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... are released for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Manual updates are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number.
For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the following...
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... IRQs for Expansion Cards 29 3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro 30 3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 31
3.8 Connectors 33
3.9 Starting Up the First Time 45
4. BIOS SETUP
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4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 47 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 47 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 48
4.2 BIOS Setup Program 51 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52
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... 60 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 63 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 65 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 67
4.5 Power Menu 69 4.5.1 Power Up Control 71 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 73
4.6 Boot Menu 74
4.7 Exit Menu 76
5. SOFTWARE SETUP
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5.1 Install Operating System 79
5.2 Start Windows 79
5.3 A7A266 Series Motherboard Support CD 80
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE
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6.1 ASUS PC Probe 81
6.2 CyberLink...
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.../devices)
ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module
ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module
ASUS MR-I Modem Riser Card
(1) Ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives
(1) Ribbon cable for one 5.25" and two 3.5" floppy disk drives
(1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set
(1) Bag of spare jumper caps
(1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities
(1) This Motherboard User's Manual
ASUS A7A266...
A7A266 User Manual - Page 9
...; Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor.
• Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection.
• Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for wireless interfacing...
A7A266 User Manual - Page 10
... ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98/2000/Millenium must be used.
• Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic.
• New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of this motherboard meet the stringent...
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.3 Getting Started
Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:
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 6. Setup the BIOS Software
3. H/W SETUP Getting Started
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... future use.
3. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above. 5. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary
(such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards
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... disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence.
4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH.
4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS
IMPORTANT! If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility.
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A7A266 User Manual - Page 51
... want to enable the Security Password Feature or make changes to the power management settings. It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM.
The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up...
A7A266 User Manual - Page 69
...to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to your CONFIG.SYS file. For Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. For Windows 98 and later, APM is automatically installed. A battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" will appear in the "Control Panel." Choose "Advanced" in the Power Management Properties dialog box.
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... to install all necessary device drivers. When prompted to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this section.
NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards, the following can only be used as a general reference and may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your screen.
5. S/W SETUP Windows 98
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A7A266 User Manual - Page 80
...; C-Media PCI Audio Driver Application: Installs C-Media Audio drivers. • ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a smart utility to monitor your computer's fan,
temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs ASUS\Update to help you update your BIOS or
download BIOS image file from the Internet. Install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, or the ASUS Update cannot function...
A7A266 User Manual - Page 87
... of memory, making it easy to transmit and save mail. Users may always adjust resolution and recording parameters for different purpose.
VLM 3 supports all the hardware devices that are compliant with Video for Windows standard. Video for Windows is a well-accepted and well-tested standard. Thus, users do not have to worry about compatibility issues.
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... the environmental setting procedure.
6.3.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface
Snapshot to File Video Configuration
Start Playback Stop Recording / Playback
Start Recording Pause
Exit Minimize Help Video Mail Wizard
Save Video File Send Mail
Load Video File
Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume
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6.4 ASUS Update
ASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility requires that you are properly connected to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS Update Vx.xx.
2. Select an update method.
3. If you selected updating/downloading...
A7A266 User Manual - Page 90
... on the back panel to setup additional speakers for 4 and 6-Channel Audio.
6.5.2 The C-Media Audio Demo Program
1. The Audio Demo program offers an easy way to test and tune your new speaker system. Activate the Multi-Channel Audio Demo program from the PCI Audio Applications group on the Main Program menu using the Windows Start button:
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... for the OS. Since the contents of flash ROM can be modified, users are able to update the BIOS by themselves.
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/ 33 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer.
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... user to change the card's IRQs and DMA in BIOS either automatically or manually.
POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn ON the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices.
PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM...
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... 87 Cylinders 56
D
Discard Changes 77
E
ECP DMA Select 66 Exit Discarding Changes 76 Exit Saving Changes 76 Expansion Cards
Assigning IRQs 29
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Floppy 3 Mode Support 54 Floppy Disk Access Control 65 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 35
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Graphics Window Size 64
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Halt On 59 Hardware Setup
CPU Installation 27 Memory Installation 26 HDD Power Down 70 Head 57 Headers USB 40
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