Asus P4B266-M 5.2.1 Running the support CD

5.1Install an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2 operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.

Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

5.2Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.

5.2.1 Running the support CD

To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the welcome screen and the installation menus if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

ASUS P4B266-M motherboard user guide

5-1

Contents

Page E885 First Edition November Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 5: Software support Glossary G-1 Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Electrical safety Operation safety How this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide Where to find more information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Product introduction Page 1.1Welcome Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4B266-Mmotherboard 1.2Package contents ASUS P4B266-Mmotherboard user guide Latest processor technology DDR memory support Onboard LAN AGP warning LED 1.4.1 Identifying the motherboard components CPU socket North bridge controller DDR DIMM sockets Super I/O chipset ATX power connector South bridge controller ASUS ASIC AGP warning LED Onboard LED CNR slot Line In jack Line Out jack Game/MIDI connector ATX 12V connector Serial ports Hardware information Page 2.1.1 Placement direction 2.1.2 Screw holes Chapter 2: Hardware information Page 2.4.1 Overview 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Page 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan Page 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable 2.5.1 Overview 2.5.2 Memory configurations 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Powering up Page Award BIOS Beep Codes Chapter 3: Powering up BIOS setup Page 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Page Page 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4.2.2 Legend bar General help Saving changes and exiting the Setup program Scroll bar Sub-menu System Time [XX:XX:XX] System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Legacy Diskette A, Legacy Diskette B [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] 4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] [User Type HDD] Translation Method [LBA] Cylinders Head Sector CHS Capacity SMART Monitoring [Disabled] PIO Mode [4] Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] 4.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Keyboard Auto-RepeatRate [6/Sec] Keyboard Auto-RepeatDelay [1/4 Sec] Language [English] Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] A note about passwords Forgot the password Halt On [All Errors] CPU Speed CPU Frequency Multiple CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz) CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] 4.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] SDRAM CAS Latency [2T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [3T] SDRAM Active Precharge Delay [6T] SDRAM Idle Timer [Infinite] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] AGP Capability [4X Mode] 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3] UART2 Use Standard Infrared [Disabled] Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] ECP DMA Select [3] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] 4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] PCI Latency Timer [32] USB Function [Both] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU] Power Management [User Defined] Video Off Option [Suspend ->Off ] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] HDD Power Down [Disabled] ACPI Suspend To RAM [Disabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled] 4.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] Wake/Power Up On Ext. Modem [Disabled] Power Up On PCI Card [Disabled] Automatic Power Up [Disabled] 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] System Fan Speed VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage Boot Sequence Removable Device [Legacy Floppy] IDE Hard Drive ATAPI CD-ROM Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Plug & Play O/S [No] Reset Configuration Data [No] Boot Virus Detection [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Software support Page 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5.2.2 Main menu 5.2.3 Software menu ASUS Update Intel® LDCM Administrator Setup Intel® LDCM Client Setup ASUS BIOS Flash Utility ASUS PC Probe Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications Direct 5.2.4 Drivers menu INF Driver Intel® Application Accelerator LAN Audio 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5.2.7 Other information Motherboard Info Browse this CD Technical Support Form Readme 5.3.1 ASUS Update Page Page Page AC’97 (Audio Codec '97) Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate Backup BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) Bit (Binary Digit) Boot Bus Master IDE Byte (Binary Term) Device Driver DOS (Disk Operating System) Expansion Card Flash ROM IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) LAN (Local Area Network) Modem Network OS (Operating System) PC100/PC133 POST (Power On Self Test) PS/2 Port RAM (Random Access Memory) ROM (Read Only Memory) SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) System Disk USB (Universal Serial Bus) WAN (Wide Area Network) G-6 Page Page Page Index