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... 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 ...Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-15 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-16 iv
... 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 ...Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-15 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-16 iv
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.... Do not place the product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains...
.... Do not place the product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains...
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M4A785T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 125W 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 Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/...
M4A785T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 125W 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 Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/...
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...; 8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Intelligent overclocking tool: - GPU NOS SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Turbo Key - M4A785T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE...
...; 8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Intelligent overclocking tool: - GPU NOS SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Turbo Key - M4A785T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE...
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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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.... Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785T-M motherboard 2 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! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line...CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and...
.... Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A785T-M motherboard 2 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! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line...CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and...
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...than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of 1800 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of DDR3 which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it an ideal memory solution....computing environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which enhances system performance. AMD® 785G Chipset The AMD® 785G Chipset is optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and...
...than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of 1800 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of DDR3 which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it an ideal memory solution....computing environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which enhances system performance. AMD® 785G Chipset The AMD® 785G Chipset is optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and...
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... bandwidth for Express Gate source codes. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an instant-on environment that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for digital display devices like LCD monitors. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-3 DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides... high quality visuals for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, ...
... bandwidth for Express Gate source codes. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an instant-on environment that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for digital display devices like LCD monitors. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-3 DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides... high quality visuals for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, ...
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...by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to ensure a quiet..., cool, and efficient operation. GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics...
...by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to ensure a quiet..., cool, and efficient operation. GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics...
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...total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the...the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M4A785T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 4GB DIMMs on the motherboard, ...
...total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the...the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M4A785T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 4GB DIMMs on the motherboard, ...
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... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...• • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A785T-M 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CL AD30908C8D-151C E0906 N/A AD30908C8D-151C E0903 N/A AM5D5808AEWSBG0914E...
... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...• • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A785T-M 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CL AD30908C8D-151C E0906 N/A AD30908C8D-151C E0903 N/A AM5D5808AEWSBG0914E...
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... AD31333G002GMU 2048MB DS ASint SLY3128M8-EDJ 1024MB SS ASint SLY3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS CENTURY PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 1024MB SS Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2048MB DS Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2048MB DS PATRIOT ... N/A SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL 9-9-9-24 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
... AD31333G002GMU 2048MB DS ASint SLY3128M8-EDJ 1024MB SS ASint SLY3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS CENTURY PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 1024MB SS Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2048MB DS Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2048MB DS PATRIOT ... N/A SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL 9-9-9-24 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
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DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DIMM support CL A* B* C* Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A • • • Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A • • ...slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DIMM support CL A* B* C* Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A • • • Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A • • ...slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
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.... 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
.... 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI...configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change ... expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-17
... between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI...configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change ... expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-17
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... Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is ... 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 • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker ...
... Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is ... 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 • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker ...
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... Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. The plugs...
... Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. The plugs...
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... Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Port1-Port4 and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the support DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3.
... Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Port1-Port4 and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the support DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3.
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... when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. 4. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-25 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system...
... when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. 4. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-25 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system...
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... connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the USB module cable to...
... connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the USB module cable to...