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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A785-M specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A785-M specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11...
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...radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. Check local regulations for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to this...one or more of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is no guarantee that to which the receiver is required to enable proper reuse of...
...radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. Check local regulations for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to this...one or more of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is no guarantee that to which the receiver is required to enable proper reuse of...
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... it by yourself. It could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your motherboard) and is an optional component (may or may not be included in fire. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical... outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the...
... it by yourself. It could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your motherboard) and is an optional component (may or may not be included in fire. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical... outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the...
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...8226; Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product,...
...8226; Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product,...
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... multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS M4A785-M 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check...
... multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS M4A785-M 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check...
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...increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It features dual-channel... transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. DDR2 1200 (O.C.) This motherboard supports DDR2 1200 (O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency ...
...increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It features dual-channel... transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. DDR2 1200 (O.C.) This motherboard supports DDR2 1200 (O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency ...
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It is a set of digital video standards that gives you quick access to the Internet. It supports file downloading to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on environment that deliver multi-channel digital audio and ...OpenGL standard. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with the highest-quality home theater experience. ASUS M4A785-M 1-3 With such diversity of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD...
It is a set of digital video standards that gives you quick access to the Internet. It supports file downloading to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on environment that deliver multi-channel digital audio and ...OpenGL standard. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with the highest-quality home theater experience. ASUS M4A785-M 1-3 With such diversity of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD...
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...power consumption in Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from ...a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds ...
...power consumption in Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from ...a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds ...
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...remove any motherboard component. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. The illustration below shows the location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. • Before handling components, use of the onboard LED. ASUS M4A785-M 1-5...ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to...
...remove any motherboard component. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. The illustration below shows the location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. • Before handling components, use of the onboard LED. ASUS M4A785-M 1-5...ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT overtighten the screws!
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Page 1-19 1-23 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS M4A785-M 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors...
... RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Page 1-19 1-23 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS M4A785-M 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors...
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...; DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom...
...; DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom...
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ASUS M4A785-M 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! You can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. 5.
ASUS M4A785-M 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! You can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. 5.
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...Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. If the instructions in this section do not have to ...remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module...
...Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. If the instructions in this section do not have to ...remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module...
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... the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785-M 1-11 Ensure that...
... the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785-M 1-11 Ensure that...
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...memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A785-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200(O.C.)MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. 2048MB(Kit of 2) Kingston KHX96002K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) OCZ...DS N/A DS N/A DS N/A Chip NO. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit ...
...memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A785-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200(O.C.)MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. 2048MB(Kit of 2) Kingston KHX96002K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) OCZ...DS N/A DS N/A DS N/A Chip NO. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit ...
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... the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket...on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch ASUS M4A785-M 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing ...
... the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket...on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch ASUS M4A785-M 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing ...
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...cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the screw ... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
...cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the screw ... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
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...Devices > Sound Playback to configure the settings. 11. This port is for the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. ASUS M4A785-M 1-21 This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 12. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset... to the audio configuration table below for any DVI-D compatible device and is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only...
...Devices > Sound Playback to configure the settings. 11. This port is for the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. ASUS M4A785-M 1-21 This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 12. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset... to the audio configuration table below for any DVI-D compatible device and is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only...