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HyperTransport™ 3.0 support

HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth

than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and

faster computing environment.

SidePort Memory

This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual onboard

DDR3 memory serving as memory buffer for integrated graphics. With

low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics

acceleration.

HDMI support

Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video

standards that delivers multi-channel 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.

HDMI/DVI/RGB support

Flexible Graphics Alternatives

This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output

interfaces - HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. With such diversity 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

memory demanding applications.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is

enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power

management for advanced operating systems.

IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio /

video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders,

storage peripherials and other portable devices.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home

theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital

Interface) Out jack. It allows digital audio transferring without converting it

to analog

format, and therefore well preserves singnal quality.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-2

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
M4A785TD-V EVO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	13
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	15
1.4 Before you proceed	17
1.5 Motherboard overview	18
1.5.1 Placement direction	18
1.5.2 Screw holes	18
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	19
1.5.4 Layout contents	19
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	20
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	20
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	22
1.7 System memory	23
1.7.1 Overview	23
1.7.2 Memory configurations	24
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	28
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	28
1.8 Expansion slots	29
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.8.3 PCI slots	29
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	29
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots	29
1.9 Jumpers	30
1.10 Connectors	31
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	31
1.10.2 Internal connectors	33
1.11 Software support	41
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	41
1.11.2 Support DVD information	41
Chapter 2	43
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	44
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	45
2.2 BIOS setup program	46
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	47
2.2.2 Menu bar	47
2.2.3 Navigation keys	47
2.2.4 Menu items	48
2.2.5 Submenu items	48
2.2.6 Configuration fields	48
2.2.7 Pop-up window	48
2.2.8 Scroll bar	48
2.2.9 General help	48
2.3 Main menu	49
2.3.1 System Time	49
2.3.2 System Date	49
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, ESATA	49
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	50
2.3.5 System Information	50
2.4 Advanced menu	51
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	51
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	59
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	59
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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