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... CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 ASUS A7V266 Motherboard 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. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 25 3.5.1 DDR DIMM Support 25 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 26 3.5.2 Memory Installation 26 3.6 Central Processing ... 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
... CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 ASUS A7V266 Motherboard 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. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 25 3.5.1 DDR DIMM Support 25 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 26 3.5.2 Memory Installation 26 3.6 Central Processing ... 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
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... latency currently available and dramatically improves the memory system's ability to service, among others, high multimedia requirements. (Caution: Do not attempt to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. 8 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Powered by AMD® Athlon... PC1600 DDR Support: Equipped with three root hubs for home PCs, workstations and servers. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 ASUS A7V266 Motherboard The ASUS A7V266 motherboard is backward compatible with AGP 4X/ 2X cards. • PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to allow...
... latency currently available and dramatically improves the memory system's ability to service, among others, high multimedia requirements. (Caution: Do not attempt to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. 8 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Powered by AMD® Athlon... PC1600 DDR Support: Equipped with three root hubs for home PCs, workstations and servers. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 ASUS A7V266 Motherboard The ASUS A7V266 motherboard is backward compatible with AGP 4X/ 2X cards. • PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to allow...
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..., PCtel 56K modem, and even Karaoke echo effects. FEATURES Performance 2. With these features employed in data transfer rates of ASUS smart series motherboards are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plugn-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and... Reader Connector: Features a connector that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. The chip supports software access to the memory and processor. 10 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 2. To fully utilize the ACPI benefits, use an ACPI-supported OS such as required by executing two actions ...
..., PCtel 56K modem, and even Karaoke echo effects. FEATURES Performance 2. With these features employed in data transfer rates of ASUS smart series motherboards are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plugn-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and... Reader Connector: Features a connector that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. The chip supports software access to the memory and processor. 10 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 2. To fully utilize the ACPI benefits, use an ACPI-supported OS such as required by executing two actions ...
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...; Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off automatically even in memory on battery power for more than 4 seconds when the system is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. • Chassis ...OS support): The power LED indicates the system status. • Remote Ring-On (requires modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 11 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. •...
...; Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off automatically even in memory on battery power for more than 4 seconds when the system is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. • Chassis ...OS support): The power LED indicates the system status. • Remote Ring-On (requires modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 11 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. •...
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...ASUS System Monitor controller 7 C-Media® 6 Channel CMI8738 PCI audio controller 13 Multi-I/O controller 18 2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM 17 Main Memory... Maximum 3GB support 3 DDR DIMM Sockets 4 Expansion Slots 5 PCI Slots 15 1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro/4X Slot 20 1 Advanced Communication Riser 12 System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 10 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 6 1 ASUS... Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ......... 7 3 Fan Power and Speed...6-Channel Audio Controller 13 1 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector 14 1 ...
...ASUS System Monitor controller 7 C-Media® 6 Channel CMI8738 PCI audio controller 13 Multi-I/O controller 18 2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM 17 Main Memory... Maximum 3GB support 3 DDR DIMM Sockets 4 Expansion Slots 5 PCI Slots 15 1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro/4X Slot 20 1 Advanced Communication Riser 12 System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 10 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 6 1 ASUS... Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ......... 7 3 Fan Power and Speed...6-Channel Audio Controller 13 1 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector 14 1 ...
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... USB45_PWR 11) CLR_RTC p. 24 Clear RTC RAM (2 pin contact) 12) THEMCPU p. 24 Thermal Sensor CPU Setting (Athlon-Duron / Reserved) Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) DIMM 1/2/3 p. 25 System Memory Support 2) Socket 462 / A p. 28 CPU Support 3) PCI 1/2/3/4/5 p. 29 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 4) AGP Pro p. 31 Accelerated Graphics Port Slot 5) ACR Slot p. 32 ... (15-pin female) (optional) 7) AUDIO p. 35 Audio Connectors (Three 1/8" AUDIO) (optional) 8) IDELED p. 36 IDE Activity LED (2 pin) 9) FLOPPY p. 36 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34 pin) ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 15
... USB45_PWR 11) CLR_RTC p. 24 Clear RTC RAM (2 pin contact) 12) THEMCPU p. 24 Thermal Sensor CPU Setting (Athlon-Duron / Reserved) Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) DIMM 1/2/3 p. 25 System Memory Support 2) Socket 462 / A p. 28 CPU Support 3) PCI 1/2/3/4/5 p. 29 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 4) AGP Pro p. 31 Accelerated Graphics Port Slot 5) ACR Slot p. 32 ... (15-pin female) (optional) 7) AUDIO p. 35 Audio Connectors (Three 1/8" AUDIO) (optional) 8) IDELED p. 36 IDE Activity LED (2 pin) 9) FLOPPY p. 36 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34 pin) ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 15
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...soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. To avoid damaging them . 4. Check motherboard settings 2. Install memory modules 3. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to change motherboard function settings through the switches and... that the system is switched off mode, not powered OFF. 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 3. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. ...
...soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. To avoid damaging them . 4. Check motherboard settings 2. Install memory modules 3. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to change motherboard function settings through the switches and... that the system is switched off mode, not powered OFF. 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 3. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. ...
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... is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings A7V266 A7V266 Clear RTC RAM CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC Remove and then replace the jumper cap. 12) Thermal... RTC RAM data. Re-install the battery. 5. THEMCPU 12 23 ATHLON/DURON (Default) RESERVED A7V266 A7V266 THEMCPU Setting 24 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The RAM data in ...01 01 01 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of CPU and coordinates its thermal sensory capability. 3. Remove the battery. 3.
... is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings A7V266 A7V266 Clear RTC RAM CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC Remove and then replace the jumper cap. 12) Thermal... RTC RAM data. Re-install the battery. 5. THEMCPU 12 23 ATHLON/DURON (Default) RESERVED A7V266 A7V266 THEMCPU Setting 24 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The RAM data in ...01 01 01 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of CPU and coordinates its thermal sensory capability. 3. Remove the battery. 3.
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... x1 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 Total System Memory (Max 3GB) = 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard features three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module sockets. 3.5.1 DDR DIMM Support The two DDR DIMM sockets support 2.5Volt (power level) unbuffered...
... x1 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 Total System Memory (Max 3GB) = 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard features three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module sockets. 3.5.1 DDR DIMM Support The two DDR DIMM sockets support 2.5Volt (power level) unbuffered...
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... or other system components. stability. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on either side of pins are not supported 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 double-sided come in 64, 128, and 256MB; Make sure...
... or other system components. stability. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on either side of pins are not supported 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 double-sided come in 64, 128, and 256MB; Make sure...
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...locking brace, no extra force is required to avoid bending the pins. The notched corner of the socket base nearest to avoid start-up problems. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 27 CAUTION! If the CPU does not fit, check its locked position. 4. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...the inner corner of the CPU must be attached to the CPU to heatsink/CPU documentation. The CPU fits in place. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. A fan and heatsink should be fully opened (90 to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (available only on the system. 01 ...
...locking brace, no extra force is required to avoid bending the pins. The notched corner of the socket base nearest to avoid start-up problems. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 27 CAUTION! If the CPU does not fit, check its locked position. 4. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...the inner corner of the CPU must be attached to the CPU to heatsink/CPU documentation. The CPU fits in place. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. A fan and heatsink should be fully opened (90 to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (available only on the system. 01 ...
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AGP Card without a retention notch. The AGP Pro slot is backward compatible with ultra-high memory bandwidth. The ACR slot on the motherboard shares the same expansion slot with a warning label over the 20-pin bay. Use a rigid tip, such as... for communications and audio subsystems. The slot supports modem, audio, LAN, and Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HPNA) or Home Networking cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards A7V266 A7V266 Advanced Communication Riser (ACR) 30 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Remove the label and tab ONLY if you are using an AGP card without Retention Notch...
AGP Card without a retention notch. The AGP Pro slot is backward compatible with ultra-high memory bandwidth. The ACR slot on the motherboard shares the same expansion slot with a warning label over the 20-pin bay. Use a rigid tip, such as... for communications and audio subsystems. The slot supports modem, audio, LAN, and Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HPNA) or Home Networking cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards A7V266 A7V266 Advanced Communication Riser (ACR) 30 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual Remove the label and tab ONLY if you are using an AGP card without Retention Notch...
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... audio cable from the memory chip of PC/SC smart cards. 01 01 01 01 01 01 MIC2 AGND Line in_L AGND2 Line in_R MICPWR Line out_L AGND3 Line out_R 3. The SmartCard reader permits data access from the optional ASUS iPanel to an optional SmartCard reader device. AAPANEL A7V266 A7V266 Audio Panel Connectors 24...
... audio cable from the memory chip of PC/SC smart cards. 01 01 01 01 01 01 MIC2 AGND Line in_L AGND2 Line in_R MICPWR Line out_L AGND3 Line out_R 3. The SmartCard reader permits data access from the optional ASUS iPanel to an optional SmartCard reader device. AAPANEL A7V266 A7V266 Audio Panel Connectors 24...
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... detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the chain) c. NOTE: The message "You can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down with ATX power supplies. 44 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 3. If you do not see...
... detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the chain) c. NOTE: The message "You can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down with ATX power supplies. 44 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 3. If you do not see...
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... prompt within Windows and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to create a bootable system disk. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to a bootable floppy disk in case you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 45 BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your... BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the...
... prompt within Windows and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to create a bootable system disk. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to a bootable floppy disk in case you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 45 BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your... BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the...
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... 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 User's Manual If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to the boot disk. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into...
... 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 User's Manual If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to the boot disk. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into...
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... cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the system during system startup. BIOS SETUP Language [English] This field displays the BIOS language version. Supervisor Password [Disabled] /... Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of errors that will cause the system to the configuration fields. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . If you to eight alphanumeric characters. BIOS SETUP Main Menu ASUS A7V266 User's Manual ...
... cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the system during system startup. BIOS SETUP Language [English] This field displays the BIOS language version. Supervisor Password [Disabled] /... Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of errors that will cause the system to the configuration fields. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . If you to eight alphanumeric characters. BIOS SETUP Main Menu ASUS A7V266 User's Manual ...
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...setting [Auto] allows the system to be used for expansion cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to detect a ...is set to the system frequency. BIOS SETUP System/SDRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an... mode with the required data. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 59
...setting [Auto] allows the system to be used for expansion cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to detect a ...is set to the system frequency. BIOS SETUP System/SDRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an... mode with the required data. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 59
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...] This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to [User Defined]. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] 62 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as shown) SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings ... that the data actually becomes available. NOTE: This field appears only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to see more items as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. 4. Configuration options: [User Defined] [7ns (143MHz)] [8ns (125MHz)] [By SPD] SDRAM...
...] This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to [User Defined]. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] 62 ASUS A7V266 User's Manual The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as shown) SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings ... that the data actually becomes available. NOTE: This field appears only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to see more items as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. 4. Configuration options: [User Defined] [7ns (143MHz)] [8ns (125MHz)] [By SPD] SDRAM...
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...are not PCI 2.1 compliant. Configuration options: [1X Mode] [2X Mode] [4X Mode] 4. Set this field to [Enabled] allows the memory controller to DRAM Prefetch [Always prefetc] Configuration options: [Always Prefetch] [Prefetch disabled] [Prefetch only enhance command] AGP Capability [4X Mode] This...accessing 8-bit ISA cards. When set to [Enabled], this field, set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 63 4. NOTE: This field appears only when you are using an AGP 1x or 2x video card. Configuration options: ...
...are not PCI 2.1 compliant. Configuration options: [1X Mode] [2X Mode] [4X Mode] 4. Set this field to [Enabled] allows the memory controller to DRAM Prefetch [Always prefetc] Configuration options: [Always Prefetch] [Prefetch disabled] [Prefetch only enhance command] AGP Capability [4X Mode] This...accessing 8-bit ISA cards. When set to [Enabled], this field, set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS A7V266 User's Manual 63 4. NOTE: This field appears only when you are using an AGP 1x or 2x video card. Configuration options: ...