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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 ...Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-15 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-16 iv
... 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 ...Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-15 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-16 iv
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...humidity, and temperature extremes. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. Operation...that came with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is ...
...humidity, and temperature extremes. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. Operation...that came with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is ...
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...with max. resolution up to 125W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 technology (depending on CPU type) * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom...-D with HDCP compliant with max. RGB & DVI - AMD® 785G / SB710 Up to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667MHz memory modules * We recommend that you are ...
...with max. resolution up to 125W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 technology (depending on CPU type) * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom...-D with HDCP compliant with max. RGB & DVI - AMD® 785G / SB710 Up to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667MHz memory modules * We recommend that you are ...
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... - 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 2 PATA devices 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - GPU NOS * GPU NOS is not supported in...
... - 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 2 PATA devices 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - GPU NOS * GPU NOS is not supported in...
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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...
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...
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / ...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / ...
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...; 3.0 based system bus, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. DDR2 1200 (O.C.) This motherboard supports DDR2 1200 (O.C.) that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™...
...; 3.0 based system bus, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. DDR2 1200 (O.C.) This motherboard supports DDR2 1200 (O.C.) that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™...
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... theater experience. ASUS M4A785-M 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and...
... theater experience. ASUS M4A785-M 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and...
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... GPU NOS is not supported in real time. 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 Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by ...Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. It provides you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS from ...
... GPU NOS is not supported in real time. 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 Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by ...Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. It provides you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS from ...
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... use of memory, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - M4A785-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200(O.C.)MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. 2048MB(Kit of... •• • •• • • • • • •• • •• (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB...
... use of memory, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - M4A785-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200(O.C.)MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. 2048MB(Kit of... •• • •• • • • • • •• • •• (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB...
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...(ECC) N/A Samsung M378T2953GZ3-CF7 6 Samsung K4T51083QG N/A Samsung M37875663QZ3-CF7 6 Samsung K4T1G084QQ-HCF7(ECC) N/A Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCF7 N/A Super Talent Heat-Sink Package 4 Micron 7HD22 D9GMH 5 DIMM support A* B* C* •• • •• (continued on the next page) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...(ECC) N/A Samsung M378T2953GZ3-CF7 6 Samsung K4T51083QG N/A Samsung M37875663QZ3-CF7 6 Samsung K4T1G084QQ-HCF7(ECC) N/A Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCF7 N/A Super Talent Heat-Sink Package 4 Micron 7HD22 D9GMH 5 DIMM support A* B* C* •• • •• (continued on the next page) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... N/A 5 5 5 5 N/A 5 5 N/A N/A 4 5-5-5-15 DIMM support A* B* C* 5-5-5-15 • • • 3 •• 5 •• 5 • •• N/A • • • ASUS M4A785-M 1-15 SS Transced TQ1243PCF8 SS ELPIDA E1108ACBG-8E-E DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 DS... takeMS MS18T 51280-2.5P0716 DS TAKEMS MS18T1G80-205 E0907 DS UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-8E DS Samsung K4T51083QE DS Hynix H5PS1G83EFRS6C 852AK DIMM support CL A* B* C* 5 •• 5 • •• 5 •• 5 • •• 5 • ••...
... N/A 5 5 5 5 N/A 5 5 N/A N/A 4 5-5-5-15 DIMM support A* B* C* 5-5-5-15 • • • 3 •• 5 •• 5 • •• N/A • • • ASUS M4A785-M 1-15 SS Transced TQ1243PCF8 SS ELPIDA E1108ACBG-8E-E DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 DS... takeMS MS18T 51280-2.5P0716 DS TAKEMS MS18T1G80-205 E0907 DS UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-8E DS Samsung K4T51083QE DS Hynix H5PS1G83EFRS6C 852AK DIMM support CL A* B* C* 5 •• 5 • •• 5 •• 5 • •• 5 • ••...
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SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-667MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB... DS takeMS MS18T 51280-3 5 TEAM TVDD1.02M667C4 DS TEAM T2D648PT-6 N/A UMAX D46701GP3-63BJU DS UMAX U2S12D30YP-6E N/A UMAX D46702GP0-73BCU DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-6E 5 DIMM support A* B* C* • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• •• • •• SS: Single-sided /...
SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-667MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB... DS takeMS MS18T 51280-3 5 TEAM TVDD1.02M667C4 DS TEAM T2D648PT-6 N/A UMAX D46701GP3-63BJU DS UMAX U2S12D30YP-6E N/A UMAX D46702GP0-73BCU DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-6E 5 DIMM support A* B* C* • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• •• • •• SS: Single-sided /...
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...that it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 1 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out...Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DIMM notch ASUS M4A785-M 1-17 Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward...
...that it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 1 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out...Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DIMM notch ASUS M4A785-M 1-17 Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward...
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...to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may... a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product ...
...to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may... a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product ...
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...motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the audio configuration table below for USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS M4A785...HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for the function of HD DVD, Blu...
...motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the audio configuration table below for USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS M4A785...HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for the function of HD DVD, Blu...
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... 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M4A785-M 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply... requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. The system may ...
... 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M4A785-M 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply... requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. The system may ...
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See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A785-M 1-25 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors in the support DVD. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that ...BIOS to [RAID]. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification....
See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A785-M 1-25 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors in the support DVD. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that ...BIOS to [RAID]. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification....
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The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending...8226; Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending...8226; Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
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... USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The serial port module is purchased separately. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ASUS M4A785-M 1-27 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors.
... USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The serial port module is purchased separately. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ASUS M4A785-M 1-27 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors.