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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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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 Component Locations 13 3. CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 18 3.5 System Memory (DDR DIMM 25 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 26 3.5.2 Memory ... 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The...
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 Component Locations 13 3. CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 18 3.5 System Memory (DDR DIMM 25 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 26 3.5.2 Memory ... 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The...
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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 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 ... Power Menu 74 4.5.1 Power Up Control 76 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 78 4.6 Boot Menu 79 4.7 Exit Menu 81 5. 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 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 ... Power Menu 74 4.5.1 Power Up Control 76 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 78 4.6 Boot Menu 79 4.7 Exit Menu 81 5. APPENDIX 97 7.1 Modem Riser 97 7.2 Glossary 99 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 5
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... cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for the included software 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-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 INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2. APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item...
... cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for the included software 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-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 INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2. APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item...
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FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 The ASUS A7M266 motherboard is enabled. bus interface with two Double Data Rate Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR DIMM) sockets to support up to 2GB of the processor's external ... VT82C686B PCIset with PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with AGP 2.0 specifications 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. FEATURES Specifications 2. It is optimized to be set...
FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7M266 The ASUS A7M266 motherboard is enabled. bus interface with two Double Data Rate Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR DIMM) sockets to support up to 2GB of the processor's external ... VT82C686B PCIset with PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with AGP 2.0 specifications 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. FEATURES Specifications 2. It is optimized to be set...
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...Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for a hard disk drive. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 9 FEATURES • One Touch Management: Supports an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to access box with system information LED display, front I /O: ...ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. • PCI/AMR Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which allows hardware to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard...
...Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for a hard disk drive. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 9 FEATURES • One Touch Management: Supports an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to access box with system information LED display, front I /O: ...ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. • PCI/AMR Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which allows hardware to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard...
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With these features implemented in data transfer rates of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for 100MHz DDR SDRAM. 10 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA100/66 require a 40-pin ...
With these features implemented in data transfer rates of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for 100MHz DDR SDRAM. 10 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA100/66 require a 40-pin ...
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... than 4 seconds when the system is in memory on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to... voltage levels are used up to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. A chassis intrusion event is necessary to critical motherboard components. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable voltage to ensure proper system configuration and ...
... than 4 seconds when the system is in memory on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to... voltage levels are used up to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. A chassis intrusion event is necessary to critical motherboard components. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable voltage to ensure proper system configuration and ...
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... See opposite page for AMD Athlon/Duron Processors 2 (NOTE: A CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Chipsets AMD 761 system controller 1 VIA VT82C686B PCIset 8 2Mbit Programmable Flash ... 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...
... See opposite page for AMD Athlon/Duron Processors 2 (NOTE: A CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Chipsets AMD 761 system controller 1 VIA VT82C686B PCIset 8 2Mbit Programmable Flash ... 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...
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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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... IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) 30.6cm (12in) Socket A C-Media CMI-8738 PCI Audio 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 COM1 USBPWR1 01 01 24.5cm (9.64in) CPU_FAN PWR_FAN...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...
... IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) 30.6cm (12in) Socket A C-Media CMI-8738 PCI Audio 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 COM1 USBPWR1 01 01 24.5cm (9.64in) CPU_FAN PWR_FAN...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...
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3. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 15 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. ... 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.
3. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 15 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. ... 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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HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Memory Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. Setup the BIOS Software 3. 3. H/W SETUP Getting Started ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 17
HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Memory Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. Setup the BIOS Software 3. 3. H/W SETUP Getting Started ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 17
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... touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 18 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Hold components by the edges and try not to change your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do not have one, touch both...
... touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 A7M266 ® A7M266 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 18 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual Hold components by the edges and try not to change your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do not have one, touch both...
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... be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Selection 4. Setting JumperFree Jumper Mode 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:... are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The white block represents the switch's position. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 19 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to ...
... be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Selection 4. Setting JumperFree Jumper Mode 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:... are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The white block represents the switch's position. ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 19 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to ...
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... strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to the clock generator and VIO1 (for better system reliability. 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...
... strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to the clock generator and VIO1 (for better system reliability. 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...
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... can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead is set to CPU; 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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 3. The default is required when these jumpers to +5V to +5V because not...
... can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead is set to CPU; 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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 3. The default is required when these jumpers to +5V to +5V because not...
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... External Frequency Selection 115MHz 133MHz WARNING! In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW-1-DSW-4) must be set to Jumper mode or [1-2]. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual WARE SETUP] must be stable. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be set to OFF. 3. When JumperFree ...
... External Frequency Selection 115MHz 133MHz WARNING! In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW-1-DSW-4) must be set to Jumper mode or [1-2]. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual WARE SETUP] must be stable. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be set to OFF. 3. When JumperFree ...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 23 3. HARDWARE SETUP Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be disabled . Set the DIP switches by the internal speed of your processor ... 7.0x Duron 650MHz 6.5x 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 3.
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 23 3. HARDWARE SETUP Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be disabled . Set the DIP switches by the internal speed of your processor ... 7.0x Duron 650MHz 6.5x 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 3.
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CPU Default means the Vcore is recommended to the CPU VID configuration. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 24 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 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 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.7/1.675Volts 1.65/1.625Volts 1.6/1....
CPU Default means the Vcore is recommended to the CPU VID configuration. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 24 ASUS A7M266 User's Manual 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 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.7/1.675Volts 1.65/1.625Volts 1.6/1....