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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: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features 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 properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: I�n��fo��rm��a��ti�o�n��t�o��p�r�e��v�e�n�t��in��ju��ry��t�o��y�o��u�r�s�e�l�f when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: I�n�f�o�r�m��a�ti�o�n��t�o�p��re��v�e�n�t�d�a��m�a��g�e��to��t�h�e��c�o�m��p�o�n�e��n�ts� when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: �T�ip��s�a��n�d��a�d�d��it�io��n�a�l�i�n�f�o�r�m��a�ti�o�n��t�o��h�e�l�p��y�o�u��c�o�m��p�l�e�t�e��a��ta��s�k�. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. Typography Bold text I�nd�ic�a�te�s�a�m��en�u�o�r�a�n�it�em��to�s�e�le�c�t. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii E4711_M4A785D-M PRO.indb 8 7/6/09 9:09:22 AM

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Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,
the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
DANGER/WARNING
:
Information to prevent injury to yourself
Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION:
Information to prevent damage to the components
Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE:
Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT:
Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
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:
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features 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.
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