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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink...
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... resolution up to 16GB system memory * Due to 5200 MT/s; Supports D-Sub with max. Dual independent displays support with max. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz - Supports HDMI™ Technology...a total installed memory of 512MB 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI 2.2 slot (continued on the next page) ix M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion Slots AMD® AM3/AM2+/AM2 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ /...
... resolution up to 16GB system memory * Due to 5200 MT/s; Supports D-Sub with max. Dual independent displays support with max. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz - Supports HDMI™ Technology...a total installed memory of 512MB 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI 2.2 slot (continued on the next page) ix M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion Slots AMD® AM3/AM2+/AM2 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ /...
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... featuring AI NET 2 Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi featuring ENVY HD - 9.1-channel High Definition Audio - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) 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 to...
... featuring AI NET 2 Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi featuring ENVY HD - 9.1-channel High Definition Audio - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) 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 to...
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...from 500MHz up to 1500MHz - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 0.0125V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 3 x USB connectors support 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector ... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX Audio Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 2-channel RCA audio output ports 1 x HDMI Out port 1 x D-Sub Out port 1...
...from 500MHz up to 1500MHz - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 0.0125V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 3 x USB connectors support 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector ... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX Audio Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 2-channel RCA audio output ports 1 x HDMI Out port 1 x D-Sub Out port 1...
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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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...your package with less power consumption. 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 ...your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785G HTPC Series motherboard! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS Home Theater Gate Remote Controller set (RC Edition only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it...
...your package with less power consumption. 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 ...your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785G HTPC Series motherboard! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS Home Theater Gate Remote Controller set (RC Edition only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it...
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...1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800MHz frequency by default 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.... It features dual-channel DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to deliver virtual 5.1 surround through just 2 speakers. 1-2 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Dual channel DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066, which features ENVY HD, Absolute Pitch BD192/24, and DTS ...
...1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800MHz frequency by default 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.... It features dual-channel DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to deliver virtual 5.1 surround through just 2 speakers. 1-2 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Dual channel DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066, which features ENVY HD, Absolute Pitch BD192/24, and DTS ...
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... Theater Gate, specially designed for details. For better sound quality, connect a power plug to launch the ASUS Home Theater Gate and start media applications. The ASUS HTPC series is the key determinant in fan speeds, the noise also decreases, thus providing you to easily and quickly launch media... applications to enjoy your music and movies. Refer to page 1-31 for the HTPC series, allows you with the ...
... Theater Gate, specially designed for details. For better sound quality, connect a power plug to launch the ASUS Home Theater Gate and start media applications. The ASUS HTPC series is the key determinant in fan speeds, the noise also decreases, thus providing you to easily and quickly launch media... applications to enjoy your music and movies. Refer to page 1-31 for the HTPC series, allows you with the ...
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... on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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... DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 9. 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 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 10. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) 14. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB connectors...
... DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 9. 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 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 10. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) 14. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB connectors...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Retention Module Base 1-8 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you ...
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Retention Module Base 1-8 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you ...
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... can be about 3GB or less. When four DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 DIMMs are notched differently to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series For effective use a more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double...
... can be about 3GB or less. When four DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 DIMMs are notched differently to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series For effective use a more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double...
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... 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.
... 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.
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...; 2.10 • 1.80 • • 1.80 • • • 2.0 • • 2.0 • • • • • 1.8-2.0 • • • • • • • • 1-12 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Apacer 78.91G9I.9K5 512MB SS APACER Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 1024MB...
...; 2.10 • 1.80 • • 1.80 • • • 2.0 • • 2.0 • • • • • 1.8-2.0 • • • • • • • • 1-12 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Apacer 78.91G9I.9K5 512MB SS APACER Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 1024MB...
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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 Timing Dimm(Bios) 2048MB DS 2048MB DS 1024MB SS 2048MB DS 512MB SS 1024MB DS 1024MB SS 1024MB DS 2048MB DS 2048MB DS 2048MB...
...;• 2.0 •• 1.8 ••• 1.8 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.8 ••• 1.8 • 2.0 •• 2.0 ••• 1.8 ••• 1-14 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Timing Dimm(Bios) 2048MB DS 2048MB DS 1024MB SS 2048MB DS 512MB SS 1024MB DS 1024MB SS 1024MB DS 2048MB DS 2048MB DS 2048MB...
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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
... 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
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... break on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged 1 when it fits in 3 place and the...
... break on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged 1 when it fits in 3 place and the...
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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 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
... 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 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
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... connecting USB 2.0 devices. • For RC edition, connect the IR receiver to the audio configuration table below for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. 1-22 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Audio 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Line...
... connecting USB 2.0 devices. • For RC edition, connect the IR receiver to the audio configuration table below for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. 1-22 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series Audio 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Line...