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  • Page 1 ® P4B266-E 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

    How this guide is organized ..........viii Conventions used in this guide ..........ix Where to find more information ..........ix ASUS contact information ..............x Chapter 1: Product introduction ......... 1-1 1.1 Welcome! ................1-1 1.2 Package contents ............... 1-1 1.3 Special features ..............
  • Page 4 Contents 2.6 Expansion slots ..............2-13 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ........2-13 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ......2-13 2.6.3 PCI slots ............... 2-15 2.6.4 AGP slot ............... 2-15 2.6.5 CNR slot ............... 2-16 2.7 Switches and jumpers ............2-17 2.8 Connectors ...............
  • Page 5 5.2.3 Software menu ............5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu ............5-4 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu ..........5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information ........5-6 5.2.7 Other information ............ 5-7 5.3 Software information ............5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update ............5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo™ ..........5-10 5.3.3...

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: About This Guide

    About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B266-E motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4B266-E motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

  • Page 9: 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 x. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4B266-E motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 12 ASUS P4B266-E motherboard...

  • Page 13: Welcome

    Thank you for buying the ASUS P4B266-E motherboard! ® The ASUS P4B266-E motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technology making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The P4B266-E incorporates the Intel Pentium 4 Processor in 478-pin ®...

  • Page 14: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The P4B266-E motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced 0.18 micron processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.0GHz frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2 cache for up to a speedy 2.4+GHz frequency.

  • Page 15: Asus Post Reporter

    ASUS EZ Plug™ This patented ASUS technology lets you use your existing power supply rather than buying a new ATX 12V power supply. The ASUS EZ Plug™ is a 4-pin auxillary +12V connector mounted on the motherboard that connects a regular 4-pin device power connector from the power supply.
  • Page 16 The SD/MS Reader allows portable high-capacity storage through the sophisticated SD and MS devices. See page 2-35. ASUS iPanel support The motherboard supports the ASUS iPanel to provide easy connectivity, one-touch management of various peripherals, and convenient monitoring of system status. See page 2-34.

  • Page 17: Value-Added Solutions

    1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking The P4B266-E overclocking features: • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • adjustable FSB/PCI frequency ratio • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus frequency from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increments •...

  • Page 18: Overview

    28. Line In jack (optional) ATX power connector 29. Line Out jack (optional) AGP warning LED 30. Microphone jack (optional) ASUS EZ Plug™ auxiliary +12V 31. USB 2.0 ports (optional) connector 32. Serial ports Floppy connector 33. USB 1.1 ports IDE connectors 34.
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  • Page 20 AGP slot. When this LED is lit, there is no way you can turn on the system power even if you press the power button. ASUS EZ Plug™ Auxiliary +12V connector. This ASUS patented auxiliary power connector is used if you don’t have an ATX +12V power supply.
  • Page 21 Audio controller. This C-Media 6-channel PCI audio chip supports legacy audio and HRTF 3D positional audio functions. The chip also supports 24-bit S/PDIF In (0.5~5V) and S/PDIF Out (44.1K and 48K formats) professional digital audio interface. (on audio models only) ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...
  • Page 22 PCI slots. These six 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications. LAN PHY.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 24 ASUS P4B266-E motherboard...

  • Page 25: Motherboard Installation

    Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...

  • Page 26: Motherboard Layout

    Memory Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 ATX12V Controller B: USB2 Hub (MCH) Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Accelerated Graphics Port DSWF LAN PHY ASUS ASIC Intel I/O PCI1 with Controller Hardware Monitor GAME (ICH2) CLRTC(C219) PCI2 LINE_IN CR2032 3V Lithium Cell...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    1.5V AGP slot, this LED lights up thus preventing the system to power up. This LED remains off if you plug in a 1.5V AGP card. WARNING ® Incorrect Correct AGP Card AGP Card LED1 P4B266-E Standby Powered P4B266-E Onboard LED Power ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel ® Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor. ® The Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 478-pin package uses the Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array 2 (FC-PGA2) package technology, and includes the Intel ®...

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu

    2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...
  • Page 30 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Gold Mark 5.

  • Page 31: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...
  • Page 32 2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the hooks into the holes.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Cpu Fan Cable

    CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Don’t forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...

  • Page 34: System Memory

    System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2100/1600 DIMMs. 80 Pins ® 104 Pins P4B266-E P4B266-E 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.

  • Page 35: Memory Configurations

    1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-11...

  • Page 36: Removing A Dimm

    3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.

  • Page 37: Expansion Slots

    1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-13...

  • Page 38: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller 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...

  • Page 39: Pci Slots

    LED is lighted, you cannot turn on the system power even if you press the power button, thus preventing permanent damage to the motherboard. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! ® P4B266-E Keyed for 1.5v P4B266-E Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-15...

  • Page 40: Cnr Slot

    2.6.5 CNR slot The Communications and Networking Riser (CNR) slot supports interface cards that integrates audio, modem, and network functionality. The CNR specification supports interfaces including: • Audio Codec ‘97 (AC ’97) - for audio and/or modem functions • Local Area Network (LAN) - for networking functions •...

  • Page 41: Switches And Jumpers

    1 2 3 4 P4B266-E Jumper Mode Jumper Free (Default) P4B266-E JumperFree™ Mode Setting The JEN jumper is set in conjunction with the DIP switches. In JumperFree mode, set all the DIP switches to OFF. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-17...
  • Page 42 2. CPU Core:Bus frequency multiple (DSWMUL 1-4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the CPU internal and external frequencies. This must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. DSWMUL 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 8.0x...
  • Page 43 ATAIDE2 connectors. Keep the default setting (pins 1-2) if you wish to use RAID configuration. Set to pins 2-3 to disable the connectors. ® RAID_SW Disable Enable P4B266-E Onboard RAID (Default) P4B266-E RAID IDE Setting ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-19...
  • Page 44 5. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
  • Page 45 (Default) P4B266-E USB Device Wake Up The USB device wake-up feature is supported only by USB 1.1 devices. USB 2.0 devices cannot wake up the system from S1, S3, S4, and S5 sleep modes. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-21...
  • Page 46 8. Speaker selector (3-pin SPEECH) This jumper allows you to select the speaker you wish to use for the ASUS POST Reporter™ function. Set to pins 1-2 to use the internal speaker (usually included in the chassis). Set to pins 2-3 if you connected an external speaker to the Line Out jack (lime color) on the rear panel.
  • Page 47 Install the audio driver included in the support CD to use the multi- channel audio feature. See section “5.3 Software information.” ® BCS2 BCS2 BCS1 BCS1 P4B266-E (BASS/CENTER) (CENTER/BASS) (Default) P4B266-E Bass Center Setting ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-23...
  • Page 48 12. USB 2.0 setting (3pin USB_EN) (on USB 2.0 models only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 capability. Set to Enable (pins 1-2) if you wish to use USB 2.0 compliant devices. ®...

  • Page 49: Connectors

    IDE connector cause this LED to light up. ® TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. HDLED P4B266-E P4B266-E HD Activity LED ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-25...
  • Page 50 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRIMARY IDE/SECONDARY IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. 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.
  • Page 51 Master drives to the ATAIDE connectors. • The MBFastTrak133 Lite’s bootable BIOS supports LBA 48-bit drives over 137GB. • The RAID chipset does not support ATAPI devices such as CD- ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-27...
  • Page 52 3. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).
  • Page 53 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 the fan connectors! CPU_FAN ® PWRFAN P4B266-E CH_FAN P4B266-E 12-Volt Fan Connectors ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-29...
  • Page 54 CPU. If you are using a standard ATX power supply that does not have the ATX +12V plug, connect one 4-pin device power plug to the ASUS EZ Plug™ connector labeled EZ_PLUG. Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB).
  • Page 55 The module has two USB 2.0 ports that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ® P4B266-E USB20_12 P4B266-E USB 2.0 Header The USB 2.0 header is available on USB 2.0 models only. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-31...
  • Page 56 8. SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. SMBus is a specific implementation of an I C bus, a multi-device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and enable each one to act as a master by initiating data transfer.
  • Page 57 Intel front panel audio cable. Refer to page 2-23 for the location of the jumpers. ® AAPANEL BLINE_OUT_L Line out_L BLINE_OUT_R Line out_R +5VA MICPWR P4B266-E AGND MIC2 P4B266-E Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-33...
  • Page 58 This connector allows you to connect an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy-to-access drive bay with front I/O ports and status LEDs. If you are not using an ASUS iPanel, you can connect an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module to the SIR connector.
  • Page 59 The SD and MS connectors may or may not be mounted depending on SI requirements. You need an SD/MS reader to use the SD and MS devices. The SD, MS, and the SD/MS reader are optional items and may be purchased separately. ® P4B266-E P4B266-E SD MS Connectors ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-35...
  • Page 60 16. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If your package came with the optional GAME/USB 2.0 module, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.
  • Page 61 This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Speaker Keyboard Lock Connector Power LED ® Reset SW P4B266-E Message LED ATX Power SMI Lead Switch* Requires an ATX power supply. P4B266-E System Panel Connectors ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 2-37...
  • Page 62 • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) 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 mode. • Keyboard Lock Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK) This 2-pin connector connects to a chassis-mounted switch to allow the use of the keyboard lock feature.

  • Page 63: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Powering up...
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  • Page 65: Starting Up For The First Time

    System running at a lower frequency You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter™ is enabled. You will hear the vocal POST messages instead. 7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

  • Page 66: Vocal Post Messages

    Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts to inform you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem.
  • Page 67 System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You may disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. See section “4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration”. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...

  • Page 68: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer You must first exit the operating system and shut down the system before switching off the power. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down the operating system. If you use Windows 95/98/2000/XP, click the Start button, click Shut Down, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

  • Page 69: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
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  • Page 71: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH. 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. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...
  • Page 72 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, then press <Enter>. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 73: Updating Bios Procedures

    BIOS revision will solve your problems. 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 74 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. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 75: Bios Setup Program

    If you wish to enter the system BIOS Setup utility as described in this chapter, press the <Delete> key as soon as you turn on the system. Hold the key until you have entered the utility. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Bar

    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.

  • Page 77: General Help

    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. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    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).

  • Page 79: 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. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...
  • Page 80 [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. 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.
  • Page 81 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] ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-11...
  • Page 82 SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field 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.

  • Page 83: 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 characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-13...

  • Page 84: Forgot The Password

    Main menu items continued... 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>.

  • Page 85: Advanced Menu

    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 CPU Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [3:4] ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-15...
  • Page 86 CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you to manually select the core voltage supplied to the CPU (see next item). However, it is recommended that you keep the default setting [Auto] to allow the system to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. CPU VCore [1.750V] (for Willamette) , [1.500V] (for Northwood) When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you to select a specific CPU core voltage.
  • Page 87 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] ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-17...

  • Page 88: Chip Configuration

    4.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set 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.
  • Page 89 This field allows you to reserve 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] ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-19...
  • Page 90 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] Onboard PCI IDE [Both] This field allows you to enable either the primary IDE channel or...

  • Page 91: I/O Device Configuration

    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] ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-21...
  • Page 92 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Memory Stick] [Secure Digital] Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] This field enables or disables the ASUS POST Reporter™ feature. See section “1.4 Special Features” and “3.2 Vocal POST messages” for more information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 93: Pci Configuration

    [Disabled] if you do not wish to use the USB feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you to select the primary graphics card. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card] ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-23...

  • Page 94: Pci Irq Resource Exclusion

    Onboard LAN [Enabled] This field allows you enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN chipset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI Audio [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI audio feature.

  • Page 95: Power Menu

    Windows with the APM 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. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-25...
  • Page 96 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 Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.

  • Page 97: Power Up Control

    When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-27...
  • Page 98 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse...

  • Page 99: 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 P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-29...

  • Page 100: Boot Menu

    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.
  • Page 101 This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-31...
  • Page 102 Interrupt Mode [PIC] The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows you to distribute interrupt routings other than the 16 IRQs. The Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC) setting allows you to use the 16 IRQs only. Configuration options: [PIC] [APIC] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 103: Exit Menu

    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. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 4-33...

  • Page 104: Discard Changes

    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.

  • Page 105: Chapter 5: Software Support

    Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 106 ASUS P4B266-E motherboard...

  • Page 107: Install An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 108: Main Menu

    If the welcome screen did not appear automatically, locate and double- click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the support CD to display the menus. 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to the main menu.

  • Page 109: Software Menu

    This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver.

  • Page 110: Drivers Menu

    Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications This item installs the Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE 5.0 and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail 4.0. Direct X This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in multi-player skirmishes.

  • Page 111: Intel Application Accelerator

    ATA RAID feature. See page 2-19 for the location. USB2 This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. Make sure that the USB_EN jumper is enabled if you wish to use the USB 2.0 capability. See page 2-24 for the location. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...

  • Page 112: Dos Utilities Menu

    The DOS utilities menu includes items that you can run in DOS mode. These items are also present in the software menu. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. You may also find this information on page x of this user guide. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 113: Other Information

    CD. This section shows the pop-up windows that appear when you click the icons. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the P4B266-E motherboard. Browse this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...
  • Page 114 Technical Support Form The window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill up when requesting technical support. Readme The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

  • Page 115: Software Information

    This section provides details on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that 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).

  • Page 116: Asus Mylogo

    5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the software menu. See section “5.2.3 Software menu”. Before using ASUS MyLogo™ feature, use the AFLASH utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website.
  • Page 117 MyLogo directly from the Windows Start menu to change your BIOS boot logo. After you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo, use the ASUS Update utility to upload the new BIOS into the EEPROM. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...

  • Page 118: Winbond Voice Editor

    POST messages. Install the software from the software menu in the support CD. See section “5.2.3 Software menu”. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe. Follow these steps to use the Winbond Voice Editor. Launching the program...
  • Page 119 3. Click on the Write button to update the EEPROM. 4. Click Yes on the confirmation window that appears. The next time you boot your computer, the POST messages are announced in the language that you selected . ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 5-13...
  • Page 120 Customizing your POST messages If your language is not in the selection or if you wish to record your own POST messages to replace the pre-installed wave files, you may easily do Follow these steps to customize your POST messages. 1.
  • Page 121 • Try to modify your messages to make them shorter • Save the wave files at a lower quality • Skip lesser used events like FDD Detection, IDE HDD Detection, etc. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 5-15...

  • Page 122: Multi-Channel Audio Feature

    5.3.4 Multi-channel audio feature The C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Applications are included in the Support CD that came with your motherboard package. Install these programs to enable the multi-channel audio feature. You must use 4 or 6 channel speakers for this setup. Setting the C-Media Audio Mixer 1.
  • Page 123 Line Out/ Line Out/ Line Out/ Front Spkr Out Front Spkr Out Front Spkr Out Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Center Speaker Out, Sub-woofer ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 5-17...

  • Page 124: Raid 0/Raid 1 Configurations

    RAID 0/RAID 1 configurations ® The onboard Promise PDC20276 RAID controller chipset allows you to create a Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configuration. Use the MBFastTrak™ Lite BIOS included into the system BIOS and the FastBuild™ Utility to configure a disk array. 5.4.1 Install the hard disks The chipset supports Ultra ATA/133/100/66 hard disk drives.

  • Page 125: Enter The Mbfastbuild™ Utility

    Rebuild Array..[ 5 ] [ 5 ] Controller Configuration . . . [ 6 ] [ 6 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..6 to select Option [ESC] Exit ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 5-19...

  • Page 126: Creating A Raid 0 Array (Performance)

    5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) 1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup. The following screen appears. MBFastBuild (tm) Utility 1.32 (c) 1996-2001 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for: Performance Typical Application usage: DESKTOP...

  • Page 127: Creating A Raid 1 Array (Security)

    9. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide 5-21...
  • Page 128 Creating a Security Array with Existing Data Drive If you would like to use an existing drive that already contains data and/or is the bootable drive in your system, make sure that the new hard drive you will use in the array has the same or larger capacity as the existing drive.

  • Page 129: Glossary

    Glossary This part lists the technical terms that you may encounter when reading this document.
  • Page 130 ASUS P4B266-E motherboard...
  • Page 131 Backup. A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage device from the original. This copy is for the purpose of data retrieval in case the original is accidentally erased, damaged, or destroyed. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...
  • Page 132 BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). BIOS is a set of routines that control how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’s read-only memory. BIOS parameters are configurable through the BIOS Setup program.
  • Page 133 I/O (Input/Output). The data transfers from the input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to the output devices like a printer or the monitor screen. I/O Address. The specific memory location for a particular device. Two devices cannot share the same I/O address space. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...
  • Page 134 IrDA (Infrared Data Association). An internaltional organization that creates and promotes inter-operable, low cost, infrared data interconnection standards that support a walk-up, point-to-point model. The IrDA protocol is designed to support transmission of data between two devices over short-range point-to-point infrared at speeds between 9.6Kbps and 4Mbps.
  • Page 135 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. ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...
  • Page 136 System Disk. A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). The communications protocol used by the UNIX system and the Internet. TCP checks for lost packets, puts the data from multiple packets into the correct order, and requests that missing or damaged packets be resent.

  • Page 137: Index

    Index This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this document.
  • Page 138 ASUS P4B266-E motherboard...
  • Page 139 Communications and Networking ATAPI CD-ROM 4-30 Riser 1-9, 2-16 Audio controller 1-9 Connectors Automatic Power Up 4- 29 ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 1-8, 2-30 ASUS iPanel 2-34 ATX 12V 1-8 BIOS ATX power 1-8, 2-30 Advanced Menu 4-15 chassis alarm 2-28...
  • Page 140 DDR SDRAM technology 2-10 Interrupt Assignments 2-14 Digital audio interfaces IRQ assignments 2-14 S/PDIF 1-4 DIMM installing 2-11 JumperFree mode 2-17 removing 2-12 Jumpers DIMM sockets 1-8 Bass/Center setting 2-23 DIP switches 1-7, 2-17 DDR voltage 2-20 Double Data Rate (DDR) keyboard power 2-20 memory 1- 2 Line Out selector 2-23...
  • Page 141 RAID 1 array 5-21 North Bridge 1-8 Retention Mechanism 2-8 South Bridge 1-8 RJ-45 port 1-10 System Date 4-8 RTC RAM System memory clearing 2-24 configurations 2-11 System Time 4-8 SCSI BIOS 4-22 SDRAM Active Precharge Delay 4-19 ASUS P4B266-E motherboard user guide...
  • Page 142 UART2 4-23 Ultra DMA Mode 4-12 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 1-3 USB Legacy Support 4-17 USB ports 1-10 USWC 4-19 Video Memory 4-20 ZIF socket 2-5 Index...

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