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ASUS GPU NOS

ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading

and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks.

It provides you with a faster reaction time for an excellent graphics

performance.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to

restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB

flash disk that contains the BIOS file.

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.

•

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.

•

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.

1.3.2

Innovative ASUS features

ASUS MyLogo2™

Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your

system.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home

theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONY-

PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio

without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-4

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
M4A785TD-M EVO specifications summary	10
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	16
1.4 Before you proceed	18
1.5 Motherboard overview	19
1.5.1 Placement direction	19
1.5.2 Screw holes	19
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	20
1.5.4 Layout contents	20
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	21
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	21
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	23
1.7 System memory	24
1.7.1 Overview	24
1.7.2 Memory configurations	25
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: 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 utility	45
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	46
2.2 BIOS setup program	47
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	48
2.2.2 Menu bar	48
2.2.3 Navigation keys	48
2.2.4 Menu items	49
2.2.5 Submenu items	49
2.2.6 Configuration fields	49
2.2.7 Pop-up window	49
2.2.8 Scroll bar	49
2.2.9 General help	49
2.3 Main menu	50
2.3.1 System Time	50
2.3.2 System Date	50
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA	50
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	51
2.3.5 System Information	51
2.4 Advanced menu	52
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	52
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	59
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	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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