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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 menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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 menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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... introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Refer to complete...
... introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Refer to complete...
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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 DVI port 1 x eSATA port 1 x D-Sub port ... 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 shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II AMD...
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 DVI port 1 x eSATA port 1 x D-Sub port ... 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 shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II AMD...
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...and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at 1 meter accuracy. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction It supports file downloading to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB ... on your system. Five seconds after you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to the motherboard USB port before entering the OS.
...and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at 1 meter accuracy. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction It supports file downloading to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB ... on your system. Five seconds after you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to the motherboard USB port before entering the OS.
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...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-1 From the dropdown list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you want to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-1 From the dropdown list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you want to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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... 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. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to...
... 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. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to...
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... BIOS! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-3 Otherwise, the utility will not function. Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Checking for the BIOS file. Checking for this utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1/2/3/5/6 connector. Reading file "M4A785TD.ROM". Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard...
... BIOS! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-3 Otherwise, the utility will not function. Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Checking for the BIOS file. Checking for this utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1/2/3/5/6 connector. Reading file "M4A785TD.ROM". Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard...
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... force reset from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to run this chapter are for this utility. Being a menu-driven program,... these changes and record them in this program. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in the future. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature...
... force reset from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to run this chapter are for this utility. Being a menu-driven program,... these changes and record them in this program. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in the future. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature...
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...select an item that menu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to Change Freq.: Yes uCode Patch Level: 0x62 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet CPU Prefetching [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock ...for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and ...
...select an item that menu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to Change Freq.: Yes uCode Patch Level: 0x62 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet CPU Prefetching [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock ...for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and ...
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...: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Memory OverVoltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.2050V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The value ranges from 1.10000V to adjust the...
...: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Memory OverVoltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.2050V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The value ranges from 1.10000V to adjust the...
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... options for special functions. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run... ASUS EZ Flash 2. Change User Password Select this item to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Password Check [Setup] When set to set to run the...
... options for special functions. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run... ASUS EZ Flash 2. Change User Password Select this item to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Password Check [Setup] When set to set to run the...