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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...
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...
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... greater-than sign means that you must press the Enter or Return key. These documents are also provided. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
... greater-than sign means that you must press the Enter or Return key. These documents are also provided. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
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... array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. Lossless 192khz/24-bit BD audio - ASUS Fanless Design: Soundwave Heat-sink ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC (supports Windows® Vista™ and Windows® 7 only) ...featuring ENVY HD - 9.1-channel High Definition Audio - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) ASUS HTPC Features: - M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a USB AI HTPC Unique Features Other Features SB710 Chipset: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up ...
... array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. Lossless 192khz/24-bit BD audio - ASUS Fanless Design: Soundwave Heat-sink ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC (supports Windows® Vista™ and Windows® 7 only) ...featuring ENVY HD - 9.1-channel High Definition Audio - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel) ASUS HTPC Features: - M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a USB AI HTPC Unique Features Other Features SB710 Chipset: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up ...
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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.
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Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer BoxP/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • (78.0AG9S.9KF) Apacer 78.AAGBD.... of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.0-2.1 • • UMAX D41002GP0-73BNJ1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5(800-5-5-5-15) 2 • Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 M4A785G HTPC Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability (with AM3 CPU) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer BoxP/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • (78.0AG9S.9KF) Apacer 78.AAGBD.... of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.0-2.1 • • UMAX D41002GP0-73BNJ1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5(800-5-5-5-15) 2 • Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 M4A785G HTPC Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability (with AM3 CPU) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8ZC27D9JWB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 5 5 5(800-5-5-5-18) 5 5(800-5-5-5-18) 4 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-18 5-5-5-18 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 6(6-6-6-18) 5-5-5-15 4 5 5 DIMM socket Voltage support ...8226; • • • • • • • 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) A* B* C* Apacer 78.AAGBD.9LZ 4096MB(Kit of...
... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8ZC27D9JWB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 5 5 5(800-5-5-5-18) 5 5(800-5-5-5-18) 4 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-18 5-5-5-18 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 6(6-6-6-18) 5-5-5-15 4 5 5 DIMM socket Voltage support ...8226; • • • • • • • 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) A* B* C* Apacer 78.AAGBD.9LZ 4096MB(Kit of...
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... M378T5263AZ3-CF7 Super Talent T800UA12C4 Super Talent T800UB1GC4 Transcend JM800QLU-1G Transcend TS128MLQ64V8U Transcend JM800QLU-2G Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4 2.0-2.1 • • 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 1.8-1.9 • • • 4096MB...
... M378T5263AZ3-CF7 Super Talent T800UA12C4 Super Talent T800UB1GC4 Transcend JM800QLU-1G Transcend TS128MLQ64V8U Transcend JM800QLU-2G Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4 2.0-2.1 • • 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 1.8-1.9 • • • 4096MB...
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...Package GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L64M088BA30EB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package GL2L64M088BA30EB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 5 5 5(800-5-5-5-18) 5 5(800-5-5-5-18) 4 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-18 5-5-5-18 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 6(6-6-6-18) 5-5-5-15 ...8226; 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 ...
...Package GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L64M088BA30EB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package GL2L64M088BA30EB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 5 5 5(800-5-5-5-18) 5 5(800-5-5-5-18) 4 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-18 5-5-5-18 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 6(6-6-6-18) 5-5-5-15 ...8226; 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 ...
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DDR2-800MHz capability (with AM2+ CPU) (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 8192MB(Kitof4) DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• 8192MB(Kitof4) DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 8192MB(Kitof4) ...
DDR2-800MHz capability (with AM2+ CPU) (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 8192MB(Kitof4) DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• 8192MB(Kitof4) DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 8192MB(Kitof4) ...
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Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 512MB SS APACER AM4B5708JQJS7E 5 • Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5 1024MB SS APACER AM4B5808CQJS7E 5 •• • ... 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.
Timing Lable(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 512MB SS APACER AM4B5708JQJS7E 5 • Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5 1024MB SS APACER AM4B5808CQJS7E 5 •• • ... 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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Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted... SS KINGBOX EPD2128082200E-4 DS KINGBOX EPD264082200E-4 DS KINGBOX EPD264082200N-4 SS MDT 18D 51280D-30648 DS MDT 18D 51200D-30646 DS PATRIOT PM64M8D2BU-3PAC Timing Lable(Bios) 5 5 5 N/A N/A 5 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5 5 5(5-5-5-15) 5(5-5-5-15) 5(5-5-5-15) 667-5-5-5-15 667-5-5-5-15 667-5-5-5-15 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • N/A ...
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted... SS KINGBOX EPD2128082200E-4 DS KINGBOX EPD264082200E-4 DS KINGBOX EPD264082200N-4 SS MDT 18D 51280D-30648 DS MDT 18D 51200D-30646 DS PATRIOT PM64M8D2BU-3PAC Timing Lable(Bios) 5 5 5 N/A N/A 5 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5 5 5(5-5-5-15) 5(5-5-5-15) 5(5-5-5-15) 667-5-5-5-15 667-5-5-5-15 667-5-5-5-15 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • N/A ...
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... cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the... the expansion cards that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the... the expansion cards that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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...when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-20 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on pins ... CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the ...
...when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-20 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on pins ... CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the ...
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...configuration table below for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. 1-22 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Rear Speaker Out - This port connects a receiver or an amplifier via...; To disable the power-on By USB Port 1/2 item is for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS settings to set the OnChip SATA Type in 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10-channel configuration. This port is for USB...item to /from these two ports will power on function. This port connects the side speakers in the BIOS. Refer to this port. 15. DO NOT insert a different connector to page 2-17 for audio/video ...
...configuration table below for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. 1-22 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Rear Speaker Out - This port connects a receiver or an amplifier via...; To disable the power-on By USB Port 1/2 item is for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS settings to set the OnChip SATA Type in 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10-channel configuration. This port is for USB...item to /from these two ports will power on function. This port connects the side speakers in the BIOS. Refer to this port. 15. DO NOT insert a different connector to page 2-17 for audio/video ...
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... quality, we suggest that you want to use is supported or not. CPU DIMM Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) BIOS setup Playback software Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 7.3 File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows XP...
... quality, we suggest that you want to use is supported or not. CPU DIMM Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) BIOS setup Playback software Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 7.3 File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows XP...
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... and RAID 10, refer to [RAID]. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 1-28 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA...note on Serial ATA Install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard ...
... and RAID 10, refer to [RAID]. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 1-28 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA...note on Serial ATA Install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard ...
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... in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is...
... in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is...
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.... When the system detects that you connect a power plug to reduce the electronic interruption. 9. 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is plugged in the BIOS setup.
.... When the system detects that you connect a power plug to reduce the electronic interruption. 9. 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is plugged in the BIOS setup.
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... connector is set the item to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for details. 11. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, set to the IEEE 1394a connector. Never connect a USB cable to [HD... will damage the motherboard! 10. Connect one end of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series
... connector is set the item to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for details. 11. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, set to the IEEE 1394a connector. Never connect a USB cable to [HD... will damage the motherboard! 10. Connect one end of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series
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..., or click Auto Select, and then click Next. Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. The...
..., or click Auto Select, and then click Next. Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. The...