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xBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilityForm FactorSupport CD contentsAccessoriesA7S266-VM specifications summary* Specifications are subject to c

1-1ASUS A7S266-VM MotherboardThis chapter gives information about theASUS A7S266-VM motherboard that camewith the system.This chapter includes themoth

1-21.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7S266-VM motherboard!The ASUS A7S266-VM motherboard is loaded with the most advancedtechnologies to del

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard1-31.3 IntroductionThe ASUS A7S266-VM motherboard is yet another high-quality motherboardfrom ASUS. Unique ASUS features suc

1-4Chapter 1: Motherboard Information12CPU Sockets. Socket 462 (Socket A) Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)socket for the AMD Athlon XP 2200+/Athlon/Duron P

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard1-5PCI slots. These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support busmaster PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximumou

1-6Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.5 Motherboard layout24.5cm (9.64in)24.5cm (9.64in)IDE1FLOPPYA7S266-VMSiS961BChipsetCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS P

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard1-71.6 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change any mothe

1-8Chapter 1: Motherboard InformationA7S266-VM®A7S266-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets20 Pins60 Pins88 Pins1.8 System memoryThe motherboard has two Double Dat

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard1-91.9 Expansion slotsThe A7S266-VM motherboard has four (4) expansion slots. The followingsub-sections describe the slots a

iiChecklistCopyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-10Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.10 JumpersThis section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the motherboard.1. USB device wake-up (3-pin

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard1-111.11 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin IDE1

1-12Chapter 1: Motherboard Information2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard1-134. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugsfrom the power sup

1-14Chapter 1: Motherboard InformationDo not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack ofsufficient air flow within the system may

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard1-158. Front panel audio connectors (5-1 pin FP_AUDIO1)This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow

1-16Chapter 1: Motherboard Information11. S/PDIF connector (4-pin SPDIF_OUT1)This 4-pin connector accomodates a 4-pin S/PDIF out connector forS/PDIF

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard1-1712. Serial connector (9-pin COM2 )This 9-pin connector connects to the Serial COM2 bracket. Connectthe COM2 cable to thi

1-18Chapter 1: Motherboard Information• System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI#)This 2-pin connector permits switching to suspend mode, or “Gree

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-1This chapter gives information about theASUS A7S266-VM Binary Input/OutputSystem (BIOS).This chapter includesupdating the

iiiFeaturesContentsContents ... iiiFCC/CDC statements...

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS withouthaving

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-35. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in theBIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS w

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS InformationThe BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only. Whatyou see on your screen may not be exactly the same a

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-51. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW orFTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details)

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS Information6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start theupdate.7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS in

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-72.2 BIOS Setup programUse the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,reconfiguring your system, or prom

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.2.2 Legend barAt the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend barallow you to navigate throu

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-92.3 Main MenuWhen you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.Sub-menu Note that a right pointer symbol (as

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS InformationSystem Date [XX/XX/XXXX]Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). Theformat is month, da

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-112.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If auto

ivSafeguardsContents2.3 Main Menu ... 2-92.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave...

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS InformationIf no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None].Other options for the Type f

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-13SMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,Analysis and Repor

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS InformationBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon systemboot. Configuration

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-15PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse atstartup. If a mo

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS InformationOnboard VGA Shared Memory Size [32MB]This field allows you set the onboard VGA shared memory size with thecurrently in

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-17Onboard PCI IDE [Both]This field allows you to enable either the primary IDE channel orsecondary IDE channel, or both. Y

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.4.3 PCI ConfigurationParallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-19PCI Latency Timer [32]Leave this field to the default setting [32] for best performance andstability.USB Function [Both]

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS InformationPower Management [User Defined]This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power savingfeatures. When

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-21Video Off Method [DPMS OFF]This field defines the video off features. The Display Power ManagementSystem (DPMS) feature

vFCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two co

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS InformationPower Up On PCI Card [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the systemthrough a PCI LAN

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-232.5.2 Hardware MonitorAutomatic Power Up [Disabled]This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You mayconfig

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS InformationATAPI CD-ROMThis field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in theboot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard2-25Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free bootsector. The

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS InformationLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup menus. When

3-1ASUS A7S266-VM MotherboardThis chapter helps you power up yoursystem and install drivers and utilities thatcame with the support CD.Starting UpChap

3-2Chapter 3: Starting-Up3.1 Install an operating systemThe A7S266-VM motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XPoperating systems (OS). Always inst

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard3-33.2.2 Software and drivers installation menusThe menu lists the drivers and utilities that are available for thismotherbo

3-4Chapter 3: Starting-UpASUS PC Probe V2.17.09Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature.ASUS Update v3.31.08Installs

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard3-53.3 Software information3.3.1 ASUS UpdateThe ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS anddrivers. Th

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the

3-6Chapter 3: Starting-UpThe PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicatingthat ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard3-7Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringTemperature MonitorShows the PC temperature (forsupported processors only).Temperature Warni

3-8Chapter 3: Starting-UpSettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times ofthe PC’s temperature, fan rotation,and voltages

ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard3-9ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probe iconbrings up a menu to open or exitASUS PC Probe and pause orresu

viiConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.W

viiiASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447Genera

ixA7S266-VM specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEAudio (optional)LAN (optional)Special FeaturesBack Panel I/O P