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... 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 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
... 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 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
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...memory if you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of 2) Team TXDD1024M1300HC6 SS/ DS Chip Brand DS N/A DS N/A DS Heat-Sink Package Chip NO. The system maps the total size of 2) G.SKILL Part No. 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 OCZ2FX12002GK 2048MB(Kit of memory, we recommend that you do any ...
...memory if you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of 2) Team TXDD1024M1300HC6 SS/ DS Chip Brand DS N/A DS N/A DS Heat-Sink Package Chip NO. The system maps the total size of 2) G.SKILL Part No. 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 OCZ2FX12002GK 2048MB(Kit of memory, we recommend that you do any ...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-667MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB ...;• •• • •• SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-667MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB ...;• •• • •• SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel...
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...ASUS M4A785-M 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 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. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. ...
...ASUS M4A785-M 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 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. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. ...
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...CPU over voltage. Configuration options: [Min.=1.20000V] [Max.=1.38000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] The following item only appears when you set Memory Clock Mode to...Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] tRWTTO [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [17 CLK] tWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] tWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] ASUS M4A785...
...CPU over voltage. Configuration options: [Min.=1.20000V] [Max.=1.38000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] The following item only appears when you set Memory Clock Mode to...Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] tRWTTO [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [17 CLK] tWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] tWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] ASUS M4A785...
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... [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. When this function. tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Use the / keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.5000V to...
... [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. When this function. tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Use the / keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.5000V to...
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...: onboard VGA port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M4A785-M 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the primary video controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP...
...: onboard VGA port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M4A785-M 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the primary video controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP...
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...and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the...detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. If no USB device is set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A785-M 2-15 If no USB device is detected,...
...and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the...detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. If no USB device is set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A785-M 2-15 If no USB device is detected,...