Asrock M266A User Manual

M266A

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published April 2003

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Contents

1 Introduction .......................................................... 4

1.1 Package Contents ................................................................... 4

1.2 Specifications ......................................................................... 5

1.3 Motherboard Layout ............................................................... 7

1.4 ASRock I/OTM........................................................................... 8

2 Installation............................................................. 9

2.1 Screw Holes............................................................................ 9

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions .................................................... 9

2.3 CPU Installation ....................................................................... 10

2.4 Installation of CPU fan and Heatsink ...................................... 10

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................. 11

2.6 Expansion Slots ...................................................................... 12

2.7 Jumpers Setup ....................................................................... 13

2.8 Connectors ............................................................................. 14

3 BIOS Setup ............................................................. 16

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................... 16

3.2 BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu ................................................. 16

3.3 Legend Bar ............................................................................. 17

3.4 Standard CMOS Setup ........................................................... 17

3.5 Advanced CMOS Setup ......................................................... 20

3.6 Advanced Chipset Setup ....................................................... 21

3.7 Power Management Setup ..................................................... 23

3.8 PCI / Plug and Play Setup ....................................................... 24

3.9 Peripheral Setup ..................................................................... 25

3.10 Hardware Monitor Setup ........................................................ 27

3.11 Change Supervisor Password / Change User Password..... 27

3.12 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings .............................. 27

3.13 Save Settings and Exit ........................................................... 27

3.14 Exit Without Saving ................................................................. 27

4 Software Support .................................................. 28

4.1 Installing Operating System .................................................... 28

4.2 Support CD Information .......................................................... 28

4.2.1 Running The Support CD ................................................... 28

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ..................................................................... 28

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ...................................................................... 28

4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program............................... 28

4.2.5 Contact Information ........................................................... 28

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock M266A motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic BIOS setup and Support CD information.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock M266A motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) ASRock M266A Quick Setup Guide ASRock M266A Support CD 1 Cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133) 1 Cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable) 1 ASRock I/O shield 1 COM port bracket 1 MR card (optional)

1.2 Specifications

Platform: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) CPU: Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Chipsets: North Bridge: VIA P4M266A, FSB@533 MHz;

South Bridge: Supports USB 2.0, ATA 133

Clock Generator:100 MHz - 200MHz Memory: 2 slots for DDR:

DDR1 and DDR2 (PC1600/ PC2100), Max. 2GB;

2 slots for SDR:

SDR1 and SDR2 (PC100/ PC133), Max. 2GB

IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;

IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6; Can connect up to 4 IDE devices

Floppy Port: Supports floppy disk drive Audio: 2 channels AC’97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP);

Chassis temperature sensing; CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 1); Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore; CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer

PCI slots: 3 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 AGP slot: 1 universal AGP slot, supports 3.3V/1.5V, 4X/2X/1X AGP card AMR slot: 1 slot, supports AMR modem card (optional) USB 2.0: 4 default USB 2.0 ports and a set of header for two additional

USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 2)

ASRock I/OTM: PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port;

1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB 2.0 ports; 1 VGA port; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support; Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone + 1 Game port

BIOS: AMI BIOS;

Supports “Plug and Play”; ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; Supports jumperfree; SMBIOS 2.3.1 support; CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 3)

OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

/ Celeron

processor

CAUTION!

1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

2. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft Windows® XP. It may not work properly under Microsoft Windows® 98/ME/2000. Please refer to Microsoft® official document at http://www.microsoft.com/HWDEV/BUS/usb/USB2support.asp

3. Although M266A offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over clocking. When the CPU frequency of M266A is set to perform over clocking, other clocks, such as PCI clock, AGP clock, and Memory clock will also be overclocked proportionally. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU and the motherboard.

1.3 Motherboard Layout

24.4cm (9.6 in)24.4cm (9.6 in)

PS/2

Mouse

PS/2

Keyboard

COM1

VGA

PARALLEL PORT

LAN

USB01

USB23

GAME AUDIO1

AUDIO1

AUDIOCODEC

Line out

Line

Line in

Mic

Mic in

2MB BIOS

LANPHY

AUX1

CD1

Super

I/O

2618

ATX P WR1

AMR1

Chipset

Accelerated GraphicsPort

PCI 1

PCI 2

PCI 3

VIA

CPU_FAN1

mPGA478B

IDE1

IDE2

DDR DIMM2(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

DDR DIMM1(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

SDR DIMM1(64 bit, 168-pinmodule)

SDR DIMM2(64 bit, 168-pinmodule)

24.4cm (9.6 in)

CMOS

Battery

CLRCMOS1

CHA_FAN1

16 15

M266A

USB45

PS2_USB_PWR1

1416

South Bridge

IR1

VIA

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RST

PANEL 1

SPEAKER1

FLOPPY1

1 ATX power connector (ATXPWR1) 15 Speaker connector (SPEAKER 1) 2 CPU socket 16 South Bridge controller 3 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1: solder points) 4 North Bridge controller 18 PCI slots (PCI 1- 3) 5 184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR1- 2, blue) 19 AUDIO CODEC 6 168-pin SDRAM DIMM slots (SDR1- 2, black) 20 Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1) 7 Primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) 21 LAN PHY 8 Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black) 22 PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper 9 Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 Internal audio connector: AUX1 (white) 10 Floppy connector (FLOPPY1) 24 Internal audio connector: CD1 (black) 11 Flash Memory 25 Serial port connector (COM1) 12 System panel connector (PANEL1) 26 AMR slot (AMR1) 13 USB header (USB45, blue) 27 AGP slot (Accelerated Graphics Port) 14 Infrared module connector (IR1)

1.4 ASRock I/O

1 Parallel port 6 Line Out (Lime) 2 RJ-45 port 7 USB 2.0 ports 3 Game port 8 VGA port 4 Microphone (Pink) 9 PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 10 PS/2 mouse port (Green)

Chapter 2 Installation

M266A is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

1. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

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