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ASUS SP97 / SP97-V User’s Manual
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
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How this Manual is Organized
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Item Checklist
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II. FEATURES
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Features of the ASUS SP97 Motherboard
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Introduction to ASUS SP97 Series of Motherboards
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The ASUS SP97 Motherboard
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III. INSTALLATION
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ASUS SP97 Motherboard Layout
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Installation Steps
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1. Jumpers
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Jumper Settings
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Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification
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2. System Memory (SIMM)
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SIMM Installation
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3. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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4. Expansion Cards
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Expansion Card Installation Procedure
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Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
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Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards
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5. External Connectors
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Power Connection Procedures
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IV.
BIOS SOFTWARE
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Support Software
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Flash Memory Writer Utility
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Main Menu
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Advanced Feature Menu
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Managing and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOS
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BIOS Setup
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Load Defaults
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Standard CMOS Setup
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Details of Standard CMOS Setup:
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BIOS Features Setup
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Details of BIOS Features Setup
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Chipset Features Setup
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Details of Chipset Features Setup
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Power Management Setup
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Details of Power Management Setup
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PNP and PCI Setup
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Details of PNP and PCI Setup
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Load BIOS Defaults
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