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....2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
....2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
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... 1920 x 1200 (1080p) - Supports dual independent displays with max. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333 memory - Supports HDMI™ technology with max. M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ ... 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for Windows® Vista only) - Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology (for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using...
... 1920 x 1200 (1080p) - Supports dual independent displays with max. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333 memory - Supports HDMI™ technology with max. M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ ... 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for Windows® Vista only) - Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology (for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using...
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... with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3 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... OC tool allows you to ensure longer component lifespan. Serial ATA 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...
... with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3 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... OC tool allows you to ensure longer component lifespan. Serial ATA 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...
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...to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after powering on your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to the motherboard USB port before entering the OS. GPU NOS GPU NOS technology ... after you to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that gives you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on environment that detects the current system loadings ...
...to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after powering on your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to the motherboard USB port before entering the OS. GPU NOS GPU NOS technology ... after you to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that gives you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on environment that detects the current system loadings ...
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... actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. 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. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B*...sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. The motherboard supports up to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you want...
... actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. 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. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B*...sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. The motherboard supports up to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you want...
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... audio configuration table below for any DVI-D compatible device and is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • •.... See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 14. The dual display function works only under Windows. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In...
... audio configuration table below for any DVI-D compatible device and is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • •.... See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 14. The dual display function works only under Windows. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In...
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... 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...Ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 ... IEEE 1394a port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector.
... 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...Ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21 IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 ... IEEE 1394a port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector.
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...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 Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors,... SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID]. The data transfer rate of...
...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 Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors,... SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID]. The data transfer rate of...
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...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is for reference only. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-29 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run...
...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is for reference only. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-29 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run...
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into...
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...window, then click Open. 3. 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 file from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS... • Press + during POST 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 ...
...window, then click Open. 3. 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 file from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS... • Press + during POST 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 ...
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.... Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. You cannot select an item... . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is set in brackets, and is user- Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-...
.... Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. You cannot select an item... . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is set in brackets, and is user- Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-...
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... seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express... Gate [Auto] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-21 Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS.
... seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express... Gate [Auto] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-21 Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS.
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...of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. When you select this exit. Selec+FFEtEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeroSSCGSEf ...the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select OK to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. F1F010kekyeycacnanbebeusuesded fofrorthtihsisopoepreartaitoino.n. menu. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select OK to the...
...of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. When you select this exit. Selec+FFEtEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeroSSCGSEf ...the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select OK to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. F1F010kekyeycacnanbebeusuesded fofrorthtihsisopoepreartaitoino.n. menu. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select OK to the...