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..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE ...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E4820 First Edition V1 July 2009 Copyright © ...
..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE ...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E4820 First Edition V1 July 2009 Copyright © ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About 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 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About 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 ...
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... @85Hz - Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1 - Supports Hardware Decode Acceleration for Windows® Vista only) - 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 / 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 ...
... @85Hz - Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1 - Supports Hardware Decode Acceleration for Windows® Vista only) - 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 / 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 ...
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... overclocking functions of AMD® OverDrive are enabled. vChipset (N.B.): 48-step voltage control - Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY: - M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary Audio USB 1394 ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect, Multi-streaming, and...
... overclocking functions of AMD® OverDrive are enabled. vChipset (N.B.): 48-step voltage control - Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY: - M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary Audio USB 1394 ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect, Multi-streaming, and...
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M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI ... fan connector 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, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual...
M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI ... fan connector 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, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual...
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... which means there will be no more confusion of peripherals are plugged into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3 ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks... 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for the discrete graphics cards that automatically detects and identifies what types of Line...
... which means there will be no more confusion of peripherals are plugged into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3 ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks... 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for the discrete graphics cards that automatically detects and identifies what types of Line...
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... do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17 Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding...
... do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17 Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding...
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... supply. 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use a PSU with more power-consuming devices or when you... these connectors in only one orientation. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate...
... supply. 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use a PSU with more power-consuming devices or when you... these connectors in only one orientation. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate...
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... ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 4. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or JBOD configuration through the onboard SB710 chipset. • Install the...
... ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 4. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or JBOD configuration through the onboard SB710 chipset. • Install the...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. LPT is standardized as a printer. Connect the USB module cable to any ...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. LPT is standardized as a printer. Connect the USB module cable to any ...
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... of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll...
... of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll...
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.... 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting this item to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to [Auto] allows automatic selection... configure system Time. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE/SATA drive. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-7
.... 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting this item to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to [Auto] allows automatic selection... configure system Time. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE/SATA drive. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-7
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... in AHCI mode under OS. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto...
... in AHCI mode under OS. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto...