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M4A785-M specifications summary Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector for up to 2 PATA devices 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) Realtek® 8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN 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: - Turbo Key - GPU NOS * GPU NOS is not supported in Hybrid CrossFireX™ mode. SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports (continued on the next page) xi

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
M4A785-M specifications summary	10
Chapter 1	13
Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	15
1.4 Before you proceed	17
1.5 Motherboard overview	18
1.5.1 Placement direction	18
1.5.2 Screw holes	18
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	19
1.5.4 Layout contents	19
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	20
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	20
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	22
1.7 System memory	23
1.7.1 Overview	23
1.7.2 Memory configurations	24
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	29
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	29
1.8 Expansion slots	30
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	30
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	30
1.8.3 PCI slots	30
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	30
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	30
1.9 Jumpers	31
1.10 Connectors	32
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	32
1.10.2 Internal connectors	35
1.11 Software support	42
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	42
1.11.2 Support DVD information	42
Chapter 2	43
BIOS information	43
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	43
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	43
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	44
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS	45
2.2 BIOS setup program	46
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	47
2.2.2 Menu bar	47
2.2.3 Navigation keys	47
2.2.4 Menu items	48
2.2.5 Submenu items	48
2.2.6 Configuration fields	48
2.2.7 Pop-up window	48
2.2.8 Scroll bar	48
2.2.9 General help	48
2.3 Main menu	49
2.3.1 System Time	49
2.3.2 System Date	49
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6	49
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	50
2.3.5 System Information	51
2.4 Advanced menu	51
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	51
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	54
2.4.3 Chipset	55
2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration	56
2.4.5 PCIPnP	57
2.4.6 USB Configuration	57
2.5 Power menu	58
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	58
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	58
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	58
2.5.4 APM Configuration	58
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	59
2.5.6 Anti Surgy Support	59
2.6 Boot menu	60
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	60
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	60
2.6.3 Security	61
2.7 Tools menu	62
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	62
2.7.2 Express Gate	63
2.7.3 AI NET 2	63