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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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...logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk...that allows you to turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. GPU NOS GPU NOS...
...logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk...that allows you to turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. GPU NOS GPU NOS...
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... Next. b. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in...
... Next. b. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in...
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... 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 or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. b. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS...
... 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 or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. b. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS...
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.... You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to section...
.... You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to section...
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... ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS ...or system. Do this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. They may not exactly match what you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Using the power button...BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS...
... ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS ...or system. Do this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. They may not exactly match what you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Using the power button...BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS...
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...press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. ...screen. Press the / arrow keys or / keys 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 should remain...
...press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. ...screen. Press the / arrow keys or / keys 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 should remain...
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... 1.61000V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E...
... 1.61000V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E...
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...only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) AI NET2 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. In the password box, key in setting a user password. 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... Select this item is set or change the user password, follow the same steps as in a password containing up to set to select and update BIOS. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a User Password: 1. Confirm the password when ...
...only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) AI NET2 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. In the password box, key in setting a user password. 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... Select this item is set or change the user password, follow the same steps as in a password containing up to set to select and update BIOS. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a User Password: 1. Confirm the password when ...