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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-34 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-34 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-34 1.11.3 ASUS Home Theater Gate 1-35 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 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 2-3 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-4 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-4 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-5 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-5 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-5 2.2.7 General help 2-5 2.2.8 Pop-up window...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-34 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-34 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-34 1.11.3 ASUS Home Theater Gate 1-35 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 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 2-3 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-4 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-4 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-5 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-5 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-5 2.2.7 General help 2-5 2.2.8 Pop-up window...
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...Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have...complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. DANGER/WARNING: Information to ...
...Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have...complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. DANGER/WARNING: Information to ...
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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. xii
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... the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate 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 you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then click Next...
... the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate 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 you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then click Next...
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... the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. 2-2 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4A785G-HTPC VER: 0213 DATE: 07/20/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up...
... the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. 2-2 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4A785G-HTPC VER: 0213 DATE: 07/20/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up...
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... the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that the computer can update using the OS standard shut-down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to a USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB...
... the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that the computer can update using the OS standard shut-down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to a USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB...
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... you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State support. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑...
... you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State support. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑...
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... [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to select and update BIOS. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to the BIOS so that provides quick access to clear Express Gate's user data. When you enter the Express Gate environment ...
... [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to select and update BIOS. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to the BIOS so that provides quick access to clear Express Gate's user data. When you enter the Express Gate environment ...