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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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... for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product Name: ASUS A7M266 Manual Revision: 1.04 E776 Release Date: May 2001 2 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...
... for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product Name: ASUS A7M266 Manual Revision: 1.04 E776 Release Date: May 2001 2 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...
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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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... Upon First Use of the Computer System 47 4.1.2 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Specifications - CONTENTS 1. Optional Components 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... Riser (AMR) Slot 32 3.8 External Connectors 33 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 45 4. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
... Upon First Use of the Computer System 47 4.1.2 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Specifications - CONTENTS 1. Optional Components 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... Riser (AMR) Slot 32 3.8 External Connectors 33 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 45 4. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
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APPENDIX 97 7.1 Modem Riser 97 7.2 Glossary 99 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.3 Main Menu 54 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 55 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 58 4.4 Advanced Menu 60 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 63 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 66 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 69 4.4.4 Shadow ... 4.7 Exit Menu 81 5. 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. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 87 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 87 6.2 ASUS Update 92 6.3 YAMAHA XGPlayer 93 7.
APPENDIX 97 7.1 Modem Riser 97 7.2 Glossary 99 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.3 Main Menu 54 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 55 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 58 4.4 Advanced Menu 60 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 63 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 66 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 69 4.4.4 Shadow ... 4.7 Exit Menu 81 5. 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. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 87 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 87 6.2 ASUS Update 92 6.3 YAMAHA XGPlayer 93 7.
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... of the FCC Rules. Government Printing Office. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Any changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with Canadian ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits...
... of the FCC Rules. Government Printing Office. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Any changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with Canadian ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits...
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... the following sections: 1. 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 APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on...
... the following sections: 1. 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 APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on...
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... a PCI modem card that support four IDE devices on two channels. DDR SDRAM is enabled. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 The ASUS A7M266 motherboard is optimized to 4 USB ports, two on the back panel and two midboard, for the value-conscious PC user who ...Inline Memory Module (DDR DIMM) sockets to support up to 100MB/sec; It is carefully designed for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual bus interface with support for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of the processor's external frequency. • AGP...
... a PCI modem card that support four IDE devices on two channels. DDR SDRAM is enabled. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 The ASUS A7M266 motherboard is optimized to 4 USB ports, two on the back panel and two midboard, for the value-conscious PC user who ...Inline Memory Module (DDR DIMM) sockets to support up to 100MB/sec; It is carefully designed for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual bus interface with support for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of the processor's external frequency. • AGP...
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... • Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for a hard disk drive. With an ASUS iPanel, you can monitor your computer system's vital components. • PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage... an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to access box with system information LED display, front I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with high speed PCI v2.1 bus controller and legacy SB® DSP audio emulator. FEATURES Specifications 2. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 9 2.
... • Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for a hard disk drive. With an ASUS iPanel, you can monitor your computer system's vital components. • PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage... an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to access box with system information LED display, front I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with high speed PCI v2.1 bus controller and legacy SB® DSP audio emulator. FEATURES Specifications 2. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 9 2.
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... cable to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for 100MHz DDR SDRAM. 10 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual
... cable to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for 100MHz DDR SDRAM. 10 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual
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...application crashes. The system resource monitor will give the user information on managing their computers from anywhere in memory on remotely through the ASUS ASIC. FEATURES 2.1.5 Intelligence • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. ... 4 seconds when the system is kept in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 11 2. With this benefit on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in the working state places the system...
...application crashes. The system resource monitor will give the user information on managing their computers from anywhere in memory on remotely through the ASUS ASIC. FEATURES 2.1.5 Intelligence • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. ... 4 seconds when the system is kept in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 11 2. With this benefit on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in the working state places the system...
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... Network Features 3Com 3C920 Fast Ethernet Controller 14 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
... Network Features 3Com 3C920 Fast Ethernet Controller 14 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
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2. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 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
2. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 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
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... 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 PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) 30.6cm (12in...
... 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 PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) 30.6cm (12in...
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... 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... ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 15 HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents 3.
... 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... ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 15 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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3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Setup the BIOS Software 3. Install Memory Modules 3. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. H/W SETUP Getting Started ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 17 Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Expansion Cards 5. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1.
3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Setup the BIOS Software 3. Install Memory Modules 3. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. H/W SETUP Getting Started ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 17 Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Expansion Cards 5. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1.
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... the system. 5. Unplug your computer when working on your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 18 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Hold components by the edges and try not...
... the system. 5. Unplug your computer when working on your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 18 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Hold components by the edges and try not...
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...Mode Jumper Free (Default) JEN NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all the switches in the OFF position. 01 01 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 DIP Switch DSCKF ON 1234 OFF ON 1. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 3. DSCKF) The motherboard's... Settings 3. The example below shows all VID1-4 must be made through the DIP switches. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 4. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 19 The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 3.
...Mode Jumper Free (Default) JEN NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all the switches in the OFF position. 01 01 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 DIP Switch DSCKF ON 1234 OFF ON 1. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 3. DSCKF) The motherboard's... Settings 3. The example below shows all VID1-4 must be made through the DIP switches. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 4. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 19 The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 3.
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... voltage supplied to the clock generator and VIO1 (for better system reliability. Setting Disable Enable LAN_EN [1-2] [2-3] (default) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings A7M266 ® A7M266 Lan Setting LAN_EN 12 23 Disable Enable (default) 20 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual The default voltage should be enabled or disabled using this jumper. Setting 2.7 Volt 2.9 Volt 2.8 Volt VIO1 [1-2] (default) [2-3] [3-4] Setting 3.30...
... voltage supplied to the clock generator and VIO1 (for better system reliability. Setting Disable Enable LAN_EN [1-2] [2-3] (default) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings A7M266 ® A7M266 Lan Setting LAN_EN 12 23 Disable Enable (default) 20 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual The default voltage should be enabled or disabled using this jumper. Setting 2.7 Volt 2.9 Volt 2.8 Volt VIO1 [1-2] (default) [2-3] [3-4] Setting 3.30...