Computer Hardware User Manual

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Location

Processor Support Socket A for AMD

Athlon

™

and Duron

™

Processors ....... 1

Feature Setting DIP Switches ......................................... 4

Chipsets VIA

KT266A North Bridge .............................................. 2

VIA

VT8233 South Bridge ............................................ 14

Multi-I/O controller ......................................................... 11

2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM .......................... 10

Main Memory Maximum 3GB support

3 DDR DIMM Sockets ..................................................... 3

Expansion Slots 2 PCI Slots .................................................................... 18

1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 4X Slot .................. 20

System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ....................................... 8

2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support) .................... 9

1 Panel Connector ........................................................ 12

1 Infrared Connector ..................................................... 13

USB Headers (Ports 2/3) .............................................. 15

1 Parallel Port ................................................................ 23

2 Serial Ports (COM1/COM2) ....................................... 28

USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1) ............................... 29

1 PS/2 Mouse Connector .................................(green) 21

1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector .......................... (purple) 30

Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitor (Integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 7

Special Feature Onboard LED .................................................................. 6

Audio Features (on audio models only)

Audio CODEC Controller Chipset ................................. 16

1 ASUS Front Audio Panel Connector .......................... 17

1 Game/MIDI Port ........................................................ 24

1 Line Out Connector ......................................... (lime) 27

1 Line In Connector ................................... (light blue) 26

1 Microphone Connector .................................... (pink) 25

Power ATX Power Supply Connector ......................................... 5

Form Factor MicroATX

1.4

Motherboard Components

Before installing the A7V266-M motherboard, take time to familiarize yourself

with its physical configuration: understanding the motherboard makes

upgrading easy. Sufficient knowledge of specifications will prevent accidental

damage to the board.