This is a user manual for the ASUS TX97-XE motherboard.
This manual introduces the ASUS TX97-XE motherboard, detailing its features such as the Intel 430TX chipset, support for multiple CPU families, and extensive I/O options. It also includes a checklist, installation steps, and BIOS configuration guidance.
Additional sections cover support software utilities, optional ASUS PCI‑SCSI cards, and optional onboard audio and IrDA modules, along with FCC compliance information and troubleshooting tips.
| Chipset | Intel 430TX |
|---|---|
| Expansion Slots | Four 16‑bit ISA slots, four 32‑bit PCI slots |
| Level‑2 Cache | 512 KB pipelined burst SRAM |
The motherboard provides four 32‑bit PCI slots and four 16‑bit ISA slots.
The board includes a 512 KB pipelined burst SRAM Level‑2 cache.