Asus M4A785TD-V EVO User Manual

Asus M4A785TD-V EVO - Motherboard - ATX Manual

Get Asus M4A785TD-V EVO - Motherboard - ATX PDF manuals and user guides
UPC - 610839172405
View all Asus M4A785TD-V EVO manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Asus M4A785TD-V EVO manual content summary:

  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 1
    Motherboard M4A785TD-V EVO
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 2
    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 3
    vii About this guide viii M4A785TD-V EVO 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 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 4
    system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 5
    Mode 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-17 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-17 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-17 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-17 2.6 Boot menu 2-18 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-18 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-18 2.6.3 Security 2-19 2.7 Tools menu 2-20 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-20
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 6
    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 7
    BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. • DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all cables are
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 8
    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
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 9
    M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 10
    M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary Audio USB 1394 ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 11
    0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 12
    xii
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 13
    The AMD 785G / SB710 Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-1
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 14
    of display outputs, you are able to choose and upgrade display devices freely. DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 1800 (O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 15
    with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-3
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 16
    personalize your system. 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 EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 17
    in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-5
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 18
    chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 19
    Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU, power, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU Socket AM3 4. DDR3 1-21 1-26 1-27 1-27 1-28 1-17 ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-7
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 20
    AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 21
    can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 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. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-9
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 22
    that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 23
    to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-11
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 24
    of 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 4GB DIMMs on each slot. M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 25
    of 3) DS DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 26
    SS SLY3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 1024MB SS 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 CL 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • N/A • • • N/A • • • N/A • • • N/A
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 27
    DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size Elpida memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 28
    before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 29
    supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 30
    clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. to 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
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 31
    S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices to the side speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-19
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 32
    • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are supported on 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
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 33
    , we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-21
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 34
    up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 35
    DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your devices: Single device Two Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-23
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 36
    • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 37
    connector supports BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 38
    back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps 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. 7. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 39
    to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for details. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 1-27
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 40
    damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 41
    to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 42
    1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 43
    is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 44
    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 using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 45
    be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 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 M4A785TD-V EVO 2-3
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 46
    program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 47
    menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [07:32:23] System Date [Tue the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-5
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 48
    items on the screen. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.40 AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet CPU Prefetching [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 49
    set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate submenu for each IDE/ item only appears in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 menus. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-7
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 50
    item to [Enabled]. It allows you to set the OnChip SATA type. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] When this item is set to [AHCI], only SATA 1/2/3 and ESATA can be detected. Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you can use SATA 1/2/3/5/6 and ESATA in AHCI mode under OS. 2.3.5 System
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 51
    BIOS Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. 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] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 52
    over voltage. The value ranges from 1.20000V to 1.35000V with a 0.01500V increment. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Memory Timming and Voltage Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 53
    The following item appears only when the Memory Clock Mode item is set to [Manual]. Memclock Value [400 MHz] Allows you to set the memory clock value. Configuration options: [400 10 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-11
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 54
    When this item is set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this function. When this item is set to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. When this item is set to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 55
    ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] 550V] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Allows you to set the primary video controller. Configuration options: +SidePort] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-13
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 56
    DDR3-1333 MHz] [DDR3-1400 MHz] [DDR3-1430 MHz] [DDR3-1460 MHz] [DDR3-1490 MHz] [DDR3-1520 MHz] [DDR3-1550 MHz] [DDR3-1580 MHz] [DDR3-1610 MHz] [DDR31640 MHz] [DDR3-1670 MHz] [DDR3 [Above 4G] AMD 785 HDMI Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable AMD 785 HDMI audio. Chapter 2: BIOS information
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 57
    or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take [No] When this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When this item ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-15
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 58
    item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration HW Monitor
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 59
    the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-17
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 60
    the time needed to boot the system. When this item is set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 61
    Change Supervisor Password then press twice. The message Password uninstalled appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-19
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 62
    > to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [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
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 63
    options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO 2-21
  • Asus M4A785TD-V EVO | User Manual - Page 64
    the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
Motherboard
M4A785TD-V EVO