ASUS A7A266-E User’s Manual 9
2. FEATURES
2. FEATURES
Specifications
2.1.2 Connections
• 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).