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... 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 Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master...
... 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 Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master...
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... * We recommend that you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid ...* Refer to 2048x1536 (@85Hz) Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ (for Windows® Vista only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1, Hardware Decode Acceleration for the AMD® CPU support list. M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD...
... * We recommend that you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid ...* Refer to 2048x1536 (@85Hz) Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ (for Windows® Vista only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1, Hardware Decode Acceleration for the AMD® CPU support list. M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD...
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...monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD® 785G Chipset The... AMD® 785G Chipset is optimized with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is supported by Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to external home theater audio systems via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus, and AMD®...
...monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD® 785G Chipset The... AMD® 785G Chipset is optimized with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is supported by Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to external home theater audio systems via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus, and AMD®...
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...means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS M4A785-M 1-3 With such diversity of peripherals are able to choose and upgrade display devices freely....on your computer, you with the OpenGL standard. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering ... instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs...
...means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS M4A785-M 1-3 With such diversity of peripherals are able to choose and upgrade display devices freely....on your computer, you with the OpenGL standard. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering ... instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs...
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...NO. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the next page) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 ...is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - CL Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package...
...NO. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the next page) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 ...is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - CL Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package...
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...is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. The dual display function works only under Windows. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface... Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. ASUS M4A785-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI-D ...
...is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. The dual display function works only under Windows. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface... Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. ASUS M4A785-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI-D ...
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...; Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® XP Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, ensure...
...; Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® XP Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, ensure...
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.../AHCI set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M4A785-M 1-25 You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder ...and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. 3. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s ...
.../AHCI set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M4A785-M 1-25 You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder ...and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. 3. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s ...
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...the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your OS documentation ...NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS...
...the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your OS documentation ...NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS...
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... into the optical drive. b. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you want to avoid...
... into the optical drive. b. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you want to avoid...
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... To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. 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 ...BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is found . Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open....
... To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. 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 ...BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is found . Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open....
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...: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. You cannot select an item that the item... screen means that is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of a field, select it for the normal operation. To display the submenu, select ...
...: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. You cannot select an item that the item... screen means that is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of a field, select it for the normal operation. To display the submenu, select ...
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...Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display the sub-menu....
...Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display the sub-menu....
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...[Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration ...LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785-M 2-21 ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. User data...
...[Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration ...LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785-M 2-21 ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. User data...
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... the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. F1F010kekyeycacnanbebeusuesded fofrorthtihsisopoepreartaitoino.n. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn Once you are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main ... BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values.
... the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. F1F010kekyeycacnanbebeusuesded fofrorthtihsisopoepreartaitoino.n. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn Once you are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main ... BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values.