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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A785TD-M EVO 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A785TD-M EVO 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12...
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...supports: - resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) Supports Dual Link DVI-D with max. resolution up to 2560x1600@60Hz Supports RGB with max. M4A785TD-M EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™...; II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 785G / SB710 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4...
...supports: - resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) Supports Dual Link DVI-D with max. resolution up to 2560x1600@60Hz Supports RGB with max. M4A785TD-M EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™...; II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 785G / SB710 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4...
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PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - M4A785TD-M EVO specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Other features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 ...controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (one at mid-board, the other at the back panel) Supports up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors AMD® OverDrive * An advanced cooling system is required when ...
PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - M4A785TD-M EVO specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Other features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 ...controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (one at mid-board, the other at the back panel) Supports up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors AMD® OverDrive * An advanced cooling system is required when ...
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M4A785TD-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Form factor Support... IEEE 1394a connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR ... User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II AMD® OverDrive (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii...
M4A785TD-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Form factor Support... IEEE 1394a connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR ... User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II AMD® OverDrive (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii...
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... you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785TD-M EVO motherboard! ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
... you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785TD-M EVO motherboard! ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
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..., Line-out, and Mic jacks. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-3 Dual VGA output This motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for the discrete...8482; technology greatly boosts graphics performance with the highest-quality home theater experience. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub.
..., Line-out, and Mic jacks. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-3 Dual VGA output This motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for the discrete...8482; technology greatly boosts graphics performance with the highest-quality home theater experience. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub.
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... system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in real time. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to their default settings. C.P.R. Simply...to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn on the environment. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-5 eliminates the need to overclocking failure.
... system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in real time. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to their default settings. C.P.R. Simply...to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn on the environment. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-5 eliminates the need to overclocking failure.
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...the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or ...remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M4A785TD-M EVO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A785TD-M EVO Onboard Power ...
...the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or ...remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M4A785TD-M EVO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A785TD-M EVO Onboard Power ...
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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 chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M4A785TD-M EVO ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-7 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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 chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M4A785TD-M EVO ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-7 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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Right 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. M4A785TD-M EVO M4A785TD-M EVO CPU Socket AM3 2. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-9 Press the lever sideways to unlock the ...designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. Ensure...
Right 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. M4A785TD-M EVO M4A785TD-M EVO CPU Socket AM3 2. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-9 Press the lever sideways to unlock the ...designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. Ensure...
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...PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN M4A785TD-M EVO M4A785TD-M EVO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package....to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector!...
...PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN M4A785TD-M EVO M4A785TD-M EVO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package....to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector!...
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... when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan... Ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the...
... when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan... Ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the...
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... assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention ...of the retention bracket to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A785TD-M EVO M4A785TD-M EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: ...
... assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention ...of the retention bracket to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A785TD-M EVO M4A785TD-M EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: ...
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...(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 3072MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-13 Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. M4A785TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�...ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions....
...(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 3072MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-13 Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. M4A785TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�...ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions....
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...; 8-8-8-24 • • • N/A • • • N/A • • N/A • N/A • N/A • 9 • • • N/A • • 7-7-7-20 • • • 8-8-8-24 • • • ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-15 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor GEIL Kingston Kingston Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ OCZ Samsung SAMSUNG Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Super Talent Transcend Transcend...
...; 8-8-8-24 • • • N/A • • • N/A • • N/A • N/A • N/A • 9 • • • N/A • • 7-7-7-20 • • • 8-8-8-24 • • • ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-15 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor GEIL Kingston Kingston Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ OCZ Samsung SAMSUNG Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Super Talent Transcend Transcend...
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Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with ... notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1 1-17
Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with ... notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1 1-17
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CLRTC 12 23 M4A785TD-M EVO Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A785TD-M EVO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
CLRTC 12 23 M4A785TD-M EVO Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A785TD-M EVO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
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... Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a headphone or a speaker. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 devices. 13. Microphone port (pink). Refer to [AHCI]. IEEE 1394a port. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-21 Line Out port (lime). This port connects to configure the settings. 12. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers...
... Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a headphone or a speaker. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 devices. 13. Microphone port (pink). Refer to [AHCI]. IEEE 1394a port. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-21 Line Out port (lime). This port connects to configure the settings. 12. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers...
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... is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin... ATX +12V power plug. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power ...
... is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin... ATX +12V power plug. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power ...