1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7V266-MX motherboard!

The ASUS A7V266-MX motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to deliver maximum performance for Socket A processors. This motherboard is packed with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. The following sections provide important technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.

Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your ASUS A7V266-MX package for the following items.

ASUS A7V266-MX motherboard. (Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in)

ASUS A7V266-MX support CD

40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA133 IDE drives

Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive

Bag of extra jumper caps

I/O shield

User Guide

1.3Special features

266MHz FSB support for Athlon™ XP/Athlon™/Duron™ processors

The A7V266-MX motherboard supports 266MHz front side bus frequency for Athlon™ XP/ Athlon™/Duron™ processors allowing increased application program productivity and enhanced digital media experience. See page 1-10 for details.

Integrated graphics

The A7V266-MX motherboard is loaded with an integrated VIA Unichrome™ 2D/3D graphics core allowing efficient execution of multimedia applications and playback support for video and DVD.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction