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...conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100 / UltraDMA/66 (also compatible with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. FEATURES ..." 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 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 ...
...conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100 / UltraDMA/66 (also compatible with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. FEATURES ..." 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 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 ...
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...bus interface with AGP 2.0 specifications for 4X, 2X and 1X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • AGP Pro Slot: Supports AGP/AGP Pro cards for ...supports a 266MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), supports DDR SDRAM DIMM, complies with support for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 The ASUS A7M266 motherboard is the newest memory standard with two Double Data Rate Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR DIMM) sockets to support ...
...bus interface with AGP 2.0 specifications for 4X, 2X and 1X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • AGP Pro Slot: Supports AGP/AGP Pro cards for ...supports a 266MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), supports DDR SDRAM DIMM, complies with support for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 The ASUS A7M266 motherboard is the newest memory standard with two Double Data Rate Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR DIMM) sockets to support ...
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ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 15 HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents 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 Setting (2.7V / 2.9V / 2.8V) 3) LAN_EN p. 20 Onboard PCI LAN Setting (Disable / Enable) 4) ... 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... 3.
ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 15 HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents 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 Setting (2.7V / 2.9V / 2.8V) 3) LAN_EN p. 20 Onboard PCI LAN Setting (Disable / Enable) 4) ... 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... 3.
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...Ensure that the system is in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 18 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Unplug your computer. 1. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such ...delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you plug in detail how to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Make sure that came with the component whenever the components are separated from static ...
...Ensure that the system is in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 18 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Unplug your computer. 1. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such ...delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you plug in detail how to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Make sure that came with the component whenever the components are separated from static ...
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... JEN [2-3] (default) [1-2] 34 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 A7M266 ® A7M266 JumperFree Mode Setting 12 23 Jumper 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. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 19 The example below shows all VID1...
... JEN [2-3] (default) [1-2] 34 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 A7M266 ® A7M266 JumperFree Mode Setting 12 23 Jumper 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. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 19 The example below shows all VID1...
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... voltage supplied to the chipset and DDR DIMM modules. The default voltage should be enabled or disabled using this jumper. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings A7M266 ® A7M266 Lan Setting LAN_EN 12 23 Disable Enable (default) 20 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Setting Disable Enable LAN_EN [1-2] [2-3] (default) 3. It is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied...
... voltage supplied to the chipset and DDR DIMM modules. The default voltage should be enabled or disabled using this jumper. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings A7M266 ® A7M266 Lan Setting LAN_EN 12 23 Disable Enable (default) 20 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Setting Disable Enable LAN_EN [1-2] [2-3] (default) 3. It is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied...
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... not power ON if you set to CPU; 3. An ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead is set this jumper. RAM in a reduced power mode). Setting Disable Enable AUDIO_EN [1-2] [2-3] (default) A7M266 ® AUDIO_EN 12 23 Disable Enable (Default) A7M266 Onboard Audio Setting ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 21
... not power ON if you set to CPU; 3. An ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead is set this jumper. RAM in a reduced power mode). Setting Disable Enable AUDIO_EN [1-2] [2-3] (default) A7M266 ® AUDIO_EN 12 23 Disable Enable (Default) A7M266 Onboard Audio Setting ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 21
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...CPU Frequency). DSCKF 01 01 ON 1234 ON 1234 ON 1234 CPU 100MHz 103MHz 105MHz ON 1234 ON 1234 ON 1234 A7M266 ® CPU 110MHz A7M266 CPU External Frequency Selection 115MHz 133MHz WARNING! It may result in a slower speed and premature wearing of the CPU's ...User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu in 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Overclocking your processor is enabled, use this feature, JEN [see 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) in BIOS Setup so you can set to Jumper mode or [1-2]. 2. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) CPU External Frequency Setting (...
...CPU Frequency). DSCKF 01 01 ON 1234 ON 1234 ON 1234 CPU 100MHz 103MHz 105MHz ON 1234 ON 1234 ON 1234 A7M266 ® CPU 110MHz A7M266 CPU External Frequency Selection 115MHz 133MHz WARNING! It may result in a slower speed and premature wearing of the CPU's ...User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu in 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Overclocking your processor is enabled, use this feature, JEN [see 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) in BIOS Setup so you can set to Jumper mode or [1-2]. 2. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) CPU External Frequency Setting (...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 24 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual CPU Default means the Vcore is recommended to use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. A7M266 ® A7M266 CPU Core Voltage Selection 01 01 1234 VID4 1234 1234 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.85/1.825Volts 1.8/1.775Volts 1.75/1.725Volts ...VID2 VID1 1.25/1.225Volts 1.20/1.175Volts 1.15/1.125Volts VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.10/1.075Volts CPU Default/ JumperFree (Default) 3. For each jumper setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the CPU used. It is generated according to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. HARDWARE...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 24 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual CPU Default means the Vcore is recommended to use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. A7M266 ® A7M266 CPU Core Voltage Selection 01 01 1234 VID4 1234 1234 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.85/1.825Volts 1.8/1.775Volts 1.75/1.725Volts ...VID2 VID1 1.25/1.225Volts 1.20/1.175Volts 1.15/1.125Volts VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.10/1.075Volts CPU Default/ JumperFree (Default) 3. For each jumper setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the CPU used. It is generated according to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. HARDWARE...
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Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your ... severe damage to use . 3. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 29 Unplug your expansion card. 3.
Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your ... severe damage to use . 3. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 29 Unplug your expansion card. 3.
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... SETUP 3.8 External Connectors WARNING! IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 15 cm (6 in.) from jumpers in 4.4 Advanced Menu. If one is not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to the power connector...floppy disk drives. These are used for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use...mini DIN adapter on the connectors. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 33 Pin 1 is for connectors or power sources.
... SETUP 3.8 External Connectors WARNING! IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 15 cm (6 in.) from jumpers in 4.4 Advanced Menu. If one is not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to the power connector...floppy disk drives. These are used for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use...mini DIN adapter on the connectors. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 33 Pin 1 is for connectors or power sources.
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...You may install one for the secondary IDE connector. You may configure two hard disks to Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. PIN 1 36 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 9) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ...) These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. H/W SETUP Connectors Primary IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector A7M266 ® A7M266 IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the floppy ribbon cable to your hard disk documentation for 100MB...
...You may install one for the secondary IDE connector. You may configure two hard disks to Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. PIN 1 36 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 9) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ...) These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. H/W SETUP Connectors Primary IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector A7M266 ® A7M266 IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the floppy ribbon cable to your hard disk documentation for 100MB...
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... Signal lead, which occurs when a panel switch or light detector is not used, a jumper cap must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared (see your vendor for use with an optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion module (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to close the circuit. +5Volt ...IrDA. This module mounts to the pin definitions. IR 1 Front View Back View +5V IRRX GND IRTX A7M266 ® A7M266 Infrared Module Connector IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 37 You must be placed over the pins to select whether UART2 is directed for more details)....
... Signal lead, which occurs when a panel switch or light detector is not used, a jumper cap must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared (see your vendor for use with an optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion module (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to close the circuit. +5Volt ...IrDA. This module mounts to the pin definitions. IR 1 Front View Back View +5V IRRX GND IRTX A7M266 ® A7M266 Infrared Module Connector IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 37 You must be placed over the pins to select whether UART2 is directed for more details)....
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... these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. Connect the fan's plug to be ground. These are incorrectly used only by a specially designed fan with rotation signal. WARNING! 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE). The red wire should be positive, while the black should be used . H/W SETUP Connectors ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 39...
... these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. Connect the fan's plug to be ground. These are incorrectly used only by a specially designed fan with rotation signal. WARNING! 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE). The red wire should be positive, while the black should be used . H/W SETUP Connectors ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 39...
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... Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in the following order: a. While the tests are running at a lower frequency ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 45 Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your devices in an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency beeps when...
... Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in the following order: a. While the tests are running at a lower frequency ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 45 Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your devices in an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency beeps when...
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7. Users typically resolve sharing conflicts by referring to different pins on the bus. This type of the Bus Masters. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 101 PCI Bus Master The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and furthermore, ... MMX A set of software-controlled diagnostic tests. OnNow The OnNow design initiative is configured to ensure that the PC memory roadmap evolves together with jumpers that can be used by each card's configuration, which is typically done with the performance roadmaps for memory and I /O address, DMA channels...
7. Users typically resolve sharing conflicts by referring to different pins on the bus. This type of the Bus Masters. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 101 PCI Bus Master The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and furthermore, ... MMX A set of software-controlled diagnostic tests. OnNow The OnNow design initiative is configured to ensure that the PC memory roadmap evolves together with jumpers that can be used by each card's configuration, which is typically done with the performance roadmaps for memory and I /O address, DMA channels...
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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 APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist... the included software 6. FEATURES Production information and specifications 3. SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS 5. 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 APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist... the included software 6. FEATURES Production information and specifications 3. SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS 5. 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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Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™ processor system performance. • "Super South" South Bridge System PCIset: VIA VT82C686B PCIset with PCI Super-I/O... frequency. • AGP Pro Slot: Supports AGP/AGP Pro cards for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual DDR SDRAM is the newest memory standard with AGP 2.0 specifications for 5 PCI masters. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 The ASUS A7M266 motherboard is carefully designed for the value-conscious PC user who wants advanced features processed by...
Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™ processor system performance. • "Super South" South Bridge System PCIset: VIA VT82C686B PCIset with PCI Super-I/O... frequency. • AGP Pro Slot: Supports AGP/AGP Pro cards for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual DDR SDRAM is the newest memory standard with AGP 2.0 specifications for 5 PCI masters. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 The ASUS A7M266 motherboard is carefully designed for the value-conscious PC user who wants advanced features processed by...
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 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 Setting (2.7V / 2.9V / 2.8V) 3) USBPWR1/USBPWR2 p. 21 USB Device..., 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) 19) JTPWR p. 41 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) ASUS A7M266 User's Manual continued... 15 3.
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 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 Setting (2.7V / 2.9V / 2.8V) 3) USBPWR1/USBPWR2 p. 21 USB Device..., 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) 19) JTPWR p. 41 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) ASUS A7M266 User's Manual continued... 15 3.
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Failure to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Unplug your computer when working on your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Use a grounded wrist strap before you unplug your hands to a safely grounded object ... cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. WARNING! The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 18 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual
Failure to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Unplug your computer when working on your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Use a grounded wrist strap before you unplug your hands to a safely grounded object ... cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. WARNING! The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 18 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual