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express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 3
information vii About this guide viii M4A785D-M PRO specifications summary ix 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 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 4
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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 5
Configuration 2-16 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-17 2.6 Boot menu 2-17 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-18 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-18 2.6.3 Security 2-18 2.7 Tools menu 2-20 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-20 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-20 2.7.3 AI NET 2 2-20 2.8 Exit menu 2-21 E4711_M4A785D - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 6
if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. -M PRO.indb 6 7/6/09 9:09:20 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 7
wet. This motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5℃ (14℉) and 40℃ (104℉). • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 8
of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 9
M4A785D-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD Phenom™II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™/ Athlon ™ /Sempron™ family processors (AM3 / AM2+ / AM2) Supports 45nm CPU AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (depending on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 125W - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 10
ATA cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x IO Shield User manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 10 7/6/09 9:09:23 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 11
overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 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 M4A785D-M PRO - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 12
AMD 785G/SB710 chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD's latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 13
Gate is a unique OS built into the motherboard. Five seconds after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. It supports file downloading to USB devices only. • The actrual boot - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 14
tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Green ASUS This motherboard - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 15
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. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 5 1-5 7/6/09 9:09:36 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 16
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. AMD CPU socket 4. DDR2 DIMM sockets 5. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 6. - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 17
(AM3 / AM2+ / AM2). The AM3/AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Use a CPU that is designed for the AM3/AM2/AM2+ socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 18
following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-8 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 8 Chapter - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 19
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 M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 9 1-9 7/6/09 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 20
base. A clicking sound denotes that the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory 10 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7/6/09 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 21
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 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. M4A785D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 22
DS N/A Heat-Sink Package DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) 5-5-5-15 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* C* ••• 5-5-5-15 ••• 5-5-5-15 2.1V • • 5-5-5-15 ~ 2.1V • • 5-5-5-15 2.1V • • • 5-5-5-12 2.3V • • 1-12 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7/6/09 9:09:49 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 23
E5108AJBG-8E-E (continued on the next page) Timing DIMM (BIOS) DIMM Voltage Support A* B* C* 4-4-4-12 2.0~2.1V • • • •• 5 • •• 4 • •• 5 • •• 4 • •• 5 • •• 4 •• 5 • •• 5 • •• 5 • •• • •• • •• 6 • •• ASUS M4A785D-M PRO 1-13 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 13 7/6/09 9:09:51 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 24
DS Brand Chip No. 1024M(Kit of 2) SS Kingston Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) DIMM Voltage Support A* B* C* 4-4-4-12 2.0V • • • Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G(low profile) 1024MB (continued on the next page) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 14 7/6/09 9:09:53 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 25
-5300CL5D-4GBMQ Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. Timing DIMM Support DIMM Voltage (BIOS) A* B* C* 2048MB DS ADATA AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 • •• 512MB Package SN:8151030036559 5-5-5-15 • •• (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 15 1-15 7/6/09 9:09:54 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 26
DS TEAM T2D648PT-6 DS UMAX U2S12D30YP-6E DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-6E Timing DIMM Support DIMM Voltage (BIOS) A* B* C* 3 •• 5 •• 5 • •• • •• • • 4 •• 5 •• 5 • •• 5 • 5 •• 5 •• • • •• 5 •• 1-16 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7/6/09 9:09:56 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 27
as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 17 1-17 7/6/09 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 28
DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with 2 your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with 1 extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DDR2 DIMM notch 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 18 7/6/09 9:10:01 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 29
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 the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 19 1-19 7/6/09 9:10:02 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 30
memory 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. 1-20 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7/6/09 9:10 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 31
configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 21 1-21 7/6/09 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 32
. External SATA port. This supported for your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows. 1-22 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 33
DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (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 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • Supported - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 34
completely fit. • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 1-24 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7/6/09 9:10 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 35
the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 25 1-25 7/6/09 9:10:10 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 36
1.5Gb/s specification. The data Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. • The motherboard Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 37
6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2- chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 27 1-27 7/6/09 9:10:12 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 38
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 39
motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 10. Serial port connectors (10 (COM1) is purchased separately. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 29 1-29 7/6/09 9:10:16 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 40
you 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 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 41
motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 42
the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use an OS‑based utility. Before using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 43
first. If no optical drive is found, the utility then checks the USB flash disk. • The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 3 2-3 7/6/09 9:10:21 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 44
BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and 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. 2-4 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 45
highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 5 2-5 7/6/09 9:10:23 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 46
up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:25 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 47
are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item appears only when you select the Primary IDE Master/Slave device. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 48
the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data SATA Type [SATA] Allows you to select the SATA Mode. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] 2-8 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 8 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 49
• Manual - Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. • Auto - Loads the optimal settings for the system. • Overclock Profile - Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. • Test mode - Loads the test mode. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 50
overclock options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you to select the GPU Overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual CPU Over 10 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 10 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:28 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 51
Memory Timming and Voltage Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the Memory Clock Mode item is set to [Manual 3��C�L�K��] ASUS M4A785D-M PRO 2-11 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 11 7/6/09 9:10:29 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 52
show the CPU-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] Allows - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 53
Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] ASUS M4A785D-M PRO 2-13 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 13 7/6/09 9:10:29 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 54
[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD 785 HDMI Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-14 E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 7/6/09 9:10:30 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 55
ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 56
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 57
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU/Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 17 2-17 7/6/09 9:10 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 58
system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS BIOS information E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 18 7/6/09 9:10:32 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 59
] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 19 2-19 7/6/09 9:10:33 AM - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 60
Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET2 [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) 3. CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 61
Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M4A785D-M PRO E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 21 2-21 7/6/09 9:10 - Asus M4A785D-M PRO | User Manual - Page 62
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