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    R TXP4 Pentium® Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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    of Symbios Logic Corporation. • Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks manual revision number. Manual updates are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus
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    Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: [email protected] Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 3
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    35 Managing & Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults 38 Standard CMOS Setup 38 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 38 BIOS Features Setup 41 Details of BIOS Features Setup 41 Chipset Features Setup 43 Details of Chipset Features Setup 43 4 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    Without Saving 53 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 3.10 55 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 56 System Requirements 56 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 57 VI. ASUS PCI SCSI Cards 59 Symbios SCSI BIOS and Drivers 59 ASUS PCI-SC200
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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 TXP4 User's Manual
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    jumpers (1) diskette or CD with support drivers and utilities: • Flash Memory Writer utility to update the onboard programmable BIOS • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility • Readme files for descriptions and use of the files • Technical Support Form (1) User's Manual PS/2 Mouse, Infrared, USB1
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    also equipped with four SIMM sockets to support 4-64MB 72-pin Fast Page Mode (FPM) or Extended Data Out (EDO) memory modules up to 256MB. SIMMs and DIMMs cannot be used at the same time. • Easy Installation: Is equipped with BIOS that supports auto detection of hard drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and
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    specs so there is no need to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • Concurrent PCI - Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to memory to CPU. • ACPI Ready - ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also implemented on all ASUS 430TX series of motherboards
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    II. FEATURES (This page was intentionally left blank) 10 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    . FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TXP4 Motherboard Super Multi-I/O 3 ISA Slots 4 PCI Slots IDE Connectors AT Power Connector ATX Power Programmable Flash ROM PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA Serial, Parallel, Floppy 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets Intel's 430TX PCIset CPU ZIF Socket 7 "Cool" Switching Voltage
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    1 0 3 2 Intel 430TX PCIset Keyboard COM 2 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual COM 1 Serial Ports III. INSTALLATION ASUS TXP4 Motherboard Layout Floppy Drives Parallel (Printer) Port DIMM Socket 2 (64-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64-bit, 168-pin module) SIMM Socket 4 (32-bit, 72-pin module) SIMM
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    168-Pin DIMM Memory Expansion Sockets p. 22 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Socket p. 23 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* p. 23 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots Connectors 1) KBCON 2) FLOPPY 3) PRINTER 4) COM1, COM2 5) FAN 6) Primary / Second IDE 7) IDELED 8) ATX POWER 9) AT POWER 10) PS2MOUSE/USB/IR 11
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    Memory Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power 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
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    if prompted by the Flash Memory Writer Utility as shown in BIOS SOFTWARE. Programming Disabled Enabled BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. RTC RAM CLRTC Clear Data [short solder points momentarily] R CLRTC Short solder points to Clear Data TXP4 RTC RAM (Clear Data) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    table is for general reference purposes only. Always refer to the instructions included with your CPU when possible. FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 4.0X(4/1) (4.5X)(9/2) CPU : BUS Frequency Ratio III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) 16 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    200MHz E-3.0x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [----] 166MHz E-2.5x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [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). III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS TXP4 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 TXP4 CPU Vcore Voltage Selection Dual Plane CPU 1 2 3 3.4V (STD) 1 2 3 3.5V (VRE) Single Plane 18 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    0 & 1) DIMM Socket 2 (Rows 2 & 3) DIMM Memory Module 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB 168-pin SDRAM or EDO DIMM (SIMM Sockets must be empty) 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB 168-pin SDRAM or EDO DIMM (SIMM Sockets must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 19
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    should go through the two mounting holes and the support clips should snap. Clip 72 Pin DRAM in SIMM Socket Plastic Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole To release the memory module, push both support clips outward and rock the module out of the support clips. 20 ASUS TXP4 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 TXP4 User's Manual 21
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    III. INSTALLATION (CPU) 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
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    to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. First read your expansion card documentation on Setup the BIOS if necessary (such as "IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes" in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 9. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 23
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    Windows directory to see a map of your used and free IRQs. For Windows problems when those two devices are in use at the same time. To simplify this process this motherboard bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an Memory Access) channel. DMA assignments for this motherboard ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    104key keyboard (Windows 95-compatible). R Keyboard Connector (5-pin female) III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) This motherboard accepts an AT Keyboard Connector Plug as shown here. TXP4 Keyboard Connector 2. Floppy drive connector (FLOPPY, 34-1 pin block ) This connector supports the provided floppy
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    the optional USB/MIR connector is not used. You can make available the parallel port and choose the IRQ through the Onboard Parallel Port in Chipset Features of the BIOS SOFTWARE. ( directly to the case to save expansion slot space. TXP4 Onboard Serial Port Connectors 26 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    3 pins) This connector supports a 3-pin CPU cooling /or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow across the CPU. Damage may occur to the motherboard and/or TXP4 Cooling Fan Power Rotation +12 Volt Ground Rotation +12 Volt Ground III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 27
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    to your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must set the second drive to Slave mode. Refer to the documentation of your hard disk for the jumper settings. BIOS now supports SCSI device , try reversing the 2-Pin plug. IDE LED TXP4 IDE (Hard Drive) LED Lead 28 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    support the load. For Wake on LAN support, TXP4 AT Power Connector +5V -5V GND +12V PG -12V +5V Power Connector on Motherboard 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 TXP4 User's Manual
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    the motherboard according to the pin definitions. Front View Back View R +5V (NC) GND IRRX IRTX IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX For the infrared feature to be available, you must connect an optional Infrared module to the motherboard. TXP4 Infrared Module Connector 30 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    support. 13. SMI Suspend Switch Lead (SMI, 2 pins) This allows the user to manually will not cause any problems. May require one or two pushes " in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE section should be on the default setting TXP4 System Panel Connectors ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 31
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    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. R +5V Standby Ground PME TXP4 Wake on LAN Activity III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) 32 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    back of your system case according to your system user's manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet Delete> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in the next section, BIOS SOFTWARE. * Powering seconds and then power off after Windows shuts down. NOTE: The message "You can
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    IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 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
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    the Plug-and-Play (PnP) configuration record. 2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD This option updates the boot block, the baseboard BIOS, and the PnP extended system configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file. IV. BIOS (Flash Memory Writer) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 35
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    after Flash Type - , the 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) and save to the diskette you
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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 TXP4 User's Manual 37
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    BIOS Defaults option loads the minimum settings for troubleshooting 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 TXP4 User's Manual
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    Logical Block Addressing (LBA) to allow larger IDE hard disks; set it to Large for drives over 528MB that do not support LBA. Large type of drive can only be used with MS-DOS and is very uncommon. Most IDE drives over 528MB support the LBA mode. IV. BIOS (Standard CMOS) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 39
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    hard disks that do not support this feature, then you must configure the hard disk in the standard method as described earlier by the "User" option. NOTE: After the IDE hard disk drive information has been entered into BIOS, new IDE hard disk drives . BIOS (Standard CMOS) 40 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    . Some entries are required by the motherboard's design to remain in their default settings. IV. BIOS (BIOS Features) A section at the lower of BIOS Features Setup Virus Warning (Disabled) This field protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk test. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 41
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    leave this on the setup default of Disabled...Video ROM BIOS Shadow (Enabled) This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM to RAM. Relocating to RAM enhances system performance, as information access is faster than the ROM. IV. BIOS (BIOS Features) 42 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    the ROMs use to shadow them specifically. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640KB and 1024KB by the amount used for this purpose this screen are the same as in the BIOS Features Setup screen. IV. BIOS (Chipset Features) NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 43
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    you to reverse the hardware drive letter assignments of your floppy disk drives. Two options are available: Swap AB and No Swap (default). If you want to switch drive letter assignments, set this field to Swap AB, and the swap will be controlled by the onboard chipset. 44 ASUS TXP4 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 TXP4 User's Manual 45
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    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. For Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows On; Suspend -> Off; and Susp,Stby -> Off . 46 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    Management System) features allow the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. Blank Screen HDD Power Down (Disable) This shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of inactivity. This time BIOS (Power Management) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 47
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    IV. BIOS SOFTWARE AC PWR Loss Restart (Disabled) This allows you to set whether you want Everyday, which will allow you to set the time or at a certain time and day by selecting By Date. IV. BIOS (PnP / PCI) PNP and PCI Setup This "PNP and PCI Setup" option configures the PCI bus slots. All PCI
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    and block size of a legacy ISA card that uses any memory segment within the C800H and DFFFH address range. If you have BIOS (Auto) The default uses Auto settings for the onboard SCSI BIOS. If you do not want to use the onboard SCSI BIOS, choose Disabled. IV. BIOS (PnP / PCI) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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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) 50 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    reverts to the main screen. IV. BIOS (Load Setup Defaults) IV. BIOS (Passwords) To implement password protection, specify in the "Security Option" field of the BIOS Features Setup screen when the system see CMOS RAM in section III for procedures on clearing the CMOS. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 51
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    that supports four drives, you drive. Do not select Large or Normal. The auto-detection feature can only detect one set of parameters for a particular IDE hard drive. Some IDE drives can use more than one set. This is not a problem if the drive is new and empty. 52 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    >. IV. BIOS (LDCM) Exit Without Saving Select this option to exit the Setup utility without saving the modifications you specify during the current session. To exit without saving, highlight the "Exit Without Saving" option on the main screen and then press . ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 53
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    V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE (This page was intentionally left blank) V. SOFTWARE (LDCM) ASUS TXP4 User's Manual 55
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    the MIFD such as serial numbers, housing configurations, and vendor information. Those information not detected by the motherboard BIOS and has to be manually entered through the DMI Configuration Utility and updated into the MIFD. This DMI Configuration Utility provides the same reliability as PnP
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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 have been modified by the user. ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    and path and file name here. Load 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. 58 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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    to function. The Symbios SCSI BIOS directly supports SCSI hard disks under the DOS, Windows and OS/2 environments. It also uses device drivers from the DOS floppy disk included in the ASUS PCI-SC200 and ASUS PCI-SC860 controller card packages to support hard disks and other SCSI devices working
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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 INT the devices between the ends must be Disabled. 60 ASUS TXP4 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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    ASUS SCSI devices, including the ASUS PCI-SC200 and ASUS PCI-SC860 interface card possible ID numbers, 0 through 7. The ASUS PCI-SC200 and ASUS PCI-SC860 cards have fixed SCSI IDs manual for any device you install for details on how to set its ID number. SCSI ID Priority The ASUS PCI-SC200 and ASUS
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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 TXP4 User's Manual 63
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    Driver Support • NetWare ODI Drivers - Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client • NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM LAN Server • NDIS 3.0 Drivers - Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows trigger wake-up frame. 64 ASUS TXP4 User's Manual
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