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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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...
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M4A785T-M specifications summary BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5,ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Express Gate Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
M4A785T-M specifications summary BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5,ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Express Gate Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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...tool that allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to 100 meters ...at 1 meter accuracy. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and...
...tool that allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to 100 meters ...at 1 meter accuracy. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and...
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... before you want to download then click Next. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. From...
... before you want to download then click Next. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. From...
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... the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Press to enable it. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785T-M VER...
... the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Press to enable it. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785T-M VER...
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...When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets ...corrupted during the updating process. • This ...
...When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets ...corrupted during the updating process. • This ...
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... the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your computer in section 2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to configure...
... the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your computer in section 2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to configure...
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.... 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed...The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option ...
.... 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed...The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option ...
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Use the / keys to tweak system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (... this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.2050V] [Min. = 1.5000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AMD ACC Function Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts ...
Use the / keys to tweak system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (... this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.2050V] [Min. = 1.5000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AMD ACC Function Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts ...
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... supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) AI NET2 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. After you to run the utility to Sub Screen 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 set a User Password: 1. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Use the left/right arrow key to select between ...
... supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) AI NET2 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. After you to run the utility to Sub Screen 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 set a User Password: 1. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Use the left/right arrow key to select between ...