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Contents Kapitel 5: Software-Support 5-1 5.1 Betriebssystem installieren 5-1 5.2 Information zur Support-CD 5-1 5.2.1 Benutzung der Support-CD 5-1 5.2.2 Hauptmmen 5-2 5.2.3 Menü "Software 5-3 5.2.4 Menü "Drivers 5-5 5.2.5 Menü "DOS Utilities 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS-Kontaktinformation 5-6 5.2.7 Andere Informationen 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 Persönliches Bootlogo 5-12 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-13 5.3.5 Multi-Kanal-Audiofunktion 5-17 Glossar G-1 v
Contents Kapitel 5: Software-Support 5-1 5.1 Betriebssystem installieren 5-1 5.2 Information zur Support-CD 5-1 5.2.1 Benutzung der Support-CD 5-1 5.2.2 Hauptmmen 5-2 5.2.3 Menü "Software 5-3 5.2.4 Menü "Drivers 5-5 5.2.5 Menü "DOS Utilities 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS-Kontaktinformation 5-6 5.2.7 Andere Informationen 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 Persönliches Bootlogo 5-12 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-13 5.3.5 Multi-Kanal-Audiofunktion 5-17 Glossar G-1 v
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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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.... 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 2-13...
.... 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 2-13...
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... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI slot 6 - D E F G H - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - shared - - ----- - PCI slot 2 - AGP used - - - - - - Onboard Audio - PCI slot 5 - Onboard USB controller...
... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI slot 6 - D E F G H - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - shared - - ----- - PCI slot 2 - AGP used - - - - - - Onboard Audio - PCI slot 5 - Onboard USB controller...
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... Line Out jack and the Intel audio cable. 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 Line out selector (two 2-pin LO_L, LO_R) (on audio models...you connect the Intel Front Panel audio cable to install the multichannel audio feature. LO_L ® P4B266 BLOL FLOL LO_R BLOR FLOR P4B266 Internal Line Out Connectors 10. Use the audio driver included in the support CD to the IAPANEL connector (see page 2-32 for a 6-channel audio ...
... Line Out jack and the Intel audio cable. 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 Line out selector (two 2-pin LO_L, LO_R) (on audio models...you connect the Intel Front Panel audio cable to install the multichannel audio feature. LO_L ® P4B266 BLOL FLOL LO_R BLOR FLOR P4B266 Internal Line Out Connectors 10. Use the audio driver included in the support CD to the IAPANEL connector (see page 2-32 for a 6-channel audio ...
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Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector ® +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker P4B266 +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground P4B266 System Panel Connectors Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED ... panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you to this LED is ON, when there is ...
Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector ® +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker P4B266 +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground P4B266 System Panel Connectors Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED ... panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you to this LED is ON, when there is ...
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... when you need to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. To determine the BIOS version of your CD... Flash Memory Writer utility. AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-1 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you created. AFLASH.EXE is your motherboard...
... when you need to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. To determine the BIOS version of your CD... Flash Memory Writer utility. AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-1 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you created. AFLASH.EXE is your motherboard...
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5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2 operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. ...with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to your hardware. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-1 Because motherboard settings and ...
5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2 operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. ...with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to your hardware. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-1 Because motherboard settings and ...
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... click to the main menu. The main menu displays an image of the motherboard, and the buttons and icons that link you to the software, drivers, utilities, and other information contained in the support CD to display the menus. 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to...
... click to the main menu. The main menu displays an image of the motherboard, and the buttons and icons that link you to the software, drivers, utilities, and other information contained in the support CD to display the menus. 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to...
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... messages. Use this program if you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Direct X This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in Portable Document...skirmishes. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to deliver true vibrant colors. See section "3.2 Vocal POST messages" for detailed information. ASUS BIOS Flash Utility This utility allows you to remotely flash the Client PC's BIOS when used with Windows 95. PC-cillin This ...
... messages. Use this program if you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Direct X This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in Portable Document...skirmishes. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to deliver true vibrant colors. See section "3.2 Vocal POST messages" for detailed information. ASUS BIOS Flash Utility This utility allows you to remotely flash the Client PC's BIOS when used with Windows 95. PC-cillin This ...
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.... This is not required in three modes: interactive, silent, and unattended preload. 5.2.4 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. You may install this utility in the silent and unattended preload modes. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-5 This utility installs to the operating system how the chipset...
.... This is not required in three modes: interactive, silent, and unattended preload. 5.2.4 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. You may install this utility in the silent and unattended preload modes. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-5 This utility installs to the operating system how the chipset...
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... in the software menu. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. Winbond Secure Digital Storage (SD/MMC) Device Driver This item installs the Secure Digital (SD) device driver. You may also find this information on page x of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support The device driver allows you to use... the MS for securely downloading and storing digital files and other data. These items are also present in DOS mode. Winbond Memory Stick Storage Device Driver This item installs the Memory Stick (MS) device...
... in the software menu. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. Winbond Secure Digital Storage (SD/MMC) Device Driver This item installs the Secure Digital (SD) device driver. You may also find this information on page x of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support The device driver allows you to use... the MS for securely downloading and storing digital files and other data. These items are also present in DOS mode. Winbond Memory Stick Storage Device Driver This item installs the Memory Stick (MS) device...
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...on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that came with the software for more information. Click Next. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-9 This utility requires an Internet connection ...either through the installation. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update. 1. If you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers...
...on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that came with the software for more information. Click Next. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-9 This utility requires an Internet connection ...either through the installation. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update. 1. If you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers...
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.../BCS2 jumpers are set correctly before using the 6-channel audio feature. Setting the C-Media Audio Mixer 1. Install the C-Media 6-channel PCI audio driver from the support CD. 2. Click on the Mixer to display the Speaker, Volume, Sound Effects, and Options menus. See page 2-23 for... the multi-channel audio feature. Make sure that came with your Windows desktop, then select Programs/PCI Audio Applications/ Mixer/Audio Rack. 4. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-17 You must use 4 or 6 channel speakers for the settings. After installation, the C-Media Mixer icon appears on your...
.../BCS2 jumpers are set correctly before using the 6-channel audio feature. Setting the C-Media Audio Mixer 1. Install the C-Media 6-channel PCI audio driver from the support CD. 2. Click on the Mixer to display the Speaker, Volume, Sound Effects, and Options menus. See page 2-23 for... the multi-channel audio feature. Make sure that came with your Windows desktop, then select Programs/PCI Audio Applications/ Mixer/Audio Rack. 4. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-17 You must use 4 or 6 channel speakers for the settings. After installation, the C-Media Mixer icon appears on your...
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... copying a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. COM port is short for mechanical events. The BIOS instructions are built into system memory. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. The CPU, also called a serial port. You can have one of...
... copying a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. COM port is short for mechanical events. The BIOS instructions are built into system memory. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. The CPU, also called a serial port. You can have one of...
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... input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to prevent the loss of Windows. Two devices cannot share the same I /O Address. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide G-3 Flash ROM. A non-volatile memory device that plugs into the commands required by yourself. UltraDMA/100/6633 IDE devices can... erased. I /O address space. The specific memory location for system BIOS, which can achieve up necessary parameters for SCSI devices). The driver translates these commands into an expansion slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for the...
... input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to prevent the loss of Windows. Two devices cannot share the same I /O Address. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide G-3 Flash ROM. A non-volatile memory device that plugs into the commands required by yourself. UltraDMA/100/6633 IDE devices can... erased. I /O address space. The specific memory location for system BIOS, which can achieve up necessary parameters for SCSI devices). The driver translates these commands into an expansion slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for the...
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... 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
... 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