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... this guide viii M4A785-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 M4A785-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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...Corsair DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A DS Micron SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A DS N/A DS N/A Chip NO. M4A785-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200(O.C.)MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. 2048MB(Kit of 2) Kingston KHX96002K2/2G 2048MB...motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum 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. The system maps the total size of the following: - 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
...Corsair DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A DS Micron SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A DS N/A DS N/A Chip NO. M4A785-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200(O.C.)MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. 2048MB(Kit of 2) Kingston KHX96002K2/2G 2048MB...motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum 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. The system maps the total size of the following: - 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction CL Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5...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... inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR2-667MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction CL Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5...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... inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR2-667MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB...
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... the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU ... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785-M 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Advanced...
... the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU ... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785-M 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Advanced...
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... when you set Memory Clock Mode to [DCT 0], [DCT 1] or [Both]. The values range from 1.20000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Min.=1.20000V] [Max.=1.38000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Memclock... Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] tRWTTO [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [17 CLK] tWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] tWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] ASUS M4A785-M...
... when you set Memory Clock Mode to [DCT 0], [DCT 1] or [Both]. The values range from 1.20000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Min.=1.20000V] [Max.=1.38000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Memclock... Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] tRWTTO [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [17 CLK] tWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] tWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] ASUS M4A785-M...
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... be reduced during the system halt state to 2.4450V with a 0.01500V increment. tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to [All Cores], the processor has the best...
... be reduced during the system halt state to 2.4450V with a 0.01500V increment. tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to [All Cores], the processor has the best...
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...: onboard VGA port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M4A785-M 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the primary video controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to...
...: onboard VGA port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M4A785-M 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the primary video controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to...
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...to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set to initialize. ... [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A785-M 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. 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...
...to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set to initialize. ... [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A785-M 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. 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...