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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...
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...
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...is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. viii This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety ...and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) ...
...is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. viii This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety ...and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) ...
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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 connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT.../O connectors Supports up to 550MHz at the back panel) Realtek® 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): - PCIe frequency ...
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 connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT.../O connectors Supports up to 550MHz at the back panel) Realtek® 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): - PCIe frequency ...
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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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...detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that ...flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. It provides you 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...
...detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that ...flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. It provides you 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...
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...or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the onboard LED. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component...components, use of the following precautions before you should shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe...install motherboard components or change any component, switch off mode. C.P.R. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-5
...or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the onboard LED. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component...components, use of the following precautions before you should shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe...install motherboard components or change any component, switch off mode. C.P.R. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-5
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... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting...
... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper...
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ASUS M4A785T-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom...™ II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-...
ASUS M4A785T-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom...™ II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-...
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... floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. 3. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel...
... floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. 3. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel...
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The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is ...
The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is ...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-27 The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Connect one end of Sound ... 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to configure the setting. Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio...
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS M4A785T-M 1-27 The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Connect one end of Sound ... 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to configure the setting. Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio...
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... the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-1 From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). •...
... the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-1 From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). •...
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...to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself 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...menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to switch between drives until 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 The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST...
...to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself 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...menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to switch between drives until 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 The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST...
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... starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent 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...
... starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent 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...
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...them in the future. Do this utility. They may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using this option only if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to configure your ...otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can cause damage to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure ...
...them in the future. Do this utility. They may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using this option only if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to configure your ...otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can cause damage to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure ...
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... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 ... configure system Time. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +-
... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 ... configure system Time. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +-
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... with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the... and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for testing purpose. 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 : ...
... with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the... and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for testing purpose. 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 : ...
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... DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting this item to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in.... Select [CDROM] if you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA drive. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu...
... DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting this item to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in.... Select [CDROM] if you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA drive. ASUS M4A785T-M 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu...
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... disables 32-bit data transfer. SATA Port1-Port4 [IDE] Sets the SATA 1~4 type. Select an item then press to use SATA 5~6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information SATA Port5-Port6 [IDE] Set the SATA 5~6 type. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] When this item to [IDE] to display the submenu. LBA/Large...
... disables 32-bit data transfer. SATA Port1-Port4 [IDE] Sets the SATA 1~4 type. Select an item then press to use SATA 5~6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information SATA Port5-Port6 [IDE] Set the SATA 5~6 type. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] When this item to [IDE] to display the submenu. LBA/Large...