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Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5-1 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Main menu 5-2 5.2.3 Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo 5-10 5.3.3 Personalized Boot Logo 5-12 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-13 5.3.5 Multi-Channel Audio Feature 5-17 Glossary G-1 Index I-1 v
Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5-1 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Main menu 5-2 5.2.3 Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo 5-10 5.3.3 Personalized Boot Logo 5-12 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-13 5.3.5 Multi-Channel Audio Feature 5-17 Glossary G-1 Index I-1 v
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...speed data transfers using the ATA100 protocol, and enhanced PCI audio features, the P4B266 is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 1-1 The P4B266 incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in ...Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ) ASUS P4B266 support CD ASUS 2-port USB 1.1 module ASUS 4-port USB 2.0 module (optional) ASUS S/PDIF module (for audio models only) 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100 IDE drives 40-...
...speed data transfers using the ATA100 protocol, and enhanced PCI audio features, the P4B266 is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 1-1 The P4B266 incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in ...Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ) ASUS P4B266 support CD ASUS 2-port USB 1.1 module ASUS 4-port USB 2.0 module (optional) ASUS S/PDIF module (for audio models only) 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100 IDE drives 40-...
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... Through the system's internal speaker, or an added external speaker, you will hear the messages informing you to deliver the required bandwidth for audio, video, and Internet applications. The P4 offers optimized performance for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-30...memory bus doubles the speed of devices such as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. ASUS POST Reporter™ P4B266 offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to page 5-4 and page 5-13. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you...
... Through the system's internal speaker, or an added external speaker, you will hear the messages informing you to deliver the required bandwidth for audio, video, and Internet applications. The P4 offers optimized performance for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-30...memory bus doubles the speed of devices such as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. ASUS POST Reporter™ P4B266 offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to page 5-4 and page 5-13. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you...
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...audio interface On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to provide easy connectivity, one-touch management of various peripherals, and convenient monitoring of system status. See page 2-33. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking The P4B266 overclocking features: • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS... authenticating online transactions, editing IC-based information, and more. The ASUS EZ Plug™ is necessary to page 2-29. Special Card Reader support The P4B266 includes special connectors that connects a regular 4-pin device power connector ...
...audio interface On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to provide easy connectivity, one-touch management of various peripherals, and convenient monitoring of system status. See page 2-33. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking The P4B266 overclocking features: • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS... authenticating online transactions, editing IC-based information, and more. The ASUS EZ Plug™ is necessary to page 2-29. Special Card Reader support The P4B266 includes special connectors that connects a regular 4-pin device power connector ...
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... Plug™ auxilliary +12V connector 8. ASUS ASIC 16. USB 2.0 controller (optional) 17. South Bridge controller 15. AGP slot 23. Game/MIDI port (optional) 27. Serial ports 31. Refer ... port See page 1-6 for detailed information on page 1-5. 1. CPU socket 3. DIP switches 12. Audio controller (optional) 20. Line Out jack (optional) 30. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you install the P4B266 motherboard, familiarize yourself with its components. 1.4.1 Motherboard components The following are the major components of...
... Plug™ auxilliary +12V connector 8. ASUS ASIC 16. USB 2.0 controller (optional) 17. South Bridge controller 15. AGP slot 23. Game/MIDI port (optional) 27. Serial ports 31. Refer ... port See page 1-6 for detailed information on page 1-5. 1. CPU socket 3. DIP switches 12. Audio controller (optional) 20. Line Out jack (optional) 30. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you install the P4B266 motherboard, familiarize yourself with its components. 1.4.1 Motherboard components The following are the major components of...
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... interface, Ultra ATA/100, Low Pin Count (LPC) interface, Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 interface, PCI interface, and CNR interface. 15 ASUS ASIC. This slot is a standby power on audio models only) ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 1-7 This controller supports the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification for a fast connection speed of the Intel 845D chipset...
... interface, Ultra ATA/100, Low Pin Count (LPC) interface, Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 interface, PCI interface, and CNR interface. 15 ASUS ASIC. This slot is a standby power on audio models only) ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 1-7 This controller supports the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification for a fast connection speed of the Intel 845D chipset...
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... LAN PHY works with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 21 LAN PHY. This port allows connection to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. (on audio models only) 27 Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for playing or...like SCSI or LAN cards with the integrated MAC in the South Bridge (ICH2) to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. (on audio models only) 28 Line In jack. This connector supports a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for pointing devices or other serial...
... LAN PHY works with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 21 LAN PHY. This port allows connection to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. (on audio models only) 27 Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for playing or...like SCSI or LAN cards with the integrated MAC in the South Bridge (ICH2) to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. (on audio models only) 28 Line In jack. This connector supports a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for pointing devices or other serial...
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... Port AGP 01 23 23 Intel LAN Controller PCI1 LINE_IN AUX CD PCI2 BCS1 BCS2 IAPANEL LO_L LO_R PCI3 PCI4 P4B266 PCI5 LED1 C-Media CMI8738 6CH Audio Controller SPDIF_C PCI6 MODEM CNR Intel I/O Controller Hub ® (ICH2) FLOPPY CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC...(R197) Super I/O SD MS ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor SMART JEN Speech Controller SPEECH CH_FAN SMARTCARD USB20_EN USB20_34 IR USB2.0 Controller USBPWR23 AFPANEL CHASSIS HDDLED USB20_12 USB11_23 PANEL 2Mbit Firmware Hub SWITCH SMB The audio, USB 2.0, and LAN features are ...
... Port AGP 01 23 23 Intel LAN Controller PCI1 LINE_IN AUX CD PCI2 BCS1 BCS2 IAPANEL LO_L LO_R PCI3 PCI4 P4B266 PCI5 LED1 C-Media CMI8738 6CH Audio Controller SPDIF_C PCI6 MODEM CNR Intel I/O Controller Hub ® (ICH2) FLOPPY CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC...(R197) Super I/O SD MS ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor SMART JEN Speech Controller SPEECH CH_FAN SMARTCARD USB20_EN USB20_34 IR USB2.0 Controller USBPWR23 AFPANEL CHASSIS HDDLED USB20_12 USB11_23 PANEL 2Mbit Firmware Hub SWITCH SMB The audio, USB 2.0, and LAN features are ...
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Onboard USB controller HC1 - AGP used - Onboard Audio - D E F G H - - Onboard USB controller HC0 - B used CNR LAN - used - - - - - - shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that ... Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used - - - - - PCI slot 6 - shared - - - ----- - - shared - C - - - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. CNR Audio/Modem - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - PCI slot 5 -
Onboard USB controller HC1 - AGP used - Onboard Audio - D E F G H - - Onboard USB controller HC0 - B used CNR LAN - used - - - - - - shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that ... Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used - - - - - PCI slot 6 - shared - - - ----- - - shared - C - - - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. CNR Audio/Modem - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - PCI slot 5 -
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... and wireless • System Management Bus (SMB) - for networking functions • Universal Serial Bus (USB) - to replace the current Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot because of its flexibility and added features. for power management, and the main power supplies to operate the CNR ...; Power - for one PCI slot because it provides you more options. ® P4B266 P4B266 Communication & Networking Riser Slot 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information rather, it is tagged to provide the signals required for audio and/or modem functions • Local Area Network (LAN) - 2.6.5 CNR slot The...
... and wireless • System Management Bus (SMB) - for networking functions • Universal Serial Bus (USB) - to replace the current Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot because of its flexibility and added features. for power management, and the main power supplies to operate the CNR ...; Power - for one PCI slot because it provides you more options. ® P4B266 P4B266 Communication & Networking Riser Slot 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information rather, it is tagged to provide the signals required for audio and/or modem functions • Local Area Network (LAN) - 2.6.5 CNR slot The...
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... CD to the IAPANEL connector (see page 2-32 for a 6-channel audio system. See section "5.3 Software information." ® P4B266 P4B266 Bass Center Setting BCS BCS1 BCS2 12 (BASS/CENTER) BCS1 BCS2 23 (CENTER/BASS) (Default) ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 2-23 If you to select the speaker output for the... location), remove the caps from these jumpers are shorted (jumper caps on) to route the signal from the audio controller to the rear panel Line Out jack...
... CD to the IAPANEL connector (see page 2-32 for a 6-channel audio system. See section "5.3 Software information." ® P4B266 P4B266 Bass Center Setting BCS BCS1 BCS2 12 (BASS/CENTER) BCS1 BCS2 23 (CENTER/BASS) (Default) ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 2-23 If you to select the speaker output for the... location), remove the caps from these jumpers are shorted (jumper caps on) to route the signal from the audio controller to the rear panel Line Out jack...
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...5. Set to Enable (pins 1-2) if you to use USB 2.0 compliant devices. ® P4B266 P4B266 USB Setting USB20_EN 32 21 Disable Enable (Default) 12. You can clear the CMOS memory of...RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P4B266 P4B266 Clear RTC RAM CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC(R197) Short solder points to enable or disable the Universal ... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. USB 2.0 setting (3pin USB20_EN) (on audio models only) This jumper allows you to Clear CMOS 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
...5. Set to Enable (pins 1-2) if you to use USB 2.0 compliant devices. ® P4B266 P4B266 USB Setting USB20_EN 32 21 Disable Enable (Default) 12. You can clear the CMOS memory of...RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P4B266 P4B266 Clear RTC RAM CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC(R197) Short solder points to enable or disable the Universal ... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. USB 2.0 setting (3pin USB20_EN) (on audio models only) This jumper allows you to Clear CMOS 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. AUX (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel CD(Black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground ® Left Audio Channel P4B266 MODEM P4B266 Internal Audio Connectors Modem-Out Ground Ground Modem-In ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 2-31 8. SMBus is a specific implementation of mono_in (such as a phone...
... SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. AUX (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel CD(Black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground ® Left Audio Channel P4B266 MODEM P4B266 Internal Audio Connectors Modem-Out Ground Ground Modem-In ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 2-31 8. SMBus is a specific implementation of mono_in (such as a phone...
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... a front panel Line In jack with a return path for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of the jumpers. ® P4B266 IAPANEL BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 P4B266 Front Panel Audio Connector 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Line in connector (5-pin LINE_IN) (optional) This...
... a front panel Line In jack with a return path for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of the jumpers. ® P4B266 IAPANEL BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 P4B266 Front Panel Audio Connector 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Line in connector (5-pin LINE_IN) (optional) This...
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...) IRRX 13. SPDIF_C GND GND SPDIF_IN +5V SPDIF_OUT ® 1 P4B266 P4B266 Digital Audio Connector ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 2-33 If you are not using an ASUS iPanel, you to connect an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy-to-access drive bay with front I/O ports and status LEDs. Digital audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_C) (optional) This connector connects an S/PDIF...
...) IRRX 13. SPDIF_C GND GND SPDIF_IN +5V SPDIF_OUT ® 1 P4B266 P4B266 Digital Audio Connector ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 2-33 If you are not using an ASUS iPanel, you to connect an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy-to-access drive bay with front I/O ports and status LEDs. Digital audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_C) (optional) This connector connects an S/PDIF...
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... require power to retain the information stored in them. * The SD and MS connectors may or may not be purchased separately. ® P4B266 SD GND SDB1 +3V SDB2 SDB3 SDB4 SDB5 SDBCLK SDBPWCTL# SDBLED 1 MS GND MSDA1 +3V MSDA2 SDA3 SDA4 SDA5 SDACLK SDAPWCTL# SDALED..., news, and movies. Smart Card Reader connector (14-1 pin SMARTCON) (optional) This connector accommodates a Smart Card Reader that allows you to directly record audio, video, and still photos. SD and MS connectors (10-pin SD, MS)* These connectors support the sophisticated memory devices called Secure Digital (SD) memory card...
... require power to retain the information stored in them. * The SD and MS connectors may or may not be purchased separately. ® P4B266 SD GND SDB1 +3V SDB2 SDB3 SDB4 SDB5 SDBCLK SDBPWCTL# SDBLED 1 MS GND MSDA1 +3V MSDA2 SDA3 SDA4 SDA5 SDACLK SDAPWCTL# SDALED..., news, and movies. Smart Card Reader connector (14-1 pin SMARTCON) (optional) This connector accommodates a Smart Card Reader that allows you to directly record audio, video, and still photos. SD and MS connectors (10-pin SD, MS)* These connectors support the sophisticated memory devices called Secure Digital (SD) memory card...
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...this field to [Disabled] when using ISA cards that memory space unavailable to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard PCI audio feature. It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] Onboard PCI... Audio [Enabled] This field allows you to enable either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE channel, or both channels to a particular setting makes...
...this field to [Disabled] when using ISA cards that memory space unavailable to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard PCI audio feature. It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] Onboard PCI... Audio [Enabled] This field allows you to enable either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE channel, or both channels to a particular setting makes...
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...[Normal] allows normal-speed operation but in one . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup if no modem/audio device is detected, the controller is enabled; See section "1.4 Special Features" and "3.2 Vocal POST messages" for the selected ECP mode. ...[Disabled]. Keep the default setting [Disabled] if you did not install any modem/audio device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] This field enables or disables the ASUS POST Reporter™ feature. Configuration options: [1] [3] Onboard Card Reader Type [Disabled]...
...[Normal] allows normal-speed operation but in one . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup if no modem/audio device is detected, the controller is enabled; See section "1.4 Special Features" and "3.2 Vocal POST messages" for the selected ECP mode. ...[Disabled]. Keep the default setting [Disabled] if you did not install any modem/audio device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] This field enables or disables the ASUS POST Reporter™ feature. Configuration options: [1] [3] Onboard Card Reader Type [Disabled]...
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...Audio Applications This item installs the Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE 5.0 and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail 4.0. PC-cillin This item installs the PC-cillin 2000 V7.61 anti-virus software. The Acrobat Reader software is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS...-player skirmishes. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to remotely flash the Client PC's BIOS when used with Windows 95. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems....
...Audio Applications This item installs the Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE 5.0 and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail 4.0. PC-cillin This item installs the PC-cillin 2000 V7.61 anti-virus software. The Acrobat Reader software is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS...-player skirmishes. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to remotely flash the Client PC's BIOS when used with Windows 95. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems....
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... on the bottom right of the screen. See page 2-23 for this setup. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-17 After installation, the C-Media Mixer icon appears on the mixer icon to display the C-Media Audio Mixer. Mixer Icon 3. Make sure that came with your Windows desktop, then select...Advanced Button You may also launch the Mixer by clicking on the Start button on the Mixer to enable the multi-channel audio feature. Setting the C-Media Audio Mixer 1. Click on the Advanced button on your motherboard package. Install these programs to display the Speaker, Volume, Sound...
... on the bottom right of the screen. See page 2-23 for this setup. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-17 After installation, the C-Media Mixer icon appears on the mixer icon to display the C-Media Audio Mixer. Mixer Icon 3. Make sure that came with your Windows desktop, then select...Advanced Button You may also launch the Mixer by clicking on the Start button on the Mixer to enable the multi-channel audio feature. Setting the C-Media Audio Mixer 1. Click on the Advanced button on your motherboard package. Install these programs to display the Speaker, Volume, Sound...