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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary ix 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...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary ix 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...
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... to 1920 x 1200 (1080p) - Supports dual independent displays with max. Supports HDMI™ technology with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub - M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™... slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports Hybrid CrossFireX...
... to 1920 x 1200 (1080p) - Supports dual independent displays with max. Supports HDMI™ technology with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub - M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™... slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports Hybrid CrossFireX...
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... NOS - 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-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O Supports up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ...
... NOS - 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-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O Supports up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ...
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xi 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 ... by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi 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 ... by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-1 It is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities...
... 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-1 It is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities...
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...; support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with the ASUS TurboV. Innovative ASUS features ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand-new 8-phase VRM power design which means there will...temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3 The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for high-speed data retrieval and save. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the ...
...; support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with the ASUS TurboV. Innovative ASUS features ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand-new 8-phase VRM power design which means there will...temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3 The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for high-speed data retrieval and save. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the ...
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...power LED that lights up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the component. • Before you should shut down and reboot the system, and...remove any motherboard component. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. • Before handling components, use of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-5 ...
...power LED that lights up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the component. • Before you should shut down and reboot the system, and...remove any motherboard component. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. • Before handling components, use of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-5 ...
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.... USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-8 11. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-24 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 7. System panel connector...ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU, power, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-5 15. PCIe x16 / PCIe x1 / PCI slots Page 1-25 1-26 1-21 1-26 1-27 1-27 1-28 1-17 ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO...
.... USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-8 11. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-24 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 7. System panel connector...ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU, power, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-5 15. PCIe x16 / PCIe x1 / PCI slots Page 1-25 1-26 1-21 1-26 1-27 1-27 1-28 1-17 ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO...
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5. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
5. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
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DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink ...secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket...
DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink ...secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket...
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...of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-27 • • KHX14400D3K2/2GN(EPP) 4096MB(kit of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-...a maximum of the following: - For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to install 4GB or more memory on each slot. The system maps the total size of ...
...of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-27 • • KHX14400D3K2/2GN(EPP) 4096MB(kit of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-...a maximum of the following: - For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to install 4GB or more memory on each slot. The system maps the total size of ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS AD31333002GOU 2048MB DS 78.01GC6.9L0 1024MB SS 78.A1GC6.9L1 2048MB DS CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1024MB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS AD31333002GOU 2048MB DS 78.01GC6.9L0 1024MB SS 78.A1GC6.9L1 2048MB DS CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1024MB...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size Elpida Elpida G.SKILL Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron OCZ Samsung Samsung Samsung SAMSUNG Kingtiger EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E F3-... 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-15 CL SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package N/A SS elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 SS elpida J5308BASE-AE-E S 7 DS elpida...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size Elpida Elpida G.SKILL Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron OCZ Samsung Samsung Samsung SAMSUNG Kingtiger EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E F3-... 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-15 CL SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package N/A SS elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 SS elpida J5308BASE-AE-E S 7 DS elpida...
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... expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards.
... expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards.
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.... Side Speaker Out port (gray). 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel ports 1. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-19 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line In port (light blue...
.... Side Speaker Out port (gray). 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel ports 1. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-19 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line In port (light blue...
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... or Blu-Ray disc, ensure to the IEEE 1394a connector. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then... that you follow the system requirements listed below. Never connect a USB cable to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 17. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... or Blu-Ray disc, ensure to the IEEE 1394a connector. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then... that you follow the system requirements listed below. Never connect a USB cable to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 17. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-23 Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select...
... 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-23 Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select...
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... blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-25 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
... blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-25 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
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... Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item...) port. Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 9. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-27 The S/PDIF module is for details.
... Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item...) port. Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 9. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-27 The S/PDIF module is for details.