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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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... connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor...
... connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor...
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... in Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. 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... that contains the BIOS file. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ...
... in Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. 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... that contains the BIOS file. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ...
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... Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. c. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to...
... Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. c. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to...
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... of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785-M VER: 0304 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 07/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select...
... of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785-M VER: 0304 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 07/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select...
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... drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models.
... drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models.
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.... • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you do not press , POST...
.... • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you do not press , POST...
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... field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of options. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed... driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option...
... field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of options. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed... driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option...
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... increment. When this item is set to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns...Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration...
... increment. When this item is set to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns...Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration...
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...1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Password Check [Setup] When this item to run the utility to display the submenu. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. The User Password item on top of... is set your choice. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information After you set a User Password: 1. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to [Always], BIOS checks for special functions. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Express Gate Enter OS...
...1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Password Check [Setup] When this item to run the utility to display the submenu. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. The User Password item on top of... is set your choice. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information After you set a User Password: 1. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to [Always], BIOS checks for special functions. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Express Gate Enter OS...