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    Motherboard M4A785TD-M EVO
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    information vii About this guide viii M4A785TD-M EVO 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview
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    system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 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 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu
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    Mode 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-16 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-16 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-17 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-17 2.6 Boot menu 2-18 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-18 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-18 2.6.3 Security 2-19 2.7 Tools menu 2-20 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-20
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    undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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    to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • The optical S/PDIF is an optional component (may or may not be included in your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER TYPE. • DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS. vii
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    . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts
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    guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS
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    M4A785TD-M EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 785G /
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    M4A785TD-M EVO specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Other features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and
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    .0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II AMD® OverDrive (AOD) Anti-Virus software
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    overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO
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    AMD® 785G Chipset The AMD® 785G Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. HyperTransport™
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    DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for digital display devices like LCD monitors. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed connectivity for digital audio/video devices, digital video camcorders, PCs, and storage peripherals. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-3
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    sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs
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    accuracy. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO
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    shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M4A785TD-M EVO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A785TD-M EVO Onboard Power LED 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. M4A785TD-M EVO ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-7
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    (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3 DVI_VGA F_ ESATA_ USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN AUDIO ICS 9LPRS485 AMD® 7 785G PRI_IDE EATXPWR PCIEX1_1 2 RTL 8112L PCIEX16 8Mb BIOS 16 JMB381 M4A785TD-M EVO PCI1 AMD® SB710 VIA VT1708S AAFP
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    bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M4A785TD-M EVO M4A785TD-M EVO CPU Socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Ensure that the
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    the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that for instructions. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A785TD-M EVO M4A785TD-M EVO CPU
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    should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-11
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    DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A785TD-M EVO M4A785TD-M EVO
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    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. M4A785TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No
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    27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the blue slots for better overclocking performance. DDR3-1333MHz capability
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    DDR3 CL 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8-8-8-24 • • • N/A • • • N/A • • N/A • N/A • N/A • 9 • • • N/A • • 7-7-7-20 • • • 8-8-8-24 • • • ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-15
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    DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DIMM support CL A* B* memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus
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    DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1 2 DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1 1-17
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    the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    . • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-19
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    PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
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    . To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 15. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-21
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    the system requirements listed below. 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-ray Best resolution Windows® XP Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p
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    Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A785TD-M EVO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-23
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    blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure supports devices such as a printer. LPT is standardized as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. 1-24 M4A785TD-M EVO
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    on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set. • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-25
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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M4A785TD-M EVO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A785TD-M EVO OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power
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    the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port module is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A785TD-M EVO M4A785TD-M EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 1-27
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    Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4A785TD-M EVO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition
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    +12V GND M4A785TD-M EVO Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan
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    install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
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    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® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO
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    Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then
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    2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-3
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    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the updated
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    item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-5
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    menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 11/ change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    testing purpose. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO
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    IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate , Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed
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    of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-9
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    to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AMD CPU type. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test
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    Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set Memory Clock Mode to [Manual]. Memclock Value [400MHz] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method. Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-11
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    -related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables
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    allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0- Size [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-13
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    ] [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] AMD 785 HDMI Audio [Enabled] Enables or disables AMD 785 HD audio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled
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    memory to [No], BIOS configures all the support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Configures the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) mode or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO
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    an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration HW Monitor
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    in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignored] if you do not want the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO
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    Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep
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    Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-19
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    to display the submenu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only
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    Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO 2-21
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    default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window
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