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...next page) ix E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 9 7/6/09 9:09:22 AM resolution 2560x1440 @75Hz Hybrid CrossFireX™ support (for Windows Vista only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model ...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�...supports: - resolution 2560x1600 @60Hz dual-link - DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max. M4A785D-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD Phenom...
...next page) ix E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 9 7/6/09 9:09:22 AM resolution 2560x1440 @75Hz Hybrid CrossFireX™ support (for Windows Vista only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model ...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�...supports: - resolution 2560x1600 @60Hz dual-link - DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max. M4A785D-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD Phenom...
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... • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. 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 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content...
... • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. 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 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content...
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... 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. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 23 1-23 7/6/09 9:10:07...
... 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. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 23 1-23 7/6/09 9:10:07...
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... 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. 4. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the support DVD. • If ... LPT standardizes as a printer. 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...
... 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. 4. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the support DVD. • If ... LPT standardizes as a printer. 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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...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions/ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD ... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-30 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7/6/09 9:10:17 AM Refer to the optical drive.
...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions/ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD ... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-30 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7/6/09 9:10:17 AM Refer to the optical drive.
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.... 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 1 2-1 7/6/09 9:10:19 AM Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network...
.... 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 1 2-1 7/6/09 9:10:19 AM Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network...
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...the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature ...: 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...Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from a file... OS‑based utility. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to ...
...the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature ...: 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...Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from a file... OS‑based utility. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to ...
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... navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:25 AM Some of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that the iteam has a sub-... and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is not userconfigurable. Refer to "2.2.8 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power,...
... navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:25 AM Some of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that the iteam has a sub-... and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is not userconfigurable. Refer to "2.2.8 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power,...
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...of Express Gate for user action. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings...8209;Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:34 AM FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. User data includes the Express ...2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset...
...of Express Gate for user action. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings...8209;Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:34 AM FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. User data includes the Express ...2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset...
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...the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the ... RAM. Select OK to load default values. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 21 2-21 7/6/09 9:10:34 AM Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving...
...the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the ... RAM. Select OK to load default values. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 21 2-21 7/6/09 9:10:34 AM Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving...