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Motherboard M4A785TD-V EVO
Motherboard M4A785TD-V EVO
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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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
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...system. Supports Dual-link DVI with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub - Supports dual independent displays with max. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333 memory - M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom...x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations - 1 x eSATA 3Gb...
...system. Supports Dual-link DVI with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub - Supports dual independent displays with max. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333 memory - M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom...x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations - 1 x eSATA 3Gb...
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... frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 400MHz at the back panel) ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Green Design: - GPU NOS - vDIMM: 47-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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...
... frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 400MHz at the back panel) ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Green Design: - GPU NOS - vDIMM: 47-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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...
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xi 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 ... 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 Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi 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 ... 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 Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Before you for 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard! It is designed to support up to provide excellent...
Before you for 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard! It is designed to support up to provide excellent...
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...Turbo Key boosts performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3 This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without ...interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. 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...
...Turbo Key boosts performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3 This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without ...interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. 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...
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...is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on them. • Whenever you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their...ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-5 This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
...is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on them. • Whenever you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their...ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-5 This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-18 16. PCIe x16 / PCIe x1 / PCI slots Page 1-25 1-26 1-21 1-26 1-27 1-27 1-28 1-17 ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-18 16. PCIe x16 / PCIe x1 / PCI slots Page 1-25 1-26 1-21 1-26 1-27 1-27 1-28 1-17 ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents...
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You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6. 5.
You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6. 5.
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...the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the .... The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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
...the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the .... The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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
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... modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. For optimum compatibility, we recommend ... (Mb) chips or less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC...
... modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. For optimum compatibility, we recommend ... (Mb) chips or less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-15 Size Elpida Elpida G.SKILL Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron OCZ Samsung Samsung Samsung SAMSUNG Kingtiger EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK KVR1066D3N7/1G ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-15 Size Elpida Elpida G.SKILL Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron OCZ Samsung Samsung Samsung SAMSUNG Kingtiger EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK KVR1066D3N7/1G ...
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...Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need to do... Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17 Replace the system...
...Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need to do... Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17 Replace the system...
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... speakers. 7. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 11. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-19 This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 8. Optical...
... speakers. 7. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 11. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-19 This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 8. Optical...
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IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher ...
IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher ...
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There are three connectors on ... Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-23 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal...
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There are three connectors on ... Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-23 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal...
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... warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-25 5. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
... warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-25 5. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
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...that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-27 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel...
...that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-27 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel...