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... this guide viii M4A785T-M specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
... this guide viii M4A785T-M specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
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... less than 3GB. resolution up to 1920x1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. 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...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.)/1333/1066MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors ...
... less than 3GB. resolution up to 1920x1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. 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...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.)/1333/1066MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors ...
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It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new ...ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3...
It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new ...ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3...
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...PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD® 785G Chipset The AMD® 785G Chipset is designed to support up to 25.6 GB/s. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly...AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it an ideal memory solution. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost...
...PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD® 785G Chipset The AMD® 785G Chipset is designed to support up to 25.6 GB/s. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly...AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it an ideal memory solution. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost...
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...base, otherwise you fail to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DO NOT forget to... is in place. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785T-M 1-11 When the...
...base, otherwise you fail to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DO NOT forget to... is in place. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785T-M 1-11 When the...
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... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A785T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. ... Product introduction Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 16GB memory modules on each slot. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ...
... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A785T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. ... Product introduction Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 16GB memory modules on each slot. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ...
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... capability Vendor Part No. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair CORSAIR Corsair CRUCIAL Crucial Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SkiLL G.SkiLL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G....8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A785T-M 1-13 CL A-Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS CRUCIAL BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS...
... capability Vendor Part No. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair CORSAIR Corsair CRUCIAL Crucial Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SkiLL G.SkiLL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G....8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A785T-M 1-13 CL A-Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS CRUCIAL BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS...
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ASUS M4A785T-M 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. 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 • • ... DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C N/A • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel...
ASUS M4A785T-M 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. 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 • • ... DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C N/A • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel...
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... RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
... RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
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...Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select Item +- System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect ... this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785T-M 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. CPU Overclocking [...
...Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select Item +- System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect ... this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785T-M 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. CPU Overclocking [...
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... [400MHz] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] The following item only appears when you set Memory Clock Mode to [DCT 0], [DCT 1] or [Both]. TCL [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] TRCD [Auto] ... [7 CLK] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] ASUS M4A785T-M 2-11 Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the DRAM timing mode. HT Link Width [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport...
... [400MHz] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] The following item only appears when you set Memory Clock Mode to [DCT 0], [DCT 1] or [Both]. TCL [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] TRCD [Auto] ... [7 CLK] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] ASUS M4A785T-M 2-11 Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the DRAM timing mode. HT Link Width [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport...
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... options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.2050V] [Min. = 1.5000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AMD ACC Function Advanced ...Microcode Updation. tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.59500V] [Min. = 1.10000V] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. When this item...
... options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.2050V] [Min. = 1.5000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AMD ACC Function Advanced ...Microcode Updation. tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.59500V] [Min. = 1.10000V] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. When this item...
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...64-bit width). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [...memory slots are not populated. 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M4A785T...
...64-bit width). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [...memory slots are not populated. 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M4A785T...
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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 Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled... not required for the USB storage device to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A785T-M 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables...
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled... not required for the USB storage device to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A785T-M 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables...