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A7V266-M
User Guide
About this guide
This user manual contains complete information for installing the ASUS
A7V266-M motherboard.
How this guide is organized
• Chapter 1: Product introduction. A summary of product features and
special attributes of new technologies.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information. A list of hardware setup procedures
and descriptions of all jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: Powering up. Describes the power up sequence with
information on BIOS beep codes.
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup. How to change system settings using onboard
BIOS firmware. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are supplied.
• Chapter 5: Software support. A summary of contents on the
motherboard support CD ROM.
• Appendix and Glossary. Optional components and technical definitions.
• Index
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform set-up tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING! Information to prevent injury to yourself.
CAUTION! Information to prevent damage to the components.
IMPORTANT! Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE! Tips and helpful information.
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Contents
About this guide .............................................................................. iii
Safety information ........................................................................... vi
FCC/CDC statements .................................................................... vii
ASUS contact information ............................................................. viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction ............................................. 1
Welcome! ........................................................................................ 1
1.1 Package contents .................................................................. 1
1.2 Core Specifications ................................................................ 2
1.3 Special Features .................................................................... 3
1.4 Motherboard Components...................................................... 4
1.4.1 Component Locations ................................................ 5
Chapter 2: Hardware information ............................................ 7
2.1 Motherboard installation ......................................................... 7
2.1.1 Placement direction ................................................... 7
2.1.2 Screw holes ............................................................... 7
2.2 Motherboard layout ................................................................ 8
2.2.1 Layout contents ......................................................... 9
2.3 Before you proceed ...............................................................10
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 11
2.4.1 Overview .................................................................. 11
2.4.2 Installing the CPU .................................................... 12
2.5 System memory ....................................................................13
2.5.1 Overview ..................................................................13
2.5.2 Memory configurations ............................................ 14
2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..................................................... 14
2.6 Expansion slots .....................................................................15
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card..................................... 15
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ................................ 16
2.6.3 PCI slots ...................................................................17
2.6.4 AGP slot ...................................................................18
2.7 Switches and jumpers ...........................................................19
2.8 Connectors ...........................................................................25
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Contents
Chapter 3: Powering up ......................................................... 39
3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................... 39
3.2 Powering off the computer.................................................... 40
Chapter 4: BIOS setup ........................................................... 41
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS....................................... 41
4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time ............ 41
4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures ...................................... 43
4.2 BIOS Setup program .............................................................45
4.2.1 BIOS menu bar.........................................................46
4.2.2 Legend bar ...............................................................46
4.3 Main Menu ............................................................................48
4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ...................... 49
4.3.2 Keyboard Features .................................................. 53
4.4 Advanced Menu ....................................................................55
4.4.1 Chip Configuration ................................................... 58
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration .......................................... 61
4.4.3 PCI Configuration .................................................... 63
4.5 Power Menu..........................................................................65
4.5.1 Power Up Control .................................................... 67
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor .................................................... 69
4.6 Boot Menu ............................................................................70
4.7 Exit Menu ..............................................................................72
Chapter 5: Software support ................................................. 75
5.1 Install an operating system ................................................... 75
5.2 Support CD information .........................................................75
5.3 A7V266-M Motherboard Support CD.................................... 76
5.4 ASUS PC Probe....................................................................79
5.5 ASUS Live Update ................................................................84
5.6 3Deep Color Tuner ................................................................85
Glossary .................................................................................. 87
Index ........................................................................................ 91
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Safet y information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. Disconnect all power cables from the existing system before
you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the voltage available in your
area.
• If the power supply is broken, contact a qualified service technician or your
retailer.
Operational safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding new devices, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before use ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact the dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product
in any area where it may become wet.
• Mount the motherboard inside a standard PC enclosure.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or the dealer.
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FCC/CDC statements
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
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Address:
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Newark, CA 94560, USA
Fax:
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Email:
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Address:
Fax:
Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
+49-2102-442066
Email:
[email protected] (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Hotline:
MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0
Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10
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