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....2 Support DVD information 1-30 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 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-8 2.3.1 System Time 2-8 2.3.2 System Date 2-8 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
....2 Support DVD information 1-30 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 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-8 2.3.1 System Time 2-8 2.3.2 System Date 2-8 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
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...Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A785TD-M EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom... architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/ 1066MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (continued...
...Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A785TD-M EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom... architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/ 1066MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (continued...
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... the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-3 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub. IEEE 1394a support The ...IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed connectivity for digital display devices like LCD monitors. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by Windows®...
... the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-3 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub. IEEE 1394a support The ...IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed connectivity for digital display devices like LCD monitors. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by Windows®...
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... favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your computer, you quick access to support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. It supports file downloading to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on environment ... digital audio without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects ...
... favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your computer, you quick access to support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. It supports file downloading to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on environment ... digital audio without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects ...
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...NO. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. M4A785TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. You may .... For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to 16GB memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. •...Chip NO. 3072MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-13
...NO. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. M4A785TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. You may .... For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to 16GB memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. •...Chip NO. 3072MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-13
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...of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. The dual display function works only under Windows. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • ...x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® XP Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD ...
...of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. The dual display function works only under Windows. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • ...x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® XP Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD ...
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ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend... the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the...GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND M4A785TD-M EVO SATA1 SATA2 SATA5 M4A785TD-M EVO SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. •...
ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend... the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the...GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND M4A785TD-M EVO SATA1 SATA2 SATA5 M4A785TD-M EVO SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. •...
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... DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an...
... DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an...
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... in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
... in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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... then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all its features. b. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to launch ... site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next.
... then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all its features. b. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to launch ... site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next.
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...a list of options. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it for the normal operation. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their...A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-7 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other ...
...a list of options. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it for the normal operation. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their...A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-7 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other ...
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...Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the...next time you to clear Express Gate's user data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-21 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from...
...Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the...next time you to clear Express Gate's user data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-21 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from...
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... Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. When you made and restore the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. If you select this menu. Select one of tSheeloepcttionSscfrroementhis menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making... and load the previously saved values. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. When you press , a confirmation window appears.
... Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. When you made and restore the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. If you select this menu. Select one of tSheeloepcttionSscfrroementhis menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making... and load the previously saved values. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. When you press , a confirmation window appears.