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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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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... 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 the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Integrated ATI Radeon™...
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... 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 the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Integrated ATI Radeon™...
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... BIOS 3 - GPU NOS - Intelligent overclocking tools: - vChipset (N.B.): 48-step voltage control - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - 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...
... BIOS 3 - GPU NOS - Intelligent overclocking tools: - vChipset (N.B.): 48-step voltage control - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - 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 ... 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 ... 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
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... bus. 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 ASUS quality motherboards! AMD® 785G / SB710 Chipset The AMD...excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process.
... bus. 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 ASUS quality motherboards! AMD® 785G / SB710 Chipset The AMD...excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process.
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... without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. 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 VRM power design which means there will be no more confusion of inappropriate... an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics card. • Hybrid CrossFireX is supported by Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3
... without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. 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 VRM power design which means there will be no more confusion of inappropriate... an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics card. • Hybrid CrossFireX is supported by Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3
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...touching any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-5 Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. C.P.R. This... ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket...
...touching any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-5 Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. C.P.R. This... ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 7..../LED 1-28 9. 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 SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-22 10. Digital audio...13. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-11 12. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU, power, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN)...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 7..../LED 1-28 9. 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 SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-22 10. Digital audio...13. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-11 12. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU, power, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN)...
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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 the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. 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 the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. 5.
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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 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual ... same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the...
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 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual ... same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the...
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...64-bit Windows® OS if you do any of the following: - 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. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more... memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions....
...64-bit Windows® OS if you do any of the following: - 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. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more... memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions....
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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 ... 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 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 ... 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.
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... the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards... the screw for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17
... the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards... the screw for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-17
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... 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-19 Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN...
... 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-19 Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN...
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...4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for an IEEE 1394a port. Never connect a USB cable to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 17. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of HD DVD and Blu...-Ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Playback of the system chassis. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) ...
...4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for an IEEE 1394a port. Never connect a USB cable to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 17. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of HD DVD and Blu...-Ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Playback of the system chassis. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) ...
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3. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-23 If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66...
3. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-23 If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66...
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... puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft...
... puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft...
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... (S/PDIF) port. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio...
... (S/PDIF) port. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio...