ASRock M266A R3.0 User Manual
M266A
User Manual
Version 3.0
Published July 2003
Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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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 ...................................................................... 11
2.7 Jumpers Setup ....................................................................... 12
2.8 Connectors ............................................................................. 13
3 BIOS Setup ............................................................. 15
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................... 15
3.2 BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu ................................................. 15
3.3 Legend Bar ............................................................................. 16
3.4 Standard CMOS Setup ........................................................... 16
3.5 Advanced CMOS Setup ......................................................... 19
3.6 Advanced Chipset Setup ....................................................... 20
3.7 Power Management Setup ..................................................... 22
3.8 PCI / Plug and Play Setup ....................................................... 23
3.9 Peripheral Setup ..................................................................... 24
3.10 Hardware Monitor Setup ........................................................ 26
3.11 Change Supervisor Password / Change User Password..... 26
3.12 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings .............................. 26
3.13 Save Settings and Exit ........................................................... 26
3.14 Exit Without Saving ................................................................. 26
4 Software Support .................................................. 27
4.1 Installing Operating System .................................................... 27
4.2 Support CD Information .......................................................... 27
4.2.1 Running The Support CD ................................................... 27
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ..................................................................... 27
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ...................................................................... 27
4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program............................... 27
4.2.5 Contact Information ........................................................... 27
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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. You may find the latest memory and CPU
support lists on ASRock website as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock M266A motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm)
ASRock M266A Quick Installation Guide
ASRock Intel-VIA 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 ASRock MR card (optional)
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1.2 Specifications
Platform: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm)
CPU: Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processor
Chipsets: North Bridge:
VIA P4M266A, FSB@533 / 400 MHz
with Hyper-Threading Technology ready (see CAUTION 1);
South Bridge:
VIA VT8235, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133
Memory: 2 DDR DIMM Slots:
DDR DIMM1 and DDR DIMM2
support PC1600 (DDR200) / PC2100 (DDR266), 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 2 floppy disk drives
Audio: 2 channels AC’97 Audio
LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing;
Chassis temperature sensing;
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore;
CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer
PCI slots: 2 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 ASRock MR 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
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CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please
check page 21.
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/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx
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.
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
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24
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21
19.1cm (7.5 in)
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
VGA
PARALLEL PORT
LAN
(optional)
USB 2.0
Ports
USB 2.0
Ports
Lineout
Line
Line in
In
Mic
GAME AUDIO1
Mic in
GAME AUDIO1
In
JL1
JR1
AUDIO1
1
AUDIO
CODEC
Super
I/O
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3
CPU_FAN1
mPGA478B
5
4
IDE2
6
VIA
LAN PHY
2MB
BIOS
ATXPWR1
CD1
AUX1
Chipset
M266A
AGP1
P4M266A
DDR DIMM1(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)
DDR DIMM2(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)
PCI 1
COM1
1
AMR1
PCI 2
CMOS
IR1
Battery
1
PS2_USB_PWR1
1
18 13
1920
CLRCMOS1
FLOPPY1
USB45
1
151617
VIA
VT8235
14
SPEAKER1
PANEL1
CHA_FAN1
PLED PWRBTN
1
HDLED RST
24.4cm (9.6 in)
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IDE1
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9
10
1
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1 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 2 CPU Socket
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 North Bridge Controller
5 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR DIMM1- 2) 6 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black)
7 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 8 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1)
9 PCI Slots (PCI 1- 2) 10 South Bridge Controller
11 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 12 Speaker Connector (SPEAKER 1)
13 System Panel Connector (PANEL1) 14 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
17 Infrared Module Connector (IR1) 18 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper
19 AMR Slot (AMR1) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
21 AUDIO CODEC 22 Front Panel Audio Connector (AUDIO1)
23 JR1 Jumper 24 JL1 Jumper
25 Flash Memory 26 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
27 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 28 LAN PHY
29 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
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1.4 ASRock I/O
1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port
3 Game Port 4 Microphone (Pink)
5 Line In (Light Blue) 6 Line Out (Lime)
7 USB 2.0 Ports 8 VGA Port
9 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 10 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
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Chapter 2 Installation
M266A is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 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
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. 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 uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.
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