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® A7M266 266MHz FSB DDR RAM AGP Pro Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
® A7M266 266MHz FSB DDR RAM AGP Pro Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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... are released for each product design represented by the third digit in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7M266 Manual Revision: 1.04 E776 Release Date: May 2001 2 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Manual updates are represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. USER'S NOTICE No part...
... are released for each product design represented by the third digit in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7M266 Manual Revision: 1.04 E776 Release Date: May 2001 2 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Manual updates are represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. USER'S NOTICE No part...
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...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 3
...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 3
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... 9 2.1.3 Special Features 10 2.1.4 Performance Features 10 2.1.5 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Specifications - HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 18 ...Updating BIOS Procedures 48 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 51 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 4.2.2 Legend Bar 52 4 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual CONTENTS 1.
... 9 2.1.3 Special Features 10 2.1.4 Performance Features 10 2.1.5 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Specifications - HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 18 ...Updating BIOS Procedures 48 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 51 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 4.2.2 Legend Bar 52 4 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual CONTENTS 1.
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APPENDIX 97 7.1 Modem Riser 97 7.2 Glossary 99 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 87 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 87 6.2 ASUS Update 92 6.3 YAMAHA XGPlayer 93 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 83 5.1 Install Operating System 83 5.2 Start Windows 83 5.3 A7 Series Motherboard Support CD 83 5.4 Uninstalling Programs 85 6. CONTENTS 4.3 ...
APPENDIX 97 7.1 Modem Riser 97 7.2 Glossary 99 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 87 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 87 6.2 ASUS Update 92 6.3 YAMAHA XGPlayer 93 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 83 5.1 Install Operating System 83 5.2 Start Windows 83 5.3 A7 Series Motherboard Support CD 83 5.4 Uninstalling Programs 85 6. CONTENTS 4.3 ...
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... protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Government Printing Office. Operation is encouraged to try to an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits...
... protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Government Printing Office. Operation is encouraged to try to an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits...
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... the motherboard. 4. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for one 5.25" and two 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 7 Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100 / UltraDMA/66 (also compatible...
... the motherboard. 4. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for one 5.25" and two 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 7 Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100 / UltraDMA/66 (also compatible...
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.../100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with support for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Appendix). • Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7. 2. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers...
.../100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with support for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Appendix). • Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7. 2. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers...
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...major connectors in this motherboard are colorcoded. 2.1.2 Specifications - FEATURES • One Touch Management: Supports an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). • PCI Audio (optional): Features Cmedia CMI8738...an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically... v2.1 bus controller and legacy SB® DSP audio emulator. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 9 2.
...major connectors in this motherboard are colorcoded. 2.1.2 Specifications - FEATURES • One Touch Management: Supports an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). • PCI Audio (optional): Features Cmedia CMI8738...an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically... v2.1 bus controller and legacy SB® DSP audio emulator. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 9 2.
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... to the industry standard SDRAM. 2. FEATURES Performance 2. To fully utilize the benefits of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for 100MHz DDR SDRAM. 10 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power...
... to the industry standard SDRAM. 2. FEATURES Performance 2. To fully utilize the benefits of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for 100MHz DDR SDRAM. 10 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power...
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...4 seconds when the system is necessary to be monitored for RPM and failure. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable... 2. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are set for future processors, so monitoring is in the mailbox. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 11 FEATURES Intelligence 2. The system resource monitor will give the user information on managing their computers from their limited resources more ...
...4 seconds when the system is necessary to be monitored for RPM and failure. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable... 2. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are set for future processors, so monitoring is in the mailbox. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 11 FEATURES Intelligence 2. The system resource monitor will give the user information on managing their computers from their limited resources more ...
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... 1 LAN (RJ45) Connector Top) 23 Wake-On-LAN Connector 12 Wake-On-Ring Connector 10 Hardware Monitoring ASUS ASIC 9 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 18 Special Feature Onboard LED 11 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. Location Processor Support Socket 462 for locations.
... 1 LAN (RJ45) Connector Top) 23 Wake-On-LAN Connector 12 Wake-On-Ring Connector 10 Hardware Monitoring ASUS ASIC 9 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 18 Special Feature Onboard LED 11 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. Location Processor Support Socket 462 for locations.
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FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 12 3 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 45 13 12 11 10 9 8 76 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 13 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2.
FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 12 3 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 45 13 12 11 10 9 8 76 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 13 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2.
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... Modem Riser (AMR) WOR PLED DSCKF A7M266 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT82C686B ® PCIset CLRTC JTPWR JEN CHA_FAN USBPORT ASUS USBPWR2 CHASSIS ASIC with Hardware IR Monitor AFPANEL IDELED SMB PANEL Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3.
... Modem Riser (AMR) WOR PLED DSCKF A7M266 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT82C686B ® PCIset CLRTC JTPWR JEN CHA_FAN USBPORT ASUS USBPWR2 CHASSIS ASIC with Hardware IR Monitor AFPANEL IDELED SMB PANEL Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3.
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ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 19 JumperFree Mode (JumperFree / Jumper Mode) 2) VIO VIO1 p. 20 Clock Generator Voltage Setting (3.30V / 3.56V / 3.45V) +2.5V Voltage ... p. 39 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU, Chipset Fan Connectors (3 pins) 16) USBPORT p. 40 USB Header (10-1 pins) 17) SMB p. 40 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) 18) AFPANEL p. 41 ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 pins) continued... HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents 3.
ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 19 JumperFree Mode (JumperFree / Jumper Mode) 2) VIO VIO1 p. 20 Clock Generator Voltage Setting (3.30V / 3.56V / 3.45V) +2.5V Voltage ... p. 39 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU, Chipset Fan Connectors (3 pins) 16) USBPORT p. 40 USB Header (10-1 pins) 17) SMB p. 40 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) 18) AFPANEL p. 41 ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 pins) continued... HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents 3.
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 19) JTPWR 20) ATXPWR 21) IDELED 22) PWR.LED (PANEL) 23) SPEAKER (PANEL) 24) MSG.LED (PANEL) 25) SMI (PANEL) 26) PWR.SW (PANEL) 27) RESET (PANEL) p. 41 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) p. 42 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) p. 42 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) p. 43 System Power LED Lead (3 pins) p. 43 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) p. 43 System Message LED (2 pins) p. 43 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) p. 43 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p. 43 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 3. 3.
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 19) JTPWR 20) ATXPWR 21) IDELED 22) PWR.LED (PANEL) 23) SPEAKER (PANEL) 24) MSG.LED (PANEL) 25) SMI (PANEL) 26) PWR.SW (PANEL) 27) RESET (PANEL) p. 41 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) p. 42 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) p. 42 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) p. 43 System Power LED Lead (3 pins) p. 43 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) p. 43 System Message LED (2 pins) p. 43 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) p. 43 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p. 43 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 3. 3.
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Install Memory Modules 3. Setup the BIOS Software 3. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. H/W SETUP Getting Started ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 17 Install Expansion Cards 5. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. Check Motherboard Settings 2. 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4.
Install Memory Modules 3. Setup the BIOS Software 3. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. H/W SETUP Getting Started ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 17 Install Expansion Cards 5. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. Check Motherboard Settings 2. 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4.
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... you unplug your motherboard's function settings through the use of your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer. 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 18 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 3. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3.
... you unplug your motherboard's function settings through the use of your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer. 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 18 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 3. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3.
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... Switch DSCKF ON 1234 OFF ON 1. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to [3-4]. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 19 The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The example below ...
... Switch DSCKF ON 1234 OFF ON 1. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to [3-4]. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 19 The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The example below ...
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... Setting LAN_EN 12 23 Disable Enable (default) 20 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Setting 2.7 Volt 2.9 Volt 2.8 Volt VIO1 [1-2] (default) [2-3] [3-4] Setting 3.30 Volt 3.56 Volt 3.45 Volt VIO [1-2] (default) [2-3] [3-4] A7M266 ® A7M266 Voltage Settings 2 1 2.7 Volt (default) 2 1 3.30 Volt (default) VIO1 3 2 2.9 Volt VIO 3 2 4 3 2.8 Volt 4 3 3.56 Volt 3.45 Volt WARNING! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may...
... Setting LAN_EN 12 23 Disable Enable (default) 20 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Setting 2.7 Volt 2.9 Volt 2.8 Volt VIO1 [1-2] (default) [2-3] [3-4] Setting 3.30 Volt 3.56 Volt 3.45 Volt VIO [1-2] (default) [2-3] [3-4] A7M266 ® A7M266 Voltage Settings 2 1 2.7 Volt (default) 2 1 3.30 Volt (default) VIO1 3 2 2.9 Volt VIO 3 2 4 3 2.8 Volt 4 3 3.56 Volt 3.45 Volt WARNING! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may...