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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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... 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 software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor...
... 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 software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor...
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... provides you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk...
... provides you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk...
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... a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The...
... a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The...
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... contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785-M VER: 0304 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 07/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown... BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS ...
... contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785-M VER: 0304 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 07/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown... BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS ...
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...motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS.... ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • The BIOS file...
...motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS.... ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • The BIOS file...
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... in this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief ...BIOS settings for this option only if you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS...
... in this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief ...BIOS settings for this option only if you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS...
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... of a menu screen when there are items that the item has a submenu. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : ... The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option ...
... of a menu screen when there are items that the item has a submenu. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : ... The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option ...
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...'s overclocking capability is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.4450V] [Min. = 1.5000V] Chipset Over Voltage... testing purpose. When this item is set to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU prefetching. The driver...
...'s overclocking capability is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.4450V] [Min. = 1.5000V] Chipset Over Voltage... testing purpose. When this item is set to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU prefetching. The driver...
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... password when prompted. In the password box, key in setting a user password. Select an item then press to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) AI NET2 Select Screen Select Item Enter ... After you to display the submenu. The message "Password Installed" appears after you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run...
... password when prompted. In the password box, key in setting a user password. Select an item then press to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) AI NET2 Select Screen Select Item Enter ... After you to display the submenu. The message "Password Installed" appears after you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run...