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... viii Conventions used in this guide ix Where to find more information ix ASUS contact information x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-3 1.4 Overview 1-4 1.4.1 Motherboard components 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.4.1 Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU...
... viii Conventions used in this guide ix Where to find more information ix ASUS contact information x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-3 1.4 Overview 1-4 1.4.1 Motherboard components 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.4.1 Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU...
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... with the Intel® 845D (Brookdale) chipset to 2GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4B266 motherboard! The ASUS P4B266 motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technology making it , check...
... with the Intel® 845D (Brookdale) chipset to 2GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4B266 motherboard! The ASUS P4B266 motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technology making it , check...
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... as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. See page 2-4. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of boot errors, if any. See section "5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo" on USB 2.0. DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4B266 motherboard supports up to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support.
... as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. See page 2-4. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of boot errors, if any. See section "5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo" on USB 2.0. DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4B266 motherboard supports up to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support.
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...by the P4 CPU. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 1-3 This connector is a 4-pin auxillary +12V connector mounted on the motherboard that support optional readers for Smart Card, Secure Digital (SD) memory Card, and Memory Stick (MS). Special Card Reader support The P4B266 includes special connectors that ...capacity storage through BIOS built-in optimization mode • adjustable CPU VCORE and DDR memory voltage ASUS iPanel support The motherboard supports the ASUS iPanel to 200MHz at 1MHz increments • optimized system performance through the sophisticated SD and MS ...
...by the P4 CPU. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 1-3 This connector is a 4-pin auxillary +12V connector mounted on the motherboard that support optional readers for Smart Card, Secure Digital (SD) memory Card, and Memory Stick (MS). Special Card Reader support The P4B266 includes special connectors that ...capacity storage through BIOS built-in optimization mode • adjustable CPU VCORE and DDR memory voltage ASUS iPanel support The motherboard supports the ASUS iPanel to 200MHz at 1MHz increments • optimized system performance through the sophisticated SD and MS ...
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...174; 4 478/Northwood Processor with 400MHz system bus. 3 North bridge controller. The MCH provides the processor interface, memory interface, AGP interface, and Hub Interface. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. This ASUS patented auxilliary power connector is one of the two major components of the IDE ribbon cable. 9 Floppy disk connector.... way you can turn on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 AGP warning LED. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the motherboard, this LED is lit, there is slotted to 2GB using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector....
...174; 4 478/Northwood Processor with 400MHz system bus. 3 North bridge controller. The MCH provides the processor interface, memory interface, AGP interface, and Hub Interface. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. This ASUS patented auxilliary power connector is one of the two major components of the IDE ribbon cable. 9 Floppy disk connector.... way you can turn on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 AGP warning LED. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the motherboard, this LED is lit, there is slotted to 2GB using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector....
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...may not be mounted depending on required specifications. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B:...GAME_AUDIO COM2 Line Out Line In ATX12V Mic In Intel 845D Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Accelerated Graphics Port AGP 01 23 ... 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...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 ...
...may not be mounted depending on required specifications. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B:...GAME_AUDIO COM2 Line Out Line In ATX12V Mic In Intel 845D Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Accelerated Graphics Port AGP 01 23 ... 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...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 ...
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...keyed with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR memory however, has the ability to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2100/1600 DIMMs. 80 Pins ® P4B266 P4B266 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 104 Pins A DDR DIMM.... The DDR SDRAM technology evolved from the mainstream PC66, PC100, PC133 memory known as an SDR DIMM, but it fits in a socket specially designed for DDR DIMMs. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a notch so that it has a 184-pin footprint compared...
...keyed with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR memory however, has the ability to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2100/1600 DIMMs. 80 Pins ® P4B266 P4B266 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 104 Pins A DDR DIMM.... The DDR SDRAM technology evolved from the mainstream PC66, PC100, PC133 memory known as an SDR DIMM, but it fits in a socket specially designed for DDR DIMMs. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a notch so that it has a 184-pin footprint compared...
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... DIMMs into the three DIMM sockets. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide Unlocked Retaining Clip 2-11 Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing... other system components. However, you must leave DIMM3 socket empty. Use only the following combinations to both the motherboard and the components. DDR DIMM1 (Rows 0&1) DDR DIMM2 (Rows 2&3) SS/DS DS SS/DS SS * ...same time. 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to install a DIMM. 1. 2.5.2 Memory configurations You may not boot up.
... DIMMs into the three DIMM sockets. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide Unlocked Retaining Clip 2-11 Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing... other system components. However, you must leave DIMM3 socket empty. Use only the following combinations to both the motherboard and the components. DDR DIMM1 (Rows 0&1) DDR DIMM2 (Rows 2&3) SS/DS DS SS/DS SS * ...same time. 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to install a DIMM. 1. 2.5.2 Memory configurations You may not boot up.
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... or video card memory bad CPU overheated; The system then runs the power-on the screen. You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter™ is enabled. Connect the power cord to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on . ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide...
... or video card memory bad CPU overheated; The system then runs the power-on the screen. You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter™ is enabled. Connect the power cord to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on . ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide...
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...problem. See section "4.4 Advanced menu." • In jumper mode, refer to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. 3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to section "2.7 Switches and jumpers." 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up You can record ... check your own messages to section "2.3 System memory" for assistance. Following is not defective. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts to inform you only set to the recommended settings. System failed memory test • Install 168-pin unbuffered PC133 ...
...problem. See section "4.4 Advanced menu." • In jumper mode, refer to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. 3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to section "2.7 Switches and jumpers." 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up You can record ... check your own messages to section "2.3 System memory" for assistance. Following is not defective. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts to inform you only set to the recommended settings. System failed memory test • Install 168-pin unbuffered PC133 ...
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... not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-1 This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. Larger numbers represent...
... not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-1 This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. Larger numbers represent...
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...JumperFree™ mode, this field allows you to select the internal frequency of the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [3:4] ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-15 Select [Manual] if you cannot access this field in conjunction with respect to the system frequency. CPU .... This field sets the frequency multiple between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to [Manual]) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to [Manual...
...JumperFree™ mode, this field allows you to select the internal frequency of the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [3:4] ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-15 Select [Manual] if you cannot access this field in conjunction with respect to the system frequency. CPU .... This field sets the frequency multiple between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to [Manual]) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to [Manual...
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...Otherwise, leave to [Hub] does not guarantee better system performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. When set this field to [... required data. Setting to the default setting [Disabled]. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to the system memory, CNR slot, and other system devices. The default of...
...Otherwise, leave to [Hub] does not guarantee better system performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. When set this field to [... required data. Setting to the default setting [Disabled]. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to the system memory, CNR slot, and other system devices. The default of...
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...[Normal] [Turbo 1] [Turbo 2] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] This feature allows you set to [User Defined]. Configuration options: [1X Mode] [4X Mode] ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-19 SDRAM Active Precharge Delay [6T] This item controls the number of DDR SDRAM clocks used for AGP graphic data. When set the... Active Precharge Delay parameter appears only when you set to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of mapped memory for DDR SDRAM parameters. If you are using an AGP 4x card. SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [3T] This item controls the idle ...
...[Normal] [Turbo 1] [Turbo 2] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] This feature allows you set to [User Defined]. Configuration options: [1X Mode] [4X Mode] ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-19 SDRAM Active Precharge Delay [6T] This item controls the number of DDR SDRAM clocks used for AGP graphic data. When set the... Active Precharge Delay parameter appears only when you set to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of mapped memory for DDR SDRAM parameters. If you are using an AGP 4x card. SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [3T] This item controls the idle ...
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... drives, and printers, as well as consumer devices connected to the PC such as DVD, 3-D multiplayer gaming and interactive music. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide G-1 This glossary also includes some terms that are also able to activate the PC. AC'97 (Audio Codec '97...systems. ACPI defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that enables high-performance 3D graphics on a separate storage device from system memory. The specification defines new cost-effective options to you when operating, upgrading, or reconfiguring your computer. The ACPI specification defines ...
... drives, and printers, as well as consumer devices connected to the PC such as DVD, 3-D multiplayer gaming and interactive music. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide G-1 This glossary also includes some terms that are also able to activate the PC. AC'97 (Audio Codec '97...systems. ACPI defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that enables high-performance 3D graphics on a separate storage device from system memory. The specification defines new cost-effective options to you when operating, upgrading, or reconfiguring your computer. The ACPI specification defines ...
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..., to EPROM, but unlike EPROM which initiates hardware devices and sets up to homes, schools, businesses, and the government. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide G-3 The specific memory location for a separate adapter card (in the motherboard. Flash ROM is similar to the output devices like a printer or the monitor screen. Two devices cannot share the same...
..., to EPROM, but unlike EPROM which initiates hardware devices and sets up to homes, schools, businesses, and the government. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide G-3 The specific memory location for a separate adapter card (in the motherboard. Flash ROM is similar to the output devices like a printer or the monitor screen. Two devices cannot share the same...
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... are based on a DIMM for SDRAM module. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide G-5 This type of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. ROM (Read Only Memory). RAM (Random Access Memory). An integrated circuit chip containing program and data ...POST (Power On Self Test). A type of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for processing. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other storage media like an ID detect for SDRAM module, it...
... are based on a DIMM for SDRAM module. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide G-5 This type of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. ROM (Read Only Memory). RAM (Random Access Memory). An integrated circuit chip containing program and data ...POST (Power On Self Test). A type of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for processing. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other storage media like an ID detect for SDRAM module, it...
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...Plug™ 1-3, 1-6, 2-29 ASUS iPanel 2-33 ATX 12V 1-6 ATX power 1-6, 2-29 chassis alarm 2-27 digital audio 2-33 fan 2-28 floppy disk 1-6, 2-27 front panel audio 2-32 game/MIDI 1-5 HDD LED 2-25 IDE 1-6, 2-26 infrared module 2-35 internal audio 2-31 Line In 2-32 Memory Stick (MS) 2-34 panel ...2-36 power supply thermal 2-35 S/PDIF 2-33 Secure Digital (SD) 2-34 Smart Card Reader 2-34 SMBus 2-31 USB headers 2-30 CPU bus frequency 2-18 CPU frequency 2-19 ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide I-1
...Plug™ 1-3, 1-6, 2-29 ASUS iPanel 2-33 ATX 12V 1-6 ATX power 1-6, 2-29 chassis alarm 2-27 digital audio 2-33 fan 2-28 floppy disk 1-6, 2-27 front panel audio 2-32 game/MIDI 1-5 HDD LED 2-25 IDE 1-6, 2-26 infrared module 2-35 internal audio 2-31 Line In 2-32 Memory Stick (MS) 2-34 panel ...2-36 power supply thermal 2-35 S/PDIF 2-33 Secure Digital (SD) 2-34 Smart Card Reader 2-34 SMBus 2-31 USB headers 2-30 CPU bus frequency 2-18 CPU frequency 2-19 ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide I-1
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D DDR SDRAM technology 2-10 Digital audio interfaces S/PDIF 1-3 DIMM installing 2-11 removing 2-12 DIMM sockets 1-6 DIP switches 1-7, 2-17 Double Data Rate (DDR) memory 1- 2 E Expansion card installation 2-13 configuration 2-14 Expansion slots 1-8, 2-13 AGP 1-8 CNR 1-7 PCI 1-8 E-Color 3Deep 5-4 F Flash EEPROM 1-7 Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 H Hard Disk...2- 22 K Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay 4-13 Auto-Repeat Rate 4-13 Features 4-13 L LEDs AGP warning 1-6 onboard power 1-7 Legacy Diskette 4-8 M Motherboard components 1-4 IRQ Table 2-14 layout 2-2 placement 2-1 screws 2-1 Multi-Sector Transfers 4-11 I-2 Index
D DDR SDRAM technology 2-10 Digital audio interfaces S/PDIF 1-3 DIMM installing 2-11 removing 2-12 DIMM sockets 1-6 DIP switches 1-7, 2-17 Double Data Rate (DDR) memory 1- 2 E Expansion card installation 2-13 configuration 2-14 Expansion slots 1-8, 2-13 AGP 1-8 CNR 1-7 PCI 1-8 E-Color 3Deep 5-4 F Flash EEPROM 1-7 Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 H Hard Disk...2- 22 K Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay 4-13 Auto-Repeat Rate 4-13 Features 4-13 L LEDs AGP warning 1-6 onboard power 1-7 Legacy Diskette 4-8 M Motherboard components 1-4 IRQ Table 2-14 layout 2-2 placement 2-1 screws 2-1 Multi-Sector Transfers 4-11 I-2 Index
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... Super I/O chipset 1-4 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-3 Boot Logo 5-12 DOS Utilities 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-7 multi-channel audio 5-17 readme file 5-8 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-8 Welcome screen 5-1 Winbond Voice Editor 5-13 Suspend Mode 4-26 System Controller North Bridge 1-6 South Bridge 1-6 System Date 4-8 System memory configurations 2-11 System Time 4-8 ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide I-3
... Super I/O chipset 1-4 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-3 Boot Logo 5-12 DOS Utilities 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-7 multi-channel audio 5-17 readme file 5-8 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-8 Welcome screen 5-1 Winbond Voice Editor 5-13 Suspend Mode 4-26 System Controller North Bridge 1-6 South Bridge 1-6 System Date 4-8 System memory configurations 2-11 System Time 4-8 ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide I-3