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... 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...
... 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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...; Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer. About this guide is ... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the ...
...; Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer. About this guide is ... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the ...
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... GPU NOS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphic loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. It provides you to update the... loadings and adjusts the power consumption in Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is not supported in real time. 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...
... GPU NOS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphic loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. It provides you to update the... loadings and adjusts the power consumption in Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is not supported in real time. 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...
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...documentation that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI... the screw you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3....
...documentation that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI... the screw you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3....
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...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M4A785-M 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the ...RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M4A785-M 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the ...RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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... requirements listed below. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu...
... requirements listed below. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu...
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...OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found . Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Before you to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of... Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...
...OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found . Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Before you to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of... Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...
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...4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. •... updating the BIOS! Insert the support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the system ...
...4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. •... updating the BIOS! Insert the support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the system ...
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... item under the Exit menu. Do this chapter are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST...
... item under the Exit menu. Do this chapter are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST...
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...For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4A785-M 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys...differ from one screen to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/03/2002] Primary IDE Master ...
...For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4A785-M 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys...differ from one screen to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/03/2002] Primary IDE Master ...
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... for the normal operation. To change the value of a field, select it for testing purpose. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled...
... for the normal operation. To change the value of a field, select it for testing purpose. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled...
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... you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. ASUS M4A785-M 2-7 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size,...Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/03/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ...
... you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. ASUS M4A785-M 2-7 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size,...Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/03/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ...
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... CPU type. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785-M 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency...
... CPU type. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785-M 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surgy Support [Enabled] Select the...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surgy Support [Enabled] Select the...
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... [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to change the system boot options. Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [...floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to skip some power on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display ...
... [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to change the system boot options. Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [...floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to skip some power on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display ...
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...Wait for the F1 key to run Setup during POST. The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Limited allows changes only to any field. ASUS M4A785-M 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] ...DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When this item is set a password, this item to set a supervisor password, the other items appear to the Setup utility. See section 1.9 Jumpers for the NumLock. The message Password uninstalled appears. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Selects the power-on state for ...
...Wait for the F1 key to run Setup during POST. The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Limited allows changes only to any field. ASUS M4A785-M 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] ...DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When this item is set a password, this item to set a supervisor password, the other items appear to the Setup utility. See section 1.9 Jumpers for the NumLock. The message Password uninstalled appears. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Selects the power-on state for ...
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...], BIOS checks for user password both , then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. Password Check [Setup] When this item shows Installed. 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... ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the...
...], BIOS checks for user password both , then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. Password Check [Setup] When this item shows Installed. 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... ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the...
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...to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you selected are ...information If you to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation appears. Select Exit & Save...
...to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you selected are ...information If you to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation appears. Select Exit & Save...