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We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less ...configurations - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port RTL8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 (continued on the next page) ix M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD... 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...
We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less ...configurations - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port RTL8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 (continued on the next page) ix M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD... 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...
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...the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand-new 8-phase VRM power design which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. This series also features an extra 2 phase power dedicated to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO ...the button. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1.3.2 ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics card. • Hybrid CrossFireX is supported by Windows® Vista OS only....
...the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand-new 8-phase VRM power design which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. This series also features an extra 2 phase power dedicated to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO ...the button. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1.3.2 ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics card. • Hybrid CrossFireX is supported by Windows® Vista OS only....
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... each slot. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The motherboard supports up of the following: - The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you do any of 256 megabits...8-8-8-24 • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 16GB memory ...
... each slot. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The motherboard supports up of the following: - The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you do any of 256 megabits...8-8-8-24 • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 16GB memory ...
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...and Blu-Ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for an IEEE 1394a port. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD®... x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows® XP Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD DVD or ...
...and Blu-Ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for an IEEE 1394a port. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD®... x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows® XP Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD DVD or ...
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... the BIN folder. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
... the BIN folder. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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...; This utility is available in the future. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the...
...; This utility is available in the future. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the...
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...the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785TD-V-EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 06/12/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ... [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash... the Internet. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS...
...the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785TD-V-EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 06/12/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ... [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash... the Internet. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS...
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ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment...to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-21 Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User...
ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment...to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-21 Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User...