This manual covers the ASUS TX97-LE motherboard, describing its hardware features, supported CPUs, memory configurations, and expansion options. It also includes step‑by‑step installation instructions, BIOS configuration guidance, and information on optional ASUS SCSI and LAN cards.
Additional sections explain power‑management setup, Wake‑On‑LAN functionality, and the included support software such as the Flash Memory Writer utility and DMI configuration tool.
| Chipset | Intel 430TX |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel Pentium 75‑233 MHz, Cyrix 6x86‑PR, AMD‑K5/K6 |
| SIMM Memory | Four 72‑pin SIMM sockets, up to 256 MB total |
| Power Supply | Dual AT and ATX connectors |
| Expansion Slots | 3 ISA (16‑bit) and 4 PCI (32‑bit) slots |
| I/O Ports | 2 UART serial ports, 1 parallel port (EPP/ECP) |
| Level‑2 Cache | 512 KB pipelined burst SRAM |
| IDE Controller | PCI Bus Master IDE with two connectors |
Wake‑On‑LAN allows the system to be powered on remotely by sending a wake‑up frame.
The board supports both AT and ATX power supplies via dual connectors.