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...Notices...vi Safety information vii About 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...
...Notices...vi Safety information vii About 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...
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... supported in Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. M4A785-M specifications summary Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports 1 ...x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector for up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1...8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS AI NET 2 Intelligent overclocking...
... supported in Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. M4A785-M specifications summary Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports 1 ...x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector for up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1...8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS AI NET 2 Intelligent overclocking...
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... 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, 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...
... 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, 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...
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...-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is not supported in real time. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to personalize your system. It provides you to turn on...
...-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is not supported in real time. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to personalize your system. It provides you to turn on...
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... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU Socket AM2+ 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-29 8. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan... connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 1-11 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS M4A785-M 1-7 Serial ...
... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU Socket AM2+ 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-29 8. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan... connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 1-11 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS M4A785-M 1-7 Serial ...
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You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4A785-M 1-9 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package.
You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4A785-M 1-9 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package.
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... is already installed on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed...
... is already installed on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed...
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... base, otherwise you fail to the module base. 5. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the...Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785-M 1-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions ...
... base, otherwise you fail to the module base. 5. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the...Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785-M 1-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions ...
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...~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. ASUS M4A785-M 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...
...~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. ASUS M4A785-M 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...
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... Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed for more efficient system operation. Sets this item to [Enabled] to the motherboard, the... field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785...
... Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed for more efficient system operation. Sets this item to [Enabled] to the motherboard, the... field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785...