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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A785T-M specifications summary x 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 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A785T-M specifications summary x 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 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11...
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...out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...technician for radio noise emissions from that to which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard...
...out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...technician for radio noise emissions from that to which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard...
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...or your retailer. • The optical S/PDIF is set to a hazardous material collection point. • Never replace the battery with your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are not ... TO BEAM. • Never dispose of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact...
...or your retailer. • The optical S/PDIF is set to a hazardous material collection point. • Never replace the battery with your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are not ... TO BEAM. • Never dispose of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact...
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...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS... Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii Do not place the product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). ...
...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS... Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii Do not place the product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). ...
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... rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long ... motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785T-M motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785T-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard ...
... rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long ... motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785T-M motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785T-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard ...
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...bandwidth requirements of DDR3 which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption... applications. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it an ideal memory solution. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which enhances system performance. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology...
...bandwidth requirements of DDR3 which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption... applications. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it an ideal memory solution. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which enhances system performance. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology...
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... This motherboard supports hard drives based on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to support.asus.com for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-3... highest-quality home theater experience. Dual VGA output This motherboard supports dual display output on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of Line-in, Line-...
... This motherboard supports hard drives based on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to support.asus.com for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-3... highest-quality home theater experience. Dual VGA output This motherboard supports dual display output on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of Line-in, Line-...
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... faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS.... ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection ...
... faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS.... ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection ...
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.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...
.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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..., USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 1-28 13. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 1-26 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU Socket AM3 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 1-11 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 ASUS M4A785T-M 1-7 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 8. Digital...
..., USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 1-28 13. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 1-26 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU Socket AM3 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 1-11 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 ASUS M4A785T-M 1-7 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 8. Digital...
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...; DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors....pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The CPU fits in completely. 3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket.
...; DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors....pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The CPU fits in completely. 3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket.
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5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-9 You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6.
5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-9 You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6.
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... and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the...
... and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the...
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... this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785T-M 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the...
... this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785T-M 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the...
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...DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Install a maximum of the following: - You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The motherboard supports up to install 4GB or more memory on each slot. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package ... and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M4A785T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 •...
...DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Install a maximum of the following: - You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The motherboard supports up to install 4GB or more memory on each slot. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package ... and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M4A785T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 •...
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... it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining...
... it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining...
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...any. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS M4A785T-M 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
...any. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS M4A785T-M 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
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... audio configuration table below for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the...
... audio configuration table below for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the...