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Hybrid CrossFireX™ support

ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance

with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics GPU.

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Hybrid CrossFireX™ is supported by Windows

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Vista OS only.

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Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go

This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)

3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling

the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. The external

SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for easy data

backup to external devices.

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.

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.

Dual VGA output

This motherboard supports dual display output on digital HDMI/DVI and

analog D-Sub. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals

for digital display devices like LCD monitors.

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed connectivity for digital

audio/video devices, digital video camcorders, PCs, and storage

peripherals.

ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO

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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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