® A7M266-D Dual 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 The ASUS A7M266-D ................................................................. 8 2.1.1 Core Specifications ............................................................. 8 2.1.2 Connections ........................................................................ 9 2.1.
CONTENTS 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ................................. 49 4.3.2 Keyboard Features ............................................................ 52 4.4 Advanced Menu ......................................................................... 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration ........................................................... 57 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ................................................. 59 4.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. INTRODUCTION FEATURES HARDWARE SETUP BIOS SETUP SOFTWARE SETUP SOFTWARE REFERENCE APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Instructions on setting up the motherboard.
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 • 2. FEATURES Specifications • • • • • • 8 Dual AMD Athlon™ MP Processor Support: Features the latest CPU, 1.6 GHz and higher.
2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Connections • • • • • • • • • • • • Two CPU Sockets: Socket A (462) for dual AMD Athlon™ MP processors. PCI Expansion Slots: Provides five Legacy Free PCI slots: three PCI-32bit/ 33MHz and two PCI-64bit/66MHz, (PCI 2.2 compliant. With no ISA, bottlenecks and system memory management issues are eliminated. All PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.
2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance and Intelligence • • 2. FEATURES Performance • • • • • • • • • 10 DDR SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports Double Data Rate (DDR) Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDR SDRAM). 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 266MHz DDR SDRAM and 1.6 GB/s for 200MHz DDR SDRAM.
2. FEATURES • • • • Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM) that offers enhanced ACPI for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for a virtual automatic setup. 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.
2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for locations. Location Processor Support Dual Socket A (462) for AMD Athlon MP™ ................................................... 4 DSW switches .......................................................................... 8 2. FEATURES Motherboard Parts Chipsets AMD 762 System Controller .................................................... 5 AMD 768 PCI Set ..................................................................
2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 12 3 4 6 5 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout Line In Mic In CPU1 AMD762 System Controller 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 30.5cm (12in) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout Line Oit DDR DIMM4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) COM2 Socket 462 CPU1_FAN ® ATX12V DDR DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) CPU0 DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) 2.5V DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) AUX Power Connector PARALLEL PORT COM1 CPU0_FAN Socket 462 CHA_FAN PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX Power Connector 24.5cm (9.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) 2) 3) 4) 6) JEN VDDR BCS1/2 DSW 1–4 PO_VID1-4 p. 17 p. 18 p. 18 p. 19 p. 20 Jumper Mode (JumperFree / Jumper Mode) DDR Memory Voltage Setting (2.5 / 2.6 / 2.7) Bass Center Setting (CENTER/BASS, BASS/CENTER) CPU External Frequency Setting (Switches 1–4) CPUO Voltage Regulator Output Setting Expansion Slots / Sockets / Cards 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) DDR System Memory DIMM1/2/3/4 Socket 462 (Socket A) PCI1/2/3/4/5 AGP PRO PCI-USB2 p. 21 p. 22 p.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 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 6. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your motherboard’s function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - DSW) The motherboard’s onboard functions are adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block represents the switch’s position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. 1 2 3 4 ON ® DSW ON OFF A7M266-D Frequency Selection 133MHz (Default) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings A7M266-D DIP Switch ® 1) Jumper Mode / JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This motherboard FSB is preset to operate at 133MHz in Jumper Mode, [1-2].
3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) DDR Voltage Setting (VDDR) This jumper controls the voltage output to the DDR memory DRAMS. Less strain is placed on components at lower voltage settings. Setting 2.5V 2.6V 2.7V VDDR (2.5V) [1-2] [2-3] (default) [3-4] ® 2.5V 3 2 2 1 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 2.5V 2.6V (Default) A7M266-D 4 3 2.7V A7M266-D 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 4) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW Switches 1–4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency. The 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.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) Voltage Regulator Output Setting (PO_VID1 - 4) This jumpers allow you to manually adjust the CPUO core voltage. It is recommended to use CPU Default (all jumpers [3-4]) as the setting for CPU core voltage. CPU Default means that the Vcore is generated according to the 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. ® 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DDR DIMM) 3. H/W SETUP System Memory This motherboard uses only Double Data Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). DIMMs come in combinations of single or double-sided types ranging through 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB to form a total memory size of 64MB to 3.5GB. Each DIMM socket/module is two-sided: each side defines one “row” of memory.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.1 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 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 SDRAM DIMM has a single notch slightly to the right of center.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard supports two A-type sockets (462 for dual CPU installation. Only AMD® Athlon™ MP processors may be installed; each CPU should be rated for the same FSB speed, but the rated speed for each CPU need not be the same. For single processor operation, use any type of AMD ® Athlon ™ /Duron ™ processor. Attach a fan and heatsink onto the CPU to prevent overheating. ® CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER LOCK LEVER A7M266-D AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers. 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 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.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) This motherboard provides an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) slot to support AGP/AGP Pro graphics cards, such as an ASUS AGP-V6800DDR/64M. CAUTION! To avoid damaging your AGP/AGP Pro graphics card, your computer’s power supply should be unplugged before inserting your graphics card into the slot. ® AGP Card without Retention Notch TOP VIEW A7M266-D 20-pin bay Rib (inside slot) 28-pin bay Rib 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8 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. 3. H/W SETUP Connectors IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1 / COM2) Two serial ports can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices. For setting up these ports, see Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration for settings. COM2 COM1 Serial Ports (9-pin Male) 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 4) Parallel Port Connector (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).
3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” GAME_AUDIO) (optional) Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers. Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your computer or played through the Line Out (lime). Mic (pink) allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the motherboard’s primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/100 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to your UltraDMA/100 master device. It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/100 devices be connected to the secondary IDE connector.
3. HARDWARE SETUP A7M266-D CHASSIS 1 3. H/W SETUP Connectors ® +5Volt (Power Supply Stand By) Chassis Signal Ground 8) Chassis Intrusion Lead (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion monitor/sensor or microswitch. The sensor is triggered when a high level signal is sent to the Chassis Signal lead, which occurs when a panel switch or light detector is triggered.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 10) Chassis, Power Supply, CPU, and Chipset Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN, PWR_FAN, CPU0_FAN, CPU1_FAN) These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground.
3. HARDWARE SETUP ® 11) 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, which is a multi-device bus; that is, multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating data transfer. SMB 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 13) ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 pin AFPANEL) This connector allows you to connect 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.
3. HARDWARE SETUP ® HP OUT LT GND HP OUT RT 14) Headphone True-level Line Out Header (3-pin HPHONE) (optional) This connector supports the chassis-mounted headphone instead of connecting an external headphone to the rear panel 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. 1 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 16) Front Panel Audio Connector (10-1 pin IAPANEL) Attach the Front Panel audio cable to the IAPANEL connector for audio control. NOTE: The motherboard ships with Jumper caps over pins 1-2 and 5-6. Remove them only when making connections to a Front Panel. 1 A7M266-D A7M266-D Intel Panel Connector Backpanel_LineOut_L (Key) Backpanel_LineOut_R +5VA AGND_A 2 LineOut_L NC LineOut_R MICPWR MIC2 ® IAPANEL 10 9 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 18) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR, 6-pin EAUXPWER, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors supply power from ATX and auxillary power supplies. Each type of connector socket requires a special plug from its type of power supply. Care must be exercised to sellect the appropriate connector for each power source. See the specifications for each power source below. When plugging the connectors, push down firmly to make sure that the pins are aligned. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP The following PANEL illustration is used for items 19–25: Speaker Connector Keyboard Lock A7M266-D Message LED SMI Lead ResetCon Ground +5V Ground Ground SPKR PLED Keylock Ground +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR_SW Ground ® +5 V Power LED Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ). 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 3. H/W SETUP Powering Up 5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order: a. Your monitor b.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 7. During power-on, hold down to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switching off the power switch. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down your operating system.
4. BIOS SETUP 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result in your motherboard having more problems! 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 1.
4. BIOS SETUP 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when necessary. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will prevent your system from booting up. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
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4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using the provided utility as 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 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 Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System. EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the Setup program.
4. BIOS SETUP General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program See 4.7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3 Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears: 4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your 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 or + keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the installed hard disk. To allow the BIOS to detect the drive type automatically, select [Auto]. Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive.
4. BIOS SETUP IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system, incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk. If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the disk will not be readable.
4. BIOS SETUP Head This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. 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]. Sector This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field.
4. BIOS SETUP Other options for “Type:” 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 using the legend keys to make your selections on this sub-menu, press the key to exit back to the Main menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Language [English] This allows selection of the BIOS’ displayed language. Currently only English is available. ® 4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you to set the passwords. To set the password, highlight the appropriate field and press . Type in a password and press . You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4 Advanced Menu 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU0 / CPU1 Speed This field displays the frequency of the central processors, CPU0 and CPU1. Operating Frequency Setting [Manually] This motherboard is preset for making frequency configurations “By Jumper,” ie.: using DSW switches and jumpers. When the motherboard JEN jumper is reset to enable JumperFree™ mode, then this field allows you to configure the speed of the central processor.
4. BIOS SETUP ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu System Performance [Normal Mode] The default setting, [Normal Mode], seeks to balance optimal performance with system stability. To optimize the performance of motherboard circuits and the CPU, changing the setting to [Turbo Mode] tells the clock generator to increase the frequency to the DDR RAM memory system. Configuration options: [Normal Mode] [Turbo Mode] Spread Spectrum Control [Enabled] Leave on default setting.
4. BIOS SETUP Notes for JumperFree Mode System Hangup If your system crashes or hangs due to improper frequency settings, power OFF your system and restart. The system will start up in safe mode running at a bus speed of 100MHz. You will then be led to BIOS setup to adjust the configurations. 4. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Mode NOTE: To achieve more stable performance and precise frequencies, JumperFree Mode should not be selected with this version of the A7M266-D.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings for SDRAM related fields, depending on the memory modules that you are using. Default setting is [By SPD], which configures the subsequent 3 items 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.
4. BIOS SETUP AGP Fast Write [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] AGP Compensation [Bypass] Configuration options: [Bypass] [Auto] AGP Signal Driving [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Graphics Aperture Size [32MB] This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
4. BIOS SETUP 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] 4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config. Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] Set this field to read and write the floppy disk (R/W). Change to [Read Only] for reading disks.
4. BIOS SETUP 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.
4. BIOS SETUP PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Some nonstandard VGA cards, such as graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly. The setting [Enabled] should correct this problem. Otherwise, leave this on the default setting of [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Latency Timer [32] Leave on default setting for best performance vs. stability. SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you have a Symbios SCSI card.
4. BIOS SETUP PCI/PNP IRQ Resource Exclusion IRQ XX Reserved for Legacy Device [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being used by an onboard legacy (non-PnP) ISA device. The default value indicates either that the displayed IRQ is not used or that ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) is being used to determine if an ISA device is using that IRQ. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] 4.
4. BIOS SETUP PCI/PNP UMB Resource Exclusion ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration Reserved MEM Block BASE [No/ICU] This field allows you to set the base address and block size of an onboard legacy ISA device that uses any memory segment within the C800 and DFFF address range.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration Video ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled] This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM to RAM. Relocating to RAM enhances system performance, as information access is faster than the ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Shadow Configuration C8000-DFFFF Shadow [Disabled] These fields are used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs.
4. BIOS SETUP 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. 4. BIOS SETUP Power Menu Power Management [User Define] This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. If this menu item is set to [Disabled], power management features will not function regardless of other field settings on this menu.
4. BIOS SETUP 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5.1 Power Up Control 4. BIOS SETUP 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 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]. 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] 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU0 Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU1 Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard), CPU and power supply temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu 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 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.
4. BIOS SETUP Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI/Onboard ATA Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Network)] [LANDesk (R) Service Agent] 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.7 Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: 4. BIOS SETUP Exit Menu NOTE: Pressing does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit this menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to load default values. You can now 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 values you previously saved.
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5. SOFTWARE SETUP 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 98 for the first time after installing your motherboard, Windows will detect all plug-and play devices.
5.3.1 Installation Menu • • • • • • • • • • AMD Bus Master IDE Driver: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver. AMD IRQ Driver: Installs the necessary IRQ drivers. AMD Windows Power Management INF Driver: Installs the INF driver for managing PC system resources. C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Application: Installs drivers and software applications for the multi-channel PC sound system to support the C-Media Audio Chip and 3D Audio circuitry.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.1 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. 6.1.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 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 threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the PC’s fan rotation.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 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. History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 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 internal/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.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 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 system monitoring. When the ASUS 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.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE PowerPlayer 6.2 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. 6.2.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE VideoLive Mail 6.3 CyberLink VideoLive Mail CyberLink’s VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a. VLM 3) is a convenient and excellent way to create professional quality video mails from PC video/audio input devices 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 information; and thus may convey the most profound information to target audiences.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE VideoLive Mail 6.3.1 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.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS Live Update 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 connected to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. Select an update method. 3.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Multi-Channel Audio 6.5 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. 6.5.1 The C-Media Audio Mixer 1.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Multi-Channel Audio 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 multichannel audio system even more precisely.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE 3Deep Color 6.6 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 instructions on the various setup/test screens. 6.6.1 3Deep Color Tuning 1.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE 3Deep Color 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.
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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 7 .
7. APPENDIX LAN Card Vendors: 7.
7. APPENDIX 7.2 Glossary Bus Bus Frequency Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate PCI AGP 1X AGP 2X AGP 4X 33MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 33MHz 66MHz 133MHz 266MHz 133MByte/sec 266MByte/sec 512MByte/sec 1024MByte/sec 7 . APPENDIX Glossary 1394 1394 is the IEEE designation for a high performance serial bus tht offers data transfers at 100/ 200/400 Mbps. This serial bus defines both a back plane physical layer and a point-to-point cable-connected virtual bus.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary 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 Windows 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.
7. APPENDIX ASUS A7M266-D User’s Manual 7 . APPENDIX Glossary IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/33 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer. 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.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary 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.
INDEX Symbols 3Deep Color Tuner Using 88 A AC PWR Loss Restart 67 ASUS PC Probe Using 77 ASUS Update Using 85 ATAPI CD-ROM 70 ATX Power Supply Connector 37 Audio Port Connectors 29 CPU Temperature 69 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 83 VideoLive Mail 83 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE Using 83 CyberLink VideoLive Mail Using 83 Cylinders 50 D Discard Changes 73 DMA x Used By ISA 62 E B BIOS Beep Code 39 Smart BIOS 8 BIOS Beep Codes 39 Boot Sequence 70 Boot Up Floppy Seek 71 Boot Up NumLock Status 52 Boot Virus Detection
INDEX System Message LED 38 System Power LED 38 Legacy Diskette A 48 Legacy Diskette B 48 LiveUpdate 88 Using 88 Load Setup Defaults 73 M Maximum LBA Capacity 51 MB Temperature 69 Memory Hole At 15M-16M 55 Memory Installation 22 Motherboard Specifications 9 Mouse Connector 27 Multi-Channel Audio 86 Using 86 Multi-Sector Transfers 51 S Save Changes 73 SDRAM CAS Latency 57 SDRAM Configuration 55 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time 57 Sector 51 Serial Port Connectors 28 Serial ports 9 SMART Monitoring 51 SMBus Connector
