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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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... dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785-M motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables...
... dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785-M motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables...
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...8482; 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best ... 2.0 x16 graphics. 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 DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to provide excellent system...
...8482; 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best ... 2.0 x16 graphics. 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 DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to provide excellent system...
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...bracket to the connector on a DDR DIMM socket. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has... DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785-M 1-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
...bracket to the connector on a DDR DIMM socket. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has... DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785-M 1-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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... limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - M4A785-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200(O.C.)MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. 2048MB(Kit of 2) ...8226; • •• • •• • • • • • •• • •• (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess...
... limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - M4A785-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200(O.C.)MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. 2048MB(Kit of 2) ...8226; • •• • •• • • • • • •• • •• (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess...