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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...
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...complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to...
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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 ...
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...-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...
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... for digital display devices like LCD monitors.
Innovative ASUS features
ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Five seconds after powering on your computer, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS.
• ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with...
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...; OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the
motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
The motherboard supports up to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot.
M4A785T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3...
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... as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications.
ASUS M4A785T...
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... format
Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-ray
Best resolution
Windows® XP
Windows® Vista
1920 x 1080p
1920 x 1080p
1920 x 1080p
1280 x 1080p
1280 x 1080p
1280 x 1080p
• To play HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software.
15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.
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... SB710 chipset.
• Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA
Port1-Port4 and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the BIOS to [RAID]. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB...
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... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
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... instructions to complete the updating process.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port...
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...removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the
BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported...
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... example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip. The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
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... display the other items 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 : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled
Able to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled
uCode Patch Level: 0x1
GART Error Reporting
[Disabled]
Microcode Updation...
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... allows you to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press to display the submenu. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following two items only appear when you set OnChip SATA Channel to [Enabled].
SATA Port1-Port4 [IDE] Sets the SATA 1~4 type. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]
When this item...
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.... When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS AMD ACC Function
Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this item is set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this function. When this item...
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... boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub...
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... this item is set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
2.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu.
Main Advanced Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express Gate Enter...
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..., etc.). This is useful in the rare case
The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings.
2.7.3 AI NET 2
Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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