Asus A7V266 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
ASUS A7V266 Users Manual 9
2. FEATURES
2. FEATURES
Specifications
PCI Expansion Slots: Five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots that support
Bus Master PCI cards, like SCSI or LAN cards, with 133MB/s maximum
throughput.
Advanced Communication Riser (ACR): Features an ACR slot for the
Advanced Communication Riser card. The ACR specification supports modem,
audio and LAN technologies. The ACR is backward compatible with the Audio
Modem Riser (AMR).
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.
Super Multi-I/O: The multi-I/O chipset offers complete support for a variety of
I/O functions. Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one
parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed from
COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. The Super I/O controller
also supports a floppy disk drive, PS/2 keyboard, and PS/2 mouse.
Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/DDR SDRAM frequency
adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot
selection.
Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash
EEPROM) that offers enhanced ACPI for Windows 98/2000/ME compatibility,
built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for
a virtual automatic setup.
IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface.
Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS that
allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol and create a higher
level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.)
Onboard LED: Comes with a power LED that lights up if there is any standby
power on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system
power before plugging or unplugging devices to prevent damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and other system components.
Easy Connectivity and System Information Access: Supports an optional
ASUS iPanel, an easy-to-access box with system diagnostic display area, system
status LEDs, USB ports, and hot keys. The AFPANEL connector on the
motherboard accommodates the ASUS iPanel.