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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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...connection immediately after you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). It provides you to ensure a...faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. 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. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds ...
...connection immediately after you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). It provides you to ensure a...faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. 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. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds ...
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...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. c. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the...
...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. c. ASUS M4A785-M 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the...
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... 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable...
... 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable...
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...for details. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device ...updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 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...
...for details. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device ...updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 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...
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... Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. We recommend that you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are... for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS...
... Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. We recommend that you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are... for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS...
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...2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. For... 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 ...
...2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. For... 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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... Use the / keys to adjust the value. 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. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS...
... Use the / keys to adjust the value. 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. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS...
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...] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you set a password, this item shows Installed. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To change the user password. When you to run the utility...Screen Select 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. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press ...
...] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you set a password, this item shows Installed. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To change the user password. When you to run the utility...Screen Select 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. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press ...