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  • Page 1 A7S266-VM User Guide...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, 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: Table Of Contents

    1.11 Connectors ..............1-11 Chapter 2 - BIOS Information ............2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ......2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZFLASH to update the BIOS....2-2 2.1.2 Using ASUS AFLASH to update the BIOS....2-4 Updating BIOS procedures........2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup Program ...........

  • Page 4: Contents

    3.2.2 Software drivers and installation menus ....3-3 3.3 Software Information........... 3-5 3.3.1 ASUS Update ............. 3-5 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ............3-6 Starting ASUS PC Probe ........3-6 Using ASUS PC Probe ......... 3-7 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon ......3-9...

  • Page 5: Fcc/Cdc Statements

    FCC/CDC statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide

    1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page viii. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 8: Asus Contact Information

    Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support...

  • Page 9: Specifications Summary

    Special Features Power Loss Restart ASUS Jumperfree SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) support S/PDIF out interface (on audio model only) ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 Keyboard...
  • Page 10 A7S266-VM specifications summary BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, EEPROM, ASUS JumperFree, Award BIOS with ACPI, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, Green, TCAV (Trend Chip Away Virus) PCI 2.2, USB 1.1. Industry standard WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL Manageability ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7S266-VM motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Thank you for buying the ASUS A7S266-VM motherboard! ® The ASUS A7S266-VM motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to deliver the maximum performance for socket A processors. This motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction The ASUS A7S266-VM motherboard is yet another high-quality motherboard from ASUS. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS JumperFree and more are included to ensure the best user experience and value in a motherboard. For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard.
  • Page 14 CPU Sockets. Socket 462 (Socket A) Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the AMD Athlon XP 2200+/Athlon/Duron Processors, with frequency of 2200+ or higher. NorthBridge Controller. The SIS 740 NorthBridge controller supports 266 Mhz front side bus. DDR DIMM Sockets. These two 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB using non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs SDRAM DIMM Sockets.
  • Page 15 USB 1.1 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus 1.1 (USB 1.1) ports are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    COM1 Line Line Chipset PCI 1 ® FP_AUDIO1 PCI 2 Audio Codec CR2032 3V 961B CHA_FAN1 Lithium Cell Chipset CMOS Power PCI 3 A7S266-VM SB_PWR1 BUZZER SPDIF_OUT1 PCI 4 IR_CON1 USB56 USB34 BIOS PANEL1 FLOPPY COM2 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms and applications. The A7S266-VM supports Athlon XP/Athlon Duron processors. CPU NOTCH...

  • Page 18: System Memory

    60 Pins A7S266-VM 20 Pins A7S266-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 1. A DDR or SDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

  • Page 19: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots The A7S266-VM motherboard has four (4) expansion slots. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.9.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings.

  • Page 20: Jumpers

    The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. USBPWR12 +5VSB (Default) USBPWR34 USBPWR56 ® A7S266-VM +5VSB (Default) A7S266-VM USB Device Wake Up 1-10 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 21: Connectors

    For UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® A7S266-VM PIN 1 A7S266-VM IDE Connectors ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard 1-11...
  • Page 22 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 ® A7S266-VM PIN 1 A7S266-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector OnBoard LED This Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights-ON if there is standby power and lights-OFF when the power is turned off. SB_PWR1 ®...
  • Page 23 USBPWR34 and USBPWR56 is for the internal USB header that you can connect to the front USB ports. USB56 USB34 ® A7S266-VM A7S266-VM Front Panel USB Headers The USB module is not included in the package. ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard 1-13...
  • Page 24 CHA_FAN1 ® A7S266-VM A7S266-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on...
  • Page 25 FP_AUDIO1 ® A7S266-VM A7S266-VM Audio Panel Connector Hard disk connector (2-pin IDE_LED1) This 2-pin connector connects to the front panel HD LED and lights up on every read/write activity of any of the disc drives connected to the primary or secondary IDE slots.
  • Page 26 ® (NC) IRRX A7S266-VM A7S266-VM Infrared Module Connector 11. S/PDIF connector (4-pin SPDIF_OUT1) This 4-pin connector accomodates a 4-pin S/PDIF out connector for S/PDIF using a S/PDIF port bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 27 COM2 cable to this connector and install the bracket on an available slot in the rear panel of the chassis. COM2 PIN 1 ® A7S266-VM A7S266-VM Serial COM2 Bracket 13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Speaker Connector Power LED ®...
  • Page 28 • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI#) This 2-pin connector permits switching to suspend mode, or “Green” mode, in which system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components. • Reset Switch (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the power switch.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7S266-VM Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD. ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard...

  • Page 30: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt>...
  • Page 31 5. At the prompt, , type in the “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _” BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press <Enter>. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed.

  • Page 32: Using Asus Aflash To Update The Bios

    The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk 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.
  • Page 33 Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.
  • Page 34 Just repeat the process, and if the problem 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, call the ASUS service center for support. Chapter 2: BIOS Information...

  • Page 35: Bios Setup Program

    EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or 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. ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard...

  • Page 36: Legend Bar

    2.2.2 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) Function Description <F1>...

  • Page 37: Main Menu

    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. ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard...
  • Page 38 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: (up to 2099). Use the <Tab> or <Shift>...

  • Page 39: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or label for this information. ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard 2-11...
  • Page 40 If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Other options for the Type field are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - for ZIP-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>...

  • Page 41: Keyboard Features

    IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard 2-13...

  • Page 42: Advanced Menu

    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...

  • Page 43: Chip Configuration

    [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 information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. Configuration options: [User Defined] [By SPD] ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard 2-15...
  • Page 44 The SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) become configurable only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. SDRAM CAS Latency [3T] This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command.

  • Page 45: I/O Device Configuration

    This field allows you to set 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] ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard 2-17...

  • Page 46: Pci Configuration

    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.

  • Page 47: Pci Irq Resource Exclusion

    IRQ is NOT required by a legacy ISA card. Set the IRQ field to [Yes] if you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are NOT using ICU. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard 2-19...

  • Page 48: Power Menu

    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 allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features.
  • Page 49 4 seconds puts the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds powers off the system. Configuration options: [Soft off] [Suspend] ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard 2-21...

  • Page 50: Power-Up Control

    2.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption.

  • Page 51: Hardware Monitor

    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”. ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard 2-23...

  • Page 52: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select four types of boot devices 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 boot device on system power up.

  • Page 53: Exit Menu

    IRQs only. Configuration options: [PIC] [APIC] 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. ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard 2-25...

  • Page 54: Exit Saving Changes

    Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. 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.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard...

  • Page 56: Chapter 3: Starting-Up

    The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 57: Software Drivers And Installation Menus

    Graphics Adapter (AGP) driver. C-Media Audio Driver and Applications This item installs the C-Media audio driver and applications. SiS PCI LAN Driver This item installs the SiS PCI LAN driver. Some menu items appear only to specific operating system versions. ASUS A7S266-VM Motherboard...
  • Page 58 Click this item to display the specifications for the P4BGL-ED motherboard. Browse Support CD Click this item to display the ASUS Prodigy P4BGL-ED support CD contents. Technical support request form This item displays for print the ASUS technical support form.

  • Page 59: Software Information

    3.3 Software information 3.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.

  • Page 60: Asus Pc Probe

    Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx. The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the status of your PC. Chapter 3: Starting-Up...

  • Page 61: Using Asus Pc Probe

    Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Temperature Warning Threshold Adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Monitor Summary Temperature Monitor Shows a summary of the items Shows the PC temperature (for being monitored.

  • Page 62: Fan Control

    Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.

  • Page 63: Asus Pc Probe Task Bar Icon

    Utility NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring.

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