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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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xii M4A785T-M specifications summary BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5,ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Express Gate Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii M4A785T-M specifications summary BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5,ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Express Gate Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX 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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... power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics...
... power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics...
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... to restore the BIOS in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the...
... to restore the BIOS in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the...
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... EZ Flash 2 and press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785T-M VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 07/13/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update...
... EZ Flash 2 and press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785T-M VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 07/13/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update...
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... system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-3 Turn on again. Select the Load Setup Defaults item...
... system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-3 Turn on again. Select the Load Setup Defaults item...
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... changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in this program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. If you to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described ...in section 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in the future. 2.2 BIOS setup program ...
... changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in this program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. If you to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described ...in section 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in the future. 2.2 BIOS setup program ...
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... for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options... pop-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option should...
... for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options... pop-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option should...
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...Updation. tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to decrease power consumption. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS...Use the / keys to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AMD ACC Function Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E ...
...Updation. tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to decrease power consumption. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS...Use the / keys to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AMD ACC Function Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E ...
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...item shows Installed. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Clear User Password Select this item to select and update BIOS. Select an item then press ...to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both , then press . 3. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32...
...item shows Installed. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Clear User Password Select this item to select and update BIOS. Select an item then press ...to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both , then press . 3. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32...