VIA P4M266A/P4X266E Motherboard Technical Reference Manual

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VIA P4M266A/P4X266E Motherboard Technical Reference Manual - cover page
Brand
VIA
Category
Motherboard
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
28
File format
PDF
File size
1.2 MB
Published
12 March, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
Model
P4M266A
MD5 checksum
0014FDC24977F86BD82C253107AF4B32

About this manual

This manual provides detailed information on the VIA P4M266A/P4X266E motherboard, including hardware configuration, connector descriptions, jumper settings, and expansion slots. It also covers CPU and memory installation, BIOS features, power management, and integrated peripherals such as USB, AC97 audio, and optional LAN.

Additional sections describe password protection for BIOS setup, flash BIOS update procedures, and driver installation from the bundled utility CD. Safety notices, FCC compliance, and warranty statements are included at the beginning of the document.

What's inside

  • Hardware Configuration
  • Motherboard Layout
  • Rear Panel Connectors
  • Jumper Settings
  • Expansion Slots
  • CPU Installation
  • DDR Memory Installation
  • BIOS Setup
  • Password Management
  • Flash BIOS Update

Specifications

ChipsetVIA P4M266A/P4X266E
Supported ProcessorsIntel Celeron and Pentium 4 (478‑pin)
Processor Bus Frequency400 MHz / 533 MHz
VRMVRM 9.0 on board
Memory Slots2 × 184‑pin DDR SDRAM sockets, up to 2 GB
Supported DDR TypesDDR200/266, 2.5 V

Frequently asked questions

How many USB ports are available on this motherboard?

The board provides six external USB ports, driven by three UHCI host controllers and one EHCI (USB 2.0) controller.

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