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... & DVI - HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution 2560x1600 @60Hz dual-link - For effective use of memory, we recommend system configuration above graphic shared memory 256MB / Dual-Core CPU minimum 1GB memory of 512MB - M4A785D-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD Phenom™II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™/ Athlon ™ /Sempron™ family processors (AM3 / AM2+ / AM2) Supports 45nm CPU AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (depending on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 125W AMD 785G/SB710...
... & DVI - HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution 2560x1600 @60Hz dual-link - For effective use of memory, we recommend system configuration above graphic shared memory 256MB / Dual-Core CPU minimum 1GB memory of 512MB - M4A785D-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD Phenom™II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™/ Athlon ™ /Sempron™ family processors (AM3 / AM2+ / AM2) Supports 45nm CPU AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (depending on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 125W AMD 785G/SB710...
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... LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows Vista OS only. • Visit www.amd.com for advanced operating systems. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces: HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for high-speed data saving and retrieval. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb...
... LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows Vista OS only. • Visit www.amd.com for advanced operating systems. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces: HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for high-speed data saving and retrieval. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb...
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High Definition Audio The onboard 8-channel VT1708S High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality audio that automatically detects peripherals plugged into an overclocking button. It supports file downloading to turn the PC power button into the audio I /O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to USB devices only. • The actrual boot time is a unique OS built into the motherboard. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to http://support.asus.com for an excellent graphics performance...
High Definition Audio The onboard 8-channel VT1708S High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality audio that automatically detects peripherals plugged into an overclocking button. It supports file downloading to turn the PC power button into the audio I /O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to USB devices only. • The actrual boot time is a unique OS built into the motherboard. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to http://support.asus.com for an excellent graphics performance...
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... expansion card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 19 1-19 7/6/09 9:10:02 AM Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
... expansion card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 19 1-19 7/6/09 9:10:02 AM Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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.... ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 21 1-21 7/6/09 9:10:05 AM This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 9. This 15-pin port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. Rear Speaker Out port (black). 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 1. This port connects an external audio...
.... ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 21 1-21 7/6/09 9:10:05 AM This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 9. This 15-pin port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. Rear Speaker Out port (black). 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 1. This port connects an external audio...
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... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions/ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates...
... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions/ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates...
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... list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update Utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all its features. b. From the Windows® desktop...
... list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update Utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all its features. b. From the Windows® desktop...
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... updating the BIOS to enable it. Before using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785D-M PRO VER: 0302 (H:01 B:02) DATE: 06/20/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup...
... updating the BIOS to enable it. Before using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785D-M PRO VER: 0302 (H:01 B:02) DATE: 06/20/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup...
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... Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M4A785MP.ROM". ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 3 2-3 7/6/09 9:10:21 AM 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. Download the latest BIOS file from a SATA optical drive is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS...
... Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M4A785MP.ROM". ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 3 2-3 7/6/09 9:10:21 AM 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. Download the latest BIOS file from a SATA optical drive is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS...
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... Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. To change the settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled Use [ENTER...
... Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. To change the settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled Use [ENTER...
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... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item appears only when you to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for each IDE/SATA/external SATA device. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the system. Refer to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you select the Primary IDE Master/Slave device. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 7 2-7 7/6/09 9:10:26 AM 2.3 Main menu...
... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item appears only when you to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for each IDE/SATA/external SATA device. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the system. Refer to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you select the Primary IDE Master/Slave device. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 7 2-7 7/6/09 9:10:26 AM 2.3 Main menu...
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... options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to configure your SATA device(s). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] 2-8 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO...
... options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to configure your SATA device(s). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] 2-8 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO...
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... Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 9 2-9 7/6/09 9:10:27 AM Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration CPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu...
... Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 9 2-9 7/6/09 9:10:27 AM Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration CPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu...
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... to manually set the chipset voltage or set the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may enable it to enable or disable the Advanced Clock Calibration function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Allows you to [Auto] for the normal operation. to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode...
... to manually set the chipset voltage or set the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may enable it to enable or disable the Advanced Clock Calibration function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Allows you to [Auto] for the normal operation. to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode...
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...] [Max] [User] Alternate VID [Auto] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [1.150 V] to [0.800 V] with an increment of Address bits [20:16,9] ] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] ASUS M4A785D-M PRO 2-13 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 13 7/6/09 9:10:29 AM Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] Allows you may use the internal graphics as...
...] [Max] [User] Alternate VID [Auto] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [1.150 V] to [0.800 V] with an increment of Address bits [20:16,9] ] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] ASUS M4A785D-M PRO 2-13 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 13 7/6/09 9:10:29 AM Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] Allows you may use the internal graphics as...
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... options: [1.9] [1.7] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set or disable the Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to set to [ECP]. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port EPP version. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-14 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 14 Chapter 2: BIOS...
... options: [1.9] [1.7] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set or disable the Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to set to [ECP]. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port EPP version. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-14 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 14 Chapter 2: BIOS...
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... USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 15 2-15 7/6/09 9:10:30 AM 2.4.5 PCI...
... USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 15 2-15 7/6/09 9:10:30 AM 2.4.5 PCI...
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... the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in a low power mode. When set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Power On] [Power Off] 2-16 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:31 AM Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items...
... the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in a low power mode. When set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Power On] [Power Off] 2-16 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:31 AM Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On From S5 By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Enable or disable PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to the motherboard, the fields show N/A. CPU/Power/Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the fans speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to turn on the +5VSB lead. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 17 2-17 7/6/09 9:10:32 AM If the fans are not connected to generate...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On From S5 By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Enable or disable PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to the motherboard, the fields show N/A. CPU/Power/Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the fans speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to turn on the +5VSB lead. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 17 2-17 7/6/09 9:10:32 AM If the fans are not connected to generate...
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... of devices installed in the system. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. To set or change the system security settings. The Supervisor Password item on the number of at most six letters and/or numbers, then press . 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 18 7/6/09 9:10:32 AM Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Configuration options: [Removable Device] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CDROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling...
... of devices installed in the system. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. To set or change the system security settings. The Supervisor Password item on the number of at most six letters and/or numbers, then press . 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 18 7/6/09 9:10:32 AM Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Configuration options: [Removable Device] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CDROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling...