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...means, except documentation kept by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7M266 Manual Revision: 1.04 E776 Release Date: May 2001 2 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may.... The product name and revision number are both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the product is authorized in the manual revision number.
...means, except documentation kept by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7M266 Manual Revision: 1.04 E776 Release Date: May 2001 2 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may.... The product name and revision number are both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the product is authorized in the manual revision number.
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.../ 100 / UltraDMA/66 (also compatible with UltraDMA/33 IDE drives/devices) Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS MR-I Modem Riser Card (1) Ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon ... 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 FEATURES Production information and specifications 3. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist...
.../ 100 / UltraDMA/66 (also compatible with UltraDMA/33 IDE drives/devices) Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS MR-I Modem Riser Card (1) Ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon ... 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 FEATURES Production information and specifications 3. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist...
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... host systems. (UltraDMA100/66 require a 40-pin 80-conductor 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
... host systems. (UltraDMA100/66 require a 40-pin 80-conductor 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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... Expansion Slots 5 PCI Slots 16 1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot 17 1 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot Shared) 13 System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 5 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 4 1 Parallel Port Connector Top) 21 1 Serial COM1 Port Connector Bottom) 22 1 Serial COM2 Port Connector Bottom)... 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...
... Expansion Slots 5 PCI Slots 16 1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot 17 1 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot Shared) 13 System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 5 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 4 1 Parallel Port Connector Top) 21 1 Serial COM1 Port Connector Bottom) 22 1 Serial COM2 Port Connector Bottom)... 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...
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... for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 29 Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your... such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Unplug your expansion card. 3. Install the necessary software drivers for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4....
... for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 29 Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your... such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Unplug your expansion card. 3. Install the necessary software drivers for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4....
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... The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need IRQ assignments. shared - - - INT-C - - INT-D - - - shared 30 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP Pro slot Onboard PCI audio AMR devices Onboard USB...MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be exclusively assigned to operate. Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for PCI devices....
... The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need IRQ assignments. shared - - - INT-C - - INT-D - - - shared 30 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP Pro slot Onboard PCI audio AMR devices Onboard USB...MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be exclusively assigned to operate. Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for PCI devices....
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... between ON and SLEEP or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on and blinks when it is data received. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 25) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered...to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 seconds will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is in use. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 43 HARDWARE SETUP The following PANEL illustration is controlled by a momentary switch connected to prolong the life of rebooting to this lead. ...
... between ON and SLEEP or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on and blinks when it is data received. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 25) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered...to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 seconds will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is in use. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 43 HARDWARE SETUP The following PANEL illustration is controlled by a momentary switch connected to prolong the life of rebooting to this lead. ...
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... the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to reinstall the BIOS later. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 47 This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Reboot your computer from your...is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you reboot using a floppy. 3. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. It is recommended that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the disk. 2. BIOS SETUP ...
... the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to reinstall the BIOS later. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 47 This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Reboot your computer from your...is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you reboot using a floppy. 3. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. It is recommended that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the disk. 2. BIOS SETUP ...
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... menu does not appear, doubleclick or run E:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should appear. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 83 NOTE: Because there are subject to install all plug-and play devices. Follow the Add New Hardware...
... menu does not appear, doubleclick or run E:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should appear. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 83 NOTE: Because there are subject to install all plug-and play devices. Follow the Add New Hardware...
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...Installs a utility that can remotely flash a client PC's BIOS when used in the AFLASH folder 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 84 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual The LANDesk Client Manager must be installed to monitor the Client system. The administrator should install both Administrator and Client ...software necessary to view user's manuals saved in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • AMD Miniport Driver: Installs the necessary AGP miniport drivers to view the contents of this motherboard). •...
...Installs a utility that can remotely flash a client PC's BIOS when used in the AFLASH folder 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 84 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual The LANDesk Client Manager must be installed to monitor the Client system. The administrator should install both Administrator and Client ...software necessary to view user's manuals saved in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • AMD Miniport Driver: Installs the necessary AGP miniport drivers to view the contents of this motherboard). •...
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...that allows you to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Choose the site that is a utility that you are properly connected to you will be prompted to select an Internet site. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2 ASUS Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to the Internet through an Internet ... (ISP). 1. Select an update method. 3. S/W REFERENCE ASUS Update 6. If you selected updating/downloading from the Internet, you or click Auto Select. If you will need to locate the file. 92 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from a file, you selected Update ...
...that allows you to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Choose the site that is a utility that you are properly connected to you will be prompted to select an Internet site. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2 ASUS Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to the Internet through an Internet ... (ISP). 1. Select an update method. 3. S/W REFERENCE ASUS Update 6. If you selected updating/downloading from the Internet, you or click Auto Select. If you will need to locate the file. 92 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from a file, you selected Update ...
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... on the taskbar and then click XGplayer. You may also right-click the YAMAHA SXG Driver icon on the Main Panel. Also, its links to various Internet services allows you can mix, arrange (change voices/effects) and attach MIDI files to e-... Select Previous Song Select Final Song Select Top Song Rewind Fast Forward Pause Playback Master Volume Control Polyphony CPU Usage Rate Key Control Tempo Control ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 93 With MIDI files, you to listen to music on the SoftSynthesizer settings, click Start, point to Programs, point to YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50...
... on the taskbar and then click XGplayer. You may also right-click the YAMAHA SXG Driver icon on the Main Panel. Also, its links to various Internet services allows you can mix, arrange (change voices/effects) and attach MIDI files to e-... Select Previous Song Select Final Song Select Top Song Rewind Fast Forward Pause Playback Master Volume Control Polyphony CPU Usage Rate Key Control Tempo Control ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 93 With MIDI files, you to listen to music on the SoftSynthesizer settings, click Start, point to Programs, point to YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50...
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...8226; Is there an SXG Driver being used in DOS mode or at the MS-DOS prompt. • The generated sounds in MIDI compatible games are generated late. • Certain games that are not compatible with some other previously existing MIDI Player? ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 95 Please ... Control in the voice (Wave) data may exceed the performance capabilities of the computer, amplifier, speakers, etc. • Is the "YAMAHA SXG Driver" set for installation. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3.5 Troubleshooting It cannot be installed. It will be heard, or is not output. • Please check the...
...8226; Is there an SXG Driver being used in DOS mode or at the MS-DOS prompt. • The generated sounds in MIDI compatible games are generated late. • Certain games that are not compatible with some other previously existing MIDI Player? ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 95 Please ... Control in the voice (Wave) data may exceed the performance capabilities of the computer, amplifier, speakers, etc. • Is the "YAMAHA SXG Driver" set for installation. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3.5 Troubleshooting It cannot be installed. It will be heard, or is not output. • Please check the...
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As a result, noise may be deviations in the timing of the audio driver (run Setup in with the playback sound if you are using a computer with the DirectSound feature turned OFF. • If the CPU's load is drive E:),... is increased, there will be reset. 6.4 C-Media Mixer After installation of data transfer to the LINE IN audio jack (see 3.8 Connectors for more information) 96 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual In such a case, open the SoftSynthesizer setting screen and click OK. C-Media Mixer icon 6.4.1 C-Media Mixer Control Panel Volume Control Recording Control 6.4.2 Enabling...
As a result, noise may be deviations in the timing of the audio driver (run Setup in with the playback sound if you are using a computer with the DirectSound feature turned OFF. • If the CPU's load is drive E:),... is increased, there will be reset. 6.4 C-Media Mixer After installation of data transfer to the LINE IN audio jack (see 3.8 Connectors for more information) 96 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual In such a case, open the SoftSynthesizer setting screen and click OK. C-Media Mixer icon 6.4.1 C-Media Mixer Control Panel Volume Control Recording Control 6.4.2 Enabling...
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... communicates with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive. Select Search for the best driver for the MR driver. 5. Click Start, point to install the modem driver. 1. Click Diagnostic and then click the designated COM port as shown. 98 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Power ON the computer after the hardware installation is located, click Next... allows your device and click Next. 4. Click the Settings tab. Double click the modem icon at the bottom-right corner of the window. 7. After the driver is completed. 2. Click More Info....
... communicates with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive. Select Search for the best driver for the MR driver. 5. Click Start, point to install the modem driver. 1. Click Diagnostic and then click the designated COM port as shown. 98 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Power ON the computer after the hardware installation is located, click Next... allows your device and click Next. 4. Click the Settings tab. Double click the modem icon at the bottom-right corner of the window. 7. After the driver is completed. 2. Click More Info....
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... resources such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem. Normally, the flash ROM is a logical device name used to 33MB/Sec transfer. 100 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that allows the computer's operating system to /from "Start | Shut Down..." Each... improves processing of instructions that the CPU be updated by loading it means to use a different IRQ and address assignment. Device Driver A device driver is used by themselves. DOS is configured to turn ON your computer. For this reason, DOS constitutes the basic interface between ...
... resources such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem. Normally, the flash ROM is a logical device name used to 33MB/Sec transfer. 100 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that allows the computer's operating system to /from "Start | Shut Down..." Each... improves processing of instructions that the CPU be updated by loading it means to use a different IRQ and address assignment. Device Driver A device driver is used by themselves. DOS is configured to turn ON your computer. For this reason, DOS constitutes the basic interface between ...
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.... POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the changes defined in BIOS either automatically or manually. PCI Bus Master The PCI Bus... specification that change the card's IRQs and DMA in the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. lers, and graphics/video ICs. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 101 The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other requests. Users ...
.... POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the changes defined in BIOS either automatically or manually. PCI Bus Master The PCI Bus... specification that change the card's IRQs and DMA in the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. lers, and graphics/video ICs. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 101 The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other requests. Users ...
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... without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE... both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for each... the period of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7M266 Manual Revision: 1.02 E647 Release Date: November 2000...
... without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE... both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for each... the period of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7M266 Manual Revision: 1.02 E647 Release Date: November 2000...
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... 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 SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard. ... missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100 / UltraDMA/66 (also compatible with UltraDMA/33 IDE ...
... 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 SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard. ... missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100 / UltraDMA/66 (also compatible with UltraDMA/33 IDE ...
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... OS, such as Windows 98/2000/Millenium must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for operating systems that supports autodetection of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to the ...; New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of up to 2.1 GB/s for 133MHz DDR SDRAM and 1.6GB/s for 100MHz DDR SDRAM. 10 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.3 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows95/98/NT . ...
... OS, such as Windows 98/2000/Millenium must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for operating systems that supports autodetection of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to the ...; New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of up to 2.1 GB/s for 133MHz DDR SDRAM and 1.6GB/s for 100MHz DDR SDRAM. 10 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.3 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows95/98/NT . ...