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... 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 Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master...
... 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 Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master...
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...than 3GB. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 GPU Maximum shared memory up to 2048x1536 (@85Hz) Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ (for Windows® Vista only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1, Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and ...x1 slot 2 x PCI 2.2 slots (continued on CPU type) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Phenom™...
...than 3GB. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 GPU Maximum shared memory up to 2048x1536 (@85Hz) Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ (for Windows® Vista only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1, Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and ...x1 slot 2 x PCI 2.2 slots (continued on CPU type) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Phenom™...
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... Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard ... X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. DDR2 1200 (O.C.) This motherboard supports DDR2 1200 (O.C.) that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. HyperTransport™ ...
... Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard ... X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. DDR2 1200 (O.C.) This motherboard supports DDR2 1200 (O.C.) that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. HyperTransport™ ...
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... surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial...as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you quick access to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the highest-quality home theater experience. ASUS M4A785-M 1-3
... surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial...as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you quick access to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the highest-quality home theater experience. ASUS M4A785-M 1-3
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...Windows® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A785-M Motherboard...8226; • • • • •• • •• (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, ...
...Windows® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A785-M Motherboard...8226; • • • • •• • •• (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, ...
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... of sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported •...only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the...port is for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS M4A785-M 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) ...
... of sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported •...only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the...port is for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS M4A785-M 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) ...
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...; Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® XP Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, ensure...
...; Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® XP Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, ensure...
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.... The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors in the support DVD. ASUS M4A785-M 1-25 You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary... Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a ... connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. 3.
.... The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors in the support DVD. ASUS M4A785-M 1-25 You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary... Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a ... connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. 3.
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... to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary... Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (...
... to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary... Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (...
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... the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you...
... the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you...
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...through the Internet. 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 VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...2: BIOS information To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable...the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. ...
...through the Internet. 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 VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...2: BIOS information To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable...the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. ...
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...items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their...the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it for that is highlighted when selected. Pop-up window with the configuration options for testing purpose. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item...
...items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their...the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it for that is highlighted when selected. Pop-up window with the configuration options for testing purpose. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item...
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...CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] ... options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item ...
...CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] ... options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item ...
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Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785-M 2-21 Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [.... The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS ...
Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785-M 2-21 Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [.... The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS ...
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... values. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn Once you are finished making your changes to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load...
... values. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn Once you are finished making your changes to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load...