sensor PCIset Burst L2 Cache ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 11
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    III. INSTALLATION (Map of Board) III. INSTALLATION Map of the ASUS Motherboard Parallel Port PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard Board Power Input for ATX Power Panel Connections Infrared Con. ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 Keyboard BIOS/ Multi-I/O Chassis open CHASSIS FAN 12 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    Switch Lead (2-pins) p. 31 Reset Switch Lead (2-pins) p. 31 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) p. 31 Speaker Output Connector (4-pins) p. 32 Infrared Port Module Connector p. 32 Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 13
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    Supply 6. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Jumpers Several hardware settings are made through the use of jumper caps to connect jumper pins (JP) on the motherboard. See "Map of the Motherboard" on page 4 component whenever the components are separated from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    re-enter any user information after removing and reapplying this jumper. RTC RAM Operation Clear Data RTCLR [2-3] (Default) [1-2] (momentarily) RTCLR Battery Test RTCLR Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 15
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    [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] *NOTE: Only Cyrix Rev 2.7 or later is supported on this motherboard. See next page for revision identification. Bootup screen will show 6x86-P166+ with the Cyrix 166+ installed on this motherboard. 16 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that is supported on this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86 P166+ but must be Revision 2.7 3 3.5Volts (VRE) 1 2 3 2.8Volts 1 2 3 3.4Volts (STD) 1 2 3 2.7Volts 1 2 3 3.2Volts 1 2 3 2.5Volts 1 2 3 2.9Volts ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 17
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    III. INSTALLATION 5. VGA Interrupt (VIRQ) This jumper enables or disables the onboard VGA's interrupt. VIRQ Disable (Default) VIRQ Enable VGA Interrupt (Disable/Enable) 18 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    & Parity are not supported). SIMMs must be installed in pairs so that each Row (see Map of Motherboard for Row locations) contains on the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in BIOS Chipset Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. If ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 19
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    Only) Mounting Hole 4. The plastic guides should go through the two "Mounting Holes" on the sides and the "Metal Clips" should snap on the other side. 5. To release the memory module, squeeze both "Metal Clips" outwards and rock the module out of the "Metal Clips". 20 ASUS TX97-XV 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-XV User's Manual 21
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    the notched corner of the CPU with the white dot as your guide. The white dot should point towards the end the of the of the square array of pin holes and a "1" printed on the motherboard next to that corner. Because the CPU has a corner pin for three Pentium Processor ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 23
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    may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. III. INSTALLATION BIOS if necessary (such as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 9. Install the necessary software drivers problems when those two devices are in use at the same time. 24 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    to use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. DMA assignments for this motherboard are handled the same way as the IRQ assignment process described above. You in the BIOS SOFTWARE section, otherwise conflicts may occur. III. INSTALLATION (D(CMoAnCnhecatnonrsel)s) ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 25
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    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 See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in BIOS Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. NOTE: supports a VGA-compliant monitor with a an appropriate cable. VGA Port (15-pin Female) 5. Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin Female Sockets) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. USB 1 Univeral Serial Bus (USB) 2 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) Serial Port COM 1 (9-pin Male) 4. Serial Port COM2 Connector (10-pin block) This connector supports the provided serial port stripe to Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector 28 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    support cooling motherboard's heatsinks. 9. Chassis Open Alarm Lead (CHASSIS) This lead is for an open chassis monitor. A high level signal to the CHASSIS lead will indicate to the system that the chassis has been opened. Chassis open alarm lead +5V GND CHASSIS ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    BIOS now supports SCSI device or IDE CD-ROM bootup (see "HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First" & "Boot Sequence" in the BIOS Features Setup of the BIOS through BIOS Features Setup. NOTE: Connect the Red stripe to Pin 1 Pin 1 Secondary IDE Connector IDE (Hard Driver) Connectors ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    and therefore leaving it shorted will not cause any problems. May require one or two pushes depending on the position of use this connector, "Suspend Switch" in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE section should be on the default setting of Enable. 14. ATX ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 31
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    mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. You must also configure the setting through the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to the pin definitions. Front View Back View +5V GND CONI 3.3V 32 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    . 7. During power-on, hold down the key to enter BIOS setup. Follow the next section "BIOS SOFTWARE" for instructions. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down be shown in Windows 95 when using shut down with ATX power supplies. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 33
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    Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. NOTE: A binary BIOS file is no longer included with the support software. Save the motherboard's BIOS file to a floppy diskette as then save the PFLASH.EXE and the BIOS to the floppy diskette. IV. BIOS (Flash Memory Writer) 34 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    updates the Boot Block, the motherboard BIOS and the PnP ESCD Parameter Block from a new BIOS file. NOTE: "Update BIOS Main Block from File" and "Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD" without "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files. IV. BIOS (Flash Memory Writer) ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 35
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    setting of Programming "Disabled or Protected." 8. Turn on your computer and hold down the key to enter BIOS setup. You must select "Setup Default" to affect the new BIOS, then you may set other items from the Main Menu. IV. BIOS (Flash Memory Writer) 36 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    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 : IV. BIOS (BIOS Setup) ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 37
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    Load Defaults The "Load BIOS Defaults" option loads the minimized settings for troubleshooting. "Load Setup Defaults", hardware configuration and set the system clock and error handling. If the motherboard is already installed in a working system, you will not need to 38 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    disks need not to be entered here since they operate using device drivers and are not supported by any the BIOS. If you install the optional ASUS SCSI controller card into the motherboard (see section VI for instructions). If you install other vendor's SCSI controller card, please refer to their
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    drives smaller than 528MB; set it to LBA for drives over 528MB that support Logical Block Addressing (LBA) to allow larger IDE hard disks; set it to Large for drives over 528MB Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. IV. BIOS (Standard CMOS) 40 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    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. The standard stores 1.2MB in a 3.5" But Keyboard, All, But Diskette, and All, But Disk/ Key IV. BIOS (Standard CMOS) ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 41
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    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 "Level 2" secondary cache. Caching allows better performance. 42 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    system prompts for the password. The default setting is System, where the system prompts for the User Password every time you boot up. The other option is Setup, where the system always boots and therefore the PS/2 Mouse will not function. IV. BIOS (BIOS Features) ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 43
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    or MPEG Video Cards may not show colors properly. The setting Enabled should correct this problem. Otherwise leave this on the setup default setting of Disabled. OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M rate options are available: 250, 500, 750, and 1000. IV. BIOS (BIOS Features) 44 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    the same as for the previous screen. (BIOS Features) IV. BIOS (Chipset Features) NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted cancel this command. Some operating systems under certain situations have a problem utilizing this feature so it is normally Disabled. Passive Release ( ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 45
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    Swap AB, and the swap will be controlled in hardware. This works separately from the BIOS Features floppy disk swap feature. It is functionally the same as physically interchanging the connectors of 3E8H/IRQ4, 2E8H/IRQ10, and Disabled for the onboard serial connector. 46 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    and sets the second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the motherboard. If your system already has a The BIOS will automatically adjust or disable this setting for slower IDE devices so that Auto or high settings will not cause problems for BIOS ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 47
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    should be installed to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments, you need to add DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE in you CONFIG.SYS Modes->Off; Always On; Suspend->Off; and Susp, Stby->Off . 48 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    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. Use the one minute; at Min Saving after one hour... IV. BIOS (Power Management) ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 49
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    refresh upon any key entries in the BIOS setup screen. Set to Ignore if Motherboard temperatures. These values refresh upon key entries. Set to Ignore only if necessary. Voltage Monitor (xx.xV details" The bottom of the screen will instruct you to: "Press F1 to continue, ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    64K. If you are using an ICU to accomplish this task, leave ISA MEM Block BASE to its default setting of No/ICU. SCSI BIOS (Auto) The default uses Auto settings for the onboard SCSI BIOS (see section VI). If you wish not to use the onboard SCSI BIOS, choose Disabled ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 51
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    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 fields on the Standard CMOS Setup screen. IV. BIOS (Load Defaults) 52 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    automatically reverts to the main screen. IV. BIOS (Passwords) To implement the password protection, specify in the "Security Option" field of the BIOS Features Setup screen when the system will prompt for RAM in section III for procedures on clearing the CMOS. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 53
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    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 set. This is not a problem if the drive is new and there is nothing on it. IV. BIOS (Hard Drive Detect) 54 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    Exit Setup" option on the main screen and then press the key. IV. BIOS (Load Setup Defaults) IV. BIOS (Save & Exit) Exit Without Saving Select this option to exit the Setup utility without Saving" option on the main screen and then press the key. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 55
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    V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE ASUS TX97 Motherboard Series Support CD (Rev. 3.00) Intel BusMaster IDE drivers. Browse this CD: Allows you to see the contents of the ASUS support CD. Technical Support Form: View the Technical Support Form with or changed. V. SOFTWARE (CD / LDCM) 56 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE • Custom Setup: (For Experienced Users) 1. Choose File | New consistent, use this table for reference: PC Health LDCM Notification Config. BIOS/Motherboard Chassis CPU Chassis CPU A Chassis CPU CPU B Extra Power 6. LDCM SOFTWARE (LDCM) ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 57
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    SOFTWARE 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 bypass your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. V. SOFTWARE (DMI Introduction) 58 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE Using the ASUS DMI BIOS Auto Detect *** appears on the right for each menu item on the left side that has been auto detected by the system BIOS. A heading, *** User Modified *** will appear on the right for menu items that has been modified by the user. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE Save MIFD BIOS Defaults V. SOFTWARE (Using DMI Utility) You can load the BIOS defaults from a MIFD file and can clear all user modified and added data. You must reboot your computer in order for the defaults to be saved back into the Flash BIOS. 60 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    R ATI VGA Series USER'S MANUAL Hardware & Video Drivers
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    drivers) IMPORTANT: If an ASUS Video or Audio/Video device (or ATI compatible) was installed at one time, Windows 95 Plug and Play may install ATI's original driver upon entering Windows 95. The old driver button to restart your computer now - restart in normal mode. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 67
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    Windows 95: Select which driver you want to install for your new hardware: Windows default driver Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer Do not install a driver (Windows will not prompt ATI Desktop Help will appear upon restart, make changes as necessary. 68 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    take effect. Do you want to restart your computer now? 13. Click Yes button - ATI Desktop Help will appear upon restart, make changes as necessary. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 69
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    click on the CD drive in "My Computer" if CD already inserted)- ASUS Windows 95 Install Shell appears. 2. Click Install Windows 95 Display Driver - Display Properties and installation information appears. 3. Select the Settings tab and Continue from step 2 above. 70 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    *.MPV) Extensions • AVI Files (*.AVI) Extensions For Software MPEG support in Windows 95, you must first install DirectVideo Upgrade For Microsoft Windows " button once the driver has successfully been installed. Click ATI Player to bring up the ATI Player screen. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 71
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    and typing in a file name. This allows you to recall previously saved settings. Click on "Defaults" button to restore all settings to the default. 72 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    icon will appear upon restart - Install Shell Message appears: Now installation process will continue. If you want to install Video for Windows, please keep your ASUS driver CD in CD-ROM drive. 9. Click OK - Follow the instructions for Software MPEG & Video Player. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 73
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    in your machine." - Press Y. 7. Install Shell Message appears: Now installation process will continue. If you want to install Video for Windows, please keep your ASUS driver CD in CD-ROM drive. 9. Click OK - Follow the instructions for Software MPEG & Video Player. 74 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    . 8. Click OK to complete installation - Restart Windows? appears 9. Click Restart Windows button. 10. The Video Player icon will be added to the ATI Desktop menu. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 75
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    enhanced driver for problem report which includes pertinent data on your system and device configuration to help solve your problem. Have the report ready before contacting your vendor. Feature Icons: Double click a Feature icon to launch the associated control panel. 76 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    "Screen Size" and "Desktop Size." Any setting not supported by the device is shown in gray. A slider will always snap to the nearest supported setting for the current slider combination. The Sample Color Bar resolution by allowing you to pan past your visible screen. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 77
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    monitor to display the selected mode without exiting this control panel, for 10 seconds or until the user clicks the End Test, OK, or Cancel button. All other buttons and sliders are inactive at Help index. About...: Displays the product version number and information. 78 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    shown and returns to the FlexDesk+ main panel. Cancel: Discards all changes and returns to the FlexDesk+ main panel. Help: Displays Help information on FlexDesk+. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 79
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    Limitation: In some newer BIOS, DPMS fucntion doesn't work another section.) WARNING: Monitors that do not support VESA DPMS can be damaged by activation of the minutes, after which Off mode is activated if no service activity is detected. At this level, energy conservation ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    " downward, with user defined keys, e.g.,
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    ) NOTE: Press Default to fill in the fields with default keys first. By pressing a user-defined set of keyboard keys WinSwitch can dynamically change screen attributes (i.e., Colors, Screen Size and box, or disable WinSwitch by removing the check mark. 4. Click Ok. 82 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    : Sets the virtual desktop to one of the supported sizes. Screen Adjustment This allows the selection of different resolutions supported by your monitor. Select the proper monitor by pressing the "Select Monitor" button and then choosing from the list of monitors. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 83
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    the screen. If the image is distorted you may press or wait a few seconds to return to the original menu without the change. 84 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    via a Windows type control panel in the ATI DeskTop. NOTES: • Monitors that do not support VESA DPMS can be damaged by activation of the DPMS feature. Check your monitor specifications. • unload - Un-installs DPMS from system memory. help - Displays help messages. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 85
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    Features) VIII. Windows Video Player ATI Player and control panel (Win3.1x and Win95) If MPEG drivers are installed, for playing video clips, the ATI Player icon will appear in the DeskTop. Double a button that you would like to know about. ATI Player Setup MPEG 86 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    and Video 1 are manageable with most 386 or higher systems; Indeo supports additional color depth, and is best run on faster 486 (or User's Guide. Sizing Windows The video clip window can be sized using and number keys 1 & 2, providing 1x and 2x zoom respectively. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    button - System Settings Change window appears 11. Click Yes button to restart your computer now - restart in normal mode IX. Windows NT (Driver Installation) NOTE: Video for Windows, Direct Video, & Video Player is not available for any versions of Windows NT. 88 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    appears to restart your computer. IX. Windows NT (Driver Installation) 7. Click Yes button - ATI Desktop Help will appear upon restart, make changes as necessary. NOTE: Video for Windows, Direct Video, & Video Player is not available for any versions of Windows NT. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 89
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    Driver - Display Properties and installation information appears. 3. Select the Settings tab and Continue from step 2 above. NOTE: Video for Windows, Direct Video, & Video Player is not available for any versions of Windows NT. IX. Windows NT (Driver Installation) 90 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    box appears - Select a desired display mode. For more detailed information about changing your display mode, click Help. IX. Windows NT (Driver Installation) NOTE: Video for Windows, Direct Video, & Video Player is not available for any versions of Windows NT. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 91
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    Type D: , CD OS2 , OS2INST X. OS/2, OS/2 Warp (Driver Installation) 8. Select IBM OS/2 - Install OS/2 Driver appears. 9. Select your version of OS/2. 10. Type C: (the drive letter of resolution and/or color depth, see your OS/2 User's Guide. 92 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    the instructions to complete the installation of the drivers. 7. Press Enter when completed and press ESC twice and Y to exit the installation program. 8. Reboot the computer from DOS - Your Windows 3.x & DOS system ATI drivers should be installed and ready to use. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 93
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    the instructions to complete the installation of the drivers. 7. Press Enter when completed and press ESC twice and Y to exit the installation program. 8. Reboot the computer from DOS - Your Windows 3.x & DOS system ATI drivers should be installed and ready to use. 94 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    are supported at all color depths. Refer to the features section for specifications of your ASUS 264 Series Device. • The resolution used by your software application is independent of the refresh rate. Resolution depends on the installed software driver and selected display mode. ASUS TX97-XV User
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    Other Video Drivers VDIF Files Supported." 5. Adjust the size and position of the box outline. Press to accept. 6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you are satisfied with the box outline for all the resolutions. When finished, remember to exit and save the settings. 96 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    Setup) XI. Other Video Drivers Advanced Setup (optional) If you your device. However these options may not be compatible with your system. If problems appear after an advanced option is changed, returning the device to factory defaults , save them by pressing . ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 97
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    information provided in this appendix will enable you to solve most problems. Troubleshooting Because a typical computer system consists of many different parts, difficulties If the device works in another system, the problem is likely due to incorrect configuration. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 99
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    appropriate ADI driver. The protected mode driver requires extended memory. Error Codes and Messages Problems and solutions for BIOS address (C0000-C7FFF) from the memory manager. Refer to the documentation furnished with the memory manager software for information. 100 ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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    (Error Codes) A. Troubleshooting Any FIFO test error The effects LUT test failure. An error has occurred while testing the DAC LookUp Table. The problem should be visible on the top color bar of any 8bpp mode. ROM checksum error may not be immediately apparent. ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual 101
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    Troubleshooting (Windows) A. Troubleshooting Windows 95 mach64 enhanced display driver The Windows 95 mach64 enhanced display driver solution to this problem is to always restart Windows 95 after changing the monitor type. In Windows 95, display drivers can be installed ASUS TX97-XV User's Manual
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R
TX97-XV
Pentium
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ATX Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
This preliminary copy is for review purposes only and is
subject to errors and ongoing modifications.