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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. 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:
•Re-orient 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.
W ARNING!Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and
could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
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.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
1. INTRODUCTIONManual information and checklist
2. FEATURESProduction information and specifications
3. HARDWARE SETUPInstructions on setting up the motherboard.
4. BIOS SETUPInstructions on setting up the BIOS
5. SOFTWARE SETUPInstructions on setting up the included software
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCEReference material for the included software
7. APPENDIXOptional items and general reference
1.2Item Checklist
Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items,
contact your retailer.
Manual / Checklist
1. INTRODUCTION
Package Contents
(1) ASUS Motherboard
(1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon
cable for internal
UltraDMA100/66//33 IDE
drives
(1) Ribbon cable for two 3.5”
floppy disk drives
(1) ASUS Support CD with drivers
and utilities
(1) Bag of spare jumper caps
(1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector
Set
(1) User’s Manual
Optional Items
ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared
module
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2.1ASUS A7V266-E Motherboard
The ASUS A7V266-E motherboard is the perfect answer for home PCs, workstations
and servers. The A7V266-E is powered by the AMD
and is bundled with advanced features to provide superlative performance.
2.1.1Specifications
•AMD® Athlon™/ Athlon XP™ and Duron™ Processor Support
2. FEATURES
Specifications
•North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA
•South Bridge System Chipset:VIA
•PC2100 / PC1600 DDR Support: Equipped with three Double Data Rate Dual
2. FEATURES
®
Athlon™/Duron™ processor
®
KT266A North Bridge that
supports AGP 4X/2X mode, 133/100MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), and
266/200MHz memory bus.
®
VT8233 integrated peripheral controller
supports UltraDMA/100/66/33 for burst mode data transfer rates of up to 100MB/
sec, and USB controller with three root hubs for six USB ports.
Inline Memory Module (DDR DIMM) sockets to support up to 3GB of DDR
DRAM. DDR DRAM is the newest memory standard with the highest bandwidth
and lowest latency currently available and dramatically improves the memory
system’s ability to service, among others, high multimedia requirements. (Caution:
Do not attempt to use SDRAM modules.)
•JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of
frequency and Vcore voltage through BIOS. Easy-to-use DIP switches come
with the motherboard board to allow manual adjustment of the processor external/
internal frequency.
•UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller
with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Supports
UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4, Bus Master
IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM,
CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.
•Super Multi-I/O: The multi-I/O chipset offers complete support for a variety of
I/O functions. Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one
parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed from
COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. The Super I/O controller
also supports a floppy disk drive, PS/2 keyboard, and PS/2 mouse.
®
•Promise
and Ultra DMA/100 data transfer speeds. The chip also delivers reliable
redundancy and stable performance for RAID levels 0 or 1. Data “striping,” or
RAID 0, improves speed performance as I/O tasks are spread between two hard
disk drives. Data “mirroring,” or RAID 1, improves system fault tolerance as
the protocol optimizes two identical hard disks to write data to each other.
chip: The Promise IDE controller chip supports the AT A-100 protocol
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2. FEATURES
•Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware enables Vcore and CPU/DDR SDRAM frequency
adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot
selection.
compliant) with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory
management issues. All PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as
SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) Th e
MB supports Concurrent PCI, which allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI
master bus to the memory and processor.
•IDE connectors: Dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four
Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices like two HDDs, one DVD
and an R/W CD.
•AGP Pro Slot: Comes with an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that
supports AGP cards for high performance, component level interconnect
targeted at 3D graphical applications using a 4X mode bus. The slot is keyed to
support only the latest 1.5 volt AGP cards.
Specifications
2. FEATURES
•Floppy disk connector: Supports the floppy disk drive.
•Wake-On-LAN: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ASUS
PCI-L101 10 /100 Fast Ethernet PCI card.
•Wake-On-Ring: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem card.
•Smartcard Reader Connector: Supports a PS/SC compatible Smart Card
•USB ports: Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting
USB devices such as a mouse and PDA.
•Serial ports: Two 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for all serial devices.
•IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for a wireless interface.
•Microphone: Pink jack connects a microphone (or 6 channel speaker).
•Line In: Light blue jack connects a tape player (or 6 channel speaker).
•Line Out: Lime jack connects a headphone, a speaker (or 6 channel speaker).
•Game/MIDI connector. This connector supports a joystick or a game pad for
playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.
•Parallel port: 25-pin port connects a parallel printer or other devices.
•PS/2 mouse port: Green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
•PS/2 keyboard port: Purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
•Onboard LED: Signals AC power is okay.
•ATX power connector. Supplies the MB with ATX 12V power. The power
supply must have at least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB).
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2. FEATURES
Performance
2. FEATURES
2.1.2Performance
•DDR DRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new
generation memory , Double Data Rate (DDR) Dynamic Random Access Memory
(DDR DRAM). 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 133MHz DDR SDRAM and 1.6GB/s for 100MHz DDR SDRAM.
•Onboard Audio: Audio models come with the six-channel C-Media CMI8738
PCI audio controller that supplies HRTF 3D positional audio functions. The
chip supports software access to PC DVD 5.1/6.1 and AC-3/DTS via SPDIF.
Other integrative featues include: full DVD playback, PCtel 56K modem, and
even Karaoke echo effects. The chip offers 24-bit SPDIF digital recording and
playback with additional support for legacy audio SBPRO™ and FM emulator/
DLS wavetable music synthesis. A software package helps setup the multichannel PC sound system.
•ACPI Ready:Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more
Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power
Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features employed in the OS,
PCs can be ready around the clock but comply with energy saving standards. To
fully utilize the ACPI benefits, use an ACPI-supported OS such as Windows 98.
•Smartcard Reader Connector: This connector that provides the convenience
of PS/SC compatible Smart Card security plus support for a multitude of new
financial, telephonic, and mobile access services.
•PC’99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series
motherboards are PC’99 compliant. The new PC’99 requirements for systems
and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plugn-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all
system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for
Windows95/98/NT . Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make
identification easy as required by PC’99.
•High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Support for UltraDMA/100 through the
onboard IDE bus master controller triples the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate.
UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and other
existing DMA devices to save the need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives.
(UltraDMA/66 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable).
•Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off automatically even in sleep mode.
This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an
important feature in implementing silent PC systems.
•Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 seconds
when the system is in the working state places the system into one of two states:
sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS or OS setting (See PWRButton < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). When the power button is pressed for
more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.
•Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system
damage, the CPU and system fans can be monitored for RPM and failure. All
fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.
•Power LED (requir es ACPI OS support): The power LED indicates the system
status.
•Remote Ring-On (requires modem): This allows a computer to be turned on
remotely through an internal or external modem. With this benefit on-hand, users
can access vital information from their computers anywhere.
Intelligence
2. FEATURES
•Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is monitored by the
ASUS ASIC through the CPU’s internal thermal diode (on Pentium III and
Celeron) to prevent system overheat and system damage.
•Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure
stable voltage to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are
more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper
system configuration and management.
•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.
PANEL)p. 43 System Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pin)
p. 41 Digital audio Interfaces (2 pin) (optional)
)
p. 43 System Power LED Lead (3 pin)
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.3Hardware Setup Procedure
Complete the following steps before using your computer:
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 cables
6.Configure the BIOS parameter settings
3.4Motherboard Settings
This section tells you how to change motherboard function settings through the
switches and/or jumpers.
W ARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate
Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To avoid damaging them due to static electricity,
follow these precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1.Unplug the computer when working on the internal components.
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 computer components.
3.Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips on them.
4.Whenever you uninstall any component, place the components on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the components.
5.Before you install or remove any component, ensur e that the A TX 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.
(TIP: When lit, the onboard LED indicates that the system is in suspend or
soft-off mode, not powered OFF. See illustration below.)
010101
LED
3. H/W SETUP
Motherboard Settings
A7V266-E
A7V266-E Onboard LED
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ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
3. HARDWARE SETUP
Motherboard Frequency Settings (DIP Switches)
The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block
represents the switch’s position. The illustration below shows all the switches in the
OFF position.
A7V266-E DIP Switch
Motherboard Settings
3. H/W SETUP
1)JumperFree™ Mode (JEN)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. The
JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS
setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu).
NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, set all DIP switches (DIP_SW) to OFF.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
2)CPU External Frequency Selection (DIP_SW Switches 1–4)
This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM,
and the PCI bus. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency (orBUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the
CPU’s Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed).
010101
SYSCLK
ON
1234
ON
1234
ON
1234
ON
1234
A7V266-E
CPU
AGP
PCI
100MHz
60.67MHz
33.33MHz
133.33MHz
66.67MHz
33.33MHz
140MHz
70MHz
35MHz
(JumperFree Mode)
A7V266-E CPU External
Frequency Selection
W ARNING! Set the CPU frequency only to the recommended settings. Frequencies
other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable.
Overclocking the processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed.
3)Manual CPU Ratio Settings (DSW Switches 5-10)
Set DSW switches (5-10) to use the clock multiplier to coordinate the ratio of
bus speeds with CPU settings. Set the DSW switches according to the internal
speed of your processor and the bus frequency (133/100MHz).
IMPORTANT:
1.To use this feature, JEN must be set to Jumper Mode, [1-2].
(See1, JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) in 3, HARDWARE SETUP.)
2.When JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these switches.
(Set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu
in BIOS Setup so you can set the CPU Frequency.)
CPU_RATIO
3. H/W SETUP
Motherboard Settings
010101
A7V266-E
A7V266-E CPU External
Clock (BUS) Frequency
Selection
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ON
12345
CPU_RATIO8X
ON
12345
CPU_RATIO10X10.5X
ON
12345
8.5X9X9.5X
ON
12345
ON
12345
ON
12345
(JumperFree Mode)
ON
12345
3. HARDWARE SETUP
4)CPU Type Frequency Setting (PALO_FREQ)
This jumper setting accomodates the difference between the internal frequency
between standard and new AMD CPUs. If changing from one type of CPU to
another, the jumper caps must be adjusted. The factory default setting, [2-3], is
for standard Athlon/Duron CPUs. The Palomino processor will only function
on this motherboard after the jumpers are adjusted to [1-2].
Motherboard Settings
3. H/W SETUP
A7V266-E PALO_FREQ Setting
5)I/O Voltage Settings (JP1, JP2)
These jumpers allow you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset,
AGP, and PCI. The default setting for the jumpers is: JP1 [2-3] and JP2 [1-2],
2.65 volts. Use the default setting for better system reliability.
This jumpers allow you to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. It is
recommended to use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. CPU Default, all
jumpers [2-3], means the Vcore is generated according to the CPU VID
configuration. For each jumper setting, there are two voltage options,
depending on the CPU used.
321
1.8/1.775Volts
321
1.7/1.675Volts
A7V266-E
010101
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
CPU Default
VID4
VID3
321
VID2
VID1
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
321
1.85/1.825Volts
321
1.75/1.725Volts
A7V266-E CPU Core Voltage
Selection
7)Bass Center Setting (CENTER/BASS, BASS/CENTER)
Use these jumpers in conjunction with the C-Media PCI Audio Driver and to
adjust output for 4 or 6 speaker audio. No audio standard exists for the three
pick-up surfaces on male audio jacks, therefore it may be necessary to switch
jumpers from the default position, type 1, to type 2, in order to help reroute
signals among the internal leads in the Line-In, Line-Out, Mic female sockets.
Make sure a test is made using the C-Media Audio Driver software setup available
on the Support CD.
3. H/W SETUP
Motherboard Settings
010101
A7V266-E
A7V266-E Bass Center
Setting
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BCS
12
type 1 Bass
(CENTER/BASS)(BASS/CENTER)
(Default)
23
type 2 Bass
3. HARDWARE SETUP
8)Keyboard Wake Up (KBWK)
This allows you to disable or enable the keyboard power up function. Set this
jumper to Enable if you wish to use your keyboard (by pressing <Spacebar>) to
power up your computer. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can
supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to Enable. (The
computer will not power ON if you set this to Enable but do not have the correct
ATX power supply. NOTE: This jumper must be set in conjunction with W ake
On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR in 4.5.1 Power Up Control.
SettingKBWK
When set to pins 1-2, these jumpers allow you to activate USB port 3. Setting
the jumpers to pins 2-3 activates the Advanced Communication Riser (ACR)
slot. The default setting for both jumpers is 1-2. (NOTE: The USB port 2 is
always active regardless of the setting of these jumpers.)
IMPORTANT! Always set both jumpers accordingly when selecting a device.
A7V266-E
010101
2
1
Enable
(Default)
KBWK
23
Disable
22
010101
A7V266-E
A7V266-E USB/ACR Selection
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ACRUSB
12
USB to Conn.
23
USB on ACR
3. HARDWARE SETUP
10) USB Device Wake-up (USB01_PWR/USB23_PWR/USB45_PWR)
Set these jumpers to +5V to allow wake up from the S1 sleep state (CPU stopped;
RAM refreshed; system running in low power mode) using the connected USB
devices. Set to +5VSB to allow wake up from S3 sleep state (no power to CPU;
RAM in slow refresh; power supply in reduced power mode). The default setting
for the three jumpers is 1-2 to select +5V (because not all computers have the
appropriate power supply).
NOTES:
1.This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on
the +5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to +5VSB. Otherwise, the
system does not power up.
2.The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability
(+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in sleep mode.
010101
A7V266-E
A7V266-E USB Device Wake Up
1223
USB01_PWR
+5V+5VSB
1
+5V
2
USB23_PWR
USB45_PWR
2
3
+5VSB
11) IDE Channel Setting for ATA100 or RAID 0/1 (JP2601)
These jumpers enable the ATA100 IDE Controller, or the IDE RAID
controller function. The default setting enables ATA100.
SettingJP2601
Enable AT A100[1-2] (default)
Enable RAID 0/1[2-3]
3. H/W SETUP
Motherboard Settings
010101
2
1
A7V266-E
(Default)
A7V266-E A TA100/RAIDO Selection
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JP2601
3
2
RAID0/1ATA100
12) Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLR_RTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by
erasing the CMOS R TC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system
setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button
cell battery.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2.Remove the battery.
3.Short the jumper by removing and replacing the jumper cap.
4.Re-install the battery.
5.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6.Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.
Motherboard Settings
3. H/W SETUP
3. HARDWARE SETUP
010101
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
A7V266-E
A7V266-E Clear RTC RAM
CLRTC
Remove and then
replace the jumper cap.
13) Thermal Sensor CPU Setting (2-pin THEMCPU)
This jumper selects the type of CPU and coordinates its thermal sensory capability .
The default setting, [1-2], is for Athlon/Duron and, [2-3], is for Reserve type
processors.
010101
A7V266-E
THEMCPU
3221
RESERVEDATHLON/DURON
(Default)
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.5System Memory
This motherboard features three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory
Module sockets.
3.5.1DDR DIMM Support
The three DDR DIMM sockets support 2.5Volt (power level) unbuffered/registered
Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDR SDRAM)
of 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB to form a memory size between 64MB
to 3GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the
motherboard. DDR DIMMs support non-ECC memory (used on desktops/laptops).
•DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard.
•ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the
memory of choice for best performance vs. stability.
•BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen.
•Single-sided DDR DIMMs come in 64, 128, and 256MB; double-sided come in
128, 256, and 512MB.
WARNING!Be sure that the DIMMs you use can handle the specified DDR
RAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible.
System Memory
3. H/W SETUP
3.5.3Memory 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 (see 3.3Hardware Setup Procedure for more information).
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
DRAM DIMM has a single notch slightly to the right of center.
A7V266-E
010101
104 Pins
80 Pins
A7V266-E 184-Pin DDR
DIMM Sockets
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3.6Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for CPU installation. A fan and
heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating. Purchase and install
a fan and heatsink before turning on the system.
010101
A7V266-E
A7V266-E Socket A
CPU NOTCH
TO INNER
CORNER
AMD™ CPU
1. Locate the Socket 462 and open it by pulling
the lever gently sideways away from the socket.
Then lift the lever upwards. The socket lever
must be fully opened (90 to 100 degrees).
2. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The
notched corner of the CPU must be oriented
toward the inner corner of the socket base
nearest to the lever hinge.
LOCK
LEVER
CPU NOTCH
3. H/W SETUP
System Memory
CAUTION! The CPU fits in one orientation
and should drop easily into place. Do not force
the CPU into the socket to avoid bending the
pins. If the CPU does not fit, check its
alignment and look for bent pins.
3. Once completely inserted, press the CPU firmly
and close the socket lever until it snaps into its locked position.
4. Place the CPU fan and heatsink on the CPU. The heatsink should entirely cover
the CPU. Carefully attach the heatsink locking brace to the plastic clips on the
socket base. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace,
no extra force is required to keep the CPU in place.
CAUTION! Take care not to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting a
clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur . When mounting a heatsink
onto your CPU, make sure that exposed CPU capacitors do not touch the
heatsink, or else damage may occur! Refer to heatsink/CPU documentation.
NOTE! Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (available
only on unlocked processors) to avoid start-up problems.
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3.7Expansion Cards
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has five
PCI expansion slots to support these cards. Follow the steps in the next section
when installing expansion cards.
W ARNING! Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion
cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both the motherboard and expansion cards.
3.7.1Installing an Expansion Card
1.Read the documentation that comes with the expansion card and make any
CPU Installation
3. H/W SETUP
2.Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.
3.Align the card connectors with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in
4.Secure the card to the slot with the screw you removed earlier.
5.Replace the system cover.
6.Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
7.Install the necessary software drivers for the expansion card.
3. HARDWARE SETUP
necessary hardware settings for the card before installing it.
Keep the screw for later use.
place.
(see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to change the settings.)
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.7.2Assigning 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.
IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Conflicts arise between
the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable.
The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. Use
this table when configuring your system and for resolving IRQ conflicts.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQPriorityStandard Function
01System Timer
12Keyboard Controller
2N/AProgrammable Interrupt
3*11Communications Port (COM2)
4*12Communications Port (COM1)
5*13Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
614Floppy Disk Controller
7*15Printer Port (LPT1)
83System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9*4ACPI Mode when used
10*5IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11*6IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12*7PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
138Numeric Data Processor
14*9Primary IDE Channel
15*10Secondary IDE Channel
3. H/W SETUP
Expansion Cards
*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro slot to support the
new generation graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth.
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AGP Card without Retention Notch
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TOP VIEW
28-pin bay
A7V266-E Accelerated
Graphics Port (AGP PRO)
20-pin bay
Rib (inside slot)Rib
Expansion Cards
3. H/W SETUP
CAUTION! The AGP Pro slot is shipped with a warning label over the 20-pin bay .
DO NOT remove this label and the safety tab underneath it if you are using an
AGP card without a retention notch. Removing may cause the
card to shift and may cause damage to the card, slot, and
motherboard. Remove the label and tab ONLY if you are using
an AGP Pro card. Use a rigid tip, such as a pen tip, to dislodge
3.7.4Advanced Communication Riser (ACR) Slot
This motherboard has an Advanced Communication Riser (ACR) slot for
communications and audio subsystems. The slot supports modem, audio, LAN, and
Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HPNA) or Home Networking cards. The
ACR slot is backward compatible with the Audio Modem Riser (AMR) cards.
IMPORTANT! The ACR slot on the motherboard shares the same expansion
slot with PCI Slot 5.
Removing the tab
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A7V266-E
A7V266-E Advanced
Communication Riser (ACR)
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