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... this guide viii M4A785TD-V EVO 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 1-3 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 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
... this guide viii M4A785TD-V EVO 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 1-3 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 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
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... only) - Supports HDMI™ technology with max. Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology (for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 - M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II /... AI NET2 (continued on the next page) ix resolution up to www.asus.com for up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1 - Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only ...
... only) - Supports HDMI™ technology with max. Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology (for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 - M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II /... AI NET2 (continued on the next page) ix resolution up to www.asus.com for up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1 - Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only ...
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... the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard 4 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 ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs... power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. It is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard!
... the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard 4 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 ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs... power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. It is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard!
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... devices freely. With such diversity of digital video standards that radically improves system efficiency for audio / video appliances such as memory buffer for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This...quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other portable devices. It is enhanced with the highest-quality home theater ...
... devices freely. With such diversity of digital video standards that radically improves system efficiency for audio / video appliances such as memory buffer for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This...quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other portable devices. It is enhanced with the highest-quality home theater ...
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... or games, simply through pressing the button. This series' high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; This series also ...;. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Innovative ASUS features ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand-new 8-phase...
... or games, simply through pressing the button. This series' high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; This series also ...;. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Innovative ASUS features ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand-new 8-phase...
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... four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 3. 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 M4A785TD-V EVO 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and... heatsink 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 ...
... four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 3. 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 M4A785TD-V EVO 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and... heatsink 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 ...
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...ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A • • ...For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists ...
...ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A • • ...For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists ...
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...-CF8 M378B2873CZ0-CG8 M378B2873EH1-CF8 M378B5273BH1-CF8 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. CL SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package N/A SS elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E...memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of 2) 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 4096MB 2048MB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO...
...-CF8 M378B2873CZ0-CG8 M378B2873EH1-CF8 M378B5273BH1-CF8 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. CL SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package N/A SS elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E...memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of 2) 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 4096MB 2048MB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO...
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... as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. After...
... as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. After...
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... allows you set to configure your storage devices. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting this item to [Enabled]. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector...
... allows you set to configure your storage devices. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting this item to [Enabled]. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector...
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... HyperTransport link width. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 But] [16 Bit] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the PCIE Overclocking. Memory Timming and Voltage Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Audo] [Normal] [+33mv] [+66mv] [+100mv] Hyper Transport Configuration HT Link Frequency [Auto] Allows you to...
... HyperTransport link width. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 But] [16 Bit] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the PCIE Overclocking. Memory Timming and Voltage Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Audo] [Normal] [+33mv] [+66mv] [+100mv] Hyper Transport Configuration HT Link Frequency [Auto] Allows you to...
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... [800 MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Both] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] The following item appears only when the Memory Clock Mode item is set the DRAM Timing Mode item to [DCT 0], [DCT 1] or [Both]. TCL [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK]...: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-11 The following sub-items appear only when you to set the memory clock value.
... [800 MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Both] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] The following item appears only when the Memory Clock Mode item is set the DRAM Timing Mode item to [DCT 0], [DCT 1] or [Both]. TCL [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK]...: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-11 The following sub-items appear only when you to set the memory clock value.
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... power-saving function in this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table. Memory OverVoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the...
... power-saving function in this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table. Memory OverVoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the...
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... Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort] [UMA+SidePort] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800 V] [0.825V] [0.850V] [0.875V] [0.900V] ... [1.500V] [1.525V] [1.550V] Internal Graphics...: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Alternate VID [Auto] Allows you to specify the...
... Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort] [UMA+SidePort] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800 V] [0.825V] [0.850V] [0.875V] [0.900V] ... [1.500V] [1.525V] [1.550V] Internal Graphics...: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Alternate VID [Auto] Allows you to specify the...
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... O/S [No] When this item is set the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-15 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto...
... O/S [No] When this item is set the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-15 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto...