Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] M266A User Manual
Version 3. 0 Published July 2003 Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. [. . . ] Please remember to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS.
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2. 7 Connectors
Connectors are NOT jumpers. Connector FDD connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p. 7 item 14)
Pin1 FLOPPY1
Red marking
Figure
Description
Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1 Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p. 7 item 7)
Secondary IDE connector (Black)
(39-pin IDE2, see p. 7 item 6)
PIN1
IDE1
PIN1
IDE2
connect the blue end to the motherboard 80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable
connect the black end to the IDE devices
Note: To optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). USB 2. 0 header
(9-pin USB45) (see p. 7 item 16)
ASRock I/OTM provides you 4 default USB 2. 0 ports on the rear panel. If the rear USB ports are not sufficient, this USB 2. 0 header is available for 2 additional USB 2. 0 ports. This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.
Infrared module connector
(5-pin IR1) (see p. 7 item 17)
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Internal audio connectors
(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) (CD1: see p. 7 item 27) (AUX1: see p. 7 item 26) AUX1 CD1
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.
Front panel audio connector
(9-pin AUDIO1) (see p. 7 item 22)
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GND +5VA BACKOUT-R BACKOUT-L
AUD-OUT-L GND AUD-OUT-R MIC-POWER MIC
System panel connector
(9-pin PANEL1) (see p. 7 item 13)
This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
External speaker connector
(4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p. 7 item 12)
This connector allows you to attach to an external speaker.
GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED
Chassis fan connector
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p. 7 item 11)
Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin. Connect an ATX power supply to the connector.
CPU fan connector
(3-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p. 7 item 3)
ATX power connector
(20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p. 7 item 29)
Serial port connector
(9-pin COM1) (see p. 7 item 20)
This COM1 header supports a serial port module.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3. 1 BIOS Setup Utility
This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, there is a chance for you to run the BIOS Setup. Press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for refer ence purpose only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
3. 2 BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup utility, the following screen appears:
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3. 31a M266 (A) BIOS P1. 50 Standard CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup Advanced Chipset Setup Power Management Setup PCI / Plug and Play Setup Peripheral Setup Hardware Monitor Setup Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings Save Savings and Exit Exit Without Saving
F1: Help Esc: Exit : Select Item : Select Menu +/-: Change Values Enter: Select Sub-Menu F9: Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit
Set Time, Date, Hard Disk Type . .
The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. Use arrow keys to move the highlight bar to select items, then press <Enter> to make configuration for a specific item.
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3. 3 Legend Bar
At the bottom of all the Setup Screen is a legend bar. The following table lists the keys in the legend bar with their corresponding functions: Navigation Key(s) <F1> <ESC> / / +/<Enter> <F9> <F10> Function Description Displays the General Help Screen Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu from the current menu Moves cursor up or down between fields Selects menu to the left or right Increases or decreases values Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field Loads all the setup items to the default value Saves changes and exits Setup
3. 4 Standard CMOS Setup
This menu lists out the basic information about your system.
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3. 31a Standard CMOS Setup
System Date System Time Floppy Drives IDE Devices BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Cache Size Microcode Update Total Memory DDR1 DDR2
[
Setup Help
]
Jul 08 2003 Tue 20:07:40
Month: Jan - Dec Day: 01 - 31 Year: 1980 - 2099
M266<A> BIOS P1. 50 Pentium (R) 4 CPU 2400 MHz 512 KB F24 / 0F 224 MB + 32 MB Share Memory 256 MB / 100 MHz <DDR 200> None
F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu
:Select Item
+/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit
System Date [Month/Day/Year] Set the system date that you specify. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: [Jan to Dec], Day: [1 to 31], Year: [1980 to 2099). System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Set the system to the time that you specify. Floppy Drives Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed.
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IDE Devices Use this to configure IDE devices. There are two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) available in your system, and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). Highlight "Primary IDE Master" then press <Enter> to display the submenu:
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3. 31a
Primary IDE Master:
[ Setup Help ] Select how to set the parameters of drive, Or Select [AUTO] to set all HDD parameters automatically. On On Auto On Auto
Type Cylinders Heads Write Precompensation Sectors Maximum Capacity LBA Mode Block Mode Fast Programmed I/O Modes 32 Bit Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode
Auto
F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu
:Select Item
+/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit
TYPE It allows user to select the type of the IDE Drive. After making your selections on this sub-menu, press <ESC> key to return to the upper menu, in whcih the hard disk drive field will display the size for the hard disk drive that you configured. [. . . ] It is recommended to keep the default value unless your PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. Primary Graphics Adapter Select [PCI], [Add-On AGP], or [OnBoard AGP] as the primary graphics adapter.
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3. 9 Peripheral Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3. 31a
Peripheral Configuration
[ Setup Help ]
OnBoard FDC OnBoard Serial Port OnBoard Infrared Port OnBoard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode EPP Version Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA Channel OnBoard Midi Port Midi IRQ Select OnBoard Game Port OnBoard IDE OnBoard LAN OnBoard AC' 97 Audio OnBoard MC' 97 Modem
Auto Auto Disabled Auto ECP + EPP 1. 9 Auto Auto Disabled 5 200h Both Enabled Auto Auto
<Enter> to enable or disable the floppy drive controller.
F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu
:Select Item
+/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit
OnBoard FDC Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller. OnBoard Serial Port Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial ports or disable serial ports. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 /COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 / COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4 / COM3], [2E8 / IRQ3 / COM4]. [. . . ]