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... Check local regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ... of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of parts and recycling. Operation is no guarantee that to this equipment. Changes or modifications to...
... Check local regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ... of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of parts and recycling. Operation is no guarantee that to this equipment. Changes or modifications to...
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... (1080P) @60Hz Supports RGB with max. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 GPU Maximum shared memory up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II... AM2) Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 125W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 technology (depending on CPU type) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you install the DDR2 1200(O.C.) DIMMs ...
... (1080P) @60Hz Supports RGB with max. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 GPU Maximum shared memory up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II... AM2) Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 125W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 technology (depending on CPU type) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you install the DDR2 1200(O.C.) DIMMs ...
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M4A785-M specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM...
M4A785-M specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM...
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...™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. AMD...® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. AMD® 785G Chipset The AMD® 785G Chipset is supported by Windows® Vista OS ...
...™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. AMD...® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. AMD® 785G Chipset The AMD® 785G Chipset is supported by Windows® Vista OS ...
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... quick access to provide efficient power management for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. It supports file downloading to support.asus.com for high-speed data saving and retrieval. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously ...types of peripherals are able to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS M4A785-M 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard ...
... quick access to provide efficient power management for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. It supports file downloading to support.asus.com for high-speed data saving and retrieval. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously ...types of peripherals are able to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS M4A785-M 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard ...
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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 1024MB ...
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 1024MB ...
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... that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M4A785-M 1-23 The system may become unstable or... may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are for details. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX...
... that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M4A785-M 1-23 The system may become unstable or... may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are for details. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX...
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The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the ... of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 5. ASUS M4A785-M 1-27
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the ... of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 5. ASUS M4A785-M 1-27
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...any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is enabled on your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for... updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ...
...any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is enabled on your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for... updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ...
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... between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 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...] Exit 2. Always update the utility to enable it. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the...
... between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 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...] Exit 2. Always update the utility to enable it. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the...
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... a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted... BIOS file using this utility. Turn on again. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows...
... a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted... BIOS file using this utility. Turn on again. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows...
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... its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this chapter are for reference only. Select the Load...
... its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this chapter are for reference only. Select the Load...