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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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M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus....pin DIMM 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. resolution up to 2048 ...
M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus....pin DIMM 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. resolution up to 2048 ...
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... Design: Stylish heat sink solution - GPU NOS - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - 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...
... Design: Stylish heat sink solution - GPU NOS - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - 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...
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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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... 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard! AMD...It is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
... 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard! AMD...It is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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...temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering... enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO...
...temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering... enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO...
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... motherboard and its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This is in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use a grounded wrist strap or...CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any motherboard component. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-5 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in line with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is...
... motherboard and its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This is in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use a grounded wrist strap or...CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any motherboard component. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-5 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in line with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is...
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... IE1394_1) 1-11 12. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-24 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU Socket AM3 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 7. 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 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-22...
... IE1394_1) 1-11 12. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-24 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU Socket AM3 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 7. 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 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-22...
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When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-9 You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package.
When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-9 You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package.
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...the retention bracket is in place. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise ... 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 in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3...
...the retention bracket is in place. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise ... 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 in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3...
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...2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package ... be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 16GB memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory ...
...2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package ... be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 16GB memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. 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-... inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of 2) 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 4096MB 2048MB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-15
DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. 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-... inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of 2) 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 4096MB 2048MB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-15
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...unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17 Before installing ...as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This...
...unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17 Before installing ...as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This...
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... Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 5. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-19
... Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 5. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-19
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... x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray disc, ensure to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for an IEEE 1394a port. Playback of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1... at the back of HD DVD and Blu-Ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 Never connect a USB cable to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 17.
... x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray disc, ensure to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for an IEEE 1394a port. Playback of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1... at the back of HD DVD and Blu-Ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 Never connect a USB cable to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 17.
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3. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, ... signal cable. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 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 removed to configure your...
3. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, ... signal cable. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 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 removed to configure your...
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... while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-25 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written...
... while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-25 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written...
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... connector. • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to configure the setting. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-27 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module...
... connector. • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to configure the setting. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-27 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module...