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  • Page 1 ® A7M266-D Dual Socket A Motherboard USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or al- tered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Fax: +49-2102-442066 Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized ... 7 1.2 Item Checklist ... 7 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7M266-D ... 8 2.1.1 Core Specifications ... 8 2.1.2 Connections ... 9 2.1.3 Performance and Intelligence ... 10 2.1.3 Intelligence ... 11 2.2 Motherboard Components ...
  • Page 5 4.7 Exit Menu ... 72 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System ... 75 5.2 Start Windows ... 75 5.3 A7M266-D Series Support CD ... 75 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1 ASUS PC Probe ... 77 6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE ... 83 6.3 CyberLink VideoLive Mail ...

  • Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    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. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    USB 1.1 ports. 2. Entering BIOS setup with a USB keyboard is not possible, therefore, a PS/2 keyboard is recommended with the A7M266-D motherboard. 3. Before setting up the system components, refer to Appendix 7.1 for a Qualified Vendor’s list.

  • Page 8: Features

    2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7M266-D The ASUS A7M266-D motherboard is carefully designed for the value-conscious PC user who needs an entry-level server with the most advanced features processed by the fastest available processors. 2.1.1 Core Specifications ™ • Dual AMD Athlon MP Processor Support: Features the latest CPU, 1.6 GHz...

  • Page 9: Connections

    Three power Connectors: Standard ATX power supply: +5V/3.3V-180W; the power supply must put out at least 1 Amp on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB); ATX 12V/15 Amp power; and one auxillary power connector. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual ™ MP processors.

  • Page 10: Performance And Intelligence

    • PCI USB2 Card: A 4-port USB PCI card is bundled with the A7M266-D. • Concurrent PCI: Multiple PCI transfers are now harmonized from the PCI master bus to the memory and processor.

  • Page 11: Intelligence

    • 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. • Easy Connectivity and System Information Access: Supports an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy-to-access box with system diagnostic display area, sys- tem status LEDs, USB ports, and hot keys.

  • Page 12: Motherboard Components

    1 Line Out Connector (audio model only) ... (Lime) 22 1 Line In Connector (audio model only) ... (Light blue) 21 1 Microphone Connector (audio model only) ... (Pink) 20 Hardware Monitoring ASUS ASIC ... 9 Power Auxillary Power Connector ... 1 12V ATX Power Supply Connector ... 2 ATX Power Supply Connector ...

  • Page 13: Component Locations

    2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Hardware Setup

    A7M266-D LED1 PCI Slot 3 Multi PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 AAPANEL Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU0_FAN CPU0 AMD762 System Controller PCI Slot 1...

  • Page 15: Layout Contents

    35 Headphone True-level Line Out Header (3-pin) 15) LINE_IN p. 35 Audio Input Line In Header (5-pin) (optional) 16) IAPANEL p. 36 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector (10-1 pin) (optional) 17) IDELED p. 36 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) 18) ATXPWR p.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The onboard LED when lit acts as a reminder that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode and not powered OFF. A7M266-D A7M266-D Onboard LED ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual Standby Powered Power...
  • Page 17 This motherboard FSB is preset to operate at 133MHz in Jumper Mode, [1-2]. Changing the jumper to [2-3] enables JumperFree™ mode, which permits processor settings through BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). A7M266-D A7M266-D Jumper Mode Setting ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual Frequency Selection 133MHz (Default) ™...
  • Page 18 [2-3] to [1-2] in order to reroute signals among the internal leads in the Line-In, Line-Out, Mic female sockets. Make sure a test is made using the C-Media Audio Driver software setup available on the Support A7M266-D A7M266-D Bass Center Setting ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual VDDR (2.5V) [1-2]...
  • Page 19 CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU’s Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). IMPORTANT: 1. To use this feature, check the JEN jumper settings: see Jumper/ JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) on the previous pages. A7M266-D A7M266-D CPU External Frequency Selection (MHz) [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF]...
  • Page 20 CPU-VID design configuration. For each jumper setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the CPU used. NOTE: After PCB 1.04, the PO_VID jumpers simultaneously adjust voltages for both CPU0 and CPU1. A7M266-D A7M266-D CPU0 Core Voltage Selection ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual PO_VID4...

  • Page 21: System Memory (Ddr Dimm)

    Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB Socket 4 (Rows 6&7) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB Total System Memory (Max 3.5GB) A7M266-D A7M266-D 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual Total Memory x0.5 104 Pins 80 Pins...

  • Page 22: Memory Installation

    For the system CPU bus to operate at PC2100-compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for best performance vs. stability. • Single-sided DDR DIMMs come in 64, 128, 256 and 512MB; double-sided come in 128, 256, 512MB and 1GB.

  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    CPU, ensure that exposed CPU capacitors do not touch the heatsink, or else damage may occur! Refer to heatsink/CPU documentation. NOTE! To avoid start-up problems, adjust the correct Bus Frequency and Multiples. (See: 3.4 Motherboard Settings and, 4.4.Advanced BIOS.) ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual ® ™ ™ Athlon /Duron processor.

  • Page 24: Expansion Cards

    4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above. 5. Replace the computer system’s cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Assigning Irqs For Expansion Cards

    *These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP Pro slot Onboard PCI audio ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1)

  • Page 26: Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (Agp Pro)

    3.7.4 ASUS PCI-USB2 Card The A7M266-D motherboard is supplied with the USB 1.1 and 2.0 compliant PCI- USB2 card and driver software. To install the PCI-USB2 card, power off the computer, plug in the PCI card and restart the system. Insert the floppy disk supplied with the card.

  • Page 27: External Connectors

    This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This connector will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 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) ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual COM2 COM1 Serial Ports (9-pin Male)
  • Page 29 (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta- tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). A7M266-D A7M266-D Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual Line Out Line In 1/8"...
  • Page 30 UltraDMA100/66 IDE devices must use a 40-pin 80-conductor IDE cable for 100MB/s transfer rates. A7M266-D A7M266-D IDE Connectors ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. Secondary IDE Connector...
  • Page 31 Chassis Signal lead, which occurs when a panel switch or light detec- tor is triggered. This function works with an optional ASUS CIDB chassis intru- sion module (see your vendor for more details). If the chassis intrusion lead is not used, a jumper cap must be placed over the pins to close the circuit.
  • Page 32 NOTE: The “Rotation” signal is to be used only by a specially designed fan with rotation signal. The Rotations per Minute (RPM) can be monitored using ASUS PC Probe (see 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE). WARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow across the CPU and onboard heatsinks.
  • Page 33 NOTE: The internal microphone does not work if there is an external mi- crophone connected to the external Mic (pink) jack. You may only use one microphone at a time. A7M266-D A7M266-D Internal Microphone Connector ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual MIC2...
  • Page 34 I/O ports, status LEDs, and space reserved for a hard disk drive. If you are not using an ASUS iPanel, you can connect an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module to the SIR connector or an...
  • Page 35 Mic (pink) jack. You may only use one microphone at a time. A7M266-D A7M266-D True-Level Line Out Header 15) Audio Input Line In Header (5-pin LINE_IN) (optional) This connector suports audio input on left and right stereo audio channels.
  • Page 36 NOTE: The motherboard ships with Jumper caps over pins 1-2 and 5-6. Remove them only when making connections to a Front Panel. A7M266-D A7M266-D Intel Panel Connector 17) 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/Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up.
  • Page 37 For Wake-On-LAN support, your ATX power supply must supply at least 720mA +5VSB. NOTE: It is recommended that both ATX power connectors be supplied to achieve adequate power. A7M266-D A7M266-D ATX & Auxiliary Power Connectors ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual ATXPWR +12.0Volts +5V Standby Power Good...
  • Page 38 3. HARDWARE SETUP The following PANEL illustration is used for items 19–25: A7M266-D A7M266-D System Panel Connectors 19) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED) This 3-1 pin connector supports the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered on and blinks when it is in sleep or soft-off mode.

  • Page 39: Starting Up The First Time

    Long beeps in an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency beeps when system is working ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card...
  • Page 40 Shut Down, and 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” will not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Bios Setup

    4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH. IMPORTANT! If “unknown” is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and there- fore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Updating Bios Procedures

    BIOS revision will solve your problems. Care- less 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 disk you created earlier.
  • Page 43 If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need servicing. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 4. BIOS SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Bios Setup Program

    POST. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not re- flect your BIOS screens exactly. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Bios Menu Bar

    Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field <Home> or <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the first field <End> or <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the last field <F5> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults <F10> Saves changes and exits Setup ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: General Help

    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. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Main Menu

    This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode support will allow reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Drive A] [Drive B] [Both] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Primary & Secondary Master/Slave

    Primary IDE hard disk drives must have its partition set to active (also possible with FDISK). Other options for the Type field are: [None] - to disable IDE devices ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual]. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capa- bility. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Keyboard Features

    [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 charac- ters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 (2) Short the solder points, (3) Turn ON your computer, (4) Hold down <Delete> during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. A7M266-D A7M266-D Clear RTC RAM Halt On [All Errors] This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt.

  • Page 54: Advanced Menu

    CPU speed (the CPU’s internal frequency). If a faster Operating Frequency is selected, the FSB automatically increases. Selecting frequencies higher than recommended for the processor may cause the system to hang or crash. Display options: [100 MHz] [133 MHz] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Configuration options: [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 this on [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 56 100MHz. You will then be led to BIOS setup to adjust the configurations. NOTE: To achieve more stable performance and precise frequencies, JumperFree Mode should not be selected with this version of the A7M266-D. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Chip Configuration

    SDRAM Configuration is set to [User Define]. AGP 4X Supported [Enabled] This feature allows the CPU to write directly to the AGP card for up to 30% performance gain over standard AGP 4X mode. Configuration options: [En- abled] [Disabled] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 58 Configuration options: [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] You can select to enable the primary IDE channel, secondary IDE channel, both, or disable both channels. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 59: I/O Device Configuration

    Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you disable this feature, Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Pci Configuration

    These fields set how IRQ use is determined for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ use. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 61 [AGP Card] uses the AGP card as your primary card. The default, [PCI Card], allows your PCI graphics card to take precedence when detected. Configuration options: [PCI Card] [AGP Card] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 (non-PnP) ISA device. The default setting indicates either that the displayed DMA channel is not used or an ICU is being used to determine if an ISA device is using that channel. Con- figuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 63 8K, 16K, 32K, or 64K. If you are using an ICU to accomplish this task, leave Reserved MEM Block BASE to its default setting of [No/ICU]. Configu- ration options: [No/ICU] [C800] [CC00] [D000] [D400] [D800] [DC00] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Shadow Configuration

    ROMs on them, you will need to know which addresses the ROMs use to shadow them specifically. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount used for this purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Power Menu

    Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. For Windows 98 and later, APM is automatically installed. A battery and power cord icon labeled “Power Management” will appear in the “Control Panel.” Choose “Advanced” in the Power Management Properties dialog box. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 66 CPU Overheat Throttle [Disabled] This feature helps to prolong the life of the CPU and motherboard by monitoring the temperature of the CPU; if overheating occurs, the CPU is throttle down or shuts off completely. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Power Up Control

    Con- figuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IMPORTANT: This feature requires an optional network interface card with Wake- On-LAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 68 [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. NOTE: Automatic Power Up will not work if the system is powered down by operating systems, such as Windows 98, that have ACPI support enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Hardware Monitor

    NOTE: If any of the monitored items is out of range, an error message will appear: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP”. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Boot Menu

    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 con- nected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 71 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] ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Exit Menu

    This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program. If you have made changes to fields other than system date, system time, and password, the system will ask for con- firmation before exiting. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Load Setup Defaults

    This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You can then return to other menus and make changes. After selecting this op- tion, all selections are saved and a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 74 (This page was intentionally left blank.)

  • Page 75: Software Setup

    5.3 A7M266-D Series Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice.

  • Page 76: Installation Menu

    • AMD Miniport Driver: Installs the necessary AGP miniport drivers to resolve AGP problems. • ASUS PC Probe: Installs a smart utility to monitor your computer’s fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update: Installs the ASUS BIOS flash utility. •...

  • Page 77: Software Reference

    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. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 78: Software Reference

    6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC’s temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the...
  • Page 79 NOTE: This feature is not available on ASUS Probe version 2.12.01/2.12.02 Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard disk drives and the file allo- cation table or file system used. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 80 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. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Asus Pc Probe Task Bar Icon

    6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all sys- tem monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe...

  • Page 82: Cyberlink Powerplayer Se

    About Stop Backward Scan Backstep Frame Previous Stop Configuration i-Power! CD Mode Shuffle Karaoke Capture frame ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual Eject Help Power Off Forward Scan Step Frame Next Play Increase Volume Mute Decrease Volume Next angle Next audio stream...

  • Page 83: Cyberlink Videolive Mail

    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. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Cyberlink Videolive Mail User Interface

    Next when ready. 7. Configuration done. Click Finish to complete the environmental setting proce- dure. 6.3.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface Snapshot to File Video Configuration ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual Start Playback Stop Recording / Playback Start Recording Pause Exit...

  • Page 85: Asus Live Update

    6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.4 ASUS Live Update 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).

  • Page 86: Multi-Channel Audio Feature Setup

    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: ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 87 Light Blue Line In Pink Mic In Note: See 6 in Section 3, Motherboard settings for the Bass/Center Jumper settings to fine tune the output signals. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual Line Out Line In 4-Speaker 6-Speaker Line Out/ Line Out/...

  • Page 88: 3Deep Color Tuner

    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. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 89 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. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 90 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE (This page was intentionally left blank.) ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Glossary

    7. APPENDIX 7.1 Qualified Vendors List This chart shows available power supplies, expansion cards and registered DIMMs on the market that are suitable for use with the A7M266-D. Visit the ASUS website for new updates: http://www.asus.com VGA Card Vendors: ASUS AGP-V3800M...
  • Page 92 SMC 9332DTS Soho Ethernet SMC 9432TX Other Card Type Vendors: ASUS PCI-1394C (device connection) PHILIPS PSC 703 (audio) PHILIPS PSC 706 (audio) Power Supply Vendors: Herolchi HEC-450CR-AT A7M266-D Registered DIMM Vendors: Vendor Apacer Apacer Apacer Infineon Kingston Kingston Kingston Samsung...

  • Page 93: Glossary

    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. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate 33MHz 133MByte/sec...
  • Page 94 ROM can be electrically erased. Flash ROM is normally used for system BIOS, which initiates hardware devices and sets up necessary parameters for the OS. Since the flash ROM contents can be modified, users can easily update the BIOS.. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 95 POST (Power On Self Test) Powering on the computer initiates the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...
  • Page 96 12Mbit/sec. USB 2.0 provides twice the transfer rate com- pared to USB 1.0 and competes with the 1394 standard. Wake-On-LAN Computer will automatically wake-up upon receiving a wake-up packet through a Network interface when it is under power soft-off, suspend or sleep mode. ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Index

    Panel Connectors 38 Parallel Port 28 PS/2 Keyboard 27 PS/2 Mouse 27 Serial Port 28 SMBus 33 CPU Fan Speed 69 ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual INDEX CPU Temperature 69 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 83 VideoLive Mail 83 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE Using 83...
  • Page 98 PS/2 Mouse Port 9 PWR Up On Modem Act 67 Quick Power On Self Test 71 Removable Device 70 Reset Switch Lead 38 ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual INDEX Save Changes 73 SDRAM CAS Latency 57 SDRAM Configuration 55 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time 57...

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