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... utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1-3, 5-6, and... 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-16 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-16 iv E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 4 7/6/09 9:09:18 AM
... utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1-3, 5-6, and... 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-16 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-16 iv E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 4 7/6/09 9:09:18 AM
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...resolution 2560x1600 @60Hz dual-link - resolution 2560x1440 @75Hz Hybrid CrossFireX™ support (for Windows Vista only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1, Hardware Decode ...memory 256MB / Dual-Core CPU minimum 1GB memory of 512MB - RGB with max. M4A785D-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD Phenom...only one DDR2 1200 (O.C.) /1066 is supported per channel. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL. *** D�u�e��t�o��...
...resolution 2560x1600 @60Hz dual-link - resolution 2560x1440 @75Hz Hybrid CrossFireX™ support (for Windows Vista only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1, Hardware Decode ...memory 256MB / Dual-Core CPU minimum 1GB memory of 512MB - RGB with max. M4A785D-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD Phenom...only one DDR2 1200 (O.C.) /1066 is supported per channel. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL. *** D�u�e��t�o��...
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...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 2 7/6/09 9:09:30 AM It is optimized with an ACPI management function to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance ... Interface) is the first and only industrysupported, uncompressed, all digital and video interface via a single cable and is supported by Windows Vista OS only. • Visit www.amd.com for both HDMI/DVI and RGB. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller...
...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 2 7/6/09 9:09:30 AM It is optimized with an ACPI management function to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance ... Interface) is the first and only industrysupported, uncompressed, all digital and video interface via a single cable and is supported by Windows Vista OS only. • Visit www.amd.com for both HDMI/DVI and RGB. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller...
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... OS built into the motherboard. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 3 1-3 7/6/09 9:09:33 AM Refer to analog format, and therefore well preserves singnal quality. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is subject to external devices. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides... power usage for an excellent graphics performance. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. Easily backup photos, videos and...
... OS built into the motherboard. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 3 1-3 7/6/09 9:09:33 AM Refer to analog format, and therefore well preserves singnal quality. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is subject to external devices. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides... power usage for an excellent graphics performance. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. Easily backup photos, videos and...
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...Sink Package (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A785D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install...••• • • • • • • • • •• ASUS M4A785D-M PRO 1-11 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 11 7/6/09 9:09:48 AM For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions.
...Sink Package (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A785D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install...••• • • • • • • • • •• ASUS M4A785D-M PRO 1-11 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 11 7/6/09 9:09:48 AM For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions.
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... Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. 1-22 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7/6/09 9:10:06 AM This port connects to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 15. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration...
... Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. 1-22 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7/6/09 9:10:06 AM This port connects to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 15. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration...
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...-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 16. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 23 1-23 7/6/09...
...-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 16. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 23 1-23 7/6/09...
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...ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 5. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. The...JBOD configurations through the onboard chipset. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set. • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details...
...ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 5. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. The...JBOD configurations through the onboard chipset. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set. • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details...
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...Support DVD to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-30 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7/6/09 9:10:17 AM 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD 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...
...Support DVD to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-30 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7/6/09 9:10:17 AM 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD 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...
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...in case you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 1 2-1 7/6/09 9:10:19 AM Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS ... 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. Quit all its features. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet ...
...in case you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 1 2-1 7/6/09 9:10:19 AM Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS ... 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. Quit all its features. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet ...
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...the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 2. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file ... 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...
...the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 2. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file ... 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...
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...Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. 2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Refer to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot...At the top right corner of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to "2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:25 AM You cannot select an item that is a brief description of a menu screen...
...Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. 2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Refer to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot...At the top right corner of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to "2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:25 AM You cannot select an item that is a brief description of a menu screen...
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...make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This utility supports 1. CD-DISC (read only) 3. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter... to select and update BIOS. When you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:34 AM Configuration options...
...make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This utility supports 1. CD-DISC (read only) 3. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter... to select and update BIOS. When you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:34 AM Configuration options...
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...& Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before...save or discard your changes before exiting. Select OK to save the changes while exiting. If you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 21 2-21 7/6/09 9:10:34 AM Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you made and restore ...
...& Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before...save or discard your changes before exiting. Select OK to save the changes while exiting. If you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 21 2-21 7/6/09 9:10:34 AM Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you made and restore ...