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...HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you with the OpenGL standard. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.... • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology...
...HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you with the OpenGL standard. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.... • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and ... battery and move the cap back to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and ... battery and move the cap back to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the...
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...these connectors in only one orientation. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. 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 more power-consuming devices ...or when you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 2. Find the ...
...these connectors in only one orientation. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. 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 more power-consuming devices ...or when you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 2. Find the ...
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... Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information EZ Flash 2 performs the ... itself through the Internet. Before you to display 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: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or ...
... Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information EZ Flash 2 performs the ... itself through the Internet. Before you to display 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: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or ...
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...BIOS: 1. Checking for CD-ROM... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Reading file "M4A785TD.ROM". Completed. Start erasing... The utility displays the following message and automatically ... update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. You can cause system boot failure! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-3
...BIOS: 1. Checking for CD-ROM... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Reading file "M4A785TD.ROM". Completed. Start erasing... The utility displays the following message and automatically ... update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. You can cause system boot failure! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-3
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... configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3...corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American...
... configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3...corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American...
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... highlighted when selected. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. configurable, you can...
... highlighted when selected. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. configurable, you can...
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... presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-7 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [07:32:23] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to...
... presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-7 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [07:32:23] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to...
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Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Auto]... following items only appear when you set the CPU frequency. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to 550 MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-9 CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Overclock...
Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Auto]... following items only appear when you set the CPU frequency. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to 550 MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-9 CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Overclock...
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...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. When this item is detected, the item shows None. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. ...] [SPDIF Output] Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. 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. When this item is detected, the item shows None. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. ...] [SPDIF Output] Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-15
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...) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Legacy USB Support...
...) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Legacy USB Support...
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...BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for more efficient system operation. The number of devices...disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority ...
...BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for more efficient system operation. The number of devices...disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority ...
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...] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Confirm the password when prompted. Password Check [Setup] When set a User Password: 1. Select an...
...] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Confirm the password when prompted. Password Check [Setup] When set a User Password: 1. Select an...
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... your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. After selecting this exit. Select...
... your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. After selecting this exit. Select...