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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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...
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... Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. If you need when installing ...BIOS Setup menus. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help you must press the Enter or Return key. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS...
... Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. If you need when installing ...BIOS Setup menus. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help you must press the Enter or Return key. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS...
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... tools: - Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - vDIMM: 47-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - GPU NOS - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary Audio USB 1394 ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect, Multi...
... tools: - Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - vDIMM: 47-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - GPU NOS - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary Audio USB 1394 ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect, Multi...
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M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x eSATA port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x IEEE...1 x Power 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, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O ...
M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x eSATA port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x IEEE...1 x Power 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, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O ...
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... for Express Gate source codes. Five seconds after you to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Refer to the Internet. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. It supports file downloading to the motherboard USB port before entering...
... for Express Gate source codes. Five seconds after you to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Refer to the Internet. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. It supports file downloading to the motherboard USB port before entering...
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...component, switch off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-5 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a standby power LED that you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard ... you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is in line with the component. • Before you should shut down and reboot the system, and the...
...component, switch off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-5 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a standby power LED that you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard ... you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is in line with the component. • Before you should shut down and reboot the system, and the...
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... you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17
... you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17
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... jumper again to overclocking. For system failure due to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall... button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
... jumper again to overclocking. For system failure due to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall... button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of the audio ports in the BIOS to the D-Sub port has display. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light...
... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of the audio ports in the BIOS to the D-Sub port has display. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light...
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....2 Internal connectors 1. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 17. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non-protected... that you follow the system requirements listed below. Playback of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21
....2 Internal connectors 1. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 17. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non-protected... that you follow the system requirements listed below. Playback of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21
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... the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction You could use a USB floppy...
... the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction You could use a USB floppy...
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... is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-25 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read... this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 5.
... is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-25 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read... this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 5.
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See section 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Go ... panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector to configure the setting. 8.
See section 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Go ... panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector to configure the setting. 8.
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...; applications before you to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to restore the BIOS in case you need to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the...
...; applications before you to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to restore the BIOS in case you need to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the...
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... of these two ways: • Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785TD-V-EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 06/12/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown... PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus...
... of these two ways: • Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785TD-V-EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 06/12/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown... PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus...
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... not be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! Completed. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-3 Otherwise, the utility will not function. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/...
... not be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! Completed. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-3 Otherwise, the utility will not function. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/...
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.... Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to enter Setup after changing any of your system using this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information When you start up the computer, the system provides you can update using the provided utility described in this chapter are not prompted ... and updating your BIOS. For example, you to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. This requires you can recognize these changes and record them in the future. The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to reconfigure ...
.... Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to enter Setup after changing any of your system using this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information When you start up the computer, the system provides you can update using the provided utility described in this chapter are not prompted ... and updating your BIOS. For example, you to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. This requires you can recognize these changes and record them in the future. The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to reconfigure ...
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... the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-5 To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys ...differ from one screen to configure system Time. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [07:32:23] System Date [Tue...
... the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-5 To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys ...differ from one screen to configure system Time. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [07:32:23] System Date [Tue...
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...A configurable field is enclosed in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.40 AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: :128KB... it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the ...
...A configurable field is enclosed in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.40 AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: :128KB... it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the ...
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... Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-7 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [07:32:23] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Use [ENTER],... [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary...
... Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-7 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [07:32:23] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Use [ENTER],... [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary...