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... on the product itself. The product name and revision number are represented by ASUS; Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS A7V266-E Manual Revision: 1.00 E883 Release Date: October 2001 2 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the...FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Manual updates 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 means, except documentation kept by ...
... on the product itself. The product name and revision number are represented by ASUS; Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS A7V266-E Manual Revision: 1.00 E883 Release Date: October 2001 2 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the...FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Manual updates 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 means, except documentation kept by ...
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... 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 45 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 45 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 47 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 49 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 50 4.2.2 Legend Bar 50 4 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure...
... 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 45 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 45 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 47 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 49 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 50 4.2.2 Legend Bar 50 4 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure...
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...(AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to create a bootable system disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to reinstall the...:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that you created. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 45 Reboot the computer from the hard drive. This file works only in DOS mode. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in case you boot from ...
...(AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to create a bootable system disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to reinstall the...:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that you created. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 45 Reboot the computer from the hard drive. This file works only in DOS mode. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in case you boot from ...
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BIOS SETUP 5. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Select 1. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 46 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4. 4.
BIOS SETUP 5. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Select 1. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 46 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4. 4.
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... the floppy disk. 3. Type the filename of your motherboard having more problems! 1. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 47 At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. XX.XXX, then press . NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to the boot floppy disk you know that the new...
... the floppy disk. 3. Type the filename of your motherboard having more problems! 1. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 47 At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. XX.XXX, then press . NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to the boot floppy disk you know that the new...
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..., and if the problem still persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 48 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual If the Flash Memory Writer utility is updated automatically only when necessary. If this may not boot...
..., and if the problem still persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 48 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual If the Flash Memory Writer utility is updated automatically only when necessary. If this may not boot...
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...reference purposes only, and may want to use as possible. Press to reconfigure your computer. The utility is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are not prompted to change the configuration of the EEPROM. For example, you are a little ... and make it as easy to call up the computer, the system provides you with its POST. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 49 4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can also restart by pressing the Reset ...
...reference purposes only, and may want to use as possible. Press to reconfigure your computer. The utility is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are not prompted to change the configuration of the EEPROM. For example, you are a little ... and make it as easy to call up the computer, the system provides you with its POST. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 49 4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can also restart by pressing the Reset ...
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...[Auto] allows the system to turn on all processors during system bootup. When you set this field to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in synchronous or asynchronous mode with the required data. Configuration options:...Enabled], BIOS always reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in the popup menu vary according to the default setting [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7V266-E ...
...[Auto] allows the system to turn on all processors during system bootup. When you set this field to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in synchronous or asynchronous mode with the required data. Configuration options:...Enabled], BIOS always reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in the popup menu vary according to the default setting [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7V266-E ...
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...add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to [Disabled], the power management features do not function regardless of inactivity. 4. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 69 BIOS SETUP Shadow Configuration Power Management [User Defined] This field must be set to a predefined value that the system inactivity period is...The Power menu allows you to install Windows with the APM feature. The [User Defined] option allows you to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. In Windows 98 or later, APM is longer. [Disabled] deactivates the power saving features,...
...add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to [Disabled], the power management features do not function regardless of inactivity. 4. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 69 BIOS SETUP Shadow Configuration Power Management [User Defined] This field must be set to a predefined value that the system inactivity period is...The Power menu allows you to install Windows with the APM feature. The [User Defined] option allows you to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. In Windows 98 or later, APM is longer. [Disabled] deactivates the power saving features,...
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... Windows When you must run the FastTrack100™ BIOS before installing the OS. NOTE: To configure your motherboard, Windows will be used as a general reference and may use OSR 2.0 or later. Normally, this section. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 79 For Windows NT 4.0, you...Settings, Hardware Setup and Section 5.5 Manual Installation fo IDE/RAID Drivers for Windows 95, you must use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this firmware will detect all necessary device drivers...
... Windows When you must run the FastTrack100™ BIOS before installing the OS. NOTE: To configure your motherboard, Windows will be used as a general reference and may use OSR 2.0 or later. Normally, this section. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 79 For Windows NT 4.0, you...Settings, Hardware Setup and Section 5.5 Manual Installation fo IDE/RAID Drivers for Windows 95, you must use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this firmware will detect all necessary device drivers...
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...RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 80 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Updated or other special functions. • PC-Cillin 2000 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. load a BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs basic drivers to monitor... your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update Vx.xx: Instals a program that your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7V266-E Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to view user...
...RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 80 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Updated or other special functions. • PC-Cillin 2000 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. load a BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs basic drivers to monitor... your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update Vx.xx: Instals a program that your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7V266-E Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to view user...
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...\Raid0or1\Win9x-ME) 5.5.2 Win2000 Promise® FastTrak100™Lite/Simple Controller Driver 1. S/W SETUP RAID ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 89 SOFTWARE SETUP 5.5 Manual Installation of IDE/RAID Drivers The A7V266-E support CD contains several IDE and RAID 0 or 1 drivers in the CD Drive and press "...Start" button. 2. Double click on the support CD. 5.5.1 Win9x-ME Promise® FastTrak100 Speed BIOS 1. View device by type and find "Other devices" node. 4. Move highlight bar to update...
...\Raid0or1\Win9x-ME) 5.5.2 Win2000 Promise® FastTrak100™Lite/Simple Controller Driver 1. S/W SETUP RAID ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 89 SOFTWARE SETUP 5.5 Manual Installation of IDE/RAID Drivers The A7V266-E support CD contains several IDE and RAID 0 or 1 drivers in the CD Drive and press "...Start" button. 2. Double click on the support CD. 5.5.1 Win9x-ME Promise® FastTrak100 Speed BIOS 1. View device by type and find "Other devices" node. 4. Move highlight bar to update...
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... instructions to locate the file. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.4 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to complete the update process. 102 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, you wish to...
... instructions to locate the file. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.4 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to complete the update process. 102 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, you wish to...