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2-2

ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series

2.1.2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a

bootable floppy disk or a DOS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website

at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1.

Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, and then

launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:

•

Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

•

Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the

Tools

menu to select

EZ Flash 2

and

press <Enter> to enable it.a.

2.

Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. When

the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and

automatically reboots the system when done.

•

This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk 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!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select

the

Load Setup Defaults

item under the Exit menu. See section

2.9 Exit Menu

for details.

Updating from a BIOS file

a. Select

Update BIOS from a file

, and then click

Next

.

b.

Locate the BIOS file from the

Open

window, and then click

Open

.

3.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38

Current ROM

Update ROM

A:

Note

[Enter] Select or Load

[Tab] Switch

[V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

[B] Backup

[Esc] Exit

FLASH TYPE:

MXIC 25L1605A

PATH:

A:\

BOARD:

M4A785G-HTPC

VER:

0213

DATE:

07/20/2009

BOARD:

Unknown

VER:

Unknown

DATE:

Unknown

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary	9
Chapter 1 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	14
1.4 Before you proceed	16
1.5 Motherboard overview	17
1.5.1 Placement direction	17
1.5.2 Screw holes	17
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.5.4 Layout contents	18
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	19
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	19
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	20
1.7 System memory	22
1.7.1 Overview	22
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	30
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	30
1.8 Expansion slots	31
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	31
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	31
1.8.3 PCI slot	31
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	31
1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot	31
1.9 Jumpers	32
1.10 Connectors	33
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	33
1.10.2 Internal connectors	37
1.11 Software support	46
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	46
1.11.2 Support DVD information	46
1.11.3 ASUS Home Theater Gate	47
Chapter 2 BIOS information	51
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	51
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	51
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	52
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	53
2.2 BIOS setup program	53
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	54
2.2.2 Menu bar	54
2.2.3 Navigation keys	55
2.2.4 Menu items	55
2.2.5 Submenu items	55
2.2.6 Configuration fields	55
2.2.7 General help	55
2.2.8 Pop-up window	55
2.2.9 Scroll bar	55
2.3 Main menu	56
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	56
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	56
2.3.3 Language [English]	56
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave	56
2.3.5 SATA 1–5/ESATA	57
2.3.6 Storage Configuration	58
2.3.7 System Information	58
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	59
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	59
2.4.2 CPU Ratio [Auto]	59
2.4.3 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	59
2.4.4 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]	60
2.4.5 HT Link Frequency [Auto]	60
2.4.6 Memory Configuration	60
2.4.7 DRAM Timing Configuration	60
2.4.8 CPU Voltage [Auto]	62
2.4.9 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto]	62
2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	62
2.4.11 NB Voltage [Auto]	62
2.4.12 HT/SB Voltage [Auto]	62
2.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	62
2.4.14 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	62
2.5 Advanced menu	63
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	63
2.5.2 Chipset	64
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	65
2.5.4 USB Configuration	65
2.5.5 PCIPnP	66
2.6 Power menu	66
2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	67
2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	67
2.6.3 ACPI APIC support [Enabled]	67
2.6.4 Chassis LED [On]	67
2.6.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]	67
2.6.6 APM Configuration	67
2.6.7 Hardware Monitor	68
2.7 Boot menu	69
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority	69
2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	69
2.7.3 Security	70
2.8 Tools menu	71
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	71
2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto]	71
2.8.3 AI NET 2	71

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