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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...
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...
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... components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you must press the enclosed key....find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press the Enter or...
... components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you must press the enclosed key....find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press the Enter or...
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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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... cable connection immediately after you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). After the easy setup, Turbo Key... boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you with ...
... cable connection immediately after you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). After the easy setup, Turbo Key... boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you with ...
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...8226; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Refer to your computer. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-29 To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for... the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS).
...8226; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Refer to your computer. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-29 To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for... the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS).
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... comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. From the...
... comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. From the...
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... through the Internet. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785T-M VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 07/13/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move... to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the...
... through the Internet. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A785T-M VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 07/13/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move... to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the...
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...system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A785T-M 2-3 Turn off the... system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices...
...system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A785T-M 2-3 Turn off the... system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices...
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.... 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to "Run Setup." They may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its routines. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. ...• The BIOS setup screens in section 2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for this option only...
.... 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to "Run Setup." They may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its routines. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. ...• The BIOS setup screens in section 2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for this option only...
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... not user-configurable. 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 should remain disabled for testing purpose. Refer...
... not user-configurable. 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 should remain disabled for testing purpose. Refer...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this item is enabled, the CPU...the / keys to 2.2050V with a 0.01500V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AMD ACC Function Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. The driver developer...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information When this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.2050V] [Min. = 1.5000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. When...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this item is enabled, the CPU...the / keys to 2.2050V with a 0.01500V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AMD ACC Function Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. The driver developer...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information When this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.2050V] [Min. = 1.5000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. When...
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..., a confirmation message appears. To set a password, this item shows Installed. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. To change the user password. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) AI NET2 Select ... Item Enter Go 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 or change the user password, follow the same steps as in a password containing up to six letters or numbers...
..., a confirmation message appears. To set a password, this item shows Installed. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. To change the user password. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) AI NET2 Select ... Item Enter Go 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 or change the user password, follow the same steps as in a password containing up to six letters or numbers...