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All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser... for identification or explanation and to infringe. E4937 First Edition V1 August 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser... for identification or explanation and to infringe. E4937 First Edition V1 August 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About 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...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About 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...
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M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Phenom™ II ...than 3GB. resolution up to 125W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 technology (depending on CPU type) * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI...1066 is supported per channel. ****Refer to 1920x1200 (1080P) @60Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory ...
M4A785-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Phenom™ II ...than 3GB. resolution up to 125W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 technology (depending on CPU type) * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI...1066 is supported per channel. ****Refer to 1920x1200 (1080P) @60Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory ...
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... controller ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS AI NET 2 Intelligent overclocking tools: - SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Turbo Key - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi M4A785-M specifications summary Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features ASUS overclocking...
... controller ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS AI NET 2 Intelligent overclocking tools: - SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Turbo Key - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi M4A785-M specifications summary Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features ASUS overclocking...
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xii M4A785-M specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash...
xii M4A785-M specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash...
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ASUS M4A785-M 1-3 It is enhanced with at least 1.2GB free disk space. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces: HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, ...connect the drives to choose and upgrade display devices freely. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval. 8-channel high definition...
ASUS M4A785-M 1-3 It is enhanced with at least 1.2GB free disk space. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces: HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, ...connect the drives to choose and upgrade display devices freely. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval. 8-channel high definition...
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...inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such 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 it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...
...inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such 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 it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...
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...8226; We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A785-M 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to ...boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use a PSU with more power-consuming devices or when you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. ...
...8226; We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A785-M 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to ...boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use a PSU with more power-consuming devices or when you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. ...
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... for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A785-M 1-25 3. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. • Install the... backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector.
... for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A785-M 1-25 3. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. • Install the... backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector.
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... damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS M4A785-M 1-27...
... damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS M4A785-M 1-27...
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... a field, select it for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009...
... a field, select it for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009...
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... IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M4A785-M 2-7 Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto...
... IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M4A785-M 2-7 Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. System Memory Displays the auto-detected ... AMD CPU type. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785-M 2-9
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. System Memory Displays the auto-detected ... AMD CPU type. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785-M 2-9