Asus A7V-E User Manual

® A7V266-EJumperFree™ DDR DRAM266MHz FSB AGP Pro/4XSocket A MotherboardUSER’S MANUAL

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

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual1006. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE6.3.2 The C-Media Audio Demo Program1. The Audio Demo program offers an easy way to

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 1016. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE2. The PCI Multi-Channel Audio Demo has several Demos to help finetune your PC spe

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual1026. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCELiveUpdate6.4 ASUS Live UpdateASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to updat

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 1036. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE6.5 3Deep Color TunerThe 3-Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD c

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual1046. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE4. Select the color squares which mostclosely blend and match with thebackground.5

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 1056. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCECyberlink6.6 CyberLink PowerPlayer SECyberLink PowerPlayer SE is an intelligent so

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual1066. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCECyberlink6.7 CyberLink VideoLive MailCyberLink’s VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 1076. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCECyberlink6.7.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface6.7.1 Starting VideoLive Mai

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

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

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 132. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard Parts2.2.1 Component Locations42623272521 915192224282714101161520173818161213

14ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3.1 Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout3. H/W SETUP24.5cm (9.64in)30.5cm (12.0in)PR0MISE IDE2Secondary

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

16ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPLayout Contents3. H/W SETUP16) SMB p. 38 SMBus Connector (5-1 pin)17) CD/AUX/MODEM p. 39 Internal Audio

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

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

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

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual2USER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS A7V266-EManual Revision: 1.00 E883Release Date: October 2001No part of this manual,

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

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard Settings6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting (VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4)This jumper

22ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard SettingsA7V266-E0 10 10 1A7V266-E Keyboard Wake UpEnable(Default)KBWKDisable2312

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 233. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard SettingsA7V266-E0 10 10 1A7V266-E USB Device Wake UpUSB45_PWRUSB23_PWRUSB01_PWR

24ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard Settings12) Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLR_RTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Rea

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

26 ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUPA7V266-E0 10 10 1A7V266-E 184-Pin DDRDIMM Sockets80 Pins104 Pins3.5.2 General

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

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

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

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112T

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

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

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

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

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

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUPA7V266-E0 10 10 1A7V266-E IDE ConnectorsNOTE: Orient the red markings(usually zig

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

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

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

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

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual4CONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1 How This Manua

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

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 413. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUPA7V266-E0 10 10 1A7V266-E Digital Audio InterfaceSPDIFINSPDIFOUTGNDGND21) Digital

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

ASUS A7V266-E 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

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

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

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual464. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>.

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

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

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

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

ASUS A7V266-E 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSDRAM Active to Precharge Time [6T]To make changes to this field, set the SDRAM Configuration

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationAGP Drive Strength [Auto]Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]Graphics Aper

ASUS A7V266-E 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 har

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual724. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Power Up ControlWake Up by USB Device [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this field allows you t

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

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

ASUS A7V266-E 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

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

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

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

8ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual2.1 ASUS A7V266-E MotherboardThe ASUS A7V266-E motherboard is the perfect answer for home PCs, workstationsand servers. T

805. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPSupport CD5.3 A7V266-E Motherboard Support CDNOTE: The support CD contents are subject to

815. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPSupport CD• Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SEand C

825. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPRAID5.4 Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0 or 1The Promise® chip, PDC20265R, onboard the

835. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUP5.4.1 Installing the Hard DisksThe RAID 0 setting allows users to reformat two hard disks

845. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUP5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 Array1. In the FastBuild™ Utility Main Menu, select Auto Setup [

855. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPFastBuild (tm) Utility 1.31 (c) 1996-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.[ Source DiSk ][ Please

865. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPRAID5. The utility prompts: Please Select A Source Disk. Choose the pre-existing harddis

875. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPRAID5.4.5 Other FastBuild Utility CommandsCommand options 3-6 on the FastBuild™ Utility M

885. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUP8. Confirm the command to copy data from the intact source hard disk onto a newreplaceme

895. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPThe A7V266-E support CD contains several IDE and RAID 0 or 1 drivers in thePromise folder,

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 92. FEATURES2. FEATURESSpecifications• Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware enables Vcore and CPU/DDR SDRAM frequencyadjustments, bo

906. SOFTWARE REFERENCEASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual6. S/W SETUPSoftware Reference6.1 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuous

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 916. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE6.1 Winbond Smart ManagerThe Winbond Smart Manager is a clever utility that helps s

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual926. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEThe auto-installer implements all ofthe drivers, base components anddisplays the Win

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 936. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE6.1.2 Starting to Use Smart ManagerAfter installing the software, startWindbond Sma

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual946. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEPC Probe6.1.3 Smart Manager ModesReturn to the Windbond Smart Manager icon on the b

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 956. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEPC Probe6.2 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously mon

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual966. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEPC ProbePC Probe6.2.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary o

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 976. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEPC ProbeInformationSettingsLets you set threshold levels and pollingintervals or r

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual986. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pe

ASUS A7V266-E User’s Manual 996. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCE6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconWhen the ASUS PC Probe sensesa problem with your P