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... 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 digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7V266-E Manual Revision: 1.00 E883 Release Date: October 2001 2 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No...
... 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 digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7V266-E Manual Revision: 1.00 E883 Release Date: October 2001 2 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No...
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... setting 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 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. BIOS SETUP 5. Package Contents Optional Items (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA100/66//33...
... setting 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 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. BIOS SETUP 5. Package Contents Optional Items (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA100/66//33...
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...-level goals: Support for Plugn-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for UltraDMA/100 through the onboard IDE bus master controller triples the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate. The new... 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. The chip offers 24-bit SPDIF digital recording and playback with the six-channel C-Media CMI8738 PCI audio controller that...
...-level goals: Support for Plugn-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for UltraDMA/100 through the onboard IDE bus master controller triples the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate. The new... 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. The chip offers 24-bit SPDIF digital recording and playback with the six-channel C-Media CMI8738 PCI audio controller that...
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...775Volts 123 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.75/1.725Volts 123 1.7/1.675Volts A7V266-E CPU Core Voltage Selection 3. No audio standard exists for 4 or 6 speaker audio. Make sure a test is made using the C-Media Audio Driver software setup available on the CPU used. For each jumper... setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the Support CD. 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...
...775Volts 123 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.75/1.725Volts 123 1.7/1.675Volts A7V266-E CPU Core Voltage Selection 3. No audio standard exists for 4 or 6 speaker audio. Make sure a test is made using the C-Media Audio Driver software setup available on the CPU used. For each jumper... setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the Support CD. 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...
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...WARNING! Failure to do so may need to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. H/W SETUP CPU Installation 28 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards In the future, you intend to the slot with the expansion card and make any . (see ...section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to support these cards. Secure the card to use . 3. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . 3. The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to change the settings.) 7. Unplug the system power cord when adding or...
...WARNING! Failure to do so may need to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. H/W SETUP CPU Installation 28 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards In the future, you intend to the slot with the expansion card and make any . (see ...section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to support these cards. Secure the card to use . 3. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . 3. The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to change the settings.) 7. Unplug the system power cord when adding or...
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... 4 IRQs free. shared shared - - - INT-B - - Generally, an IRQ must be used - - - - - - If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ 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 standard PC devices. INT-C - - - Conflicts arise...) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used . H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. shared - - shared shared ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 29
... 4 IRQs free. shared shared - - - INT-B - - Generally, an IRQ must be used - - - - - - If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ 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 standard PC devices. INT-C - - - Conflicts arise...) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used . H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. shared - - shared shared ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 29
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... switch. Attach the casemounted suspend switch this connector. 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 turn on the BIOS... by a momentary switch attached to expand the life of messages from a fax/modem. H/W SETUP Connectors A7V266-E Message LED SMI Lead A7V266-E System Panel Connectors Reset SW ATX Power Switch* 25) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED)...(2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the system power LED. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 43
... switch. Attach the casemounted suspend switch this connector. 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 turn on the BIOS... by a momentary switch attached to expand the life of messages from a fax/modem. H/W SETUP Connectors A7V266-E Message LED SMI Lead A7V266-E System Panel Connectors Reset SW ATX Power Switch* 25) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED)...(2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the system power LED. ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 43
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... Flash Memory Writer utility. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 45 DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. 4. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows and does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. If the word...
... Flash Memory Writer utility. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 45 DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. 4. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows and does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. If the word...
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... drivers. 5. When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use the RAID 0 or 1 option, you must use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7V266-E... or 1 jumpers have been adjusted correctly; (see Section 3.4.5 Motherboard Settings, Hardware Setup and Section 5.5 Manual Installation fo IDE/RAID Drivers for the first time after installing your motherboard, Windows will be used as a general reference and may use any version of Windows 98...
... drivers. 5. When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use the RAID 0 or 1 option, you must use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7V266-E... or 1 jumpers have been adjusted correctly; (see Section 3.4.5 Motherboard Settings, Hardware Setup and Section 5.5 Manual Installation fo IDE/RAID Drivers for the first time after installing your motherboard, Windows will be used as a general reference and may use any version of Windows 98...
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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 ...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...
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 ...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...
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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...
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...
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... set up . Use only Ultra ATA-100/66 compatible IDE cables and connectors. In addition, the support CD allows you to install system drivers according to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the Operating System (OS) on the... RAID 1 is backed up before setting up to support a RAID 1 array; (see the end of data access and storage. S/W SETUP RAID 82 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual After connecting two hard disks to be configured in its entirety before configuring the array as a single drive, and at least two hard...
... set up . Use only Ultra ATA-100/66 compatible IDE cables and connectors. In addition, the support CD allows you to install system drivers according to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the Operating System (OS) on the... RAID 1 is backed up before setting up to support a RAID 1 array; (see the end of data access and storage. S/W SETUP RAID 82 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual After connecting two hard disks to be configured in its entirety before configuring the array as a single drive, and at least two hard...
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...Properties" item. 6. Please select select [Driver] page to install the driver. (Driver Location: {CD-ROM driver}:\Promise\Raid0or1\Win9x-ME) 5.5.2 Win2000 Promise® FastTrak100™Lite/Simple Controller Driver 1. Select "Specify a location" check box. 10. S/W SETUP RAID ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 89 Ensure the Support CD...button. 3. Select "Properties" when the menu appears. 5. 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. Move highlight bar to the...
...Properties" item. 6. Please select select [Driver] page to install the driver. (Driver Location: {CD-ROM driver}:\Promise\Raid0or1\Win9x-ME) 5.5.2 Win2000 Promise® FastTrak100™Lite/Simple Controller Driver 1. Select "Specify a location" check box. 10. S/W SETUP RAID ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 89 Ensure the Support CD...button. 3. Select "Properties" when the menu appears. 5. 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. Move highlight bar to the...
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ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 91 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1 Winbond Smart Manager The Winbond Smart Manager is configured, set up the...install the Winbond Smart Manager application as prompted. S/W REFERENCE Smart Manager 6. Insert the ASUS Support CD and click on " system security. 6.1.1 Setting Up Smart Manager Connect the smart card reader to the A7V266-E; (refer to Section 3.8.13 in Hardware Setup for the connector location.) Boot up .... smart card containing a mini-chip insert, like a GSM cell phone SIM card. 6. Next, immediately install the Smart Card Driver Library as prompted.
ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual 91 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1 Winbond Smart Manager The Winbond Smart Manager is configured, set up the...install the Winbond Smart Manager application as prompted. S/W REFERENCE Smart Manager 6. Insert the ASUS Support CD and click on " system security. 6.1.1 Setting Up Smart Manager Connect the smart card reader to the A7V266-E; (refer to Section 3.8.13 in Hardware Setup for the connector location.) Boot up .... smart card containing a mini-chip insert, like a GSM cell phone SIM card. 6. Next, immediately install the Smart Card Driver Library as prompted.
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... drivers, base components and displays the Winbond Smart Manager program groups. all of smart card applications; Restart. NOTE: Do not install system components or Winbond applications unless you install a smart card reader, (see page 7). SOFTWARE REFERENCE The auto-installer implements all system components are compatible with Windows 98 and ME. 92 ASUS A7V266...
... drivers, base components and displays the Winbond Smart Manager program groups. all of smart card applications; Restart. NOTE: Do not install system components or Winbond applications unless you install a smart card reader, (see page 7). SOFTWARE REFERENCE The auto-installer implements all system components are compatible with Windows 98 and ME. 92 ASUS A7V266...
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... Audio Demo Program 1. This menu enables the Line-In and Mic-In audio jacks on the Main Program menu using the Windows Start button: 100 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Activate the Multi-Channel Audio Demo program from the PCI Audio Applications & Audio Rack groups on the back panel to test and tune... Support CD. The Advanced button activates the Speaker, Volume, Sound Effects and Options menus. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 Multi-Channel Audio Feature Setup The C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Applications are located on the icon to display the C-Media Audio Mixer: 2.
... Audio Demo Program 1. This menu enables the Line-In and Mic-In audio jacks on the Main Program menu using the Windows Start button: 100 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual Activate the Multi-Channel Audio Demo program from the PCI Audio Applications & Audio Rack groups on the back panel to test and tune... Support CD. The Advanced button activates the Speaker, Volume, Sound Effects and Options menus. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 Multi-Channel Audio Feature Setup The C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Applications are located on the icon to display the C-Media Audio Mixer: 2.
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... Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 102 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual The use of this utility requires that allows you selected updating/downloading from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete ...update your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. 6. If you selected the option to locate the file. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.4 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you or click Auto Select. 4.
... Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 102 ASUS A7V266-E User's Manual The use of this utility requires that allows you selected updating/downloading from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete ...update your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. 6. If you selected the option to locate the file. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.4 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you or click Auto Select. 4.
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...VLM 3 built-in E-mail functionality (SMTP mail), or use MAPI compliant email system. You may choose to specify the video driver for audio compression, and prompt you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to File Video Configuration Start Playback Stop ... 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 Finish to complete the environmental setting procedure. 6.7.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface Snapshot to setup the e-...
...VLM 3 built-in E-mail functionality (SMTP mail), or use MAPI compliant email system. You may choose to specify the video driver for audio compression, and prompt you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to File Video Configuration Start Playback Stop ... 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 Finish to complete the environmental setting procedure. 6.7.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface Snapshot to setup the e-...