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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... slots for better performance. ** DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. *** Due to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 is supported per channel. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot...174; CPU support list. M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ family processors (AM3 / AM2+ / AM2) Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 512MB Supports DVI-D...
... slots for better performance. ** DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. *** Due to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 is supported per channel. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot...174; CPU support list. M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ family processors (AM3 / AM2+ / AM2) Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 512MB Supports DVI-D...
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... out port at 1MHz increment - Turbo Key - M4A785-M specifications summary Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I /O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port...
... out port at 1MHz increment - Turbo Key - M4A785-M specifications summary Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I /O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port...
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xii M4A785-M specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU fan 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...
xii M4A785-M specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU fan 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...
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... / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound...
... / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound...
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...ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. 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 is not supported in real time. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET ...
...ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. 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 is not supported in real time. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET ...
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9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS M4A785-M 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. LPT is ...to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)...
9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS M4A785-M 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. LPT is ...to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)...
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...support. Select [Ignored] if you do not want the detected voltage to be displayed. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to generate a wake event. Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU...Keyboard to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785-M 2-17
...support. Select [Ignored] if you do not want the detected voltage to be displayed. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to generate a wake event. Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU...Keyboard to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785-M 2-17