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... in the manual revision number. 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 defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR..., and are used only for each product design represented by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the means indicated on the product itself. Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS A7V266-E Manual Revision: 1.00 E883 Release Date: October 2001...
... in the manual revision number. 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 defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR..., and are used only for each product design represented by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the means indicated on the product itself. Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS A7V266-E Manual Revision: 1.00 E883 Release Date: October 2001...
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...specifications Instructions on setting up the motherboard. Package Contents Optional Items (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA100/66//33 IDE drives ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (1) Ribbon cable for the included software Optional items... up the included software Reference material for two 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) User's Manual ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 2. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized ...
...specifications Instructions on setting up the motherboard. Package Contents Optional Items (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA100/66//33 IDE drives ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (1) Ribbon cable for the included software Optional items... up the included software Reference material for two 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) User's Manual ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 2. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized ...
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...80-conductor cable). • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. 10 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 2. FEATURES Performance 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • DDR DRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, ...: Support for Plugn-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for 100MHz DDR SDRAM. • Onboard Audio: Audio models come with additional support for UltraDMA...
...80-conductor cable). • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. 10 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 2. FEATURES Performance 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • DDR DRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, ...: Support for Plugn-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for 100MHz DDR SDRAM. • Onboard Audio: Audio models come with additional support for UltraDMA...
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...Use these jumpers in conjunction with the C-Media PCI Audio Driver and to use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. A7V266-E A7V266-E Bass Center Setting BCS 12 23 type 1 Bass (CENTER/BASS) (Default) type 2 Bass (BASS/CENTER) ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting...4 or 6 speaker audio. CPU Default, all jumpers [2-3], means the Vcore is made using the C-Media Audio Driver software setup available on the CPU used. A7V266-E 123 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 CPU Default 123 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.85/1.825Volts 123 1.8/1.775Volts 123 VID4 VID3...
...Use these jumpers in conjunction with the C-Media PCI Audio Driver and to use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. A7V266-E A7V266-E Bass Center Setting BCS 12 23 type 1 Bass (CENTER/BASS) (Default) type 2 Bass (BASS/CENTER) ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting...4 or 6 speaker audio. CPU Default, all jumpers [2-3], means the Vcore is made using the C-Media Audio Driver software setup available on the CPU used. A7V266-E 123 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 CPU Default 123 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.85/1.825Volts 123 1.8/1.775Volts 123 VID4 VID3...
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... the future, you may cause severe damage to support these cards. Failure to do so may need to change the settings.) 7. H/W SETUP CPU Installation 28 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Replace the system cover. 6. Follow the steps in... the card connectors with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in the next section when installing expansion cards. Install the necessary software drivers for the card before installing it. 2.
... the future, you may cause severe damage to support these cards. Failure to do so may need to change the settings.) 7. H/W SETUP CPU Installation 28 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Replace the system cover. 6. Follow the steps in... the card connectors with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in the next section when installing expansion cards. Install the necessary software drivers for the card before installing it. 2.
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...used . shared shared - - - shared - If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for this table when configuring your motherboard also ... the system unstable or cards inoperable. INT-D shared - - - 3. shared - - If your system and for standard PC devices. shared shared ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 29 Generally, an IRQ must be used - - - - - - shared - - The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for resolving IRQ conflicts...
...used . shared shared - - - shared - If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for this table when configuring your motherboard also ... the system unstable or cards inoperable. INT-D shared - - - 3. shared - - If your system and for standard PC devices. shared shared ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 29 Generally, an IRQ must be used - - - - - - shared - - The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for resolving IRQ conflicts...
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...pin connector connects to expand the life of messages from a fax/modem. This is received. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 29) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or ... instantly decreased to save power and to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 seconds turns the system off the power switch. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 43 The LED blinks when data is a preferred method. Attach the casemounted suspend switch this LED is ON, when there...
...pin connector connects to expand the life of messages from a fax/modem. This is received. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 29) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or ... instantly decreased to save power and to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 seconds turns the system off the power switch. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 43 The LED blinks when data is a preferred method. Attach the casemounted suspend switch this LED is ON, when there...
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Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 45 This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a ... motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is recommended that you need to the programmable...
Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 45 This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a ... motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is recommended that you need to the programmable...
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...displayed on your system to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this firmware will detect all necessary device drivers. NOTE: To configure your screen. 5. Normally, this section. Follow the Add New Hardware Wizard to ensure full compliancy. ... Settings, Hardware Setup and Section 5.5 Manual Installation fo IDE/RAID Drivers for more information about driver installation.) 5.2 Start Windows When you start Windows 98 for Windows 95, you must run the FastTrack100™ BIOS before installing the OS. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 79
...displayed on your system to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this firmware will detect all necessary device drivers. NOTE: To configure your screen. 5. Normally, this section. Follow the Add New Hardware Wizard to ensure full compliancy. ... Settings, Hardware Setup and Section 5.5 Manual Installation fo IDE/RAID Drivers for more information about driver installation.) 5.2 Start Windows When you start Windows 98 for Windows 95, you must run the FastTrack100™ BIOS before installing the OS. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 79
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... MAIN MENU) 80 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual S/W SETUP Support CD • VIA 4 in 1 drivers: Installs PCI Bus Master IDE Driver, VIAAGP Driver, VIA INF Driver, and IRQ Routing Driver. • VIA Bus Master PCI IDE MPD Driver: Installs PCI Bus Master IDE Driver • C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Application: Installs the drivers for the C-Media Audio Driver and the sound system...
... MAIN MENU) 80 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual S/W SETUP Support CD • VIA 4 in 1 drivers: Installs PCI Bus Master IDE Driver, VIAAGP Driver, VIA INF Driver, and IRQ Routing Driver. • VIA Bus Master PCI IDE MPD Driver: Installs PCI Bus Master IDE Driver • C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Application: Installs the drivers for the C-Media Audio Driver and the sound system...
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SOFTWARE SETUP • Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. • ASUS Screen Saver: Installs a nifty ASUS screen saver. • E-Color 3Deep: Installs graphical driver and an application for tuning the quality of color output from CRT and LCD monitors. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view... contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. ( RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER ) 5. S/W SETUP Support CD ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 81 5.
SOFTWARE SETUP • Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. • ASUS Screen Saver: Installs a nifty ASUS screen saver. • E-Color 3Deep: Installs graphical driver and an application for tuning the quality of color output from CRT and LCD monitors. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view... contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. ( RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER ) 5. S/W SETUP Support CD ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 81 5.
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...vice versa. Mirroring optimizes two identical hard disk drives to copy all hard disk data will be used to the other drive. S/W SETUP RAID 82 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual With FAT32 and NTFS partitioning, the array will be configured in RAID 0 or RAID 1 pairs and combinations; The Promise® ... MB/sec per disk, with or without multiple disk arrays up . 5. In addition, the support CD allows you to install system drivers according to the Operating System (OS) on the A7V266-E permit only two disks to improve the Speed Performance of the same model and storage capacity.
...vice versa. Mirroring optimizes two identical hard disk drives to copy all hard disk data will be used to the other drive. S/W SETUP RAID 82 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual With FAT32 and NTFS partitioning, the array will be configured in RAID 0 or RAID 1 pairs and combinations; The Promise® ... MB/sec per disk, with or without multiple disk arrays up . 5. In addition, the support CD allows you to install system drivers according to the Operating System (OS) on the A7V266-E permit only two disks to improve the Speed Performance of the same model and storage capacity.
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...icon on "System" icon. 4. Choose "Select for a suitable driver for these changes to complete the installation. 14. Double click on the support CD. 5.5.1 Win9x-ME Promise® FastTrak100 Speed BIOS 1. S/W SETUP RAID ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 89 The others are available on "System" ...icon. 2. When the menu appears, click the "Properties" item. 6. 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 ...
...icon on "System" icon. 4. Choose "Select for a suitable driver for these changes to complete the installation. 14. Double click on the support CD. 5.5.1 Win9x-ME Promise® FastTrak100 Speed BIOS 1. S/W SETUP RAID ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 89 The others are available on "System" ...icon. 2. When the menu appears, click the "Properties" item. 6. 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 ...
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...or "always on the selection: Winbond Smart Manager Application. Next, immediately install the Smart Card Driver Library as prompted. Finally, install the Winbond Smart Manager application as prompted. Insert the ASUS Support CD and click on " system security. 6.1.1 Setting Up Smart Manager Connect the smart...in the Advanced BIOS menu select the I/O Device Configuration sub-menu, go to UART2 and select Smart Card Read, save and exit. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 91 S/W REFERENCE Smart Manager 6. Finish booting up the PC and enter BIOS (press ) to change the configuration to ...
...or "always on the selection: Winbond Smart Manager Application. Next, immediately install the Smart Card Driver Library as prompted. Finally, install the Winbond Smart Manager application as prompted. Insert the ASUS Support CD and click on " system security. 6.1.1 Setting Up Smart Manager Connect the smart...in the Advanced BIOS menu select the I/O Device Configuration sub-menu, go to UART2 and select Smart Card Read, save and exit. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 91 S/W REFERENCE Smart Manager 6. Finish booting up the PC and enter BIOS (press ) to change the configuration to ...
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.... Windows should auto-detect the smart card reader and install its system drivers. SOFTWARE REFERENCE The auto-installer implements all system components are compatible with Windows 98 and ME. 92 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual all of smart card applications; Smart card system software ...components support various types of the drivers, base components and displays the Winbond Smart Manager program groups. NOTE:...
.... Windows should auto-detect the smart card reader and install its system drivers. SOFTWARE REFERENCE The auto-installer implements all system components are compatible with Windows 98 and ME. 92 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual all of smart card applications; Smart card system software ...components support various types of the drivers, base components and displays the Winbond Smart Manager program groups. NOTE:...
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... Audio Demo program from the PCI Audio Applications & Audio Rack groups on the Main Program menu using the Windows Start button: 100 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual S/W REFERENCE Multi-Channel Audio 6. The Audio Demo program offers an easy way to test and tune your speaker system...configurations for this setup. 6.3.1 The C-Media Audio Mixer 1. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 Multi-Channel Audio Feature Setup The C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Applications are located on the icon to setup additional speakers for 4 and 6-Channel Audio. 6.3.2 The C-Media Audio Demo Program 1. LiveUpdate 6.
... Audio Demo program from the PCI Audio Applications & Audio Rack groups on the Main Program menu using the Windows Start button: 100 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual S/W REFERENCE Multi-Channel Audio 6. The Audio Demo program offers an easy way to test and tune your speaker system...configurations for this setup. 6.3.1 The C-Media Audio Mixer 1. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 Multi-Channel Audio Feature Setup The C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Applications are located on the icon to setup additional speakers for 4 and 6-Channel Audio. 6.3.2 The C-Media Audio Demo Program 1. LiveUpdate 6.
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...is a utility that you to select an Internet site. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 102 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 6. Choose the site ... ASUS Update Launch the utility from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to update your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you selected the option to update the BIOS from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers...
...is a utility that you to select an Internet site. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 102 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 6. Choose the site ... ASUS Update Launch the utility from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to update your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you selected the option to update the BIOS from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers...
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...Mail Wizard Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 107 Click Yes to continue. 3. The Internet e-mail configuration screen appears. Note that you choose, the bigger the... file size will start VideoLive Mail, click the Windows Start button, point to specify the video driver for the E-mail server IP address if you are several video-input devices installed. Click Next when ready. 7. S/W REFERENCE Cyberlink 6. ...
...Mail Wizard Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 107 Click Yes to continue. 3. The Internet e-mail configuration screen appears. Note that you choose, the bigger the... file size will start VideoLive Mail, click the Windows Start button, point to specify the video driver for the E-mail server IP address if you are several video-input devices installed. Click Next when ready. 7. S/W REFERENCE Cyberlink 6. ...