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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 turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to personalize your favorite photos into... devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. GPU NOS is not supported in real time. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows ...
...provides you to turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to personalize your favorite photos into... devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. GPU NOS is not supported in real time. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows ...
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... > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. c. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the...
... > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. c. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the...
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... until the correct BIOS file is found . Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you...M4A785-M VER: 0304 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 07/29/2009 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 2. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update...
... until the correct BIOS file is found . Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you...M4A785-M VER: 0304 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 07/29/2009 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 2. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update...
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... drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore...
... drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore...
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..., load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. If you do not press , POST continues ... option only if you failed to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. We recommend that ...
..., load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. If you do not press , POST continues ... option only if you failed to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. We recommend that ...
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... the / arrow keys or / keys 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...description of a field, select it for the normal operation. configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. To change the value of options. Advanced CPU Configuration Module ...
... the / arrow keys or / keys 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...description of a field, select it for the normal operation. configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. To change the value of options. Advanced CPU Configuration Module ...
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...to 1.61000V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration... Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 ...
...to 1.61000V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration... Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 ...
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... password successfully. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Clear User Password Select this item to select and update BIOS. When this item is set a password, this item shows Installed. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read ...Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. In the password box, key in setting a user password. Main Advanced Tools Settings...
... password successfully. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Clear User Password Select this item to select and update BIOS. When this item is set a password, this item shows Installed. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read ...Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. In the password box, key in setting a user password. Main Advanced Tools Settings...