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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...
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...
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...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you must press the enclosed key. ...include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to select. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying ...
...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you must press the enclosed key. ...include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to select. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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..., Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. GPU NOS...into 256-color boot logos to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. 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). GPU NOS GPU NOS technology ...
..., Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. GPU NOS...into 256-color boot logos to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. 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). GPU NOS GPU NOS technology ...
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...the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for...installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The following screen is for...
...the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for...installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The following screen is for...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS...
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... Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
... Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
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...using this utility. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Insert the support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is ...file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Turn on again. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. For motherboards without the floppy...
...using this utility. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Insert the support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is ...file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Turn on again. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. For motherboards without the floppy...
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... menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend that you always shut...
... menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend that you always shut...
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... each item on the screen. Press 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 option should remain disabled for testing purpose. A configurable...
... each item on the screen. Press 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 option should remain disabled for testing purpose. A configurable...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.4450V] [Min. = 1.5000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this function. Use the...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.4450V] [Min. = 1.5000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this function. Use the...
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...], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Clear User Password Select this item to display the submenu. 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...password. Select an item then press to clear the user password. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. When this item is set a User Password: 1. Change User Password Select this item to set a password, this item shows Installed. ...
...], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Clear User Password Select this item to display the submenu. 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...password. Select an item then press to clear the user password. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. When this item is set a User Password: 1. Change User Password Select this item to set a password, this item shows Installed. ...