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.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard...
.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard...
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...2-3. For system failure due to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M4A785-M 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins... powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper...
...2-3. For system failure due to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M4A785-M 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins... powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper...
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... USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. Turn off 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 restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard...
... USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. Turn off 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 restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard...
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...changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 ... field. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date...For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4A785-M 2-5
...changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 ... field. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date...For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4A785-M 2-5
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... fields These fields show the values for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. ...Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. 2.2.4...
... fields These fields show the values for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. ...Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. 2.2.4...
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...items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA5/6 menus. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/03/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ...BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE/SATA drive. Setting this item to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you are not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS M4A785...
...items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA5/6 menus. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/03/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ...BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE/SATA drive. Setting this item to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you are not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS M4A785...
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... System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc...the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785-M 2-9 BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Take ...
... System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc...the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785-M 2-9 BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Take ...
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...Mode [Normal] Selects the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Configuration options...: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Surround View [Auto] Disables or enables the Surround View function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ...
...Mode [Normal] Selects the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Configuration options...: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Surround View [Auto] Disables or enables the Surround View function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ...
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... either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for boot. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB... for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A785-M 2-15 Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [10 Sec] ...Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this item is enabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following ...
... either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for boot. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB... for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A785-M 2-15 Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [10 Sec] ...Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this item is enabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following ...
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...Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save ...Enabled] Power on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Main Advanced Power Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surgy ...
...Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save ...Enabled] Power on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Main Advanced Power Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surgy ...
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... the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to change the system boot options. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option...
... the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to change the system boot options. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option...
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... To set to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Express Gate Enter... OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to [Always], BIOS checks for special functions. The User Password item on top...
... To set to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Express Gate Enter... OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to [Always], BIOS checks for special functions. The User Password item on top...
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... Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load default values. Select ... you to save changes and exit. Select OK to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. Exit & Pressing does not ...
... Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load default values. Select ... you to save changes and exit. Select OK to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. Exit & Pressing does not ...