Asus P4B266-M Guida Utente

Motherboard®P4B266-MUser Guide

xASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447General F

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theP4B266-M motherboard. It includes briefexplanations of the special attributes of themotherboard an

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ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4B266-M motherboard!The ASUS P4B266-M motherboard delivers a host o

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special featuresLatest processor technologyThe P4B266-M motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/Nort

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide1-31.4 Over viewBefore you install the P4B266-M motherboard, take some time tofamiliarize yourself with its physic

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionCPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)socket called mPGA478 B. This socket accommodates the

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide1-5South bridge controller. Referred to as the Intel I/O ControllerHub 2 (ICH2) of the Intel 845D chipset, this co

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionLine In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player orother audio sources. (on audio models only)Li

Chapter 2Hardware informationThis chapter describes the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includ

iiChecklistCopyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

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ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide2-12.1 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensur

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutATX Power ConnectorDDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)2 3DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin mod

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide2-32.3 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero InsertionForc

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide2-52.4.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked cornermatches the base of the socket lever.4. Carefully in

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide2-72.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a speciallydesigned

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink.Align and snap the four hooks of the retenti

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide2-92.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect the

iiiFeaturesContentsFCC/CDC statements ... viSafety information ...

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 System memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIMM

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide2-112.5.2 Memory configurationsYou may install any DDR DIMMs with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and1GB densities into

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unl

Chapter 3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence and gives information on theBIOS beep codes.

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ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be sure

3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computerYou must first exit the operating system and shut down the system beforeswitching off the power.

Chapter 4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus.Detailed descriptions of the BIOSparameters are also

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ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOS4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first timeIt is recommended that you

ivSafeguardsContents2.6.4 AGP slot ... 2-152.6.5 CNR slot ...

4-2Chapter 4: BIOS Setup5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-31. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW orFTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the FlashROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-54.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you canupdate using the provided uti

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2.1 BIOS menu barThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this menu to make changes to th

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-7General helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help sc

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, minute, seco

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-94.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS SetupIf no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None].Other options for the Type field a

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-11Translation Method [LBA]Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing(LBA) is

vContents5.2.4 Drivers menu ... 5-55.2.5 DOS Utilities menu ...

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,Analysis and Reporting

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-134.3.2 Keyboard FeaturesBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock functio

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS SetupLanguage [English]This field displays the BIOS language version.Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]Thes

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-154.4 Advanced MenuCPU SpeedThis parameter displays the auto-detected CPU speed.CPU Frequency MultipleThis field

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS SetupBIOS Update [Enabled]This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supplythe processor with the requir

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-174.4.1 Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for i

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSDRAM Idle Timer [Infinite]Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [16T] [64T]Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]This feature a

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-19Delayed Transaction [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU isaccessing 8

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS SetupUART2 Use Standard Infrared [Disabled]This field allows you to select the device on which to assign UART2.Configuration optio

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-21Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto]These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The defaultsetti

viFCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two c

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS SetupOnboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the option ROM on the onboardLAN chipset. Configura

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-23IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field isbeing used by

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This featureturns off the video display and shuts down t

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-25Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitorp

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5.1 Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after powerint

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-27Automatic Power Up [Disabled]This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You mayconfigure your sys

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5.2 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the MB(motherboard) and C

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-29Boot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootdevices listed using the

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS SetupPlug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system toconfigure the PCI bus slots ins

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide4-314.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSetup program, save your c

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS SetupLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup menus. When you s

Chapter 5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with themotherboard package.

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ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide5-15.2 Support CD informationThe support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful softwareand several uti

5-2Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Main menuFrom the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to the mainmenu. The main menu displays an image

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide5-35.2.3 Software menuThe software menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports. Th

5-4Chapter 5: Software supportIntel® LDCM Client SetupThis program is for monitoring the Client system. Install the LANDeskClient Manager to use the h

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide5-55.2.4 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. I

5-6Chapter 5: Software support5.2.6 ASUS Contact InformationClicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. You mayalso find this inf

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on themotherboard a

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing theASUS P4B266-M motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis man

5-8Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical Support FormThe window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that youhave to fill up when requestin

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide you

5-10Chapter 5: Software support4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucc

GlossaryThis part lists the technical terms that youmay encounter when reading thisdocument.

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ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guideG-1AC’97 (Audio Codec '97). AC '97 is the next step in enabling PCs withaudio quality comparable to cons

G-2Appendix C: GlossaryBIOS (Basic Input/Output System). BIOS is a set of routines that controlhow the computer transfers data between computer compon

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guideG-3Device Driver. A software routine that links a peripheral device to theoperating system. It acts as a translato

G-4Appendix C: GlossaryIrDA (Infrared Data Association). An internaltional organization thatcreates and promotes inter-operable, low cost, infrared da

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guideG-5POST (Power On Self Test). When you turn ON the computer, it will firstrun through the POST, a series of softwa

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Wh

G-6Appendix C: GlossarySystem Disk. A system disk contains the core file of an operating systemand is used to boot up the operating system.TCP/IP (Tra

IndexThis part contains an alphabetical list of thetopics found in this document.

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ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guideI-1AAccelerated Graphics Port 2-15Acrobat Reader 5-4ASUS ASIC 1-7ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 1-6ASUS iPanel 1-3, 2-30A

I-2IndexDDDR SDRAM technology 2-10Digital audio interfacesS/PDIF 1-3DIMMinstalling 2-11removing 2-12DIMM sockets 1-6DIP switches 1-7, 2-17Double

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guideI-3OOnboard LED 2-3Operating systeminstallation 5-1Overclocking features 1-3PParallel Port 1-8, 4-21Modes 4-2

I-4IndexUUART2 4-23Ultra DMA Mode 4-12Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 1-2USB Legacy Support 4-17USB ports 1-8USWC 4-20VVideo Memory 4-20ZZIF soc