2.FEATURES

2.1.2Connections

•CPU socket: Socket A (462) for AMD processors.

•PCI/AMR Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput), and one Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot (shared), which supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card.

•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: i.e.: ASUS V3800 and newer models.

•IDE connectors: 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.

•Floppy disk connector: Supports the floppy disk drive ribbon cable. One side of the connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable.

•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.

•USB: Supports up to six USB ports, two on the back panel and four midboard, for more peripheral connectivity options including PDAs, scanners and more.

•Serial ports: Two 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for pointing devices or other serial devices.

•IrDA: Integrated IR supports a remote control package for wireless interfacing with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller.

•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.

•Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional PCI Fast Ethernet card.

•Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem card that supports a Wake-On-Ring connector.

•USB: Supports up to six USB ports, two on the back panel and four midboard, for more peripheral connectivity options.

•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).

2. FEATURES

Specifications

ASUS A7A266-E User’s Manual

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