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... 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 means indicated on the product itself. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES...permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS A7V266 Manual Revision: 1.05 E766 ...
... 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 means indicated on the product itself. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES...permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS A7V266 Manual Revision: 1.05 E766 ...
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... 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware...
... 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware...
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...ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 7 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Instructions on setting up the included software Reference material for more detailed information about using a Smart Card. The TUSL2 supports the latest PC/SC compliant Smart Card Reader: the Read2-In-01. INTRODUCTION 2. BIOS... SETUP 5. Instructions on setting up the BIOS Instructions on setting up your retailer. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. If you discover damaged or missing items...
...ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 7 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Instructions on setting up the included software Reference material for more detailed information about using a Smart Card. The TUSL2 supports the latest PC/SC compliant Smart Card Reader: the Read2-In-01. INTRODUCTION 2. BIOS... SETUP 5. Instructions on setting up the BIOS Instructions on setting up your retailer. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. If you discover damaged or missing items...
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... (AGP) Pro slot that supports high performance AGP cards targeted at 3D graphical applications supporting 133MHz 4X mode. FEATURES 2.1 ASUS A7V266 Motherboard The ASUS A7V266 motherboard is the newest memory standard with two connectors that supports AGP 4X/2X mode, 133/100MHz Front Side Bus (FSB...processor and bundled with advanced features to test and manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4, Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such ...
... (AGP) Pro slot that supports high performance AGP cards targeted at 3D graphical applications supporting 133MHz 4X mode. FEATURES 2.1 ASUS A7V266 Motherboard The ASUS A7V266 motherboard is the newest memory standard with two connectors that supports AGP 4X/2X mode, 133/100MHz Front Side Bus (FSB...processor and bundled with advanced features to test and manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4, Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such ...
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.... • Wake-On-Ring: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through BIOS that support Bus Master PCI cards, like SCSI or LAN cards, with 133MB/s maximum throughput. • Advanced Communication Riser (ACR): Features an ACR slot for the Advanced Communication Riser card. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2. Provides two high-speed UART compatible...
.... • Wake-On-Ring: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through BIOS that support Bus Master PCI cards, like SCSI or LAN cards, with 133MB/s maximum throughput. • Advanced Communication Riser (ACR): Features an ACR slot for the Advanced Communication Riser card. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2. Provides two high-speed UART compatible...
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...Data Transfer Interface: Support for a multitude of new financial, telephonic, and mobile access services. • PC'99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of PS/SC compatible Smart Card security along with DMA/66, DMA/33, and other existing DMA devices to save ... 80-conductor cable). • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. 10 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Windows 98. • Smartcard Reader Connector: Features a connector that...
...Data Transfer Interface: Support for a multitude of new financial, telephonic, and mobile access services. • PC'99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of PS/SC compatible Smart Card security along with DMA/66, DMA/33, and other existing DMA devices to save ... 80-conductor cable). • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. 10 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Windows 98. • Smartcard Reader Connector: Features a connector that...
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...the CPU's internal thermal diode (on battery power for more critical for future processors, so monitoring is an important feature in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off mode, depending on remotely through an internal or... external modem. With this benefit on-hand, users can be turned on the BIOS or OS setting (See PWR Button < 4 Secs in implementing silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power ...
...the CPU's internal thermal diode (on battery power for more critical for future processors, so monitoring is an important feature in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off mode, depending on remotely through an internal or... external modem. With this benefit on-hand, users can be turned on the BIOS or OS setting (See PWR Button < 4 Secs in implementing silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power ...
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... VID1 PALO_FREQ THEMCPU PARALLEL PORT GAME_AUDIO COM2 Line Out Line In Mic In CPU_FAN PWR_FAN VIA VT8366 Chipset 0 1 23 45 JP1 JP2 LED Super I/O 2Mb BIOS AUX HPHOME MIC2 AAPANEL BCS MODEM SPDIF OUT CDSPDIF IN C-Media CMI8738 6CH Audio Controller Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) PCI 1 DSW SYSCLK PCI 2 SMARTCARD... ASIC with Hardware JEN Monitor CHA_FAN CHASSIS CHA IR_CON USB45_PWR IDELED USB23_PWR USB2_3 USB4_5 AFPANEL PANEL 14 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin ...
... VID1 PALO_FREQ THEMCPU PARALLEL PORT GAME_AUDIO COM2 Line Out Line In Mic In CPU_FAN PWR_FAN VIA VT8366 Chipset 0 1 23 45 JP1 JP2 LED Super I/O 2Mb BIOS AUX HPHOME MIC2 AAPANEL BCS MODEM SPDIF OUT CDSPDIF IN C-Media CMI8738 6CH Audio Controller Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) PCI 1 DSW SYSCLK PCI 2 SMARTCARD... ASIC with Hardware JEN Monitor CHA_FAN CHASSIS CHA IR_CON USB45_PWR IDELED USB23_PWR USB2_3 USB4_5 AFPANEL PANEL 14 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin ...
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...try not to touch the IC chips on the internal components. 2. See illustration below.) 3. Install memory modules 3. Configure the BIOS parameter settings 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section tells you how to static electricity, follow these precautions whenever you install or remove any ... lit, the onboard LED indicates that came with the components. 5. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 A7V266 A7V266 Onboard LED LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 17 Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Check motherboard settings 2. Install Expansion Cards ...
...try not to touch the IC chips on the internal components. 2. See illustration below.) 3. Install memory modules 3. Configure the BIOS parameter settings 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section tells you how to static electricity, follow these precautions whenever you install or remove any ... lit, the onboard LED indicates that came with the components. 5. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 A7V266 A7V266 Onboard LED LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 17 Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Check motherboard settings 2. Install Expansion Cards ...
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...BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. The white block represents the switch's position. The illustration below shows all DIP switches (DIP_SW) to be made through the DIP switches. 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to OFF. 18 ASUS A7V266... User's Manual Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2] JEN CPU_RATIO A7V266 ON ON 12345 OFF SYSCLK ON 1234 ON OFF 12 23 A7V266 Jumper Mode Setting Jumper Mode Jumper ...
...BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. The white block represents the switch's position. The illustration below shows all DIP switches (DIP_SW) to be made through the DIP switches. 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to OFF. 18 ASUS A7V266... User's Manual Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2] JEN CPU_RATIO A7V266 ON ON 12345 OFF SYSCLK ON 1234 ON OFF 12 23 A7V266 Jumper Mode Setting Jumper Mode Jumper ...
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... ON 1234 ON 1234 ON 1234 CPU 100MHz 133.33MHz 140MHz AGP 60.67MHz 66.67MHz 70MHz (JumperFree Mode) A7V266 PCI 33.33MHz 33.33MHz 35MHz A7V266 CPU External Frequency Selection WARNING! 3. The BUS Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency ...8X ON 12345 8.5X ON 12345 9X ON 12345 9.5X 12345 12345 12345 A7V266 CPU_RATIO 10X 10.5X (JumperFree Mode) A7V266 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 19 Overclocking the processor is enabled, use BIOS setup in a slower speed. 3) Manual CPU Ratio Settings (DSW Switches 5-...
... ON 1234 ON 1234 ON 1234 CPU 100MHz 133.33MHz 140MHz AGP 60.67MHz 66.67MHz 70MHz (JumperFree Mode) A7V266 PCI 33.33MHz 33.33MHz 35MHz A7V266 CPU External Frequency Selection WARNING! 3. The BUS Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency ...8X ON 12345 8.5X ON 12345 9X ON 12345 9.5X 12345 12345 12345 A7V266 CPU_RATIO 10X 10.5X (JumperFree Mode) A7V266 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 19 Overclocking the processor is enabled, use BIOS setup in a slower speed. 3) Manual CPU Ratio Settings (DSW Switches 5-...
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...This jumper allows you to re-enter data. 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is for Athlon/Duron...thermal sensory capability. Remove the battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. THEMCPU 12 23 ATHLON/DURON (Default) RESERVED A7V266 A7V266 THEMCPU Setting 24 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The RAM data in CMOS. Re-install the battery. 5. Turn OFF the computer and unplug ...
...This jumper allows you to re-enter data. 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is for Athlon/Duron...thermal sensory capability. Remove the battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. THEMCPU 12 23 ATHLON/DURON (Default) RESERVED A7V266 A7V266 THEMCPU Setting 24 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The RAM data in CMOS. Re-install the battery. 5. Turn OFF the computer and unplug ...
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stability. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DDR DIMMs come in 128, ... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the right of center. 01 01 01 104 Pins A7V266 80 Pins A7V266 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets This motherboard supports three pairs of choice for best performance vs. HARDWARE SETUP ... more than 18 chips are different on this motherboard. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of differential clock signals per DIMM. 26 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual A 184-pin DDR DRAM DIMM has a single ...
stability. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DDR DIMMs come in 128, ... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the right of center. 01 01 01 104 Pins A7V266 80 Pins A7V266 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets This motherboard supports three pairs of choice for best performance vs. HARDWARE SETUP ... more than 18 chips are different on this motherboard. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of differential clock signals per DIMM. 26 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual A 184-pin DDR DRAM DIMM has a single ...
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... the system cover. 6. 3. Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any necessary hardware settings for the card before installing it. 2. Secure the card to use . 3. Read the documentation that comes with the screw you may cause severe damage to support these cards. H/W SETUP CPU Installation 28 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Keep the screw for...
... the system cover. 6. 3. Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any necessary hardware settings for the card before installing it. 2. Secure the card to use . 3. Read the documentation that comes with the screw you may cause severe damage to support these cards. H/W SETUP CPU Installation 28 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Keep the screw for...
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...two hard disks, you have more than two UltraDMA/100/66 devices, purchase another for the jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup (see 4.6. PIN 1 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 35 NOTES: 1. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/100.... 01 01 01 A7V266 A7V266 IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/100/66 ...
...two hard disks, you have more than two UltraDMA/100/66 devices, purchase another for the jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup (see 4.6. PIN 1 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 35 NOTES: 1. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/100.... 01 01 01 A7V266 A7V266 IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/100/66 ...
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The LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. H/W SETUP Connectors A7V266 A7V266 System Panel Connectors Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* 25) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to ... power LED. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector PLED+ PLEDKeylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker MLED+ MLEDExtSMI# Ground PWR GND Reset Ground 3. This is received. 3. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 43
The LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. H/W SETUP Connectors A7V266 A7V266 System Panel Connectors Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* 25) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to ... power LED. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector PLED+ PLEDKeylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker MLED+ MLEDExtSMI# Ground PWR GND Reset Ground 3. This is received. 3. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 43
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...the power switch. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in some systems, marked with "green" standards or if it has a power standby feature,the monitor LED may have failed a power-on , hold down with ATX power supplies. 44 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual After ...working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the front panel of the chassis.) 6. System power (For ATX power supplies, you use Windows 9X, ...
...the power switch. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in some systems, marked with "green" standards or if it has a power standby feature,the monitor LED may have failed a power-on , hold down with ATX power supplies. 44 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual After ...working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the front panel of the chassis.) 6. System power (For ATX power supplies, you use Windows 9X, ...
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... of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 45 4. This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the DOS prompt ...within Windows and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to reinstall the BIOS later. Reboot the computer from the ...
... of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 45 4. This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the DOS prompt ...within Windows and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to reinstall the BIOS later. Reboot the computer from the ...
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4. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 46 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Select 1. BIOS SETUP 5.
4. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 46 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Select 1. BIOS SETUP 5.
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..., for details) and save to start the update. 4. BIOS SETUP 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 6. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 47 Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard...
..., for details) and save to start the update. 4. BIOS SETUP 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 6. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 47 Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard...