User Manual
Page 12
xii M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD contents Form factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0 Drivers ASUS Home Theater Gate ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD contents Form factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0 Drivers ASUS Home Theater Gate ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
User Manual
Page 31
... (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change ... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the...
... (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change ... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the...
User Manual
Page 34
...Rear Speaker Out - USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. When the Power on By USB Port 1/2 item is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. • For RC edition, connect the IR receiver to USB 2.0 port 1 or 2 which can be customized in Windows® Control Panel. • To disable the power-...disconnecting the USB devices to [AHCI] and install the AHCI driver. This port connects a receiver or an amplifier via an RCA cable. 13. DVI-I compatible device and are available for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. 1-22 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series This port is for any DVI-I Out port. ...
...Rear Speaker Out - USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. When the Power on By USB Port 1/2 item is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. • For RC edition, connect the IR receiver to USB 2.0 port 1 or 2 which can be customized in Windows® Control Panel. • To disable the power-...disconnecting the USB devices to [AHCI] and install the AHCI driver. This port connects a receiver or an amplifier via an RCA cable. 13. DVI-I compatible device and are available for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. 1-22 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series This port is for any DVI-I Out port. ...
User Manual
Page 36
... while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. 1-24 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
... while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. 1-24 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
User Manual
Page 46
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is used for updates. • For detailed software instructions, see the Manual menu in the Support DVD or download the... Vista™ Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-34 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series The screen on this chapter 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 can install to avail all motherboard...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is used for updates. • For detailed software instructions, see the Manual menu in the Support DVD or download the... Vista™ Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-34 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series The screen on this chapter 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 can install to avail all motherboard...
User Manual
Page 51
...Drivers menu appears. 2. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that 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. Click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS... network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to download...
...Drivers menu appears. 2. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that 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. Click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS... network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to download...
User Manual
Page 58
... set this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series The available configuration options vary depending on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the SATA... Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables the OnChip SATA Channel. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [AHCI]. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects ...
... set this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series The available configuration options vary depending on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the SATA... Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables the OnChip SATA Channel. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [AHCI]. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects ...
User Manual
Page 63
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State support. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State support. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration ...