Asus A7V266 M User Manual

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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  
manufacturers 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 users 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  
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+49-2102-442066  
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