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... items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785G HTPC Series motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 1 Q-connector (USB and system panel; It features ...Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x 2 in the new 45nm manufacturing...
... items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785G HTPC Series motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 1 Q-connector (USB and system panel; It features ...Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x 2 in the new 45nm manufacturing...
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... up to enhance 3D graphics performance. Visit www.amd.com for the Hybrid CrossfireX selected GPUs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS HTPC Features Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi You can easily experience home theater enjoyment on your computer with the revolutionary... chipset designed for system stability. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC provides proprietary DTS algorithms to deliver virtual 5.1 surround through just 2 speakers. 1-2 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series This enhances system performance in PCI Express 2.0 standard. When four DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800MHz...
... up to enhance 3D graphics performance. Visit www.amd.com for the Hybrid CrossfireX selected GPUs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS HTPC Features Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi You can easily experience home theater enjoyment on your computer with the revolutionary... chipset designed for system stability. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC provides proprietary DTS algorithms to deliver virtual 5.1 surround through just 2 speakers. 1-2 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series This enhances system performance in PCI Express 2.0 standard. When four DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800MHz...
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... a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series
... a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series
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...) 15. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-26 1-25 1-7 1-10 1-28 1-27 1-4 1-20 1-29 1-30 1-32 1-31 1-30 1-32 1-31 1-6 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 12. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V...
...) 15. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-26 1-25 1-7 1-10 1-28 1-27 1-4 1-20 1-29 1-30 1-32 1-31 1-30 1-32 1-31 1-6 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 12. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V...
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.... You can occur if you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Retention Module Base 1-8 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that...
.... You can occur if you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Retention Module Base 1-8 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that...
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... chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may...
... chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may...
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...; 2.10 • 1.80 • • 1.80 • • • 2.0 • • 2.0 • • • • • 1.8-2.0 • • • • • • • • 1-12 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series DDR2-1066MHz capability (with AM3 CPU) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional...
...; 2.10 • 1.80 • • 1.80 • • • 2.0 • • 2.0 • • • • • 1.8-2.0 • • • • • • • • 1-12 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series DDR2-1066MHz capability (with AM3 CPU) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional...
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...;• 2.0 •• 1.8 ••• 1.8 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.8 ••• 1.8 • 2.0 •• 2.0 ••• 1.8 ••• 1-14 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U Transcend TS256MLQ72V8U Asint SLY2128M8-JGE Asint SLZ2128M8-JGE CENTURY 28V2H8 CENTURY 28VOH8 Elixir M2Y1G64TU88D4B-AC Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C Elixir M2Y2G64TU8HD4B-AC Kingbox...
...;• 2.0 •• 1.8 ••• 1.8 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.8 ••• 1.8 • 2.0 •• 2.0 ••• 1.8 ••• 1-14 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U Transcend TS256MLQ72V8U Asint SLY2128M8-JGE Asint SLZ2128M8-JGE CENTURY 28V2H8 CENTURY 28VOH8 Elixir M2Y1G64TU88D4B-AC Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C Elixir M2Y2G64TU8HD4B-AC Kingbox...
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... MDT 18D 51280D-30648 4 1.8 • MDT M924-667-16A 1024MB DS MDT 18D 51200D-30646 4 1.8 • Patriot PSD21G6672 1024MB DS PATRIOT PM64M8D2BU-3PAC 5 • 1-16 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series DDR2-667MHz capability (with AM3 CPU) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
... MDT 18D 51280D-30648 4 1.8 • MDT M924-667-16A 1024MB DS MDT 18D 51200D-30646 4 1.8 • Patriot PSD21G6672 1024MB DS PATRIOT PM64M8D2BU-3PAC 5 • 1-16 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series DDR2-667MHz capability (with AM3 CPU) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged 1 when it fits in 3 place and...
... to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged 1 when it fits in 3 place and...
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...; Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-20 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Plug the power cord and turn off is required...
...; Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-20 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Plug the power cord and turn off is required...
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... or an amplifier via an RCA cable. 13. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. 1-22 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are HDCP compliant, allowing playback of the audio ports in the BIOS. HDMI Out port. DO...
... or an amplifier via an RCA cable. 13. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. 1-22 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are HDCP compliant, allowing playback of the audio ports in the BIOS. HDMI Out port. DO...
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... 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 Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area or the desktop or image is adjustable only...
... 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 Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area or the desktop or image is adjustable only...
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...of 300 W. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are for details. 1-26 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://...support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating ...
...of 300 W. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are for details. 1-26 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://...support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating ...
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Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 1-28 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on ...
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 1-28 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on ...
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... of these connectors, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 1-30 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... of these connectors, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 1-30 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for details. 11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series
... the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for details. 11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series
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.../ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The screen on this chapter for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The... subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-34 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series
.../ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The screen on this chapter for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The... subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-34 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series
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... setting Long press the channel number and the station information on the currently playing station will be saved to recognize the Blu-ray disc. 1-36 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the latest supported type. • Due to Window® XP limitation, you have to install the UDF Reader to..., PowerDVD 8 (Cyberlink), WinDVD 9 (Corel/ InterVideo), KMPlayer, Media Player Classic, RealPlayer and Arcsoft TotalMedia Theatre 3 Windows® Media Player, Winamp, KMPlayer, RealPlayer, iTunes • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/download/download.
... setting Long press the channel number and the station information on the currently playing station will be saved to recognize the Blu-ray disc. 1-36 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the latest supported type. • Due to Window® XP limitation, you have to install the UDF Reader to..., PowerDVD 8 (Cyberlink), WinDVD 9 (Corel/ InterVideo), KMPlayer, Media Player Classic, RealPlayer and Arcsoft TotalMedia Theatre 3 Windows® Media Player, Winamp, KMPlayer, RealPlayer, iTunes • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/download/download.
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... complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4A785G-HTPC VER: 0213 DATE: 07... single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it.a. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. 2-2 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Select Update BIOS from the Open window, and then click Open. 3.
... complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4A785G-HTPC VER: 0213 DATE: 07... single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it.a. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. 2-2 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Select Update BIOS from the Open window, and then click Open. 3.