A7V266-MX
User Guide
Contents
Contents .....................................................................................................iii
Notices ........................................................................................................ v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
A7V266-MX specification summary ...........................................................vii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents .......................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Special features ............................................................................. 1-2
1.4 Motherboard components.............................................................. 1-4
1.5 Motherboard layout........................................................................ 1-7
1.6 Motherboard installation ................................................................ 1-8
1.6.1
1.6.2
Placement direction ......................................................... 1-8
Screw holes ..................................................................... 1-8
1.7 Before you proceed ....................................................................... 1-9
1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................... 1-10
Installing the CPU ........................................................................ 1-10
1.9 System memory ........................................................................... 1-11
Installing a DIMM ......................................................................... 1-11
1.10 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 1-12
1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card ...................................... 1-12
1.10.2 AGP slot ......................................................................... 1-13
1.10.3 PCI slots ........................................................................ 1-13
1.11 Switch and jumpers ..................................................................... 1-14
1.12 Connectors .................................................................................. 1-17
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................... 2-2
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 2-2
Updating BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility .......... 2-3
CrashFree BIOS feature .................................................. 2-4
2.2 BIOS beep codes .......................................................................... 2-5
2.3 BIOS Setup program ..................................................................... 2-5
2.3.1
2.3.2
BIOS menu bar ................................................................ 2-6
Legend bar....................................................................... 2-6
2.4 Main Menu ..................................................................................... 2-8
2.4.1
IDE Primary Master/Slave
IDE Secondary Master/Slave......................................... 2-10
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2.5 Advanced Menu ........................................................................... 2-12
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
Chip Configuration ......................................................... 2-13
I/O Device Configuration................................................ 2-18
PCI Configuration .......................................................... 2-20
Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................ 2-22
2.6 Power Menu ................................................................................ 2-23
2.6.1
2.6.2
Power Up Control .......................................................... 2-25
Hardware Monitor .......................................................... 2-26
2.7 Boot Menu ................................................................................... 2-27
2.8 Exit Menu ..................................................................................... 2-28
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Installing an operating system ....................................................... 3-2
3.2 Support CD information ................................................................. 3-2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
Running the support CD .................................................. 3-2
Drivers menu ................................................................... 3-3
Utilities menu ................................................................... 3-4
ASUS contact information................................................ 3-5
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Notices
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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Safety 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. If possible, 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 correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are
using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your 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.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
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A7V266-MX specification summary
CPU
Socket A for AMD Athlon™ XP/Athlon™/Duron processors
Chipset
VIA KM266
VIA VT8235 CE
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
266/200 MHz
2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets support up to maximum 2GB
unbuffered PC2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory.
Expansion slots
3 x PCI
1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only)
IDE
2 x UltraDMA133/100/66
Graphics
Audio
Integrated VIA UniChrome™ Graphics
AD1980 6-channel AUDIO CODEC
S/PDIF out interface
LAN
VIA VT6103 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY
Hardware monitoring
Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan and
MB/CPU temperature
Rear panel I/O ports
Internal connectors
BIOS features
1 x Parallel
1 x Serial (COM1)
1 x PS/2 keyboard
1 x PS/2 mouse
1 x RJ45
1 x Audio I/O
1 x VGA
4 x USB 2.0
1 x USB connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports
CPU/chassis FAN connectors
Chassis intrusion connector
20-pin ATX power connector
CD / AUX connectors
S/PDIF out connector
GAME/MIDI connector
Front panel audio connector
2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, ACPI, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0,
SMBIOS 2.3, PnP features, TCAV, ASUS EZ Flash,
CrashFree BIOS, ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating
Protection)
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A7V266-MX specification summary
Industry standard
Manageability
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion
Support CD contents
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS Update
ASUS Screensaver
Award BIOS Flash Utility
Microsoft® Direct X
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002
Accessories
Form factor
User Guide
ASUS A7V266-MX support CD
UltraATA cable
FDD cable
I/O shield
Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this guide.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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