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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 audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously

codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio

output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies

what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies

users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more

confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is

enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power

management for advanced operating systems.

HDMI support

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video

standards that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed

digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting

HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI

provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.

HDMI/DVI/RGB support

This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output

interfaces: HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. With such diversity of display outputs,

you are able to choose and upgrade display devices freely.

1.3.2

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.

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ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash

drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or

flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the

computer.

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The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.

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ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB

drives. It supports file downloading to USB drives only.

•

ASUS Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to support.asus.com

for Express Gate source codes.

ASUS M4A785-M

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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

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