Introduction

The A7V266-EX incorporates the VIA KT266A chipset to support AMD socket A processors, as well as high-bandwidth DDR (double data rate) memory. The result is a motherboard that delivers optimal performance and features to fulfill the performance potential of AMD socket A processors.

DDR Memory Support

The A7V266-EX supports up to 3GB of high-speed PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate) for a peak bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s. The ultra-fast 266 MHz memory bus provides enhanced system performance for intense gaming and multimedia applications.

6-Channel Onboard Audio (Optional)

Experience high-quality 6-channel 3D surround audio with the optional C-Media CMI8738 audio controller. This unique chip eliminates the cost of an additional soundcard and adds dynamic realism to your favorite MP3s or DVDs.

High Performance Standards

An AGP Pro/4X slot and an ATA133 interface allows support of the most advanced graphics cards and hard drives.

Easy Overclocking

ASUS A7V266-EX offers the most overclocking options available to maximize your system performance.

Easy DIP Switch or Jumperfree™ overclocking from BIOS

Flexible CPU Core Voltage Adjustments in 0.05V increments over defaults

Accurate 1MHz adjustments of system-bus-frequency

Adjustable VIO memory voltage

Adjustable FSB/PCI/MEM ratio

Rock-solid stability

ASUS Reliability

All ASUS motherboards are designed and tested to meet the highest quality standards. Responsive customer support and frequent BIOS and driver updates ensure the fastest, most reliable performance. All ASUS motherboards are backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

Comprehensive Software Bundle

All ASUS motherboards include a valuable software bundle of popular third party programs that will enable you to enjoy the full capabilities of your ASUS product:

Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2000 Retail anti-virus program

ASUS PC Health Monitoring and ASUS PC Probe

Cyberlink® PowerPlayer SE™, Video Live Mail™ Retail

Spec Summary

Supports Socket A Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron processors

200/266MHz Front-Side-Bus (FSB)

VIA KT266A VT8366A North Bridge chipset with VT8233 South Bridge

3 DIMM slots support up to 3GB PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM

ATA 133/100/66/33

AGP Pro slot with AGP4X support

Up to six USB Ports, five PCI slots, one AMR shared slot, two serial ports, one parallel port

Optional C-Media CMI8738 6-Channel audio controller

Optional Promise RAID controller

Chassis Intrusion support

Smart Card Reader (SCR) interface support

ASUS PC Health Monitoring™ and ASUS PC Probe™ software

Processor

Socket A for AMD® Athlon XP / Athlon / Duron 550MHz ~ 1.4GHz+ CPU

Chipset

VIA® KT266 Chipset

FSB

266/200 MHz

Memory

3 x DDR DIMM Sockets

Max. 3GB PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM

Expansion Slots

1 x AGP Pro/AGP 4X

5 x PCI

1 x ACR (Advanced Communications Riser)

IDE Ports

2 x UltraDMA/100

IDE RAID (Optional)

Promise® IDE RAID Controller Supports RAID 0 or 1

Audio (Optional)

C-Media CMI-8738 Hardware Audio Controller

6-Channel Speaker Mode

Special Features

Power Loss Recovery, ASUS® JumperFreeTM, CPU Throttle

Back Panel I/O Ports

2 x USB

1 x Parallel

2 x Serial

1 x PS/2 Keyboard

1 x PS/2 Mouse

1 x Audio I/O (Optional)

1 x Game/MIDI (Optional)

Onboard I/O Interface

Two Headers Supports Additional 4 USB Ports

ASUS® iPanel Connectors

SIR (Integrated Serial Infrared)

Headphone (Optional)

MIC 2 (Optional)

CD/AUX/Modem Audio In (Optional)

CPU/Power Supply/Chassis Fan

Chassis

ATX Power

IDE LED

ASUS Smart Card Connector

BIOS

2Mb Award® BIOS, PnP, ACPI, Trend® ChipAway Virus (TCAV), Green, Boot Block, BIOS

Industrial Standard

PCI 2.2, USB 1.1

Manageability

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, Chassis Intrusion, SMBus

Accessories

User's Manual

Support CD

UltraDMA/100 Cable

IDE Cable

Floppy Cable

2-Port USB Bracket

Board Size

ATX Form Factor

9.6" x 12.0" (24.5cm x 30.5cm)