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Contents

Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii

M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary

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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 ............................................... 1-2

1.4

Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-4

1.5

Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-5

1.5.1

Placement direction ........................................................ 1-5

1.5.2

Screw holes .................................................................... 1-5

1.5.3

Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-6

1.5.4

Layout contents ............................................................... 1-6

1.6

Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-7

1.6.1

Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-7

1.6.2

Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 1-8

1.7

System memory ......................................................................... 1-10

1.7.1

Overview ....................................................................... 1-10

1.7.2

Memory configurations .................................................. 1-10

1.7.3

Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-18

1.7.4

Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-18

1.8

Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-19

1.8.1

Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-19

1.8.2

Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 1-19

1.8.3

PCI slot ......................................................................... 1-19

1.8.4

PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 1-19

1.8.5

PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ............................................... 1-19

1.9

Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-20

1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-21

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-21
1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-25

Summary of Contents for M4A785G HTPC Series

Page 1: ...Motherboard M4A785G HTPC Series ...

Page 2: ...RTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICA...

Page 3: ...1 5 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 1 6 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 6 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 7 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 7 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 8 1 7 System memory 1 10 1 7 1 Overview 1 10 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 10 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 18 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 18 1 8 Expansion slots 1 19 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 19 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1...

Page 4: ... 2 4 Menu items 2 5 2 2 5 Submenu items 2 5 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 5 2 2 7 General help 2 5 2 2 8 Pop up window 2 5 2 2 9 Scroll bar 2 5 2 3 Main menu 2 6 2 3 1 System Time xx xx xx 2 6 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx 2 6 2 3 3 Language English 2 6 2 3 4 Primary IDE Master Slave 2 6 2 3 5 SATA 1 5 ESATA 2 7 2 3 6 Storage Configuration 2 8 2 3 7 System Information 2 8 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu 2 9...

Page 5: ... Configuration 2 15 2 5 4 USB Configuration 2 15 2 5 5 PCIPnP 2 16 2 6 Power menu 2 16 2 6 1 Suspend Mode Auto 2 17 2 6 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled 2 17 2 6 3 ACPI APIC support Enabled 2 17 2 6 4 Chassis LED On 2 17 2 6 5 EuP Ready Disabled 2 17 2 6 6 APM Configuration 2 17 2 6 7 Hardware Monitor 2 18 2 7 Boot menu 2 19 2 7 1 Boot Device Priority 2 19 2 7 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 19 2 7 3 S...

Page 6: ...t from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipm...

Page 7: ...S 1 LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM 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 all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper cli...

Page 8: ...cumentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key Key...

Page 9: ...or this user manual for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists Due to OS limitation when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB Hence a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended Graphics Integrated ATI Radeon HD 4200 GPU Supports HDMI Technology with max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 1080P Supports Dual link DVI ...

Page 10: ...ltraPC supports Windows Vista and Windows 7 only Lossless 192khz 24 bit BD audio Supports Jack Detection and Multi Streaming 2 channel gold plated RCA output at back I O Optical S PDIF Out port at back I O IEEE 1394a JMicron JMB381 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports USB 10 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 ports at midboard 4 ports at back panel AI HTPC Unique Features ASUS HTPC Features ASUS Absolute P...

Page 11: ...ts 1 x HDMI Out port 1 x D Sub Out port 1 x DVI Out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x External SATA port 10 channel audio I O ports Internal I O connectors 3 x USB connectors support 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x...

Page 12: ...upport DVD contents Drivers ASUS Home Theater Gate ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti Virus Utility OEM version Form factor uATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 in 24 4 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice M4A785G HTPC Series specifications summary ...

Page 13: ...ard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 Series processors AM3 CPU This motherboard sup...

Page 14: ...s supported per channel When four DDR2 1200 O C 1066 DIMMs are installed all DIMMs run at 800MHz frequency by default for system stability AMD Hybrid CrossFireX Technology Hybrid CrossFireX Technology is a unique multi GPU technology combining the onboard GPU and the discrete graphics card together to enhance 3D graphics performance Visit www amd com for the Hybrid CrossfireX selected GPUs 1 3 2 I...

Page 15: ...uality connect a power plug to the 4 pin audio power connector Refer to page 1 31 for details ASUS Tranquil Mode The revolutionary ASUS Tranquil Mode effectively reduces fan speeds which lower the CPU power usage while increasing energy efficiency With the reduction in fan speeds the noise also decreases thus providing you with the perfect environment to enjoy watching movies or playing music ASUS...

Page 16: ...r you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system ...

Page 17: ... edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 ...

Page 18: ...TA connectors 7 pin SATA1 5 1 28 6 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE 1 27 7 Onboard LED SB_PWR 1 4 8 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 1 20 9 System panel connector 10 1 pin PANEL 1 29 10 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 1 30 11 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin IE1394_2 1 32 12 Audio power connector 4 pin AUDIO_PWR 1 31 13 Optical drive audio in connector 4 pin CD 1 30 14 Front panel audio connector 10...

Page 19: ...r sideways to unlock the socket then lift it up to a 90 100 angle Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely 3 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place Gold triangle Small ...

Page 20: ...he heatsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interfac...

Page 21: ...d denotes that the retention bracket is in place Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 5 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the con...

Page 22: ...For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you install a 64 bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboa...

Page 23: ... 7 Hynix HYMP 512U64FP8 G7 1024MB DS HYNIX HY5PS12821FFP G7 7 7 7 12 KINGMAX KLED48F B8KU6 NGES 1024MB SS KINGMAX KKB8FNUXF DXX 18A 1066 6 6 6 24 KINGMAX KLED48F A8KI5 EPA 1024MB DS KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF HJK 18A KINGMAX KLEE88F B8KU6 NNAS 2048MB DS KINGMAX KKB8FNUXF DXX 18A 1066 6 6 6 24 KINGSTON KHX8500D2K2 1GN EPP 1024MB Kit of 2 SS N A Heat Sink Package 800 5 5 5 18 2 2 KINGSTON KHX8500D2 1G 1024MB...

Page 24: ...7 MICRON MT16HTF25664AY 1GAE1 2048MB DS MICRON D9JKH 7 OCZ OCZ2N10662GK EPP 2048MB Kit of 2 DS Heat Sink Package OCZ OCZ2N1066SR2GK EPP 2048MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 5 2 10 OCZ OCZ2RPR10664GK 4096MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 5 2 2 OCZ OCZ2RPR10664GK 4096MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 5 5 5 1066 5 5 5 15 2 2 SAMSUNG M378T2953GZ3 CF8 1024MB DS SAMSUNG K4T51083QG 7 Transcend ...

Page 25: ...24MB DS HY5PS12821CFP S5 5 KINGMAX KLDD48F B8KU5 1024MB SS KINGMAX KKB8FNUBF 5 5 5 18 KINGMAX KLDE88F B8KU5 2048MB DS KINGMAX KKB8FNUBF 5 5 5 18 KINGSTON KVR800D2N5 512 512MB SS ELPIDA E5108AJBG 8E E 1 8 KINGSTON KVR800D2N6 512 512MB SS KINGSTON D6408TR7CGL25U 800 6 6 6 18 1 8 KINGSTON KVR800D2N5 1G 1024MB SS KINGSTON D1288TEFCGL25U 800 5 5 5 18 1 8 KINGSTON KVR800D2N5 1G 1024MB SS KINGSTON D1288T...

Page 26: ... Ver3 1 4096MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 5 5 5 18 1 80 CORSAIR BoxP N TWIN2X4096 6400C5DHX CM2X2048 6400C5DHX Ver4 1 4096MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 5 5 5 18 1 80 Crucial BL12864AA80A 8FE5 EPP 1024MB SS N A Heat Sink Package 4 4 4 12 2 0 Crucial BL25664AA80A 16FE5 EPP 2048MB DS N A Heat Sink Package 4 4 4 12 2 0 Crucial CT25664AA800 16FG 2048MB DS MICRON 8ZC27D9JWB 6 6 6 6 18 G SK...

Page 27: ... OCZ OCZ2VU80016GQ 8192MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 5 6 6 800 5 5 5 15 1 8 PSC AL7E8G73F 8E1 1024MB SS PSC P3R1GE3FGF850MAC19 5 800 5 5 5 18 PSC AL8E8F73C 8E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E 5 PSC AL8E8G73F 8E1 2048MB DS PSC P3R1GE3FGF850MAC19 5 800 5 5 5 18 SAMSUNG M378T6553GZS CF7 512MB SS SAMSUNG K4T51083QG 6 SAMSUNG M378T2863QZS CF7 1024MB SS SAMSUNG K4T1G084QQ 6 SAMSUNG M391T2863QZ3 ...

Page 28: ...G 8E E 5 5 5 5 15 1 8 KINGSTON KVR667D2N5 1G 1024MB SS ELPIDA E1108AEBG 8E F 5 5 5 5 15 1 8 KINGSTON KVR667D2N5 2G 2048MB SS SAMSUNG K4T1G084QE 667 5 5 5 15 1 8 KINGSTON KVR667 D2N5 1G 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG 6E E 667 5 5 5 15 1 8 KINGSTON KVR667D2E5 2G 2048MB DS MICRON D9HNL ECC 1 8 KINGSTON KVR667D2N5 2G 2048MB DS KINGSTON D1288TPFCGL25U 667 5 5 5 15 1 8 NANYA NT 512T64U88B0BY 3C 512MB SS NAN...

Page 29: ...5 1 8 Hynix HYMP112U64CP8 Y5 1024MB SS HYNIX HY5PS1G831CFP Y5 5 Hynix HYMP 512U64CP8 Y5 1024MB DS HYNIX HY5PS12821CFP Y5 5 1 8 KINGSTON KVR667D2N5 512 512MB SS ELPIDA E5108AJBG 6E E 5 5 5 5 15 1 8 KINGSTON KVR667D2E5 1G 1024MB SS ELPIDA E1108AEBG 8E E 5 5 5 5 15 1 8 KINGSTON KVR667D2N5 1G 1024MB SS ELPIDA E1108AEBG 8E F 5 5 5 5 15 1 8 KINGSTON KVR667D2N5 2G 2048MB SS SAMSUNG K4T1G084QE 667 5 5 5 1...

Page 30: ... DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 3 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM Support the DIMM light...

Page 31: ...arlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the ...

Page 32: ...boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system han...

Page 33: ...r Out port black This port connects the rear speakers in a 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel or 10 channel audio configuration 8 Line In port Side Speaker Out port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources in an 8 channel audio configuration In an 10 channel audio configuration this port connects the additional side speakers 9 Line Out port lime This port connects a h...

Page 34: ... 2 item is set to Enabled connecting disconnecting the USB devices to from these two ports will power on the system Refer to page 2 17 for details 14 External SATA port This port connects an external Serial ATA hard disk drive The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s devices Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away and enables impr...

Page 35: ...ity we suggest that you follow the system requirements in the suggested list below Suggested list CPU AMD Athlon 4400 DIMM DDR2 800 1GB or higher BIOS setup Frame Buffer Size 256MB or higher Playback software CyberLink PowerDVD 7 3 File format Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista Non protected clips 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p HD DVD 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p Blu Ray 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p Ch...

Page 36: ...k Scaling Options 5 Move the Underscan Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the display on the HDMI DTV Using this slider increases or decreases any black borders that may be visible around the outside of the display The Scaling Options function of the DTV HDMI 1 item in the ATI CATALYST Control Center is adjustable only when you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i 720i o...

Page 37: ...herboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 2 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN 2 feature and the ASUS Tranqui...

Page 38: ...ide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install addi...

Page 39: ...g Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Two devices Cable Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices If...

Page 40: ...ra DMA133 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard SB710 chipset Important note on Serial ATA Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0 RAID 1 and RAID 10 refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD If you intend to create a Serial ATA ...

Page 41: ...or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSR This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mo...

Page 42: ...These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps 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 Optical drive audio in connector 4 pin CD This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD ROM TV tuner or MPEG card 1 30 ASUS M4...

Page 43: ... output When the system detects that no power cable is plugged in this connector a reminder will appear during POST You may turn off the reminder in the BIOS setup Refer to page 2 15 for details Do not share the same power cable with other devices to reduce the electronic interruption 9 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S P...

Page 44: ...high definition front panel audio module to this connector ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set to HD If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 See page 2 15 for details 11 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin IE1394_2 This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector then install...

Page 45: ...nstall the ASUS Q Connector to the system panel connector making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard 1 Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q Connector Refer to the labels on the Q Connector to know the detailed pin definitions then match them to the respective front panel cable labels The labels of the front panel cables may differ from chassis made by different manuf...

Page 46: ...ftware applications and utilities that you can install 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 For detailed software instructions see the Manual menu in the Support DVD or download the latest software manual from the ASUS website at www asus com To run the Support DVD Place...

Page 47: ...window The Internet Radio function is included in the bundled trial version software mediaU Player Mercury You may use the Top 20 Station Overview History Recommendations Station Search and Recording Schedule functions without registering the software and within the evaluation period Click to minimize the Home Theater Gate window Click the Home Theater Gate icon in the Windows notification area to...

Page 48: ...Video KMPlayer Media Player Classic RealPlayer and Arcsoft TotalMedia Theatre 3 Music player Windows Media Player Winamp KMPlayer RealPlayer iTunes Visit the ASUS website at http support asus com download download aspx SLanguage en us for the latest supported type Due to Window XP limitation you have to install the UDF Reader to recognize the Blu ray disc Internet Radio channel setting Long press ...

Page 49: ...Switch windows Launch Home Theater Gate Minimize Home Theater Gate window Tranquil mode DTS on off Internet Radio Music This button follows the behavior of the system sleep button Actual behavior of the system sleep button can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options Set up the internet radio channel 1 to 7 before using the Internet Radio Set the Favorite Music in the Settings or Music...

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Page 51: ...ort DVD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab and then click Install ASUS Update 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start Programs ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility...

Page 52: ... 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 t...

Page 53: ...the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 2 2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware 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 to Run Setup This section explains how to...

Page 54: ...lp F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to configure system Time Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu items Navigation keys Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the...

Page 55: ...the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press Enter to display a list of options Refer to 2 2 8 Pop up window 2 2 7 General help At the top ri...

Page 56: ...atic selection of the appropriate IDE device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD 2 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Refer t...

Page 57: ...h SATA device Select a device item then press Enter to display the SATA device information The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show Not Detected if no Serial ATA device is installed in the system Type Auto Selects the type of de...

Page 58: ...uration options IDE RAID AHCI SATA Port5 Port6 IDE Allows you to select the SATA type for SATA port 5 6 The available configuration options vary depending on the setting of the SATA Port1 Port4 item If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI set this item to AHCI The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features th...

Page 59: ... and the relevant parameters will be auto adjusted 2 4 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Manual Auto The following two 2 items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual CPU Bus Frequency XXX Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus Use th...

Page 60: ...bled Allows you to enable unused clocks to DIMMs even the memory slots are no populated Configuration options Disabled Enabled MemClk Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri Stating during C3 and Alt VID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole Configuration options Disabl...

Page 61: ... 5 CLK TRAS Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 6 CLK 17 CLK 18 CLK TRC Auto Configuration options Auto 11 CLK 12 CLK 25 CLK 26 CLK TWR Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK TRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK DCT0 2nd Information 7 105 75 TRWTTO Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 4 CLK 16 CLK 17 CLK TWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 CLK 2 CLK ...

Page 62: ...set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 80V to 2 50V with a 0 10V interval 2 4 11 NB Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage The values range from 1 10V to 1 20V with a 0 10V interval 2 4 12 HT SB Voltage Auto Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage The values range from 1 20V to 1 30V with a 0 10V interval 2 4 13 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Set to Disabled to enhance FSB ove...

Page 63: ...ng Disabled This option should remain disabled for the normal operation The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose Configuration options Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode SVM Confi...

Page 64: ...5 12us 10 2us 20 5us 41 0us 81 9us 163 8us 327 7us 655 4us 1 31ms 2 62ms 5 24ms 10 49ms 20 97ms 42 00ms 84 00ms Data Cache BG Scrub Disabled Disables or sets the Data Cache BG Scrub This item allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to be corrected when idle Configuration options Disabled 40ns 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1 28us 2 56us 5 12us 10 2us 20 5us 41 0us 81 9us 163 8us 327 7us 655 4us 1 31ms 2 62ms 5 24ms ...

Page 65: ... during POST This item allows you to enable or disable this function Configuration options Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Configuration options Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard 1394 Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the on...

Page 66: ...ay O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto ACPI 2 0 Suppor...

Page 67: ...s you to turn on or off the chassis LED Configuration options On Off 2 6 5 EuP Ready Disabled Enabling this item will allow BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to minimize the stand by and off mode losses to have the system ready for Eup Energy Using Product requirement When set to Enabled power for WOL Wake on USB audio and LEDs on the motherboard will be switched off You may encounter no n...

Page 68: ...allows you to select the CPU fan type you installed on the motherboard Configuration options PWM Fan DC Fan If you install a PWM 4 pin fan but set this item to DC Fan the fan you installed may not work If you install a DC 3 pin fan but set this item to PWM Fan the CPU Q Fan function will not work and the fan you install will always run at full speed CPU Q Fan Mode Silent Allows you to set the appr...

Page 69: ... Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS Logo appears Press F8 after POST 2 7 2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot ...

Page 70: ...rase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to an...

Page 71: ...ter OS Timer 10 Seconds Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS Choose Prompt User to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action Configuration options Prompt User 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds Reset User Data No Allows you to clear Express Gate s user data...

Page 72: ...a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select thi...

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