This document is the user manual for ASUS HX97 Pentium ® Motherboard, describing the features and characteristics of the product.
This manual covers the ASUS HX97 motherboard, detailing its features, installation steps, BIOS configuration, and optional add‑on cards. It also includes information on the bundled support software and compliance statements.
The document is organized into sections such as Introduction, Features, Installation, BIOS Setup, Support Software, and optional hardware like the PCI‑SC200 SCSI card and I‑A16C audio card, providing a complete reference for end users and technicians.
| Chipset | Intel 430HX |
|---|---|
| Memory sockets | 4 SIMM sockets |
| Memory types | 4‑64 MB 72‑pin FPM or EDO |
| ISA slots | 4 × 16‑bit |
| PCI slots | 4 × 32‑bit |
| Serial ports | 2 UART compatible ports |
| Parallel port | 1 with EPP and ECP |
| Level 2 cache | 256 KB or 512 KB SRAM |
| Optional connectors | PS/2 mouse, USB, IrDA |
| SCSI BIOS | Supported via optional ASUS SCSI controller cards |
It provides four 16‑bit ISA slots and four 32‑bit PCI slots.