Asus A7V266 User Manual

® A7V266JumperFree™ DDR DRAM266MHz FSB AGP Pro/4XSocket A MotherboardUSER’S MANUAL

10ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual2. FEATURESPerformance2. FEATURES2.1.2 Performance• DDR DRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a newgenera

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual1006. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCECyberlink6.8.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface6.8.1 Starting VideoLive MailTo

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 1017. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXModem Riser7.1 Modem Riser7.1.1 56K Software ModemThe Modem Riser (MR) is a high-speed PCcommunicat

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual1027. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXModem Riser7.1.4 Software Setup in Windows 98The Modem Riser supports the Plug and Play feature. It

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 1037. APPENDIXGlossary7. APPENDIX7.2 Glossary13941394 is the IEEE designation for the high performance serial bus at 12.5, 2

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual1047. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXGlossaryBootBoot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory.When

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 1057. APPENDIXGlossary7. APPENDIXLPT Port (Line Printer Port)Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel p

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual1067. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXGlossaryROM (Read Only Memory)ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called fir

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 107INDEXSymbols3Deep Color TunerUsing 95AAccelerated Graphics Port 8AGP Capability 63AGP Pro Slot 30AccessoriesModem Ris

108 ASUS A7V266 User’s ManualEExpansion CardsAssigning IRQs 29Installing 28Expansion Slots 9FFloppy 3 Mode 52Floppy Disk Drive Connector 34HHard

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 109PParallel Port 65Modes 66Parallel Port Connector 32PasswordIf You Forget 57Notes 57Supervisor 57User 57PC ProbeUsi

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 112. FEATURES2. FEATURESIntelligence2.1.3 Intelligence• Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off automatically even in sle

110 ASUS A7V266 User’s ManualINDEXVVideo Memory 64VideoLive Mail 99Using 99WWinbond Smart Manager 83Windbond Smart ManagerModes 86Using 85

12ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual2. FEATURES2. FEATURESM/B ComponentsLocationProcessor Support Socket A for AMD® Athlon™ and Duron™ Processors...

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 132. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard Parts2.2.1 Component Locations42421252319 91517202226271210116131815381614

14ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3.1 Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout3. H/W SETUP24.5cm (9.64in)30.5cm (12.0in)Primary IDESecondary ID

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 153. HARDWARE SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.2 Layout ContentsMotherboard Settings1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable / E

16ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPLayout Contents3. H/W SETUP10) PRIMARY IDE p. 37 IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pin)SECONDARY IDE11) CPU/PWR/CH

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 173. HARDWARE SETUP3.3 Hardware Setup ProcedureComplete the following steps before using your computer:1. Check motherboard

18ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard SettingsMotherboard Frequency Settings (DIP Switches)The motherboard frequency is

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 193. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard Settings2) CPU External Frequency Selection (DIP_SW Switches 1–4)This option tell

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual2USER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS A7V266Manual Revision: 1.05 E766Release Date: JUNE 2001No part of this manual, includi

20ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard Settings5) I/O Voltage Settings (JP1, JP2)These jumpers allow you to select the vo

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard SettingsA7V2660 10 10 1A7V266 CPU Core VoltageSelection3211.85/1.825VoltsVID2VID3

22ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard SettingsA7V2660 10 10 1A7V266 Keyboard Wake UpEnable(Default)KBWKDisable2312A7V266

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 233. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard SettingsA7V2660 10 10 1A7V266 USB Device Wake UpUSB45_PWRUSB23_PWRUSB01_PWR+5V +5

24ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard Settings11) Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLR_RTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5 System MemoryThis motherboard features three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inl

26 ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUPA7V266 184-Pin DDRDIMM Sockets80 Pins104 PinsA7V2660 10 10 13.5.1 General DIMM N

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 273. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP1. Locate the Socket 462 and open it by pullingthe lever gently sideways away fr

28 ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU Installation3. H/W SETUP3.7 Expansion CardsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. Th

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 293. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion CardsSome expansion cards need an IRQ to op

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Tel

30 ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro SlotThis motherboard has an Accelera

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP3.8 Connectors3.8.1 External ConnectorsWARNING! Some pins are used for connectors

32 ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP3) Universal Serial Bus Ports 1 & 2 (Black two 4-pin USB)Two USB ports are av

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP6) Game/MIDI Ports (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional)This connector supports a jo

34 ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP8) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED)This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s ID

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUPIMPORTANT: For UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices,use a 40-pin 80-conductor IDEcable. The

36 ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP11) CPU Fan, Power Fan, and Chassis Fan Connectors(CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN)The th

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 373. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP13) Infrared Module Connector (10-1 pin IR_CON)This connector supports an optional

38 ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP15) Power Supply Connectors (20-pin block ATXPWR)This connector connects to an ATX

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 393. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP17) Internal Audio Connectors (4-1 pin CD, AUX, MODEM) (optional)These connectors a

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual4CONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1 How This Manual

40 ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP19) Headphone True-level Line Out Header (3-pin HPHONE) (optional)This connector a

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 413. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUPA7V2660 10 10 1A7V266 Digital Audio InterfaceSPDIFINSPDIFOUTGNDGND21) Digital Audio

42 ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP23) ASUS iPanel Audio Connector (10-1 pin AAPANEL)Connect the audio cable from the

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 433. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP25) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED)This 3-1 pin connector connects to the s

44 ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP3.9 Starting Up the First Time1.After making all the connections, replace the syste

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 454. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer SystemIt is recommended

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual464. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. T

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 474. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW orFTP

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual484. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the FlashROM. The bo

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 494. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you can update usingt

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4.3 Main Menu ... 524.3.1 Primary &am

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual504. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2.1 BIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use th

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 514. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also providesa

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual524. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Th

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 534. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automaticdetection i

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives[User Type HDD]Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesCHS CapacityThis field shows the drive’s maximum CHS capacity as calculated

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual564. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Keyboard FeaturesBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Main MenuLanguage [English]This field displays the BIOS language version.Supervisor Password [D

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 Advanced MenuCPU : System Frequency Multiple, (if CPU Speed set to [Manual])This field is for

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAdvanced MenuSystem/SDRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]This field determines whether the memory clock f

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual6FCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPNotes for JumperFree ModeCPU Upgrade/ReinstallationTo ensure that the system can enter BIOS Setup

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem HangupIf the system crashes or hangs due to improper frequency settings, powerOFF the sys

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual624. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This sets the optimal timings for items 2–5, depen

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T]This controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and therea

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationAGP Fast Write [Disabled]Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]AGP Drive

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 654. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device ConfigOnboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap]This field allows you to reverse the hardw

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual664. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPI/O Device ConfigOnboard Peripheral Resource ControlParallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]This field allows

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 674. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationSlot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4/5 IRQ [Auto]These fields automatically assign th

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual684. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP PCI ConfigurationUSB Function [Enabled]Set this field to [Enabled] if you want to use Universal

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 694. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPShadow Configuration4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This fe

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 71.1 How This Manual Is OrganizedThis manual is divided into the following sections:1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and c

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual704. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 714. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower MenuAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether you want your system to r

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual724. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Power Up ControlWake Up by USB Device [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this field allows you to

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 734. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower Up Control4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxC/xxxF

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual744. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootdevices list

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 754. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPBoot MenuPlug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating sy

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual764. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu4.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSet

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 774. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit MenuLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the pa

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79ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUP5. SOFTWARE SETUP5.1 Install Operating SystemYou should always use the latest operating system and updates wh

8ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual2.1 ASUS A7V266 MotherboardThe ASUS A7V266 motherboard is targeted diversely for home PCs, workstationsand servers. Powered

805. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUP5.3 A7V266 Series Motherboard Support CDNOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change

815. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUP• E-Color 3Deep: Installs graphical driver and an application for tuning thequality of color

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ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 836. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE6.1 Winbond Smart ManagerThe Winbond Smart Manager is a clever utility that helps sec

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual846. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEThe auto-installer implements all ofthe drivers, base components anddisplays the Winbo

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 856. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE6.1.2 Starting to Use Smart ManagerAfter installing the software, startWindbond Smart

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual866. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEPC Probe6.1.3 Smart Manager ModesReturn to the Windbond Smart Manager icon on the bot

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 876. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEPC Probe6.2 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monit

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual886. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEPC ProbePC Probe6.2.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 896. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEPC ProbeInformationSettingsLets you set threshold levels and pollingintervals or ref

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 92. FEATURES2. FEATURESSpecifications• PCI Expansion Slots: Five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots that supportBus Mas

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual906. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pert

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 916. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconWhen the ASUS PC Probe sensesa problem with your PC,

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual926. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE6.3.2 The C-Media Audio Demo Program1. The Audio Demo program offers an easy way to te

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 936. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE2. The PCI Multi-Channel Audio Demo has several Demos to help finetune your PC speake

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual946. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE6.4 ASUS LiveUpdateASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherb

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 956. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE6.5 3Deep Color TunerThe 3-Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD colo

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual966. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE4. Select the color squares which mostclosely blend and match with thebackground.5. T

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 976. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCECyberlink6.6 CyberLink PowerPlayer SECyberLink PowerPlayer SE is an intelligent softw

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual986. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCECyberlink6.7 CyberLink PowerDVDCyberLink PowerDVD is the flagship of CyberLink’s compl

ASUS A7V266 User’s Manual 996. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCECyberlink6.8 CyberLink VideoLive MailCyberLink’s VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a.