®
A7V266
JumperFree™ DDR DRAM
266MHz FSB AGP Pro/4X
Socket A Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized ................................................... 7
1.2 Item Checklist .............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 ASUS A7V266 Motherboard ....................................................... 8
2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Performance...................................................................... 10
2.1.3 Intelligence ....................................................................... 11
2.2 Motherboard Components.......................................................... 12
2.2.1 Component Locations....................................................... 13
3. HARDWARE SETUP ...................................................................... 14
3.1 Motherboard Layout .................................................................. 14
3.2 Layout Contents ......................................................................... 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure......................................................... 17
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................. 17
3.5 System Memory ......................................................................... 25
3.5.1 DDR DIMM Support........................................................ 25
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes....................................................... 26
3.5.2 Memory Installation ......................................................... 26
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................. 27
3.7 Expansion Cards ........................................................................ 28
3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card ........................................... 28
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 29
3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot ...................... 30
3.7.4 Advanced Communication Riser (ACR) Slot .................. 30
3.8 Connectors ................................................................................ 31
3.8.1 External Connectors ......................................................... 31
3.9 Starting Up the First Time.......................................................... 44
4. BIOS SETUP..................................................................................... 45
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS .......................................... 45
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System.......................... 45
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................. 47
4.2 BIOS Setup Program.................................................................. 49
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ................................................................ 50
4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 50
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4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................. 52
4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ................................. 53
4.3.2 Keyboard Features............................................................ 56
4.4 Advanced Menu ......................................................................... 58
4.4.1 Chip Configuration ........................................................... 62
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ................................................. 65
4.4.3 PCI Configuration ............................................................ 67
4.5 Power Menu ............................................................................... 69
4.5.1 Power Up Control............................................................. 71
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ............................................................ 73
4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................. 74
4.7 Exit Menu................................................................................... 76
5. SOFTWARE SETUP ....................................................................... 79
5.1 Install Operating System ............................................................ 79
5.2 Start Windows ............................................................................ 79
5.3 A7V266 Series Motherboard Support CD ................................. 80
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ........................................................... 81
6.1 Winbond Smart Manager ........................................................... 83
6.2 ASUS PC Probe ......................................................................... 87
6.3 Multi-Channel Audio Feature Setup........................................... 92
6.4 ASUS LiveUpdate...................................................................... 94
6.5 3Deep Color Tuner..................................................................... 95
6.6 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE ....................................................... 97
6.7 CyberLink PowerDVD .............................................................. 98
6.8 CyberLink VideoLive Mail ........................................................ 99
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ......................................................... 101
7.1 Modem Riser ............................................................................ 101
7.1.1 56K Software Modem .................................................... 101
7.1.2 Primary/Seconday MR ................................................... 101
7.1.3 Hardware Installation Procedure .................................... 101
7.1.4 Software Setup in Windows 98 ...................................... 102
7.2 Glossary ................................................................................... 103
INDEX ................................................................................................. 107
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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
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•
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:
•
•
•
Re-orient 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.
WARNING!Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and
could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
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.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. FEATURES
3. HARDWARE SETUP
4. BIOS SETUP
Manual information and checklist
Production information and specifications
Instructions on setting up the motherboard.
Instructions on setting up the BIOS
5. SOFTWARE SETUP
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE
7. APPENDIX
Instructions on setting up the included software
Reference material for the included software
Optional items and general reference
1.2 Item Checklist
Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items,
contact your retailer.
Package Contents
Optional Items
ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared
module
(1) ASUS Motherboard
(1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon
cable for internal
UltraDMA100/66//33 IDE
drives
(1) Ribbon cable for two 3.5”
floppy disk drives
(1) ASUS Support CD with drivers
and utilities
(1) Bag of spare jumper caps
(1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector
Set
(1) User’s Manual
Special Optional Item: The Read2-In-01 SmartCard Reader
Power up your PC using a Smart Card. The TUSL2 supports the latest
PC/SC compliant Smart Card Reader: the Read2-In-01.
Visit the manufacturer’s website:
www.tzt.com.tw or ask your local
dealer for product availability.
See Section 6, Software Reference,
for more detailed information
about using the Winbond Smart
Manager software.
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2. FEATURES
2.1 ASUS A7V266 Motherboard
The ASUS A7V266 motherboard is targeted diversely for home PCs, workstations
and servers. Powered by AMD® Athlon™/Duron™ processor and bundled with
advanced features to provide superlative performance, the A7V266 efficiently
complies with today’s demand for a flexible high-integration system.
2.1.1 Specifications
•
AMD® Athlon™/Duron™ Processor Support: Supports Socket A-based AMD
Athlon™/Duron™ processors.
•
North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA® VT8366 North Bridge that
supports AGP 4X/2X mode, 133/100MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), and
266/200MHz memory bus.
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•
South Bridge System Chipset: VIA® VT8233 integrated peripheral controller
supports UltraDMA/100/66/33 for burst mode data transfer rates of up to 100MB/
sec, and USB controller with three root hubs for six USB ports.
PC2100 / PC1600 DDR Support: Equipped with three Double Data Rate Dual
Inline Memory Module (DDR DIMM) sockets to support up to 3GB of DDR
DRAM. DDR DRAM is the newest memory standard with the highest bandwidth
and lowest latency currently available and dramatically improves the memory
system’s ability to service, among others, high multimedia requirements. (Caution:
Do not attempt to use SDRAM modules.)
•
JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of
frequency and Vcore voltage through BIOS. Easy-to-use DIP switches come
with the motherboard board to allow manual adjustment of the processor external/
internal frequency.
•
UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller
with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Supports
UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4, Bus Master
IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM,
CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.
•
AGP Pro Slot: Comes with an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro slot that
supports high performance AGP cards targeted at 3D graphical applications
supporting 133MHz 4X mode. The slot is backward compatible with AGP 4X/
2X cards.
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•
PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to test and manage system status
information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status
through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe.
SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface used to physically
transport commands and information between SMBus devices.
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2. FEATURES
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•
PCI Expansion Slots: Five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots that support
Bus Master PCI cards, like SCSI or LAN cards, with 133MB/s maximum
throughput.
Advanced Communication Riser (ACR): Features an ACR slot for the
Advanced Communication Riser card. TheACR specification supports modem,
audio and LAN technologies. The ACR is backward compatible with theAudio
Modem Riser (AMR).
•
Wake-On-LAN: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ASUS
PCI-L101 10 /100 Fast Ethernet PCI card.
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•
Wake-On-Ring: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem card.
Super Multi-I/O: The multi-I/O chipset offers complete support for a variety of
I/O functions. Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one
parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed from
COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. The Super I/O controller
also supports a floppy disk drive, PS/2 keyboard, and PS/2 mouse.
Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/DDR SDRAM frequency
adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot
selection.
EnhancedACPI andAnti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash
EEPROM) that offers enhanced ACPI for Windows 98/2000/ME compatibility,
built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for
a virtual automatic setup.
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•
•
•
IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface.
Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS that
allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol and create a higher
level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.)
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•
Onboard LED: Comes with a power LED that lights up if there is any standby
power on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system
power before plugging or unplugging devices to prevent damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and other system components.
Easy Connectivity and System Information Access: Supports an optional
ASUS iPanel, an easy-to-access box with system diagnostic display area, system
status LEDs, USB ports, and hot keys. The AFPANEL connector on the
motherboard accommodates the ASUS iPanel.
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2. FEATURES
2.1.2 Performance
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DDR DRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new
generation memory, Double Data Rate (DDR) Dynamic Random Access Memory
(DDR DRAM). This new memory technology increases performance by
executing two actions per clock cycle, resulting in data transfer rates of up to 2.1
GB/s for 133MHz DDR SDRAM and 1.6GB/s for 100MHz DDR SDRAM.
•
Onboard Audio: Audio models come with the six-channel C-Media CMI8738
PCI audio controller that supplies HRTF 3D positional audio functions. The
chip supports software access to PC DVD 5.1/6.1 and AC-3/DTS via SPDIF.
Other integrative featues include: full DVD playback, PCtel 56K modem, and
even Karaoke echo effects. The chip offers 24-bit SPDIF digital recording and
playback with additional support for legacy audio SBPRO™ and FM emulator/
DLS wavetable music synthesis. A software package helps setup the multi-
channel PC sound system.
•
ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more
Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power
Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features employed in the OS,
PCs can be ready around the clock but comply with energy saving standards. To
fully utilize the ACPI benefits, use an ACPI-supported OS such as Windows 98.
•
Smartcard Reader Connector: Features a connector that provides the
convenience of PS/SC compatible Smart Card security along with support for a
multitude of new financial, telephonic, and mobile access services.
•
PC’99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series
motherboards are PC’99 compliant. The new PC’99 requirements for systems
and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug-
n-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all
system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for
Windows95/98/NT . Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make
identification easy as required by PC’99.
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High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Support for UltraDMA/100 through the
onboard IDE bus master controller triples the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate.
UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and other
existing DMA devices to save the need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives.
(UltraDMA/66 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable).
•
Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master
busses to the memory and processor.
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2. FEATURES
2.1.3 Intelligence
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Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off automatically even in sleep mode.
This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an
important feature in implementing silent PC systems.
•
Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 seconds
when the system is in the working state places the system into one of two states:
sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS or OS setting (See PWR
Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). When the power button is pressed for
more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.
•
Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system
damage, the CPU and system fans can be monitored for RPM and failure. All
fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.
•
•
Power LED (requiresACPI OS support): The power LED indicates the system
status.
Remote Ring-On (requires modem): This allows a computer to be turned on
remotely through an internal or external modem. With this benefit on-hand, users
can access vital information from their computers anywhere.
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•
Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is monitored by the
ASUS ASIC through the CPU’s internal thermal diode (on Pentium III and
Celeron) to prevent system overheat and system damage.
Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure
stable voltage to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are
more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper
system configuration and management.
•
Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through
the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is kept in memory on battery power
for more protection.
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2. FEATURES
2.2 Motherboard Components
Location
See opposite page for locations.
Processor Support Socket A for AMD® Athlon™ and Duron™ Processors.............. 2
Feature Setting DIP Switches ................................................... 3
Chipsets VIA® VT8366 North Bridge ..................................................... 1
VIA® VT8233 South Bridge ..................................................... 9
ASUS System Monitor controller ............................................ 7
C-Media® 6 Channel CMI8738 PCI audio controller ............ 13
Multi-I/O controller ................................................................ 18
2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM ................................... 17
Main Memory Maximum 3GB support
3 DDR DIMM Sockets ............................................................. 4
Expansion Slots 5 PCI Slots .............................................................................. 15
1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro/4X Slot ................... 20
1 Advanced Communication Riser ......................................... 12
System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ............................................. 10
2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support) ........................... 6
1 ASUS iPanel Connector ........................................................ 8
1 Parallel Port ............................................................... (Top) 23
2 Serial Ports (COM1/COM2) ......................... (Bottom) 22, 24
USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1) ........................ (Bottom) 25
USB Connectors (Ports 2/3/4/5) ............................................. 11
1 PS/2 Mouse Connector .............................................. (Top) 26
1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................................... (Bottom) 26
Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ......... 7
3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors
Special Feature Onboard LED ......................................................................... 19
Smart Card Connector (optional) ........................................... 16
Audio Features (on audio models only)
CMI8738 6-Channel Audio Controller................................... 13
1 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector............................................ 14
1 Game/MIDI Port........................................................ (Top) 21
1 Line Out Connector ..................................... (Bottom, left) 21
1 Line In Connector ................................... (Bottom, center) 21
1 Microphone Connector ............................. (Bottom, right) 21
Internal Audio Connectors
Power ATX Power Supply Connector ................................................. 5
Form Factor ATX
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2. FEATURES
2.2.1 Component Locations
3
1
2
5 6
4
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11 10 9
8 7
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.1 Motherboard Layout
24.5cm (9.64in)
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
PS/2
DSW
PALO_FREQ
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
KBWK
CPU_RATIO
THEMCPU
USB01_PWR
USB1
USB2
1
1
1
COM1
COM2
Line
Out
VIA
VT8366
Chipset
CPU_FAN
PWR_FAN
Line
In
Mic
In
0
1
2
3
4
5
JP1
JP2
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro)
DSW
SYSCLK
PCI 1
LED
Super
I/O
VIA
VT8233
PCI 2
2Mb
BIOS
Chipset
A7V266
SMARTCARD
HPHOME
MIC2
AUX
BCS
PCI 3
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
JTPWR
JEN
CD
CLR_RTC
AAPANEL
MODEM
ASUS
PCI 4
ASIC
with Hardware
Monitor
FLOPPY
CHA_FAN
IR_CON
CHASSIS
CHA
USB45_PWR
USB23_PWR
PCI 5
IDELED
ACRUSB
SPDIF OUT
SMB_CON
ACR
PANEL
USB2_3
USB4_5
AFPANEL
CDSPDIF IN
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.2 Layout Contents
Motherboard Settings
1) JEN
p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable / Enable)
p. 19 CPU External Frequency Selection (Switches 1–4)
p. 20 Manual CPU Ratio Settings (Switches 1-5)
p. 20 FID setting (FID0-3)
2) DIP_SW
3) DSW
4) PALO_FREQ
5) JP1, JP2
p. 20 I/O Voltage Settings (2.5V/2.65V/2.75V/2.8V)
p. 21 Voltage Regulator Output Volt. Setting (1.675V-1.85 V)
p. 21 Bass Center Setting (Type 1 / Type 2)
6) VID1, 2, 3, 4
7) CENTER/BASS,
BASS/CENTER
8) KBWK
p. 22 Keyboard Power Up (Enable / Disable)
9) ACRUSB1, ACRUSB2 p. 22 ACR/USB Selection (USB to Conn. / USB on ACR)
10) USB01_PWR
USB23_PWR
p. 23 USB Device Wake-up (+5V / +5VSB)
USB45_PWR
11) CLR_RTC
12) THEMCPU
p. 24 Clear RTC RAM (2 pin contact)
p. 24 Thermal Sensor CPU Setting (Athlon-Duron / Reserved)
Expansion Slots/Sockets
1) DIMM 1/2/3
p. 25 System Memory Support
p. 28 CPU Support
2) Socket 462 / A
3) PCI 1/2/3/4/5
4) AGP Pro
p. 29 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots
p. 31 Accelerated Graphics Port Slot
p. 32 Advanced Communication Riser Slot
5) ACR Slot
Connectors
1) PS2KBMS
p. 33 PS/2 Mouse Port (6 pin female)
2) PS2KBMS
3) USB
p. 33 PS/2 Keyboard Port (6 pin female)
p. 34 Universal Serial Bus Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4 pin female)
p. 34 Parallel Port (25 pin female)
4) PRINTER
5) COM1/COM2
6) GAME_AUDIO
7) AUDIO
p. 35 Serial Ports (9 pin /10-1 pin male)
p. 35 Game/MIDI Port (15-pin female) (optional)
p. 35 Audio Connectors (Three 1/8” AUDIO) (optional)
p. 36 IDE Activity LED (2 pin)
8) IDELED
9) FLOPPY
p. 36 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34 pin)
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
10) PRIMARY IDE
SECONDARY IDE
11) CPU/PWR/CHA_FAN p. 38 CPU, Power, and Chassis Fan Connectors (Three 3 pin)
p. 37 IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pin)
12) USB2_3 / USB4_5
13) IR_CON
p. 38 USB Headers (10-1 pin)
p. 39 Standard Infrared Module Connector (10-1 pin)
p. 39 ASUS iPanel Connector (12-1 pin)
14) AFPANEL
15) ATXPWR
16) SMB
p. 40 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pin)
p. 40 SMBus Connector (5-1 pin)
17) CD/AUX/MODEM
18) MIC2
p. 41 Internal Audio Connectors (Three 4-1 pin) (optional)
p. 41 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pin) (optional)
p. 42 Headphone Line Out connector (3 pin) (optional)
p. 42 Power Supply Thermal Sensor (2 pin)
p. 43 Digital audio Interfaces (2 pin) (optional)
19) HPHONE
20) JTPWR
21) SPDIFOUT /
CDSPDIFIN
22) CHASSIS
23) AAPANEL
24) SMARTCON
p. 43 Chassis Intrusion Lead (2 pin)
p. 44 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector (10-1 pin)
p. 44 ASUS SmartCard Connector (14-1 pin)
p. 45 System Power LED Lead (3 pin)
p. 45 System Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pin)
p. 45 System Warning Speaker Lead (4 pin)
p. 45 System Message LED Lead (2 pin)
p. 45 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pin)
p. 45 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin)
p. 45 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin)
25) PWR.LED (PANEL
)
26) KEYLOCK PANEL
(
)
27) SPEAKER (PANEL)
28) MSG.LED (PANEL)
29) SMI (PANEL)
30) PWR.SW (PANEL)
31) RESET (PANEL)
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure
Complete the following steps before using your computer:
1. Check motherboard settings
2. Install memory modules
3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
4. Install Expansion Cards
5. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply cables
6. Configure the BIOS parameter settings
3.4 Motherboard Settings
This section tells you how to change motherboard function settings through the
switches and/or jumpers.
WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate
Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To avoid damaging them due to static electricity,
follow these precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Unplug the computer when working on the internal components.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling computer components.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place the components on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the components.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that theATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.
(TIP: When lit, the onboard LED indicates that the system is in suspend or
soft-off mode, not powered OFF. See illustration below.)
LED
A7V266
ON
OFF
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
A7V266 Onboard LED
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
Motherboard Frequency Settings (DIP Switches)
The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block
represents the switch’s position. The illustration below shows all the switches in the
OFF position.
CPU_RATIO
ON
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5
SYSCLK
O1N
2
3
4
ON
A7V266
OFF
A7V266 DIP Switch
1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. The
JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS
setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu).
Setting
Enable (JumperFree)
JEN
[2-3] (default)
Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2]
JEN
CPU_RATIO
ON
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5
SYSCLK
O1N
2
3
4
ON
OFF
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1 2
2 3
Jumper Mode
Jumper Free
(Default)
A7V266 Jumper Mode Setting
NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, set all DIP switches (DIP_SW) to OFF.
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2) CPU External Frequency Selection (DIP_SW Switches 1–4)
This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM,
and the PCI bus. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency (or
BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the
CPU’s Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed).
SYSCLK
O1N
2
3
4
O1N
2
3
4
O1N
2
3
4
O1N
2
3
4
CPU 100MHz 133.33MHz 140MHz
(JumperFree Mode)
AGP 60.67MHz
PCI 33.33MHz
66.67MHz 70MHz
33.33MHz 35MHz
A7V266
A7V266 CPU External
Frequency Selection
WARNING! Set the CPU frequency only to the recommended settings. Frequencies
other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable.
Overclocking the processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed.
3) Manual CPU Ratio Settings (DSW Switches 5-10)
Set DSW switches (5-10) to use the clock multiplier to coordinate the ratio of
bus speeds with CPU settings. Set the DSW switches according to the internal
speed of your processor and the bus frequency (133/100MHz).
IMPORTANT:
1. To use this feature, JEN must be set to Jumper Mode, [1-2].
(See 1, JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) in 3, HARDWARE SETUP.)
2. When JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these switches.
(Set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4Advanced Menu
in BIOS Setup so you can set the CPU Frequency.)
CPU_RATIO
ON
ON
ON
ON
1 2 3 4 5
8X
1 2 3 4 5
8.5X
1 2 3 4 5
9X
1 2 3 4 5
CPU_RATIO
CPU_RATIO
9.5X
ON
ON
ON
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
A7V266
(JumperFree Mode)
10X
10.5X
A7V266 CPU External
Clock (BUS) Frequency
Selection
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4) CPU Type Frequency Setting (PALO_FREQ)
This jumper setting accomodates the difference between the internal frequency
between standard and new AMD CPUs. If changing from one type of CPU to
another, the jumper caps must be adjusted. The factory default setting, [2-3], is
for standard Athlon/Duron CPUs. The Palomino processor will only function
on this motherboard after the jumpers are adjusted to [1-2].
PALO_FREQ
1 2 3
1 2 3
FID0
FID1
FID2
FID3
FID0
FID1
FID2
FID3
PALOMINO
ATHLON/DURON
(Default)
A7V266
A7V266 PALO_FREQ Setting
5) I/O Voltage Settings (JP1, JP2)
These jumpers allow you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset,
AGP, and PCI. The default setting for the jumpers is: JP1 [2-3] and JP2 [1-2],
2.65 volts. Use the default setting for better system reliability.
JP1/JP2
3
2 3
2 3
2 3
2
1
1
1
1
JP1
JP2
2.5V
2.65V
2.75V
2.8V
A7V266
(Default)
A7V266 Voltage Setting
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6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting (VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4)
This jumpers allow you to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. It is
recommended to use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. CPU Default means
the Vcore is generated according to the CPU VID configuration. For each jumper
setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the CPU used.
1 2 3
1 2 3
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
1.8/1.775Volts
1 2 3
1.85/1.825Volts
1 2 3
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
A7V266
1.75/1.725Volts 1.7/1.675Volts
A7V266 CPU Core Voltage
Selection
7) Bass Center Setting (CENTER/BASS, BASS/CENTER)
Use these jumpers in conjunction with the C-Media PCI Audio Driver and to
adjust output for 4 or 6 speaker audio. No audio standard exists for the three
pick-up surfaces on male audio jacks, therefore it may be necessary to switch
jumpers from the default position, type 1, to type 2, in order to help reroute
signals among the internal leads in the Line-In, Line-Out, Mic female sockets.
Make sure a test is made using the C-MediaAudio Driver software setup available
on the Support CD.
BCS
1 2
2 3
A7V266
type 1 Bass
type 2 Bass
(CENTER/BASS)
(Default)
(BASS/CENTER)
A7V266 Bass Center
Setting
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8) Keyboard Wake Up (KBWK)
This allows you to disable or enable the keyboard power up function. Set this
jumper to Enable if you wish to use your keyboard (by pressing <Spacebar>) to
power up your computer. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can
supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to Enable. (The
computer will not power ON if you set this to Enable but do not have the correct
ATX power supply. NOTE: This jumper must be set in conjunction with Wake
On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR in 4.5.1 Power Up Control.
Setting
Enable
Disable
KBWK
[1-2] (default)
[2-3]
KBWK
2
2 3
Disable
1
Enable
(Default)
A7V266
A7V266 Keyboard Wake Up
9) ACR/USB Selection (ACRUSB1, ACRUSB2) (audio models only)
When set to pins 1-2, these jumpers allow you to activate USB port 3. Setting
the jumpers to pins 2-3 activates the Advanced Communication Riser (ACR)
slot. The default setting for both jumpers is 1-2. (NOTE: The USB port 2 is
always active regardless of the setting of these jumpers.)
IMPORTANT! Always set both jumpers accordingly when selecting a device.
ACRUSB
1 2
2 3
A7V266
USB to Conn.
USB on ACR
A7V266 USB/ACR Selection
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10) USB Device Wake-up (USB01_PWR/USB23_PWR/USB45_PWR)
Set these jumpers to +5V to allow wake up from the S1 sleep state (CPU stopped;
RAM refreshed; system running in low power mode) using the connected USB
devices. Set to +5VSB to allow wake up from S3 sleep state (no power to CPU;
RAM in slow refresh; power supply in reduced power mode). The default setting
for the three jumpers is 1-2 to select +5V (because not all computers have the
appropriate power supply).
NOTES:
1. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on
the +5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to +5VSB. Otherwise, the
system does not power up.
2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability
(+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in sleep mode.
1 2
+5V
2 3
USB01_PWR
+5VSB
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1 2
+5V
2 3
USB23_PWR
USB45_PWR
+5VSB
A7V266 USB Device Wake Up
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11) Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLR_RTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by
erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system
setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button
cell battery.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
Remove the battery.
Short the jumper by removing and replacing the jumper cap.
Re-install the battery.
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
CLRTC
A7V266
Remove and then
replace the jumper cap.
A7V266 Clear RTC RAM
12) Thermal Sensor CPU Setting (2-pin THEMCPU)
This jumper selects the type of CPU and coordinates its thermal sensory capability.
The default setting, [1-2], is for Athlon/Duron and, [2-3], is for Reserve type
processors.
THEMCPU
1 2
2 3
ATHLON/DURON
(Default)
RESERVED
A7V266
A7V266 THEMCPU Setting
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3.5 System Memory
This motherboard features three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory
Module sockets.
3.5.1 DDR DIMM Support
The two DDR DIMM sockets support 2.5Volt (power level) unbuffered/registered
Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDR SDRAM)
of 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB to form a memory size between 64MB
to 3GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the
motherboard.
DDR DIMMs support non-ECC memory (used on desktops/laptops).
Install memory in any combination as follows:
DIMM Location
184-pin DDR DIMM
Total Memory
Socket 1 (Rows 0&1)
Socket 2 (Rows 2&3)
Socket 3 (Rows 4&5)
64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1
64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1
64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1
Total System Memory (Max 3GB)
=
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3.5.1 General DIMM Notes
•
•
DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard.
ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the
memory of choice for best performance vs. stability.
•
•
BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen.
Single-sided DDR DIMMs come in 64, 128, and 256MB; double-sided come in
128, 256, and 512MB.
WARNING! Be sure that the DIMMs you use can handle the specified DDR
RAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible.
3.5.2 Memory Installation
WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or
removing memory modules or other system components. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3
Hardware Setup Procedure for more information).
Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either
side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. A 184-pin DDR
DRAM DIMM has a single notch slightly to the right of center.
104 Pins
80 Pins
A7V266
A7V266 184-Pin DDR
DIMM Sockets
This motherboard supports three pairs of differential clock signals per DIMM.
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3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for CPU installation. A fan and
heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating. Purchase and install
a fan and heatsink before turning on the system.
CPU NOTCH
TO INNER
CORNER
LOCK
LEVER
A7V266
CPU NOTCH
AMD™ CPU
A7V266 Socket A
1. Locate the Socket 462 and open it by pulling
the lever gently sideways away from the socket.
Then lift the lever upwards. The socket lever
must be fully opened (90 to 100 degrees).
2. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The
notched corner of the CPU must be oriented
toward the inner corner of the socket base
nearest to the lever hinge.
CAUTION! The CPU fits in one orientation
and should drop easily into place. Do not force
the CPU into the socket to avoid bending the
pins. If the CPU does not fit, check its
alignment and look for bent pins.
3. Once completely inserted, press the CPU firmly
and close the socket lever until it snaps into its locked position.
4. Place the CPU fan and heatsink on the CPU. The heatsink should entirely cover
the CPU. Carefully attach the heatsink locking brace to the plastic clips on the
socket base. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace,
no extra force is required to keep the CPU in place.
CAUTION! Take care not to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting a
clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur. When mounting a heatsink
onto your CPU, make sure that exposed CPU capacitors do not touch the
heatsink, or else damage may occur! Refer to heatsink/CPU documentation.
NOTE! Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (available
only on unlocked processors) to avoid start-up problems.
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3.7 Expansion Cards
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has five
PCI expansion slots to support these cards. Follow the steps in the next section
when installing expansion cards.
WARNING! Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion
cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both the motherboard and expansion cards.
3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card
1. Read the documentation that comes with the expansion card and make any
necessary hardware settings for the card before installing it.
2. Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.
Keep the screw for later use.
3. Align the card connectors with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in
place.
4. Secure the card to the slot with the screw you removed earlier.
5. Replace the system cover.
6. Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
(see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to change the settings.)
7. Install the necessary software drivers for the expansion card.
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3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively
assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of
them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your motherboard
has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your motherboard also
has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free.
IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Conflicts arise between
the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable.
The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. Use
this table when configuring your system and for resolving IRQ conflicts.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ
0
1
Priority
Standard Function
System Timer
Keyboard Controller
1
2
2
N/A
11
12
13
14
15
3
4
5
6
7
Programmable Interrupt
Communications Port (COM2)
Communications Port (COM1)
Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
Floppy Disk Controller
Printer Port (LPT1)
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
ACPI Mode when used
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
Numeric Data Processor
Primary IDE Channel
3*
4*
5*
6
7*
8
9*
10*
11*
12*
13
14*
15*
8
9
10
Secondary IDE Channel
*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard
INT-A
—
INT-B
—
INT-C
—
—
—
used
—
—
—
—
—
INT-D
shared
—
—
—
shared
—
—
—
shared
PCI slot 1
PCI slot 2
PCI slot 3
PCI slot 4
shared
—
—
—
shared
—
PCI slot 5
—
—
AGPPro slot
ACR slot
Onboard audio controller
Onboard USB controller
shared
shared
—
shared
—
shared
—
—
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3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot
This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro slot to support the
new generation graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth.
AGP Card without Retention Notch
A7V266
TOP VIEW
28-pin bay
20-pin bay
Rib (inside slot)
Rib
A7V266 Accelerated
Graphics Port (AGP PRO)
CAUTION! TheAGPPro slot is shipped with a warning label over the 20-pin bay.
DO NOT remove this label and the safety tab underneath it if you are using an
AGP card without a retention notch. Removing may cause the
card to shift and may cause damage to the card, slot, and
motherboard. Remove the label and tab ONLY if you are using
an AGP Pro card. Use a rigid tip, such as a pen tip, to dislodge
Removing the tab
3.7.4 Advanced Communication Riser (ACR) Slot
This motherboard has an Advanced Communication Riser (ACR) slot for
communications and audio subsystems. The slot supports modem, audio, LAN, and
Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HPNA) or Home Networking cards. The
ACR slot is backward compatible with the Audio Modem Riser (AMR) cards.
IMPORTANT! The ACR slot on the motherboard shares the same expansion
slot with PCI Slot 5.
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A7V266 Advanced
Communication Riser (ACR)
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3.8 Connectors
3.8.1 External Connectors
WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are
clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper
caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard.
IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to
Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector
on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy
disk drives. Check the connectors before installation because there may be
exceptions. IDE ribbon cable must be less than 46 cm (18 in.), with the second
drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from the first connector.
1) PS/2 Mouse Port (Green 6-pin PS2KBMS)
The system automatically directs IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If
no mouse is detected, IRQ12 become available to expansion cards. See PS/2
Mouse Function Control in 4.4 Advanced Menu.
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)
2) PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple 6-pin PS2KBMS)
This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This
connector does not allow standardAT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You
may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards.
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)
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3) Universal Serial Bus Ports 1 & 2 (Black two 4-pin USB)
Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.
USB 1
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2
4) Parallel Port (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER)
You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel
Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration).
NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port.
Parallel Port (25-pin Female)
5) Serial Ports (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1 / 9-pin COM2)
Two serial ports can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices. To
enable these ports, see Onboard Serial Port 1 / Onboard Serial Port 2 in
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration for the settings.
COM1
COM2
Serial Ports (9-pin Male)
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6) Game/MIDI Ports (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional)
This connector supports a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI
devices for playing or editing audio files.
Joystick/Midi (15-pin Female)
7) Audio Connectors (Three 1/8” AUDIO) (optional)
The Line Out (lime) connects a headphone or speakers. The Line In (light blue)
connects a tape players or other audio sources. The Mic (pink) connects a
microphone.
NOTE: The functions of the audio connectors Line Out, Line In, and Mic
change when the 6-channel audio feature is enabled. Refer to Chapter 5.
SOFTWARE SETUP.
Line Out Line In Mic
1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors
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8) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED)
This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED. Read and
write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors
cause the IDE LED to light up.
IDELED
A7V266
TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not
light, try reversing the 2-pin plug.
A7V266 IDE Activity LED
9) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable.After connecting
the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy
drives. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when
using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged).
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1
A7V266
PIN 1
A7V266 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
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10) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (40-1 pin IDE1/IDE2)
These connectors support the UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable
supplied with the motherboard. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary
(recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to
the UltraDMA/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to
the UltraDMA/100/66 master device. It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/
100/66 devices be connected to the secondary IDE connector. If you install two
hard disks, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its
jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.
BIOS supports specific device bootup (see 4.6. Boot Menu). If you have more
than two UltraDMA/100/66 devices, purchase another UltraDMA/100/66 cable.
NOTES:
1. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation when you
connect the cables.
2. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/100/66 cable is
intentional.
TIP: You may configure two hard disks to be both Masters with two ribbon
cables: one for the primary IDE connector and another for the secondary
IDE connector.
IMPORTANT: For UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices,use a 40-pin 80-conductor IDE
cable. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also
supports UltraDMA/100.
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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PIN 1
A7V266 IDE Connectors
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11) CPU Fan, Power Fan, and Chassis Fan Connectors
(CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN)
The three fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less.
Orient the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard
heat sinks instead of the expansion slots. The fan wiring and plug may vary
depending on the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector making
sure that the black wire matches the ground pin. (NOTE: Use the “Rotation”
signal only with a specially designed fan with a rotation signal. You can monitor
the Rotations Per Minute (RPM) using ASUS PC Probe (see 6. SOFTWARE
REFERENCE).
WARNING! Make sure to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of
sufficient airflow within the system could cause damage to the motherboard.
These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these connectors!
Rotation
+12V
CPU_FAN
PWR_FAN
GND
A7V266
CHA_FAN
A7V266 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power
12) USB Headers (10-1 pin USB2_3, USB4_5)
If the USB port connectors on the back panel are inadequate, two USB headers
are available for four additional USB port connectors. Connect a 2-port USB
connector set to a USB header and mount the USB bracket to an open slot in the
chassis. (The USB connector set is optional and does not come with the
motherboard package.)
USB2_3
USB4_5
10
5
6
1
A7V266
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13) Infrared Module Connector (10-1 pin IR_CON)
This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared
module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support
this feature. You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared
(see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to select whether UART2 is directed for
use with COM2 or IrDA. Use the five pins as shown in Back View and connect
a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard SIR connector according to
the pin definitions. (NOTE: The SIR module does not come with the motherboard
package. The CIR module is currently not available.)
Standard Infrared (SIR)
Front View Back View
SIR
CIR
A7V266
+5V
(NC)
IRTX
GND
IRRX
A7V266 Infrared
Module Connector
14) ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 pin AFPANEL)
This connector allows you to install an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to access
drive bay with front I/O ports, status LEDs, and space reserved for a hard disk
drive. If you are not using anASUS iPanel, you can connect an optional wireless
transmitting and receiving infrared module to the SIR connector or an optional
consumer infrared connector set to the CIR and SIR connectors for both wireless
transmitting and remote control functions through one external infrared module.
AFPANEL
SIR
CIR
Standard Infrared (SIR)
Front View Back View
A7V266
IR_CON
+5V
(NC)
IRTX
GND
IRRX
A7V266 Front Panel Connectors
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15) Power Supply Connectors (20-pin block ATXPWR)
This connector connects to an ATX 12V power supply. The plug from the power
supply fits in only one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the
proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the ATX 12V power supply (minimum
recommended wattage: 230W) can supply at least 10mA on the +5-volt standby
lead (+5VSB). The system may become unstable and may experience difficulty
powering up if the power supply is inadequate. For Wake-On-LAN support, the
ATX power supply must supply at least 720mA +5VSB.
+12.0Volts
+5V Standby
Power Good
Ground
+5.0 Volts
+5.0 Volts
-5.0 Volts
Ground
Ground
+5.0 Volts
Ground
Power Supply On
Ground
Ground
+5.0 Volts
Ground
-12.0Volts
+3.3 Volts
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+3.3Volts
+3.3 Volts
A7V266 ATX Power Connector
16) SMBus Connector (5-1 pin SMB)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices.
SMBus devices communicate by means of the SMBus with an SMBus host
and/or other SMBus devices. SMBus is a specific implementation of an I2C bus,
a multi-device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and
enabling each one to act as a master by initiating data transfer.
SMB_COM
A7V266
1
A7V266 SMBus Connector
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17) Internal Audio Connectors (4-1 pin CD, AUX, MODEM) (optional)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources as
a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the
onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector. It
also allows the sharing of mono_in (such as a phone) and a mono_out (such as a
speaker) between the audio and a voice modem card.
AUX (Black)
CD (White)
MODEM
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18) Internal Microphone Connector (3-pin MIC2) (optional)
This connector allows you to connect chassis-mounted microphone to the
motherboard instead of connecting an external microphone to theATX connector.
NOTE: The internal microphone does not work if there is an external
microphone connected to the external Mic (pink) jack. You may only use
one microphone at a time.
MIC2
1
3
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19) Headphone True-level Line Out Header (3-pin HPHONE) (optional)
This connector allows you to connect chassis-mounted headphone to the
motherboard instead of connecting an external headphone to theATX connector.
NOTE: The internal microphone does not work if there is an external
microphone connected to the external Mic (pink) jack. You may only use
one microphone at a time.
HPHONE
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Line Out Header
20) Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2-pin JTPWR)
If you have a power supply with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor
cable to this connector.
JTPWR
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Thermal Sensor
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21) Digital Audio Interfaces (2-pin SPDIFOUT/CDSPDIFIN) (optional)
These connectors connect SPDIF audio cable that allows digital instead of analog
sound output from CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, and advanced sound cards
such as SoundBlaster. Live.
GND GND
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SPDIFIN
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22) Chassis Open Alarm Lead (4-pin CHASSIS)
This lead is for a chassis designed for chassis intrusion detection. This requires
an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion monitor/sensor or
microswitch. When any chassis component is removed, the sensor is triggered
and a high-level signal is sent to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event.The
event is then be processed by software such as LDCM. When not using the
chassis intrusion lead, place a jumper cap over the pins to close the circuit.
CHASSIS
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23) ASUS iPanel Audio Connector (10-1 pin AAPANEL)
Connect the audio cable from the optional ASUS iPanel to this for front panel
audio control.
AAPANEL
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24) ASUS SmartCard Connector (14-1 pin SMARTCON)
This connector attaches to an optional SmartCard reader device. The SmartCard
reader permits data access from the memory chip of PC/SC smart cards.
SMARTCARD
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The following 20-pin PANEL illustration is for items 25-31.
*
Requires an ATX power supply.
Keyboard Lock
Speaker
Connector
Power LED
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Reset SW
Message LED
SMI Lead
ATX Power
Switch*
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25) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED)
This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up
when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or
soft-off mode.
26) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted key switch to allow keyboard
locking.
27) System Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to
hear system beeps and warnings.
28) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system message LED that indicates receipt of
messages from a fax/modem. The normal status for this LED is ON, when there
is no incoming data signal. The LED blinks when data is received. The system
message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support.
29) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI)
This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspend
mode, or “Green” mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save
power and to expand the life of certain system components. Attach the case-
mounted suspend switch this 2-pin connector.
30) ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR.SW)
The system power is controlled by a momentary switch attached to this connector.
Pressing the button switches the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and
SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the button while in
the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system off.
31) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting
the system without turning off the power switch. This is a preferred method.
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3.9 Starting Up the First Time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ).
3. Connect the AC cord to the power connector on the system chassis.
4. Connect the AC cord to an outlet equipped with a surge protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power (For ATX power supplies, you need to switch on the power
supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the front of the chassis.)
6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case lights up. ForATX
power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press theATX power
switch. If the monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a
power standby feature,the monitor LED may light up or switch between
orange and green after the system LED does. The system then runs the
power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps or additional
messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30
seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system may have failed
a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your
retailer for assistance.
Award BIOS Beep Codes
Beep
Meaning
One short beep when
displaying logo
No error during POST
Long beeps in an endless loop
One long beep followed by
three short beeps
No DRAM installed or detected
Video card not found or video card
memory bad
High frequency beeps when
system is working
CPU overheated
System running at a lower frequency
7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP.
* Powering Off the computer: You must first exit or shut down the system
before switching off the power switch. For ATX power supplies, you
can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down the
operating system. If you use Windows 9X, click the Start button, click
Shut Down, then click Shut down the computer? The power supply
should turn off after Windows shuts down.
NOTE: The message “You can now safely turn off your computer” does
not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies.
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4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System
It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS
along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable
floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a
Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new
BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file
works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your
motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper
left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a
newer BIOS file.
1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system
disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to the disk.
2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your
CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created.
NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work in the DOS
prompt within Windows and does not work with certain memory drivers
that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended
that you reboot using a floppy disk.
3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.
NOTE: BIOS setup must specify “Floppy” as the first item in the boot
sequence.
4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH.
IMPORTANT! If the word “unknown” appears after Flash Memory:, the
memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS
and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility.
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5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press
<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears.
6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then
press <Enter>.
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4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures
WARNING! Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard
and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless
updating can result in your motherboard having more problems!
1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or
FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details)
and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot from the floppy disk.
3. At the “A:\” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>.
4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press <Enter>. The Update BIOS
Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears.
5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-
XX.XXX, then press <Enter>.
NOTE: To cancel this operation, press <Enter>.
6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.
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7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the Flash
ROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary.
This minimizes the possibilities of boot problems in case of update
failures. When the programming is done, Flashed Successfully appears.
8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
WARNING! If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT
turn off the system because this may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process,
and if the problem still persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the boot
disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a
complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. If this happens, call the ASUS
service center for support.
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4.2 BIOS Setup Program
This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you can update using
the provided utility described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS.
The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system,
or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section describes how to configure your system
using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, at some time in the future
you may want to change the configuration of your computer. For example, you
may want to enable the Security Password Feature or make changes to the power
management settings. It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system using
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and
record them in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM.
The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. This
appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press <Delete> to call up the Setup
utility. If you are a little bit late in pressing the mentioned key, POST will continue
with its test routines, thus preventing you from calling up Setup. If you still need to
call Setup, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing
the Reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system
off and then back on again. But do so only if the first two methods fail.
The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a
menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections among the predetermined choices.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key after
the computer has run through its POST.
NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following
BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may
not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration.
ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced
features.
POWER
BOOT
EXIT
Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management
features.
Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate
and load the Operating System.
Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the
Setup program.
To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.
4.2.2 Legend Bar
At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow
you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys
found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
Navigation Key(s)
<F1> or <Alt + H>
Function Description
Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS
Setup
<Esc>
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a
sub-menu
← or → (keypad arrow) Selects the menu item to the left or right
↑ or ↓ (keypad arrow)
Moves the highlight up or down between fields
- (minus key)
Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field
+ (plus key) or spacebar Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field
<Enter>
Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field
Moves the cursor to the first field
<Home> or <PgUp>
<End> or <PgDn>
<F5>
Moves the cursor to the last field
Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults
Saves changes and exits Setup
<F10>
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General Help
In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides
a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from any menu by simply
pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. The General Help screen lists the
legend keys with their corresponding functions.
Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program
See 4.7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the
setup program.
Scroll Bar
When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that there is
more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use <PgUp> and
<PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help document.
Press <Home> to display the first page, press <End> to go to the last page. To exit
the help window, press <Enter> or <Esc>.
Sub-Menu
Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown in the left view)
appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that
you can display a sub-menu from this field. A sub-menu
contains additional options for a field parameter. To display a
sub-menu, move the highlight to the field and press <Enter>.
The sub-menu appears. Use the legend keys to enter values
and move from field to field within a sub-menu as you would
within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding
functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and sub-menus. If you
accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set default hot
key <F5> to load the Setup default values. While moving around through the Setup
program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located
to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently
highlighted field.
NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default setting for
that field.
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4.3 Main Menu
When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears:
System Time [XX:XX:XX]
Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The
format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second
are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the
<Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and
second fields.
System Date [XX/XX/XXXX]
Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The
format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month:
(1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (100 year range). Use the <Tab> or <Shift>
+ <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields.
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.], Legacy Diskette B [None]
Sets the type of floppy drives installed. Configuration options: [None]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
[2.88M, 3.5 in.]
Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]
This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. The Floppy 3
Mode feature allows reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to
1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
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4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave
Type [Auto]
Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic
detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for
the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this
may be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new. If the hard disk
was already formatted on an older system, Setup may detect incorrect
parameters. In these cases, select [User Type HDD] to manually enter the
IDE hard disk drive parameters. Refer to the next section for details.
NOTE: After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS,
use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard
disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the
hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk
drives to active.
CAUTION! Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you
have the configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect
settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.
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[User Type HDD]
Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive.
Refer to the drive documentation or on the drive label for this information. If no
drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None].
Translation Method [LBA]
Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical BlockAddressing (LBA)
is enabled, 28-bit addressing of the hard drive disregarding cylinders, heads, or
sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives with more than 504MB storage
capacity. Configuration options: [LBA] [LARGE] [Normal] [Match Partition Table]
[Manual]
Cylinders
This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to
determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to
this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method
field to [Manual].
Head
This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive documentation
to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to this
field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to
[Manual].
Sector
This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To
make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the
Translation Method field to [Manual].
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CHS Capacity
This field shows the drive’s maximum CHS capacity as calculated by the BIOS
based on the drive information you entered.
Maximum LBA Capacity
This field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity as calculated by the BIOS
based on the drive information you entered.
Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]
This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number
that the drive supports. Note that when this field is automatically configured, the set
value may not always be the fastest value for the drive. You may also manually
configure this field. Refer to the documentation that came with the hard drive to
determine the optimum value and set it manually. NOTE: To make changes to this
field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2
Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]
SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
This filed allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,Analysis
and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring
technology. This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the
SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PIO Mode [4]
This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device.
Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. Configuration
options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled]
Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible
IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability.
NOTE: To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type
HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled]
Other options for the Type field are:
[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives
[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives
[ZIP-100] - for ZIP-100 compatible disk drives
[MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives
[Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here
After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to return
to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, the hard disk drive filed
displays the size for the hard disk drive that you configured.
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4.3.2 Keyboard Features
Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system
boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec]
This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes.
Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options:
[6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec]
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec]
This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters.
Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec]
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Language [English]
This field displays the BIOS language version.
Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]
These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a password, highlight the appropriate
field and press <Enter>. Type in a password then press <Enter>. You can type up to
eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other characters are ignored. To confirm
the password, type the password again and press <Enter>. The password is now set to
[Enabled]. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the
password, highlight this field and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as above appears.
Press <Enter>. The password is set to [Disabled].
A Note about Passwords
TheBIOSSetupprogramallowsyoutospecifypasswordsintheMainmenu.Thepasswords
controlaccesstotheBIOSduringsystemstartup. Passwordsarenotcasesensitive, meaning,
it makes no difference whether you the password using uppercase or lowercase letters.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor
password and a User password. If you did not set a Supervisor password, anyone can
access the BIOS Setup program. If you did, the Supervisor password is required to enter
the BIOS Setup program and to gain full access to the configuration fields.
Forgot the Password?
If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button
cell battery.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Short the jumper.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
Halt On [All Errors]
This field specifies the types of errors that will cause the system to halt. Configuration
options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/
Keyboard]
Installed Memory [XXX MB]
This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the
system during the boot process.
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CPU Speed [Manual]
When the motherboard is set to JumperFree™ mode, this field sets the
internal frequency of your CPU. Select [Manual] if you want to make
changes to the next two fields. Note that selecting a frequency higher than
the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to hang or crash.
Configuration options: [Manual] [750MHz] [1000MHz]
CPU : System Frequency Multiple, (if CPU Speed set to [Manual])
This field is for unlocked processors only and will not be available to standard
AMD processors. If the processor frequency multiple is detected as being
locked, you cannot access this field. For unlocked processors, this field sets
the frequency multiple between the CPU’s internal frequency (CPU speed)
and the external frequency. Set this field in conjunction with the System/
PCI Frequency (MHz) to match the speed of the CPU. Configuration
options: [5x/14x] [5.5x] [6.0x]...[12.0x] [12.5x]
System/PCI Frequency (MHz)
(if CPU Speed set to [Manual])
This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to
the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external
frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed.
Configuration ranges from 100/33 to 227/57.
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System/SDRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]
This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in
synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency.
The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the System/
PCI Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Auto] [100:100] [100:133]
Vcore [1.775V]
This field determines the range of core voltage available to the Central
Processing Unit. Configuration options: [1.800] [1.775] [1.750] [1.725]
[1.700] [1.675] [1.625]
CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]
These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose
[Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled]
This function controls the ECC capability in the CPU level 2 cache.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
BIOS Update [Enabled]
This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply
the processor with the required data. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads
the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]
The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup.
If a mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse. Otherwise,
IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. When you set this field to [Enabled],
BIOS always reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at
startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]
USB Legacy Support [Auto]
This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default
of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If detected,
the USB controller is enabled. If not detected, the USB controller is disabled.
When you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller is disabled whether
you are using a USB device or not. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled] [Auto]
OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]
When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than
64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to the
default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Notes for JumperFree Mode
CPU Upgrade/Reinstallation
To ensure that the system can enter BIOS Setup after changing the processor,
the system starts up running at a bus speed of 100MHz and a fail-safe CPU
internal frequency. Then it automatically enters the Advanced menu with a
popup display of all the possible CPU internal frequencies.
For processors with locked frequency multiplier
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System Hangup
If the system crashes or hangs due to improper frequency settings, power
OFF the system and restart. The system starts up in safe mode running at a
bus speed of 100MHz and enters the BIOS Setup.
Cause for Hangup: Improper CPU Speed
Cause for Hangup: Improper CPU: System Frequency Multiple
(For processors with unlocked frequency multiplier only)
Cause for Hangup: Improper System/SDRAM Frequency
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4.4.1 Chip Configuration
(Scroll down to see more items as shown)
SDRAM Configuration [By SPD]
This sets the optimal timings for items 2–5, depending on the memory
modules that you are using. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures
items 2–5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.
The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information
about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and
module banks. Configuration options: [User Defined] [7ns (143MHz)] [8ns
(125MHz)] [By SPD]
SDRAM CAS Latency [DDR:2.ST;SDR:3]
This controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the
time that the data actually becomes available. NOTE: This field appears
only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined].
Configuration options: [DDR:2.ST;SDR:3T] [2T]
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [2T]
This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the
SDRAM. NOTE: This field appears only when you set the SDRAM
Configuration to [User Defined]. Configuration options: [3T] [2T]
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SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T]
This controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and the
read/write command. NOTE: This field appears only when you set the
SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. Configuration options: [3T]
[2T]
SDRAM Active to Precharge Time [6T]
To make changes to this field, set the SDRAM Configuration field to
[User Defined]. Configuration options: [6T] [5T]A7V
Bank Interleave [Auto]
Configuration options: [None] [2 Banks] [4 Banks] [Auto]
DRAM 4K/8K Page Enable [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [4K page enable] [8K page enable]
DDR_1T/2T_ITEM [2T CMD]
Configuration options: [1T CMD] [2T CMD] [Auto Mode]
Read Around Write [Enabled]
Setting this field to [Enabled] allows the memory controller to store write
data in its buffer whenever the CPU issues a write command. The next time
the CPU needs the data, it retrieves the data from the memory buffer without
accessing the SDRAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Delayed Transaction [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is
accessing 8-bit ISA cards. This process normally consumes about 50-60
PCI Clocks without PCI delayed transaction. Set this field to [Disabled]
when using ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 compliant. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
PCI to DRAM Prefetch [Always prefetc]
Configuration options: [Always Prefetch] [Prefetch disabled] [Prefetch only
enhance command]
AGP Capability [4X Mode]
This motherboard supports theAGP 4x interface that transfers video data at
1066MB/s. AGP 4x is backward-compatible, so you may leave the default
[4X Mode] on even if you are using an AGP 1x or 2x video card. When set
to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of
266MB/s even if you are using anAGP 2x/4x card. When set to [2X Mode],
theAGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 533MB/s even if
you are using anAGP4x card. Configuration options: [1X Mode] [2X Mode]
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AGP Fast Write [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
AGP Drive Strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
Graphics Aperture Size [32MB]
This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory forAGPgraphic
data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB]
[128MB] [256MB]
Video Memory Cache Mode [UC]
USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache
technology for the video memory of the processor. It can greatly improve
the display speed by caching the display data. You must set this to UC
(uncacheable) if your display card does not support this feature, otherwise
the system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC]
Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both]
This field allows enable either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE
channel, or both. You can also set both channels to [Disabled]. Configuration
options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled]
Onboard ACR LAN Enable [Auto Detect]
This field enables or disable the onboard Advanced Communication Riser
(ACR) and Local Area Network (LAN) controller built-in the VT8233
chipset. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto Detect] [Disabled]
Onboard PCI Audio Enable [Enabled]
This field enables PCI audio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]
This field reserves an address space for ISA expansion cards. Setting the
address space to a particular setting makes that memory space unavailable
to other system components. Expansion cards can only access memory up
to 16MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration
Onboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap]
This field allows you to reverse the hardware drive letter assignments of
your floppy disk drives. Configuration options: [No Swap] [Swap AB]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3]
These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial connectors.
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration
options: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10]
[Disabled]
UART2 Use Standard Infrared [COM Port]
This field can activate the onboard standard infrared feature and sets the second
serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the motherboard. If
also may be used to configure another COM port or to support a serial smart
card reader. See IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector in 3.8
Connectors. Configuration options: [COM Port] [IR] [Smart Card Reader]
Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]
This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you disable
this field, the Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations are
not available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5]
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Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]
This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. [Normal] allows
normal-speed operation but in one direction only; [EPP] allows bidirectional parallel
port operation; [ECP] allows the parallel port to operate in bidirectional DMA
mode; [ECP+EPP] allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP]
ECP DMA Select [3]
This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the selected
ECP mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] in
Parallel Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1] [3] [Disabled]
I-Panel Update Timer [Disabled]
If you have the ASUS iPanel installed, and want the hardware monitoring function
to be updated every 5 seconds, you may set this field to enable. I-Panel update
timer. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]
Onboard CIR I/O [Disabled]
This field allows you to select the I/O address and IRQ for consumer infrared
device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2E0-2E8H] [3E0-3E8H]
Onboard Peripheral Resource Control
Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Auto]
Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto]
[Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any modem/audio device. If a
modem/audio device is detected, the onboard modem/audio controller is enabled; if no
modem/audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. If there are conflicts with
the onboard modem/audio controller, set the appropriate field to [Disabled].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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4.4.3 PCI Configuration
Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4/5 IRQ [Auto]
These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The default
setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine
IRQ assignments. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9]
[10] [11] [12] [14] [15]
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
Some non-standard VGA cards, such as graphics accelerators or MPEG
video cards, may not show colors properly. Setting this field to [Enabled]
corrects this problem. If you are using standard VGA cards, leave this
field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
PCI Latency Timer [32]
Leave this field to the default setting [32] for best performance and stability.
SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS [Auto]
[Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you have a SYMBIOS SCSI card.
If such card is detected, the SCSI BIOS is enabled. Otherwise, the onboard
SCSI BIOS is disabled.
The setting [Disabled] disables the onboard SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS so that
the BIOS on an add-on SYMBIOS SCSI card can be used. If the SYMBIOS
SCSI card does not have a BIOS, the Symbios SCSI card will not work.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
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USB Function [Enabled]
Set this field to [Enabled] if you want to use Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Primary VGA BIOS [PCI Card]
This field allows you to select the primary graphics card. Configuration
options: [PCI Card] [AGP Card]
PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion
IRQ XX Used By ISA [No/ICU]
These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is
being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The setting [No/ICU] for an
IRQ field indicates that you are using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU),
and that this particular IRQ is NOT required by a legacy ISA card. Set the
IRQ field to [Yes] if you install a legacy ISAcard that requires a unique IRQ
and you are NOT using ICU. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes]
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4.5 Power Menu
The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the
video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity.
Power Management [User Defined]
This field must be enabled to activate the automatic power saving features. When
set to [Disabled], the power management features do not function regardless of the
other settings on this menu. The [User Defined] option allows you to make your
own selections in the Power menu. When set to [Max Saving], system power
conserved to its greatest amount. The Suspend Mode field is then be set to a
predefined value that ensures maximum power savings.
This field acts as the master control for the power management modes. [Max Saving]
puts the system into power saving mode after a brief period of system inactivity.
[Min Saving] is almost the same as [Max Saving] except that the system inactivity
period is longer. [Disabled] deactivates the power saving features, [User Defined]
allows you to set power saving options according to your preference. Configuration
options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving]
IMPORTANT: You should install the Advanced Power Management (APM)
utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend
mode. In DOS environment, you need to add the statement,
DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to the CONFIG.SYS file. In Windows 3.x
and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with theAPM feature. In Windows
98 or later, APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power
cord icon labeled “Power Management” in the “Control Panel.” Select the item
“Advanced” in the Power Management Properties dialog box.
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Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]
This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor
power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off]
Video Off Method [DPMS OFF]
This field defines the video off features. The DPMS (Display Power
Management System) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display
card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen
(use this for monitors without power management or “green” features. If set
up in your system, your screen saver will not display with [Blank Screen]
selected). [V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off vertical and
horizontal scanning. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H
SYNC+Blank] [DPMS Standby] [DPMS Suspend] [DPMS OFF] [DPMS
Reduce ON]
HDD Power Down [Disabled]
Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of
inactivity as set in this user-configurable field. This feature does not affect
SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [3
Min]...[15 Min]
Suspend-to-RAM Capability [Disabled]
This field lets you to enable or disable the Suspend-to-RAM (STR) feature
allowing the system to go into suspend mode after the specified time in the
Suspend Mode parameter. Configuration options: [Disabled] [enabled]
Suspend Mode [Disabled]
Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [30 Sec] [1 Min] [2 Min]...[1 Hour]
PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off]
When set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system
power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [Suspend] allows
the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds will
place the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX
switch for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. Configuration
options: [Soft off] [Suspend]
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4.5.1 Power Up Control
AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]
This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after the
power has been interrupted. [Disabled] leaves your system off and [Enabled]
reboots your system. [Previous State] sets your system back to the state it is
before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
[Previous State]
PWR Up On External Modem Act [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in
Soft-off mode. NOTE: The computer cannot receive or transmit data until
the computer and applications are fully running. Thus connection cannot be
made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while
the computer is off causes an initialization string that will also cause the
system to power on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Wake On LAN or PCI Modem [Disabled]
Wake-On-LAN/PCI Modem allows your computer to be booted from another
computer via a network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IMPORTANT: This feature requires an optional network interface with Wake-On-
LAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
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Wake Up by USB Device [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this field allows you to wake up the system by a
USB device ac tivity. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can
supply at least 1Aon the +5VSB lead. The default is [Disabled] because not
all computer have the appropriate power supply. A computer without the
correct power supply will power up if you set this field to [Enabled].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Wake Up by Keyboard [Space Bar]
This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to power up
the computer. Configuration options: [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]
Power Up on PS2 KB/Mouse [Disabled]
Set this field to [Enabled] if you want to use your PS/2 keyboard or PS/2
mouse to power up the computer. This feature requires anATX power supply
that can supply at least 300mAon the +5VSB lead. The default is [Disabled]
because not all computer have the appropriate power supply. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Automatic Power Up [Disabled]
This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure
your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday]
or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date]
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4.5.2 Hardware Monitor
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
JTPWR Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the MB (motherboard),
CPU, and JTPWR (power supply) temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]
Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the speeds of the CPU
fan, chassis fan, and chassis fan measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
VCORE1/VCORE2 Voltage
+3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators.
NOTE: If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error
message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup
menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or
DEL to enter SETUP”.
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4.6 Boot Menu
Boot Sequence
The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot
devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space>
key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote
devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system
uses to search for a boot device on system power up. Configuration fields
include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM, and Other
Boot Device.
Removable Device [Legacy Floppy]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy Floppy] [LS120] [ZIP]
[ATAPI MO]
IDE Hard Drive
This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot
sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE
hard disk drives.
ATAPI CD-ROM
This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the
boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your
connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives.
Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device
(Network)]
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Plug & Play O/S [No]
This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to
configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Yes] is selected,
interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. When a non-PnP OS is installed or
you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, select the default setting
of [No]. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Reset Configuration Data [No]
The Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) contain information about
non-PnP devices. It can also hold the complete record of how the system
was configured the last time it was booted. Select [Yes] only if you want to
clear these data during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Configuration
options: [No] [Yes]
Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]
This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot
sector. The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects a
virus. If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use a
virus-free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
This field speeds up the Power-On-Self Test (POST) routine by skipping
retesting a second, third, and fourth time. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled]
When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether
the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.7 Exit Menu
When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the
Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu
bar to display the following menu:
NOTE: Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of
the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit this menu.
Exit Saving Changes
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on
even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation
window appears. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit.
NOTE: If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your
changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to
save your changes before exiting. Pressing <Enter> saves the changes while
exiting.
Exit Discarding Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than system
date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before
exiting.
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Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters
on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a
confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default values. Select
Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to
the non-volatile RAM.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values.After selecting this option, a confirmation appears.
Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
Save Changes
This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You
can then return to other menus and make further changes. After you select
this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save any changes
to the non-volatile RAM.
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5.1 Install Operating System
You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new
hardware to ensure full compliancy. You may use any version of Windows 98/2000/
Millenium, but for Windows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT
4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later.
5.2 Start Windows
When you start Windows for the first time after installing your motherboard, Win-
dows will detect all plug-and play devices. Follow the Add New Hardware Wizard
to install all necessary device drivers. When prompted to restart, select No and then
follow the setup procedures in this section.
NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion
cards, the following can only be used as a general reference and may not reflect
exactly the screen contents displayed on your screen.
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5.3 A7V266 Series Motherboard Support CD
NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice.
To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the
support CD installation menu should appear. If the menu does not appear, double-
click or run D:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive D:).
5.3.1 Installation Menu
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VIA4 in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGPVxD Driver, VIA
Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver.
C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Application: Installs the drivers for the
C-Media Audio Driver and its program applications to set-up multi-channel au-
dio features.
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Windbond Smart Manager Application: Installs the Smart Manager
program, base components and drivers to read smart cards for system security
and file encryption.
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ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a smart utility to monitor your computer’s fan,
temperature, and voltages.
ASUS Update Vx.xx: Instals a program that can help you update BIOS or down-
load a BIOS image file.
Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs basic drivers to enable compatibility with
audio and other special functions.
PC-Cillin 2000 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. View
online help for more information.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader Vx.xx: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software
necessary to view user’s manuals saved in PDF format. Updated or other lan-
guage versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format at any
of our web sites.
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Cyberlink Video andAudioApplications: Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE,
PowerDVD Trial, and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail.
ASUS Screen Saver: Installs a nifty ASUS screen saver.
(TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER
OF THE MAIN MENU)
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E-Color 3Deep: Installs graphical driver and an application for tuning the
quality of color output from CRT and LCD monitors.
Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your
motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU.
Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD.
ReadMe: Allows you to view the support CD file list and contact information.
Exit: Exits the CD installation menu.
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( RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFTARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER )
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6.1 Winbond Smart Manager
The Winbond Smart Manager is a clever utility that helps secure the PC
with a Read2-IN-01 Smart Card Reader (see page 7) and a smart card
containing a mini-chip insert, like a GSM cell phone SIM card. Once a
smart card reader is configured, set up the Smart Manager software utility
for “boot up” or “always on” system security.
6.1.1 Setting Up Smart Manager
Connect the smart card reader to the A7V266; (refer to Section 3.8.13 in
Hardware Setup for the connector location.) Boot up the PC and enter
BIOS (press <del>) to change the configuration to accept smart card
hardware: in the Advanced BIOS menu select the I/O Device Configuration
sub-menu, go to UART2 and select Smart Card Read, save and exit.
Finish booting up. Insert the ASUS Support CD and click on the selection:
Winbond Smart Manager Application. The auto-installer prompts to
install the Base Components and after doing show displays a readme file.
Next, immediately install the Smart Card Driver Library as prompted.
Finally, install the Winbond Smart Manager application as prompted.
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The auto-installer implements all of
the drivers, base components and
displays the Winbond Smart Manager
program groups. Restart. Windows
should auto-detect the smart card
reader and install its system drivers.
NOTE: Do not install system components or Winbond applications unless you
install a smart card reader, (see page 7). Smart card system software compo-
nents support various types of smart card applications; all system components
are compatible with Windows 98, ME and 2000. However, the Windbond Smart
Manager application is readily compatible only with Windows 98 and ME.
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6.1.2 Starting to Use Smart Manager
After installing the software, start
Windbond Smart Manager for the first
time: select the Programs menu from
the Start bar and select the Windbond
program group. When you click the
program application, an icon is created
for the Logon Smart Card software
in the bottom right hand corner of the
screen.
The new icon resembles a key.
Right click on the icon and select
Setting Logon Smart Card.
Click the Add New button
and then select the type of
card you are using. Insert
the smart card into the
card reader, then enter your
name and any remarks into
the fields. Click OK.
The card reader detects the
smart card ID. Smart
Manager registers the
smart card for security
capability and prompts to
click OK. The card’s
security status is displayed
in the main program
window.
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6.1.3 Smart Manager Modes
Return to the Windbond Smart Manager icon on the bottom right hand
corner of the Windows screen. Select the Logon Card Check Mode to
choose the security mode. Three basic modes are available:
1. Disable Check renders the Smart Manager security system inoperative.
2. Boot Check enables the Smart Manager security system for start up.
The user must insert the smart card into the reader during start up in order to
complete the Windows boot up process. In this mode, the user may
remove the smart card and continue to use the PC after the start cycle is
complete. If no smart card, or the wrong one, is inserted during boot up, the
PC displays the Smart Manager Protection Screen:
Whenever the Smart Manager
Protection Screen is displayed,
the computer is secured and
impenetrable.
3. Always Check configures the Smart Manager to require that the user
insert the smart card during start up; then, if the card is removed at any time
during the operation of the PC, the Smart Manager protection screen will
automatically pop up and the PC is secure until the card is reinserted.
File Protect Check Mode: This is a sub-program used to encrypt and
decode individual files stored in the system using a smart card as a key.
NOTE: Do take care not to lose your smart card or you may not be able
to restart the PC or decode encrypted files. Test each new smart card to
ensure that it is completely compatible with the card reader; the Read2-
In-01 Smart Card Reader is designed only to read cards with the
standard PC/SC mini-chip configuration.
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6.2 ASUS PC Probe
ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your
computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, Voltages, and
temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information
about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU
type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI
Explorer.
6.2.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe
WhenASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select
whether or not to show the screen the next time you open PC Probe. To
bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box.
To start ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to Pro-
grams, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx.
The PC Probe icon
will appear on the taskbar’s system tray indicating
that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon will allow you to see the
status of your PC.
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6.2.2 Using ASUS PC Probe
Monitoring
Monitor Summary
Shows a summary of the items being
monitored.
Temperature Monitor
Shows the PC’s temperature.
Temperature Warning
threshold adjustment
(Move the slider up to increase the
threshold level or down to decrease
the threshold level)
Fan Monitor
Shows the PC’s fan rotation.
Fan Warning
threshold adjustment
(Move the slider up to increase the
threshold level or down to decrease
the threshold level)
Voltage Monitor
Shows the PC’s voltages.
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Settings
Lets you set threshold levels and polling
intervals or refresh times of the PC’s tem-
perature, fan rotation, and voltages.
CPU Cooling System Setup
Lets you select when to enable software
CPU cooling. When When CPU Over-
heated is selected, the CPU cooling sys-
tem is enabled whenever the CPU tem-
perature reaches the threshold value.
History
Lets you record the current monitoring
activity of a certain component of your
PC for future reference.
Information
Hard Drives
Shows the used and free space of the PC’s
hard disk drives and the file allocation
table or file system used.
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Memory
Shows the PC’s memory load, memory
usage, and paging file usage.
Device Summary
Shows a summary of devices in your PC.
DMI Explorer
Shows information pertinent to the PC,
such as CPU type, CPU speed, and in-
ternal/external frequencies, and memory
size.
Utility
Lets you run programs outside of the
ASUS Probe modules. To run a program,
click Execute Program.
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6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon
Right-clicking the PC Probe icon
will bring up a menu to open or
exitASUS PC Probe and pause or
resume all system monitoring.
When theASUS PC Probe senses
a problem with your PC, portions
of the ASUS PC Probe icon
changes to red, the PC speaker
beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe
monitor is displayed.
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6.3 Multi-Channel Audio Feature Setup
The C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Applications are located on the
Support CD. Installing the programs enables the multi-channel audio
feature. Note: You must use 4 or 6 channel speakers for this setup.
6.3.1 The C-Media Audio Mixer
1. The C-Media Mixer
Icon appears on the
bottom right of the screen, or the Mixer
may be turned on from the PCI Audio
Applications & Audio Rack groups on the
Main Program menu using the Windows Start button:
Click on the icon to display the C-Media Audio Mixer:
2. The Advanced button activates the
Speaker, Volume, Sound Effects and
Options menus. The Speaker menu
offers various configurations for your
speaker system. This menu enables the
Line-In and Mic-In audio jacks on the
back panel to setup additional speakers
for 4 and 6-Channel Audio.
6.3.2 The C-Media Audio Demo Program
1. The Audio Demo program offers an easy way to test and tune your new
speaker system. Activate the
Multi-Channel Audio Demo
program from the PCI Audio
Applications group on the
Main Program menu using the
Windows Start button:
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2. The PCI Multi-Channel Audio Demo has several Demos to help fine
tune your PC speaker system. The Help menu features several pages of
instructions and hardware diagrams
to help configure and test the
system. To activate the Speaker
Channel Configuration Menu,
point your mouse arrow and click on
the TV box.
3. The Speaker Channel Configuration
Menu displays all the options
available to help tune the multi-
channel audio system even more
precisely.
6.3.3 Connector Configuration
The chart below displays the configurations for
the line connectors on the yellow MIDI/Game/
Audio connector port located on the
back panel. The three female connectors are
available for use in the 6-Channel audio
system.
Line Out Line In Mic
Connector Settings and Functions
Headphone/
2-Speaker
4-Speaker
6-Speaker
Lime
Line Out/
Line Out/
Line Out/
Front Spkr Out Front Spkr Out
Front Spkr Out
Light Blue
Pink
Line In
Mic In
Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Mic In
Center Speaker Out,
Sub-woofer
Note: See 7 in Section 3, Motherboard settings for the Bass/Center Jumper
settings to fine tune the output signals.
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6.4 ASUS LiveUpdate
ASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard’s
BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility requires that you are properly con-
nected to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
1. Start ASUS Update.
Launch the utility from Start | Programs | ASUS
Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate.
2. Select an update method.
3. If you selected updating/downloading from the
Internet, you will need to select an Internet site.
Choose the site that is closest to you or click
Auto Select.
If you selected Update from a file, you will
be prompted to locate the file.
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6.5 3Deep Color Tuner
The 3-Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD color
monitor to maximize the color quality of all graphical applications. Users
may also tune their internet applications to match “true” internet source
colors with the color displayed on the monitor.
Simply run the setup program from the start menu and follow the instruc-
tions on the various setup/test screens.
6.5.1 3Deep Color Tuning
1. Select the type of monitor connected
to the computer, either CRT or
LCD.
2. Follow the instructions to manually
adjust the brightness level of the
monitor.
3. Select the faintest of the three
colors: blue, red and green.
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4. Select the color squares which most
closely blend and match with the
background.
5. The next step repeats
the color matching
process to achieve full
color quality.
6. The tuning process is complete. Click on the bottom left button to
connect to the internet and follow the instructions.
6.5.2 The 3Deep Control Panel
Using the Windows Start button, activate the 3Deep Control Panel
program from the 3Deep Applications group on the Main Program menu.
The control panel offers access to the
Color Wizard tuning program, a
Game Gamma setting and a Tweak
slider for brightness adjustment.
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6.6 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE
CyberLink PowerPlayer SE is an intelligent software player that can automatically
detect and playback all kinds of video/audio files, CD and MP3 files as well. This is
the only software you need for all types of video and audio files. No need to waste
time identifying your file types.
6.6.1 Starting CyberLink PowerPlayer SE
To start CyberLink Power Player, click the Windows Start button, point
to Programs, and then CyberLink PowerPlayer SE, and then click
PowerPlayer.
6.6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer Control Panel
Minimize
Zoom
Eject
Help
About
Power Off
Stop
Backward Scan
Forward Scan
Step Frame
Backstep Frame
Previous
Next
Play
Stop
Configuration
i-Power!
Increase Volume
CD Mode
Shuffle
Mute
Decrease Volume
Karaoke
Next angle Next audio stream Next subtitle
Add bookmark
Capture frame
Go-Up
Repeat
Menu
Go to bookmark
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6.7 CyberLink PowerDVD
CyberLink PowerDVD is the flagship of CyberLink’s complete range of video and
audio software products. It features unrivaled functions allowing users to view high
quality video and media-rich DVD contents on the personal computer. With the i-
Power Internet Enabling feature, PowerDVD opens DVD enthusiasts to on-line DVD
resources via the PowerDVD Desktop Portal Page.
6.7.1 Starting CyberLink PowerDVD
To start CyberLink PowerDVD, click the Windows Start button, point to
Programs, and then CyberLink PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD.
6.7.2 CyberLink PowerDVD User Interface
Minimize
Exit
Main Display
Control
Panel
(closed)
Full Screen / CD/File Control
Help Eject
Wheel
Video Window Mode
Functions
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6.8 CyberLink VideoLive Mail
CyberLink’s VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a. VLM 3) is a convenient and excel-
lent way to create professional quality video mails from PC video/audio input de-
vices and to send the mails to any recipients via VLM 3’s built-in e-mail system
through the Internet. VLM 3’s mails comprise video, sound, or snapshot informa-
tion; and thus may convey the most profound information to target audiences. It is
very convenient for mail recipients who do not need to install additional software
component in order to view VLM 3 mails.
VLM 3 works as a very applicant sales tool. It efficiently delivers profound and live
product information to your target customers without costing a fortune. VLM 3 also
helps corporate managers easily give vivid speeches and broadcast through corpo-
rate E-mail system. For personal or home users, VLM 3 easily records live video
clips allowing users to send them to friends or family members across the Internet.
VLM 3 loads video messages from PC cameras, digital camcorders, analog camcorder
via video capture cards, or from an existing AVI video clips, and captures audio
messages from PC microphones. Video and audio messages are encoded at a very
high compressed rate in a real-time mode. From data input, data conversion, to
sending video mails via Internet, or saving data to disks, the whole procedure is
done in an easy and continuous process.
VLM 3’s video clip compression rate is up to 1:900, and its playback rate is up to 30
frame per second. VLM 3 provides CIF (352 x 288 pixel) display resolution, and
support true color configuration. A one-minute video mail with QCIF (176 x 144)
resolution takes up less than 500KB of memory, making it easy to transmit and save
mail. Users may always adjust resolution and recording parameters for different
purpose.
VLM 3 supports all the hardware devices that are compliant with Video for Win-
dows standard. Video for Windows is a well-accepted and well-tested standard. Thus,
users do not have to worry about compatibility issues.
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6.8.1 Starting VideoLive Mail
To start VideoLive Mail, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and
then CyberLink VideoLive Mail, and then click VideoLive Mail x.x. VLM 3’s
Setup Wizard will start and guide you through configuring the video and audio input
peripherals and to setup the e-mail environment.
1. Setup Wizard first will prompt a dialog to confirm that you want to configure
the hardware and E-mail setting. Click Yes to continue the system parameter
configuration.
2. The e-mail configuration screen appears. You will need to enter your name and
the e-mail address. Click Next to continue.
3. The Internet e-mail configuration screen appears. You may choose to use the
VLM 3 built-in E-mail functionality (SMTP mail), or use MAPI compliant e-
mail system. Consult your ISP or MIS staff for the E-mail server IP address if
you are not sure. Click Next to continue.
4. Then the Video Configuration screen shows up. You may have to specify the
video driver for VLM 3, if there are several video-input devices installed. Then
configure the number of video frames to be captured per second. Note that the
more frames you choose, the bigger the file size will be. Click Next to continue.
5. Then the Setup Wizard will then search for the GSM CODECS module for au-
dio compression, and prompt you with the result. Click Next to continue.
6. Setup Wizard then tests the audio volume during playing and recording. Click
Next when ready.
7. Configuration done. Click Finish to complete the environmental setting proce-
dure.
6.8.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface
Exit
Minimize
Help
Video Mail Wizard
Start Playback
Save Video File
Snapshot to File
Stop Recording / Playback
Start Recording
Pause
Send Mail
Video Configuration
Load Video File
Send Mail
Increase MIC volume
Decrease MIC volume
Increase speaker volume
Decrease speaker volume
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7.1 Modem Riser
7.1.1 56K Software Modem
The Modem Riser (MR) is a high-speed PC
communication peripheral which works with
AMC’97/MC’97 compliant codecs. With this
software modem, you can connect your com-
puter to a remote location, receiving data at up
to 56 Kbps in V.90 or K56flex modes.
Layout of Primary
Codec
Top:
PHONE
7.1.2 Primary/Seconday MR
Bottom:
LINE
There are two types of modem risers: primary
MR and secondary MR. In appearance, the pri-
mary MR has a crystal onboard but the second-
ary does not. If your motherboard has an audio
codec and no PCI audio chipset onboard, you
may use the secondary MR; otherwise, you
should use the primary MR.
Crystal
7.1.3 Hardware Installation Procedure
1. Power OFF your computer.
2. Open the computer chassis and re-
move the metal plate on the AMR ex-
pansion slot.
3. Carefully align the MR card’s connec-
tor to the AMR slot and press firmly.
4. Secure the MR card onto the chassis
with the screw removed in step 2.
5. Connect the MR card’s LINE connec-
tor to a telephone wall jack. Connect
the PHONE connector to a telephone
(optional).
6. Replace the computer chassis.
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7.1.4 Software Setup in Windows 98
The Modem Riser supports the Plug and Play feature. It allows your computer to
automatically set the optimal configurations for the MR and communication software.
Follow the procedure below to install the modem driver.
1. Power ON the computer after the hard-
ware installation is completed.
2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the
modem and display a “PCI Card” mes-
sage under “Add New Hardware Found”.
3. Select Search for the best driver for
your device and click Next.
4. Insert the Support CD that came with
your motherboard into your CD-ROM
drive. Enter the path E:\Modem\Win98
(assuming that your CD-ROM drive is
drive E:) for the MR driver.
5. After the driver is located, click Next
and then click Finish.
6. Restart your computer. Double click the
modem icon at the bottom-right corner
of the window.
7. Click the Settings tab. Select your coun-
try and language. Click OK.
8. Click Start, point to Settings, click
Control Panel, double click Modems,
click the General tab, and click
Motorala SM56 AC-L Modem.
9. Click Diagnostic and then click the
designated COM port as shown.
10. Click More Info.... If the computer sys-
tem successfully communicates with the
modem, responses will be displayed as
shown.
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7.2 Glossary
1394
1394 is the IEEE designation for the high performance serial bus at 12.5, 25 or
50MBytes/sec speeds. This serial bus defines both a back plane physical layer and a
point-to-point cable-connected virtual bus. The primary application of the cable ver-
sion is the integration of I/O connectivity at the back panel of personal computers
using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface. The 1394 standard also pro-
vides new services such as live connect/disconnect capability for external devices
including disk drives, printers and hand-held peripherals such as scanners and cam-
eras. This is a new standard to complement the slower USB interface and to compete
with the more expensive SCSI interface.
AC’97 (Audio Codec '97)
AC '97 is the next step in enabling PCs with audio quality comparable to consumer
electronics devices. The specification defines new cost-effective options to help in-
tegrate the components necessary to support next-generation auto-intensive PC ap-
plications such as DVD, 3-D multiplayer gaming and interactive music. The speci-
fication also defines new extensions supporting modem and docking to help both
desktop and mobile manufacturers adopt these new technologies more quickly and
cost-effectively. This specification uses software emulation to compete with the PCI
SoundBlaster specification.
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
TheACPI specification defines a cross-platform interface designed to support many
operating systems. ACPI defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that pro-
vides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC sys-
tem, including hardware, operating system and application software. This enables
the system to automatically turn ON and OFF peripherals such as CD-ROMs, net-
work cards, hard disk drives, and printers, as well as consumer devices connected to
the PC such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. With this technology, peripherals
will also be able to activate the PC. For example, inserting a tape into a VCR can
turn on the PC, which could then activate a large-screen TV and high-fidelity sound
system.
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)
An interface specification that enables high-performance 3D graphics on mainstream
PCs. AGP was designed to offer the necessary bandwidth and latency to perform
texture mapping directly from system memory.
Bus
Bus Frequency
Bandwidth
Data Transfer Rate
PCI
AGP 1X
AGP 2X
33MHz
66MHz
66MHz
33MHz
66MHz
133MHz
133MByte/sec
266MByte/sec
512MByte/sec
AGP 4X
66MHz
266MHz
1024MByte/sec
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between com-
puter components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS in-
structions are built into the computer’s read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be
configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated
using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
Bit (Binary Digit)
Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two
values: 0 or 1.
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Boot
Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory.
When the manual instructs you to “boot” your system (or computer), it means to
turn ON your computer. “Reboot” means to restart your computer. When using Win-
dows 95 or later, selecting “Restart” from “Start | Shut Down...” will reboot your
computer.
Bus Master IDE
PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and
waiting for mechanical events. Bus master IDE transfers data to/from the memory
without interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk
drives are required to support bus master IDE mode.
Byte (Binary Term)
One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single
alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other symbol.
COM Port
COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports. Point-
ing devices, modems, and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports. Each
COM port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment.
Concurrent PCI
Concurrent PCI maximizes system performance with simultaneous CPU, PCI and
ISA bus activities. It includes multi-transaction timing, enhanced write performance,
a passive release mechanism and support for PCI 2.1 compliant delayed transac-
tions. Concurrent PCI provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, im-
proves video and audio performance, and improves processing of host based appli-
cations.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
The CPU, sometimes called “Processor,” actually functions as the “brain” of the
computer. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored
in memory. Currently, there are socket 370 (for Pentium III FC-PGA and Celeron-
PPGA), socket 7 (for Pentium, AMD, Cyrix, IBM), slot 1 (for Pentium II and III),
slot 2 (for Xeon), and slot A (for AMD) processors.
Device Driver
A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer’s operating
system to communicate with devices such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem.
DOS (Disk Operating System)
DOS is the foundation on which all other programs and software applications oper-
ate, including Windows. DOS is responsible for allocating system resources such as
memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to peripheral devices. For this reason,
DOS constitutes the basic interface between you and your computer.
DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory)
There are several different types of DRAM such as, EDO DRAM (Extended Data
Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), and RDRAM (Rambus DRAM).
Flash ROM
The flash ROM is designed to be a resident program and can be updated by a spe-
cific programming method. Normally, the flash ROM is used for system BIOS which
initiates hardware devices and sets up necessary parameters for the OS. Since the
contents of flash ROM can be modified, users are able to update the BIOS by them-
selves.
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)
IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, elimi-
nating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/
33 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer.
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LPT Port (Line Printer Port)
Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT
port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment.
MMX
A set of 57 new instructions based on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple
Data (SIMD), which is built into the new Intel Pentium PP/MT (P55C) and Pentium
II (Klamath) CPU as well as other x86-compatible microprocessors. The MMX in-
structions are designed to accelerate multimedia and communications applications,
such as 3D video, 3D sound, video conference.
OnNow
The OnNow design initiative is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to system
and device power control. OnNow is a term for PC that is always ON but appears
OFF and responds immediately to user or other requests. The OnNow design initia-
tive involves changes that will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system,
device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the changes defined in
the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification.
PC100
SDRAM is Intel's goal is to ensure that memory subsystems continue to support
evolving platform requirements and to assure that memory does not become a bottle-
neck to system performance. It is especially important to ensure that the PC memory
roadmap evolves together with the performance roadmaps for the processors, I/O
and graphics.
PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus)
PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard
widely used by expansion card manufacturers.
PCI Bus Master
The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and further-
more, the CPU can be treated as one of the Bus Masters. PCI 2.1 supports concur-
rent PCI operation to allow the local CPU and bus master to work simultaneously.
Plug and Play BIOS
The ISA bus architecture requires the allocation of memory and I/O address, DMA
channels and interrupt levels among multiple ISA cards. However, configuration of
ISA cards is typically done with jumpers that change the decode maps for memory
and I/O space and steer the DMA and interrupt signals to different pins on the bus.
Further, system configuration files may need to be updated to reflect these changes.
Users typically resolve sharing conflicts by referring to documentation provided by
each manufacturer. For the average user, this configuration process can be unreli-
able and frustrating. Plug and play (PnP) BIOS eliminates the ISA add-on card hard-
ware conflict problem. The PnP BIOS uses a memory block to define and remember
each card's configuration, which allows the user to change the card's IRQs and DMA
in BIOS either automatically or manually.
POST (Power On Self Test)
When you turn ON the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of
software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the mother-
board circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices.
PS/2 Port
PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture
transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may be
used on ATX motherboards.
RDRAM (Rambus DRAM)
Developed by Rambus, Inc., this type of memory can deliver up to 1.6GB of data
per second. RDRAM is the first interface standard that can be directly implemented
on high performance VLSI components such as, CMOS DRAMs, memory control-
lers, and graphics/video ICs.
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ROM (Read Only Memory)
ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware)
used in certain computer components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be repro-
grammed with new programs (or BIOS).
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)
High speed multi-threaded I/O interface defined by the X3T9.2 committee of the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for connecting many peripheral de-
vices. The standard started from 10MBytes/sec to 160MBytes/sec available today.
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM)
The SDRAM features a fully synchronous operation referenced to a positive edge
clock whereby all operations are synchronized at a clock input which enables the
coexistence of high performance and a simple user interface. SDRAM takes memory
access away from the CPU's control; internal registers in the chips accept the re-
quest, and let the CPU do something else while the data requested is assembled for
the next time the CPU talks to the memory. As they work on their own clock cycle,
the rest of the system can be clocked faster. There is a version optimized for video
cards, and main memory for motherboards.
SPD for SDRAM module
Serial Presence Detect (SPD) is most like an ID detect for SDRAM module, it using
a EEPROM component on DIMM module for storing module configuration infor-
mation inside. The Serial Presence Detect function is implemented using a 2048 bit
EEPROM component. This nonvolatile storage device contains data programmed
by the DIMM manufacturer that identifies the module type and various SDRAM
organization and timing parameters.
SSE (Streaming SIMD Extensions)
A set of new instructions added to existing architectures that enables a better visual
experience with an accelerated 3D geometry pipeline and support for new applica-
tions, such as real-time video encoding and speech recognition.
System Disk
A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the
operating system.
UltraDMA
Ultra DMA/33 is a "synchronous DMA" protocol designed by Intel. This function is
included into Intel's PIIX4 chipset. The traditional IDE transfer only uses one edge
of the data stroke as the data transfer. Ultra DMA/33 uses both edges of data strobe
when the data is transferred. Hence, the data transfer rate is double of the PIO mode
4 or DMA mode 2 (16.6MB/s x2 = 33MB/s) on ATA-2 devices.
Ultra ATA/66, also known as Ultra DMA/66, is an extension of current Ultra ATA/
33 interface. This new high-speed interface has doubled the Ultra ATA/33 burst data
transfer rate to 66.6 Mbytes/sec and maximized disk performance under current PCI
local bus environment
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
A 4-pin serial cable bus that allows up to 127 plug and play computer peripherals
such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer, modem, and monitor to share a
bandwidth through a host scheduled token based protocol. This allows attaching or
detaching while the host and other peripherals are in operation. Supports synchro-
nous and asynchronous transfer types over the same set of wires up to 12Mbit/sec.
USB 2.0 provides twice the transfer rate compared to USB 1.0 and competes with
the 1394 standard.
Wake-On-LAN
The computer automatically wakes up upon receiving a wake-up packet through a
Network interface when it is under power soft-off, suspend or sleep mode.
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Symbols
External Frequency 19
Level 1/Level 2 Cache 59
Speed 58
3Deep Color Tuner
Using 95
Upgrade/Reinstallation 60
Chassis Intrusion 41
Chip Configuration 62
A
Accelerated Graphics Port 8
AGP Capability 63
AGP Pro Slot 30
Accessories
Connectors
Audio 33
Chassis Fan 36
CPU Fan 36
Modem Riser 101
External 31
Floppy Disk Drive 34
Game/MIDI 33
IDE 35
Infrared Module 37
Internal Audio 39
Panel 43
AGP. See Accelerated Graphics Port
ASUS PC Probe
Using 87
ATAPI CD-ROM 74
Automatic Power Up 72
Parallel Port 32
Power Supply Thermal Sensor 43
PS/2 Keyboard 31
PS/2 Mouse 31
Serial Port 32
SMBus 36, 38
USB 32
B
BIOS
Advanced Menu 58
Beep Codes 44
Boot Menu 74
Boot Sequence 74
Exit Menu 76
CPU. See Central Processing Unit
CyberLink
Language 57
Legend Bar 50
Main Menu 52
Menu Bar 50
PowerDVD 98
PowerPlayer SE 97
VideoLive Mail 99
Power Menu 69
Setup Defaults, loading 77
Setup Program 49
Smart BIOS 9
Sub-menu launching 51
Updating 45
CyberLink PowerDVD
Using 98
CyberLink PowerPlayer SE
Using 97
CyberLink VideoLive Mail
Using 99
Boot Device
Selection 74
Boot Up NumLock Status 56
Boot Virus Detection 75
D
DIMMs. See Dual Inline Memory
Modules
C
DIP Switches 18
C-Media Audio Setup 92
Central Processing Unit 27
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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Interrupt Request (IRQ)
Standard Assignments 29
E
Expansion Cards
Assigning IRQs 29
Installing 28
J
JumperFree Mode
Notes for 60
Expansion Slots 9
JumperFree™ Mode 18
F
K
Floppy 3 Mode 52
Floppy Disk Drive Connector 34
Keyboard
Auto-Repeat Delay 56
Auto-Repeat Rate 56
Connector 31
H
Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)
CHS Capacity 55
Cylinders 54
Features 56
Keyboard Lock Switch Lead 43
Heads 55
L
LBA Capacity 55
Primary/Secondary Master 53
Primary/Secondary Slave 53
Sectors 54
Translation Method 54
Types 53
LAN
Jumper Setting 23
Legacy Diskette 52
LiveUpdate
Using 94
Hardware Monitor 73
Hardware Setup
M
CPU Installation 27
Memory Installation 26
Procedure 17
Memory Hole 64
Memory Installation 26
Modem Riser 101
Headers
USB 36
Motherboard
Components 12, 13
IRQ Table 29
Layout 14
Settings 17
Specifications 8
I
IDE Activity LED 34
IDE Connectors 35
IDE Hard Disks.
Mouse
See Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)
Connector 31
Multi-Channel Audio
Using 92
Infrared Module Connector 37
Installation
CPU 27
Multi-Sector Transfers 55
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Configuration 62
P
RAS Precharge Time 62
RAS to CAS Delay 63
Read Around Write 63
Parallel Port 65
Modes 66
Parallel Port Connector 32
Serial Ports 65
Connectors 32
Password
If You Forget 57
Notes 57
Smart Manager 83
Modes 86
Supervisor 57
User 57
PC Probe
Using 87
Using 85
SMART Monitoring 55
SMBus Connector 38
Suspend Mode 70
PCI Configuration 67
PCI Latency Timer 67
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 67
PIO Mode 55
Plug & Play O/S 75
Ports. See Connectors
Power Management 69
Power On Self Test 75
System Chipset 8
System Date 52
System Frequency Multiple 58
System Hangup 61
System Start Up 44
System Time 52
System/PCI Frequency 58
T
PowerDVD 98
Using 98
Thermal Sensor Connector 40
PowerPlayer SE
Using 97
Procedure
U
UART2 65
CPU Installation 27
Ultra DMA Mode 55
Procedures
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 32
Headers 36
Ports 32
USB Legacy Support 59
Modem Riser Installation 101
PS/2 Keyboard 31
PS/2 Mouse 31
Function Control 59
Using
R
3Deep Color Tuner 95
LiveUpdate 94, 95
Multi-Channel Audio Feature 92
PC Probe 87
RTC RAM
Clearing 24
PowerPlayer SE 97
Windbond Smart Manager 83
S
SCSI BIOS 67
USWC 64
SDRAM
Active to Precharge Time 63
CAS Latency 62
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V
Video Memory 64
VideoLive Mail 99
Using 99
W
Winbond Smart Manager 83
Windbond Smart Manager
Modes 86
Using 85
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