ASUS A7S266-VMU2 User Manual

A7S266-VM/U2
User Guide
Motherboard
E1 191 First Edition V1
January 2003
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................v
Safety information ..........................................................................vi
About this guide............................................................................. vii
ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii
A7S266-VM/U2 specifications summary ........................................ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-2
1.3 Motherboard components .................................................. 1-3
1.4 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 1-6
1.5 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-7
1.6 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 1-8
1.6.1 Placement direction ............................................... 1-8
1.6.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-8
1.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 1-9
1.7.1 Installing the CPU .................................................. 1-9
1.8 System memory ............................................................... 1-10
1.9 Expansion slots .................................................................1-11
1.9.1 Configuring an expansion card.............................1-11
1.9.2 Standard interrupt assignments ............................1-11
1.10 Jumpers............................................................................ 1-12
1.11 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-2
2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS ....................... 2-4
2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 (BIOS Auto-recovery procedure) .. 2-7
2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-8
2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 2-8
2.2.2 Legend bar............................................................. 2-9
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2.3 Main Menu........................................................................ 2-10
2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................. 2-12
2.3.2 Keyboard Features .............................................. 2-14
2.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 2-15
2.4.1 Chip Configuration ............................................... 2-16
2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration...................................... 2-18
2.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................ 2-19
2.5 Power Menu ..................................................................... 2-21
2.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 2-22
2.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-23
2.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 2-24
2.7 Exit Menu ......................................................................... 2-26
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system................................................. 3-2
3.2 Support CD information...................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 3-3
3.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 3-3
3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information..................................... 3-4
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Notices
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING/DANGER: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
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 viii.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) 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
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
Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook (Tel): +49-2102-9599-10 Support Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) Web Site: www.asuscom.de
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A7S266-VM/U2 specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory
Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional)
VGA
Socket A for AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron 2 GHz+ Thoroughbred core CPU ready
Northbridge: SiS 740 Southbridge: SiS 962L
266/200Mhz 2 x DDR DIMM Sockets
Max. 2 GB unbuffered PC2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM 2 x SDR DIMM Sockets Max. 2 GB unbuffered PC133/100 non-ECC SDRAM (Note: DDR and SDR memory cannot be used on A7S266- VM/U2 simultaneously.)
4 x PCI 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 C-media 4-channel CODEC
S/PDIF-out interface Integrated 4X AGP Graphics
LAN (optional)
Special Features
Back Panel I/O Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
SiS 962L integrated 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet with Realtek external PHY
Power Loss Restart ASUS Jumperfree SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) support S/PDIF out interface (on audio model only) ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) CrashFree BIOS 2
1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Audio I/O, Game/MIDI (on audio model only) 2 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 Port (on LAN model only)
CPU/Chassis FAN connector 20 pin ATX power connector IDE LED connector SIR COM2 port S/PDIF out connector (on audio model only) CD/AUX audio in (on audio model only) Front panel audio connector (on audio model only) 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
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BIOS features
Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents
Accessories
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
2Mb Flash ROM, CrashFree BIOS 2, EEPROM, ASUS JumperFree, Award BIOS with ACPI, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, Green, TCAV (Trend Chip Away Virus)
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe Trend Micro ASUS LiveUpdate Utility
User’s manual Support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable COM2 cable I/O shield
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PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7S266-VM/U2 motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
ASUS A7S266-VM/U2 Motherboard
Motherboard Info
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7S266-VM/U2 motherboard!
The ASUS A7S266-VM/U2 motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to deliver the maximum performance for socket A processors. This motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS JumperFree, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and more are included to ensure the best user experience and value in a motherboard. For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard.
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your ASUS A7S266-VM/U2 package for the following items.
ASUS A7S266-VM/U2 motherboard
Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS A7S266-VM/U2 series support CD 1 pc. 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA 66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide I/O shield
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1.3 Motherboard components
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Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions.
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CPU Sockets. Socket 462 (Socket A) Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for
the AMD Athlon XP 2200+/Athlon/Duron Processors, with frequency of 2200+ or higher.
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NorthBridge Controller. The SIS 740 NorthBridge controller supports 266
Mhz front side bus.
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DDR DIMM Sockets. These two 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB
using non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs
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SDRAM DIMM Sockets. These two 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to
2GB using non-ECC PC133/100 SDRAM DIMMs. (Note: DDR and SDRAM memory cannot be used simultaneously)
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IDE Connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support
up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Both the primary(blue) and secondary(black) connectors are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.
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ATX power connector. This standard 20-pin connector connects to an
ATX 12V power supply. The power supply must have at least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB).
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South bridge controller. The SIS 962L integrated peripheral controller
supports various I/O functions including, dual-channel ATA133/100/66 bus master IDE controller, up to six USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 keyboard and mouse port, LPC Super I/O interface, AC’97 interface,10/100Mb LAN and PCI 2.2 interface..
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Floppy Disk connector. This connector connects the provided ribbon
cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable.
Onboard LED. This onboard LED lights up if there is a standby power on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices.
COM2 connector. This 9-pin connector connects to COM2 port. Flash ROM. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS
program. Super I/O chipset. This interface provides the commonly used Super I/O
functionality. The chipset supports a high-performance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, a game port and a serial port.
PCI slots. These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum output.
Audio CODEC. The C-Media 4-channel CODEC is an AC’97 compliant audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems.
(on audio model only)
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LAN PHY. The SiS 962L integrated 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet with
Realtek external PHY allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. (on LAN model only)
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PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. (on LAN model only) Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or
other devices. MIDI/Game port. This port allows connection to a joystick, game pad and
other musical MIDI enable musical instruments.
(on audio model only)
Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone.
(on audio model only)
Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. (on audio model only)
Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. (on audio model only)
Video port. This port connects a VGA monitor.
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Serial port. This port connects to your serial mouse and other serial
devices. USB 2.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports
are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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1.4 Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.64in)
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PS/2
T: Mouse B: Keyboard
Bottom:
Top:
USB1
RJ-45
USB2
COM1
PARALLEL PORT
VGA
Line Out
Line
In
Mic
In
GAME_AUDIO
Audio Codec
Super
2Mb
BIOS
AUX1
CD1
FP_AUDIO1
I/O
USBPWR12
Socket 462
LAN PHY
FLOPPY
COM2
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
SB_PWR1
PCI 4
CPU_FAN1
SiS
740
Chipset
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USB56
DIMM Socket1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)
DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
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SiS
962L
Chipset
SPDIF_OUT1 IR_CON1
USB34
USBPWR56
USBPWR34
DIMM Socket2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)
0 1
2 3
CR2032 3V Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PANEL1
ATX Power Connector
IDE2
CHA_FAN1
BUZZER
24.5cm (9.64in)
IDE1
IDE_LED1
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1.5 Before you proceed
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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. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply 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.
When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR1) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
SB_PWR1
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A7S266-VM/U2 Onboard LED
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powere
Off
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1.6 Motherboard installation
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The motherboard uses the micro-ATX form factor that measures 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm).
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.6.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.6.2 Screw holes
Place eight (8) 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
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