Asus Mylogo2; Before You Proceed - Asus M4A785D-M PRO User Manual

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Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
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AI NET2
AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you turn on the
system, and any faulty connections are reported back up to 100 meters at
1 meter accuracy.

ASUS MyLogo2™

Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to 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 USB
flash disk that contains the BIOS file.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without
using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.
Green ASUS
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's
Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line
with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable
products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the
impact on the environment.
CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R)
The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings
when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the
need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut
down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the
CPU parameters to their default settings.
as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to
static electricity
bag that came with the component.
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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