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ASUS F2A85-V E7535 User's Manual

1. 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables lt gt lt 1x I O Shield User Guide Support DVD YA If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models Product introduction 11 Special features 1 1 1 Product highlights AMD A series and Athlon Series processors This motherboard supports AMD A series and Athlon Series processors This revolutionary APU Accelerated Processing Unit combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in one small energy efficient design to enable accelerated performance and an industry leading visual experience It features Dual channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT s AMD A85X FCH Hudson D4 chipset AMD A85X FCH Hudson D4 is designed to support up to 5GT s interface speed and AMD CrossFireX multi GPU technology It also supports 8 x SATA 6 0Gb s ports and 4 x USB 3 0 ports Dual Channel DDR3 2400 0 C 2250 O C 2200 O C 2133 0 C 2000 0 C 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2400 0 C 2250 O C 2200 O C 2133 0 C 2000 0 C 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz to boost the system s performance and
2. 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 998659 XMP PGD316G1600ELK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 32GB 8GB x 4 DS DS PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB 2 x 2GB Ds SP002GBLTU160V02 XMP 2GB ss S POWER 20YT5N G 1201 SP004GBLTU160V02 XMP 4GB DS S POWER 20YT5N G 1201 78 B1GE3 9L10C 4GB DS Apacer KZZC AM5D590 8DEGSCK KHX16C9K2 16 16GB 8GB x 2 Ds M2X8G64CB8HB5N DG XMP ASUS F2A85 V 8GB DS Elixir 1213 N2CB4G8 BOBN DG 1 15 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No AD31383001GOU 1GB ss AD30908C8D 151G DIMM socket support Voltage Optional 1DIMM 2 DIMMS 4 DIMMs AD3U1333C2G9 2GB ss 3CCD 1509HNA1126L AM2U139C2P1 2GB ss 3CCD 1509A EL1127T AX3U1333C2G9 BP 2GB ss b AD31333G001GOU 3GB 3 x 1GB SS S 1 65 1 85V AXDU1333GC2G9 2G XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB SS 1 25V 1 35V low voltage AD31333G002GMU 2GB DS gt 1 65 1 85V AD6311C1624EV 4GB DS A Data 3CCA 1509A AM2U139C4P2 4GB DS ADATA 3CCD 1509A EL1127T SU3U1333W8G9 B 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE DJ F 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DEWSBG 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FE0SBG AU02GFA33C9NBGC 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808APQSBG 78 B1GDE 9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 9 9 9 24 TR3X6G1333C9 G 6GB 3 x 2GB SS 9 9 9 24 CMD24GX3M6A1333C9 XMP 24GB 6x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 TW3X4G1333C9D
3. 1 65V KHX2133C9AD3X2K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 65V KHX2133C9AD3T1K4 8GX XMP KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4 8GX XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 1 65V 1 65V PGD38G2133C11K XMP 16GB 4GB x 4 DS 11 11 11 30 1 65V TXD34096M2133HC9N L 4GB DS SEC 128 HCH9 K4B2G0846D 9 11 11 28 1 65V KHX21C11T1BK2 16X XMP 16GB 8GB x2 DS 1 6V KHX21C11T1BK2 8X XMP 8GB 4GBx2 DS 1 6V Vendors Apacer TXD34096M2133HC9N L 4GB DS Part No Size 78 AAGD5 9KD XMP CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 4GB 2 x 2GB SS DS SEC 128 HCH9 Chip Brand K4B2G0846D 9 11 11 28 Chip NO 1 65V DIMM socket support Timing Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs CMT6GX3M3A2000C8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB F3 16000CL9D 4GBFLS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB F3 16000CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB F3 16000CL6T 6GBPIS XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX2000C9AD3W1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX2000C9AD3W1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB KHX2000C9AD3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB SLA302G08 ML2HB XMP 4GB ASUS F2A85 V H5TQ2G83BFR H9C 1 13 DDR3 1866 MHz capability DIMM socket support Voltage Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs Vendors CMT4GX3M2A1866C9 XMP CMT6GX3MA1866C9 XMP CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP1 3 F3 14900CL10Q2 64GBZLD XMP1 3 F3 14900CL9D 8GBXL XMP
4. Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to Enabled When this item is disabled the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 21 2 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings MB Temperature CPU FAN Speed CHA FAN1 Speed CHA FAN2 Speed CPU_FAN Q FAN Control CPU_FAN Speed Lou Limit CPU FAN Profile CHA FAN1 Q FAN Control CHA FAN1 Speed Low Limit CHA FANMI Profile CHA FAN2 Q FAN Control CHA FAN2 Speed Lou Limit CHA FAN2 Profile Scroll down to display the following items CPU Voltage 3 3U Voltage SU Voltage 12U Voltage 2 22 ASUS F2A85 V 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 6 2 CPU FAN CHA FAN1 2 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed 2 6 3 CPU FAN G Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan c
5. disconnected them Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 5 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options a i d N Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from CHR a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system a The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after cha
6. recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Integrated AMD Radeon HD 7000 series graphics in A Series APU Multi VGA output support HDMI DVI D D Sub ports Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 1920x1080 60GHz Supports Dual link DVI with maximum resolution of 2560x1600 60GHz Supports D Sub with maximum resolution of 1920x1600 60GHz Supports Microsoft DirectX 11 Maximum shared memory of 2GB Supports AMD Dual Graphics technology Refer to http www amd com us products technologies dual graphics Pages dual graphics aspx 3 for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics technology 2 x PCle 2 0 x16 slots blue x16 mode black x4 mode 2 x PCle 2 0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Supports AMD CrossFireX Technology x16 amp x4 AMD A85X FCH 7 x Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connectors support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 and JBOD configurations 1xeSerial ATA 6 0Gb s at the back I O Qualcomm Atheros 8161 PCle Gigabit LAN controller Realtek ALC887 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack Detection Multi Streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking Supports S PDIF out interface at the back I O continued on the next page F2A85 V specifications summary AMD A85X FCH 10x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at the back panel black 6 ports at the mid board 4x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 ports at the back panel blue 2
7. speakers 7 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers in the 4 6 and 8 channel audio configurations 8 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 9 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 10 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone ASUS F2A85 V 1 23 1 24 11 Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects to the side speakers in the 8 channel audio configuration Va Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2 4 6 LA or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port SE 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out 12 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 13 USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 9 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 3 0 2 0 devices KA DO NOT connect a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 0 port when installing Windows a operating sy
8. 2 Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next the utility to avail all its features KA The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update 3 Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process 21 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility KA Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the s
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10. DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHZz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2400MHZ N Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this ti happens revert to the default setting 2 4 3 APU Multiplier Auto Allows you to set the multiplier between the CPU Core Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model 2 4 4 NB Frequency Auto Allows you to adjust the NB frequency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad 2 4 5 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled EPU Setting Auto This item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to Enabled and allows you to set power saving mode Configuration options Auto Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 13 2 14 2 4 6 GPU Boost Auto Auto Automatic configuration Turbo Mode Set to Trubo Mode to achieve better 3D performance Extreme Mode Set to Extreme Mode for the excellent visual experience Manual Mode Set to Manual Mode if you want to manually select the desired GPU Engine frequency KA The following item appears only when you set the GPU Boost item to Manual Mode GPU En
11. Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS F2A85 V 1 3 3 Motherboard layout 0606 ki T 23 1cm 9 1in lt gt S NA kems USsB3 CHA FAN2 NU ME nana CPU FAN GPU LED DO a E SPDIFO Weld HDMI 3 gt n allal al ETS ala alla 1 sellel ell e I EE Eug Si sls So g Gjej el e Si 2 l e Bi E alaala plon m alz 8 E aut 5 is ll l e Q zelala l 5 ESATA6G D 2 Zil 5 USB3 z 12 alfa G 6 elle llelle SIS 8 E e LAN alfa a a _USB12 E z in a o AUDIO Kid ai CHA FAN Se E ASUS 6 PCIEX1 1 7 g PCIEX16_1 L Super 110 res le AMD POH A85X COM PCIEX16_2 L ou BIOS PCI2 Reatok SATA6G 4 SATABG 5 SATAGG 6 SATAGG 7 w n PCI3 SATABG 1 SATA6G 2 SATAGG 3 SPDIF OUT Ir PDIFLOUT Liam ere USB910 USB78 USBS6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Pag
12. Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so 2 7 7 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 7 8 CSM Compatibility Support Module Allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support various VGA devices bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Auto Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot V The following four items appear only when you set Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Device Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Configuration option UEFI and Legacy OpRom Legacy OpROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices Legacy OpROM first Configuration option Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy OpRom first Configuration option Both Legacy OpROM first Both UEFI driver first Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 27 Boot from PCle PCI Expansion Devices Legacy
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15. Target CPU Speed 3600MHz Target DRAM Speed 1333MHz Memory Frequency APU Multiplier NB Frequency EPU Power Saving Mode GPU Boost gt OC Tuner gt DRAM Timing Control CPU Voltage CPU Offset Mode Sign CPU Offset Voltage VDDNB Offset Mode Sign VDDNB Offset Voltage Scroll down to display the following items DRAM Voltage SB 1 1V Voltage 1 1VSB Voltage APU1 2V Voltage VDDA Voltage CPU Load Line Calibration CPU NB Load Line Calibration CPU Current Capability CPU NB Current Capability CPU Power Phase Control CPU Voltage Frequency CPU Power Duty Control 2 12 ASUS F2A85 V Target CPU Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed 2 4 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters APU Frequency XXX This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 90 0MHz to 300 0MHz 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHZz
16. XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 7 8 7 20 1 50V CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ XMP 2GB 2 x 1GB ss 9 9 9 24 1 5V F3 12800CL7D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB ss 7 7 7 24 1 6V F3 12800CL7D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 8 24 XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL7D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6V F3 12800CL8D 4GBRM XMP F3 12800CL9D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 24 1 60V XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL9D 4GBRL XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 5V F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 5V 1 6V F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 7 8 7 24 1 6V F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 8 8 8 24 XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 9 9 9 24 1 5V GET316GB1600C9QC XMP GV34GB1600C8DC XMP 16GB 4 x 4GB 2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 6V HMT351U6CFR8C PB 4GB DS H5TQ2G83 CFR PBC FLGD45F B8MF7 MAEH XMP 1GB ss FLGE85F B8KJ9A FEIS XMP 2GB DS FLGE85F B8MF7 MEEH XMP 2GB DS KHX1600C9D3P1K2 4G 4GB 2 x 2GB ss 1 5V KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3 x 4GB DS 1 65V KHX1600C9D3T1BK3 12GX XMP 12GB 3 x 4GB DS 1 65V KHX1600C9D3K4 16
17. contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you 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 to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package vii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual A DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task AN CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to LB complete a task AN IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task YA NOTE
18. devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit PSU Al Suite II With its user interface ASUS Al Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously It allows you to configure the overclocking settings adjust the frequencies and related voltages remotely control the system via a mobile device and other easy to use helpful utilities ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility ASUS F2A85 V 1 3 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 a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file C P R CPU Parameter Recall 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 ErP ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumpt
19. digital voltage regulation for the APU called DIGI VRM Voltage Regulation Modules digital power design The APU voltage is adjusted via either carefully developed automated modes or by using user defined profiles The effect is that DIGI VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the most precise power delivery Boosted by world renowned ASUS guality it creates an ideal computing platform for a diverse range of applications from gaming to multimedia or office work and heavy multitasking Engineered and tested to assure unmitigated performance ASUS A85X boards with DIGI VRM remain efficient and accurate for reliable application in every scenario DIGI VRM functions also available in FM2 socket compatible CPUs EPU EPU Energy Processing Unit the world s first real time system power saving chip automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage It offers a total system wide energy optimization reduces fan noise and extends the component s lifespan 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3 0 Boost With USB 3 0 Boost technology USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to 132 enhancing an already impressive USB 3 0 transfer rate ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3 0 peripherals without the need for any further user interaction Remote GO Remote GO links PCs tablets smartphones and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN c
20. of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning reguirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMS still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory GVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMS during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function 1 31 2 GPU Boost switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function 5 GPU p Enable Disable Default o Cr mm gt F2A85 V GPU Boost switch Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 32 1 10 Onboard LEDs 1 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby powe
21. power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs Ifyou intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs ensure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W The system may become unstable or may not boot 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 you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G 1 7 These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard controller SATA6G 4 SATA6G 5 SATA6G 6 SATA6G 7 A These connectors are set to AHCI mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID
22. 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 N When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRG or that the cards do not need IRO assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 6 3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 6 4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 6 5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction VGA configuration Single VGA PCle card PCI Express operating mode PClex16 1 x16 Recommended for single VGA card PClex16 2 Dual VGA PCle card x16 In single VGA card mode use the PCle 2 0 x16 1 slot blue for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX mode See page 1 26 for details Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN1 2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment IRQ assignments for this motherboar
23. to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature KA Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 27 feature Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to Disabled and allows you to set the waiting time for the system to display the post report Configuration options 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC ASUS F2A85 V 2 7 3 Post Delay Time 3 sec This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to Enabled and allows you to set the POST Report wait time This configuration only functions in Normal Boot mode Configuration options 0 sec 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 10 sec 2 7 4 Bootup NumLock State On On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off 2 7 5 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 7 6 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence
24. x Optical S PDIF output port 1 x eSATA port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 8 Channel audio I O ports 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 2 0 ports 19 pin 7 x SATA 6 0Gb s connectors 1x COM connector 1 x CPU fan connector 4 pin 2 x Chassis fan connectors 4 pin 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 20 8 pin 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x GPU Boost switch 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 2 0a Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3 F12 Printscreen function F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti Virus software OEM version ATX form factor 12 0 in x 9 1 in 30 5 cm x 23 1 cm V Specifications are subject to change without notice xi xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 23 4em 9 1in DORS DIN AI 6491 Dien module EE 30 5cm 12 0in F2A85 V Pabasa
25. your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTEK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents Safety information a vi About this guide vii F2A85 V specifications summary mamamana nanana nanana nawananasananasanasasasasasasasasasasnann ix SC ET casi sicsscesesssssstvons s n skakiosk sa psnanabsbsiaoonaniosb inpotan nos sinsosdninsssinnosaskkosginie xii Chapter 1 Product introduction WERT 1 1 114 Product highlights ass ni as ssnik indas i asi sias s ii ai iai 11 11 2 ASUS DIGIE VAM fiti aba viv dik aani Aha ahunan kata 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1 2 Before you pro
26. A Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper Gen again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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 can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 Connectors 1 8 1 Rear panel ports 1 2 3 4 5 6789 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port This port is for a PS 2 mouse or PS 2 keyboard 2 Optical S PDIF Out port This port connects 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 4 eSATA 6Gb s port This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive 5 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications ACHUNK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Description OFF No link 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port 6 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects to the center subwoofer
27. BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD 1 34 Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information EN Managing and updating your BIOS A Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment VA ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Specials menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click Al Suite Il 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation YA 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 gt Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite II gt Al Suite II X XX XX to launch the Al Suite II utility The Al Suite II Quick Bar appears 2 Click Update button from the Quick Bar and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the list select either of the following methods Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 2
28. DJEOGJ3 10 N ei L co lt N LL E7535 First Edition October 2012 Copyright 6 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS 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 OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 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 SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
29. F 1333 2GB ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F RMR1870EC58E9F 1333 4GB ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB RiDATA N A E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB RiDATA N A SP002GBLTU133V02 2GB S POWER 20YT3NG 1202 SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB Elixir N2CB1680AN C6 SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB S POWER 20YT3NG 1201 TMS2GB364D081 107EY 2GB S 7 7 7 20 1 5V TMS2GB364D082 138EW 2GB 8 8 8 24 1 5V E41302GP0 73BDB 2GB U2S24D30TP 13 3WVS31333 2G CNR 2GB ASUS F2A85 V AM3420803 13H DDR3 1066 MHz capability 4 Chip dei DIMM socket support Vendors Part No Size SS DS grand Chip NO Timing Voltage Optional 1DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067 8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 KR Q a Crucial CT25664BA1067 16FF 2GB Micron 9HF22D9KPT k EBJ10UE8EDFO AE F 1GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage 1 35V low EBJ21UE8EDF0 AE F 2GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F voltage KVR1066D3N7 1G low profile 1GB ELPIDA J1108BFSE DJ F 1 5V KVR1066D3N7 2G ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 1 5V Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 1 5V AN Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support 1 DIMM Supports one 1 module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot 2 DIMMs Supports two 2 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration We suggest that y
30. F3 14900CL9Q 8GBXL XMP KHX1866C9D3K4 16GX XMP KHX1866C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP KHX1866C11D3P1K2 8G KHX1866C9D3K2 8GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 8GB 2x4GB DS 16GB 4GB x 4 DS 64GB 8GB x8 DS 8GB 2x4GB DS 8GB 2GB x4 DS 16GB 4GB x 4 DS 6GB 3 x2GB DS 8GB 4GB x2 DS 8GB 4GBx2 DS 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 28 10 11 10 30 9 10 9 28 9 9 9 24 AP38G1869U2K AM2U16BC2P1 2GB DS Timing 3CCD 1509A EL1126T DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs Voltage AX3U1600XB2G79 2X XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB AM2U16BC4P2 4GB 3CCD 1509A EL1126T AX3U1600GC4G9 2G XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB AX3U1600XC4G79 2X XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB TR3X3G1600C8D XMP CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB 12GB 6 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 XMP 32GB 8GB x 4 10 10 10 27 1 50V CMP4GX3M2A1600C8 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V CMP4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CMP4GX3M2C1600C7 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 8 7 20 1 65V CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V TR3X6G1600C8 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V TR3X6G1600C8D G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V TR3X6G1600C9 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CMP8GX3M2A1600C9
31. G 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 CM3X4GA1333C9N2 4GB DS Corsair P OPVEDCJGELOM 9 9 9 24 CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 CMD8GX3M4A1333C7 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 CT12864BA1339 8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT CT25664BA1339 16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS S EBJ10UE8EDFO DJ F 1GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage EBJ21UE8EDFO DJ F 2GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK XMP 1GB G SKILL F3 10600CL9D 2GBNQ 2GB 2 x 1GB 5 z 1 5V F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB XMP 1 35V F3 10666CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 5 1 5V GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB 2 x 1GB 1 5V GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB GL1L128M88BA12N 1 3V low voltage GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB GVP34GB1333C7DC 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 5V 1 5V HMT112U6TFR8A H9 1GB Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage HMT325U6BFR8C H9 2GB Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage HMT351U6BFR8C H9 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C FLFD45F B8KL9 NAES 1GB Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX 27A FLFE85F C8KF9 CAES 2GB Kingmax KFC8FMFXF DXX 15A FLFE85F C8KL9 NAES 2GB Kingmax KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A FLFE85F C8KM9 NAES 2GB Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A FLFE85F B8KL9 NEES 2GB Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX 26A FLFF65F C8KL9 NEES 4GB Kingmax KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A FLFF65F C8KM9 NEES 4GB Kingma
32. GX XMP 16GB 4GB x 4 DS 1 65V KHX1600C9AD3 2G 2GB DS 1 65V 1 14 KVR1600D3N11 2G ES 2GB DS D1288JPN DPLDOU continued on the next page 1 35V 1 5V Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors KHX1600C7D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX1600C8D3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX1600C9D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX1600C9D3LK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX1600C9D3X2K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX1600C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB KHX1600C9D3T1BK3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB KHX1600C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB KHX1600C9D3P1K2 8G WA160UX6G9 8GB 2 x 4GB 6GB 3 x 2GB JM1600KLN 8GK 8GB 4GB x 2 Transcend TK483PCW3 SMD 4G68HP 16KZ 4GB HYNIX H5TQ2G83B FR PBC AE32G1609U1 U 2GB 23EY4587M B6H11503M AE34G1609U2 U 4GB 23EY4587M B6H11503M SLZ302G08 EGN1C 2GB SLZ302G0 8 GN1C SLZ3128M8 EGJ1D XMP SLA302G08 EGG1C XMP 2GB 3128M 8 GJ1D 302G0 8 GG1C SLA302G08 EGJ1C XMP 302G0 8 GJ1C SLA302G08 EGN1C SLB304G08 EGN1B 8GB DS Asint SLA302G 08 GN1C SLB304G 08 GN1B M2P2G64CB8HC9N DG XMP 2GB Ds M2X8G64CB8HB5N DG XMP 8GB DS Elixir 1213 N2CB4G8 BOBN DG
33. IOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version ASUS F2A85 V 2 9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes 8 Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a
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35. OpROM first Configuration option Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first 2 7 9 Security Boot This option allows you to configure the Secure Boot related parameters OS Type Other OS Allows you to select your installed operating system Windows UEFI mode Executes the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Windows Vista XP or other Microsoft Secure Boot non compliant OS Only on Windows UEFI mode that Microsoft Secure Boot can function properly Secure Boot Mode Standard This item appears only when you set the OS Type to Windows UEFI mode Configuration option Standard Custom YA The following items appear when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom Key Management Allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Manage the Secure Boot Keys PK KEK db dbx Install default Secure Boot Keys Allows you to immediately load the default Secure Boot keys including Platform Key PK Key exchange Key KEK Signature database db and Revoked Signatures database dbx The key state will change from Unloaded mode to Loaded mode after a key is loaded The settings are applied after reboot or at the next boot Configuration options Yes No PK Management Load PK from File Configuration options Acpi a0341d0 ONPCI 1212 USB 2 0 HD Par
36. PSC PSC A3P1GF3FGF A3P1GF3FGF M378B2873FHS CH9 1GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F M378B5773DHO CH9 2GB SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D M378B5673FH0 CH9 2GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F M378B5273CH0 CH9 4GB SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C W1333UA1GH 1GB Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR W1333UX2G8 XMP a x W1333UB2GS 2GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F W1333UB4GS 4GB SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C 6GB 3 x W1333UX6GM 2GB Micron OBF27D9KPT JM1333KLN 2G 2GB Hynix H5TQ2G83BZRHIC TS256MLK64V3U 2GB Micron 9GF27D9KPT TS1GLK64V3H 8GB Micron IVD22D9PBC KSTD3PC 10600 2GB MICRON PE911 125E AE32G1339U1 U 2GB AMD 23EY4587MB3H11503M 9 9 9 24 AE34G1339U2 U 4GB AMD 23EY4587MB3H11503M 9 9 9 24 SLZ302G08 EDJ1C 2GB Asint SLZ302G08 DJ1C SLA302G08 EDJ1C 4GB SLB304G08 EDJ1B Asint Asint SLA302G08 DJ1C SLB304G08 DJ1B M2F2G64CB88B7N CG Elixir N2CB2G80BN CG M2F2G64CB88D7N CG Elixir N2CB2G80DN CG M2F2G64CB88G7N CG Elixir N2CB2G80GN CG M2F4G64CB8HB5N CG Elixir N2CB2G80BN CG M2F4G64CB8HD5N CG Elixir N2CB2G80DN CG KSRPCD313332G 2GB DIMM PC3 10666 2GB PATRIOT SAMSUNG PM128M8D385 15 SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D KTG2G1333PG3 2GB BMD32048M1333C9 1123 2GB MARKVISION M3D1288P 13 BMD34096M1333C9 1124 4GB MARKVISION M3D2568E 13 PSD32G13332H 2GB PG38G1333EL XMP 8GB RMR1870ED48E8
37. PU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS F2A85 V To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly M QY d Q Y a A Y W 77 Y L Je KI Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 10 1 5 System memory 1 5 1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets ADDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently 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 Kc o De ASUS F2A85 V e DIMM M DIMM A2 DIMM B2 5 2 a Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM A1 and DIMM A2 DIMM B1 and DIMM B2 1 11 1 5 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets A You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory
38. S information 2 25 2 26 2 7 1 Fast Boot Enabled Enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices to launch active boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled Va The following four items appear only when you set Fast Boot to Enabled USB Support Partial Initialization Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS bootup for a fastest POST time Full Initialization All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial Initialization For a faster POST time only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto The settings of this item only take effect when the Fast Boot item is enabled and when a PS 2 keyboard and a PS 2 mouse are connected Auto For a faster BIOS POST time PS 2 devices are available when the system boots up or is rebooted when PS 2 devices have not been reconnected or changed Full Initial For full system control PS 2 devices are always available during POST This process extends POST Disabled For the fastest POST time all PS 2 devices are available after the PC enters the OS Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled The BIOS skips over the Network Stack Driver and tries to boot from the next device Enabled Allows the BIOS to boot from the Network Stack Driver Next boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns
39. Speed SATA 6 0Gb s Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed Configuration options SATA 3 0Gb s SATA 6 0Gb s ASUS F2A85 V SMART Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features YA The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None USB Device Enable Enabled Allows you to enable or disable all USB ports Configuration options Disabled Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled Disables the function EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function 2 5 4 NB Configuration IGFX M
40. Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key Keyi lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign viii F2A85 V specifications summary Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi GPU support Storage RAID AMD socket FM2 for A Series Athlon Series processors Supports CPU with up to 4 cores AMD Turbo Core Technology 3 0 support Refer to www asus com for the AMD CPU support list AMD A85X FCH Hudson D4 Dual channel memory architecture 4 x 240 pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 2400 0 C 2250 0 C 2200 0 C 2133 0 C 2000 0 C 1866 1600 1333 1066MHz memory modules Support AMD Memory Profile AMP memory modules The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List 7 When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We
41. To offset the voltage by a negative value ASUS F2A85 V VDDNB Offset Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VDDNB Offset voltage The values range from 0 00625V to 0 36250V with a 0 00625V interval 2 4 10 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 35V to 2 00V with a 0 01V interval 2 4 11 SB 1 1V Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Southbridge 1 1V voltage The values range from 1 1V to 1 4V with a 0 01V interval 2412 1 1VSB Voltage Auto Allows you to set the 1 1VSB voltage The values range from 1 1000V to 1 4000V with a 0 1V interval 2 4 13 APU1 2V Voltage Auto Allows you to set the APU Accelerated Processor Unit 1 2V voltage The values range from 1 2000V to 1 8000V with a 0 01V interval 2 4 14 VDDA Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VDDA voltage The values range from 2 5000V to 2 8000V with a 0 1V interval J M The values of the CPU Offset Voltage VDDNB Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage Ce SB 1 1V Voltage 1 1VSB Voltage APU1 2V Voltage and VDDA Voltage items are labeled in different color indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings 2 4 15 DIGI VRM CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Load line Calibration is defined by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration wo
42. X fa w Vbus D Vous 2 Kara F2A85 V USB3 0 Front panel connector W You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3 0 bracket to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3 0 solution 1 30 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 9 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance 1 MemOK switch Installing D IMMS that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM LED near the MemOK switch lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK switch until the DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot o CIC a MemOk F2A85 V A a ASUS F2A85 V Co DO ST Am MemOK switch Refer to section 1 10 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM LED The DRAM LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK switch does not function under Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings lt takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set
43. able and router setup It allows users to stream multimedia content from PC to DLNA devices access their computer anywhere using their mobile device at home while also allowing easy file transfers between your computer and mobile device It provides seamless environment for a futuristic connected lifestyle with three useful functions DLNA Media Hub Remote Desktop and File Transfer DLNA Media Hub Enjoy HD video music and photos stored in the PC streaming to your DLNA devices via Wi Fi connectivity You can even control the PC to play multimedia on a TV with a tablet It s the perfect match for creating your own home theater Remote Desktop Operate and control your PC in real time from a smartphone or tablet for complete comfort This function brings notebook like convenience by creating a virtual remote desktop offering portable access to your data in desktop with a smartphone or tablet File Transfer Send and share files between your PC and smart devices with only a right click on the mouse iPad iPhone can send but not receive files from the PC Chapter 1 Product introduction Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a more convenient online experience The ASUS Network iC
44. asas aaa aaa 2 19 2 5 4 Ee Wu E 2 19 2 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration kaka aka aa aa aka aaa 2 20 2 5 6 leede eege 2 20 2 5 7 Network Stack mamamana nannawawawnanawawawaanawanaanawansanawawaasasasaansasanawanas 2 21 Monitor UE 2 22 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature bt var 2 23 2 62 CPU FAN CHA FAN1 2 Speed Xxxx RPM or Ignore N A 2 23 2 6 3 CPU FAN Q Fan Control Enabled ii i 2 23 2 6 4 CHA FAN1 2 Q Fan Control Enabled 2 24 2 6 5 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 2 24 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled ue 2 24 2 7 EU 2 74 Fast Boot Enabled saisaitia isean a 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled 2 7 3 Post Delay TIMO 3 SCC siv erisaserisasgre sisan sasas kyanka asi sako 2 7 4 Bootup NumLock State On 2 7 5 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled aka nawasa sasawa sawasasawawan 2 7 6 Option ROM Messages Force BIO 2 7 7 Setup Mode EZ Model 2 7 8 CSM Compatibility Support Module 279 SECU BO Otea aana yonyon ee nea eles 2 10 Boot Option Erg ss ee zion oye pasyans ey donan eti ei SEIT BOOtOVEMAG setter eer aaa ais 28 TOOIS MENU AA 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 TEE 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information mpaaaaimanamananunaaimnaanala 2 8 3 ASUS OG Profile nnsa R SCH EI MONU visais iscos AA i a o i AA Appendices kl ASUS contact information vi Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from th
45. atures of your hardware Va Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 11 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features VA 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 If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen Click Drivers Utilities Make Disk Manual and Contact tabs to display their respective menus VA The following screen is for reference only ASUS InstAll nG Click an icon to display ng Support DVD motherboard information Google Chrome Browser Please select items to install Google Toolbar AMD Chipset Driver Realtek Audio Driver AMD Graphics Driver Atheros LAN Driver Norton Internet Security Solution APRP Utility Click an item to install VA If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to Geng locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the
46. bled Disables the controller Atheros Rom Disabled This item appears only when you set the Atheros Lan item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Rom of the Atheros LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings Auto Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options Auto I0 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IO 2E8h IRQ 3 2 5 6 APM Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss ASUS F2A85 V Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Space Bar Sets the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Ctrl Esc Sets the Ctri Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the P
47. bmenu item Pop up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS F2A85 V Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press lt Esc gt or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items Agreater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt or double click the item Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Ups Pag
48. ceed amma nanana naw ana naw ana naw ana naw ano naw ano saw ano sawan sananassnanasanaas00s 1 3 Motherboard overview uu umuna nanan nanan ana nan ana nananasananasasanasasasasasaasananasanananans 1 3 1 Placom nt Me EE 1 3 2 SEN OO Saba n p n ane ake kaa n Erde 1 3 3 MotherboardilaVOUL ei deaky ase patizan ens aba desas san heefege is akkas riske poke 1 3 4 Layout e EE 14 Central Processing Unit CPU aervrererrerererarereranasasanosasanosananosananonasannnon 1 4 1 CPU instalation sinici iiciin aariin aa 1 4 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation seene 1 9 15 Systemi M MO LTS 1 5 1 Overview 1 5 2 Memory configurations snena 1 12 1 5 3 Installing RU dE 1 19 L Expansion SlOTS LLssi iiosassaisikinikiasis in s pakin iai sau cis i i a ss i ass os as i adis 1 20 1 6 1 Installing an expansion card 1 20 1 6 2 Configuring an expansion Cat EEN 1 20 1 6 3 Ke ETC 1 20 1 6 4 PGI Express XI Slots eks on pe ins ia E 1 20 1 6 5 PGIEXpress X16 EE 1 20 UTC 1 8 LT LC aaa AA 1 8 1 Rear panel ports 1 8 2 te NC 1 25 O WE o E BEE 1 31 1 10 Onboard LEDS rin bon isi ape ski on sis o i ai in 1 33 1 11 Software SUP POM O a aa o r 1 34 1 11 1 Installing an operating system ul aaa nanana wawawawawawawawawawana 1 34 1 11 2 Support DVD Ipietmmalen maana n na Eed 1 34 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 214 ASUS Update Utilit
49. confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the UEFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available devices that have a filesystem Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 31 2 32 ASUS F2A85 V Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct t
50. d PCIEx1 1 shared PCIEx16 1 shared PCIEx1 2 PCIEx16 2 shared Atheros LAN controller shared OnChip SATA controller OnChip USB OHCI 1 2 3 4 shared OnChip USB EHCI 1 2 3 shared OnChip USB XHCI 1 shared OnChip USB XHCI 2 shared HD Audio shared PCI_1 shared PCI_2 shared PCI 3 ASUS F2A85 V shared 1 21 1 22 17 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to 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 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Dis Do Normal Clear RTC Default To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data VA Pa N Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default WA position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure j V
51. dustrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interference y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil ASUS F2A85 V A 1 A 2 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement VAR ALA SE A SAA AA B TAM OT L ONE BREED RR VC RE 7 gt ABA AR TI LOKMAMEMRTMASNSLLEHWLLTHRIN LORMATYADFL LI RECH EE A SI SIEL EE MH VET ET A EK GEIL HK ECH KC Korea Warning Statement BE 717 ARS VEENA A 9 27715 72463 daags FE INN NGA AS yae ay BE AAA ASE ASUA tat dg FAYIT 9224 2530 dasz 93444 BAY AYAT YAN BEI el REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm indicates that the product electrical and electronic eguipment should not be placed in DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable prop
52. e _ CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN and 4 pin CHA FAN1 2 AMD FM2 socket _ GPU Boost switch GPU Boost LED GPU LED DDR3 DIMM slots MemOK switch DRAM LED DRAM_LED USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_34 0 SATA 6 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G 1 7 1 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 12 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC Standby power LED SB PWR Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 1 4 Central Processing Unit CPU This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for AMD A series and Athlon Series processors N Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the FM2 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 OCE Rawy o TTT SSS F2A85 V CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A85 V CPU installation 1 4 1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1 4 2 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the C
53. e Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Configuration fields These fields show 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 highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt or click on it to display a list of options Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 9 2 3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings System Language English Systen Date Systen Time gt Security 2 3 1 System Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options Configuration options English Francais Espa ol Deutsch Pycckuii 74x33 8837 K 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 34 Security The Secur
54. e cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed CO a o i a USB910 USB78 USB56 22 b sob ais ai gtd 2 Kamo bano a ao pr Doozo FEEER dod o o F2AB5 V L 5550Z 332202 223292 eg O HI E HIT HI HT PINI S44Q PNIS IYO PINI TLS mlm RER GENZ GES O NO ae East CH apa Ba oo D D ka D 384 589 352 5 F2A85 V USB2 0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard gt Z The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately o USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3 34 This connector is for the additional USB 3 0 ports and complies with the USB 3 0 specificaton that supports up to 4 8Gbps connection speed If the USB 3 0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis with this USB 3 0 connector you can have a front panel USB 3 0 solution a o a a USB3_34 ID qp Ina P2 Dt IntA P1 De a ina P2 D CA IntA P1 D La GND d GND La m Linta P2 SSTX INA P1 SSTX a wi IntA_P2_SSTX o AQ GND m GND oo IntA P1 SSTX a m linta P2 SSRX a 7 IntA_P1_SSRX La w IntA_P2_SSRX c o INA P1 SSR
55. e electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a gualified service technician or your retailer 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 clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface Ifyou encounter technical problems with the product
56. er reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Appendices ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site www asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 812 282 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone
57. erboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors SM The CPU FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A 24 W fan power Only the CPU FAN and CHA FAN1 2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN1 2 for better thermal environment ASUS F2A85 V 1 25 1 26 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for an ATX power supply The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit a pon ATX12V EATXPWR 00 3 vas TG GND i a Se 12 Volts IC 5 Volts a NA 12 Voltis 1C 5 Volts t 5V Standby _ C 5 Volts op 5 Power Op EECH 5 Volts o O GND ICJO GND o CE PA on 5 Volts 1C GND 4 aa GND _ C GND om z2 5 Volts IC PSON 22 GND 1C GND n 3 Volts C 12 Volts o 3 Volts CH 3 Volts o Deet f oom F2A85 V ATX power connectors AN a We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300W
58. es range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 23 2 24 2 6 4 CHA FAN1 2 G Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the CHA FAN1 2 connector s Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CHA FAN1 2 connector s Q Fan control feature CHA FAN1 2 Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CHA FAN1 2 Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CHA FAN1 2 Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CHA FAN1 2 G Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for guiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters KA The following four items appear only when you set CHA FAN1 2 Fan Profile to Manual CHA FAN1 2 Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 75 C CHA FAN1 2 Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys
59. ess lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt ASUS F2A85 V Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter D gt bupdater pc g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 F2A85V CAP 8390656 2012 09 21 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Press lt Tab gt to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Select Yes and press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure LN For BIOS Updater version 1 30 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 9 Exit menu for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have
60. et support Timing Voltage Optional 1DIMM 2 DIMMS 4 DIMMs F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 5 9 11 9 28 1 65V FLLE88F C8KKAA HAIS XMP 2GB 2 10 11 10 30 1 8V TXD34096M2400HC9N L 4GB SEC 128 K4B2G08460 9 11 11 28 1 65V TXD34096M2400HC9N L 4GB SEC 128 K4B2G08460 9 11 11 28 1 65V Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 2250 O C MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No Size KHX2250C9D3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x2GB DS SS DS Chip Brand Chip Brand GET34GB2200C9DC XMP 2GB DS Chip NO Timing Voltage Chip NO Timing DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1 65V ki l kd DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs Voltage 1 65V GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP 4GB Ds 1 65V FLKE85F B8KJAA FEIS XMP 2GB DS FLKE85F B8KHA EEIH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 5V 1 7V FLKE85F B8KJA FEIH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS AX3U2133GC2G9B DG2 XMP 2GB ss Timing 9 11 9 27 1 5V 1 7V DIMM socket support Voltage Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1 55 1 75V CMT16GX3M4X2133C9 XMP 1 3 16GB 4GB x4 DS 9 11 10 27 1 50V DS 4GB 2 x2GB DS CMT4GX3M2A2133C9 XMP CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 XMP 9 10 9 24 9 10 9 27 1 65V 1 50V CMT8GX3M2B2133C9 XMP 8GB 4GBx2 DS 9 11 9 27 1 50V F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP1 3 16GB 4GB x 4 DS 9 11 10 28 1 65V KHX2133C11D3T1K2 16GX XMP 16GB 8GB x 2 DS 1 6V KHX2133C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS
61. gine Frequency Auto Allows you to set the GPU Engine Frequency Configuration options Auto GPU O C 434MHz GPU O C 447MHz GPU O C 460MHz GPU O C 475MHz GPU O C 1381MHZz GPU O C 1520MHz GPU O C 1688MHz GPU O C 1900MHZz 2 4 7 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance Press lt Enter gt and select OK to start automatic overclocking 2 4 8 DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press lt Enter gt A A ki Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this Cs happens revert to the default settings 2 4 9 CPU Voltage Offset Mode Offset Mode To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value CPU Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Offset Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage The values range from 0 00625V to 0 33750V with a 0 00625V interval ai N Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage Setting a high voltage Ce may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable VDDNB Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value 4
62. he interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help d d The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is reguired 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 equipment IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d In
63. ion 2 3 24 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process Va The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive A NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press F8 to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup to boot using def 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and pr
64. ions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts 1 2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings A Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity 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 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 Motherboard overview 1 3 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 3 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis AN DO NOT overtighten the screws
65. ity menu items allow you to change the system security settings KA If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed ASUS F2A85 V Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the sc
66. modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules 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 do any of the following ki Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Use a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMS are available in the market fo The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect l SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMS or overclocking condition F2A85 V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2400 O C MHz capability DIMM sock
67. nced Mode J Exit Advanced Mode F2A85 U English v 1 BIOS Version 5015 CPU Type AMD AB 5600K APU with Radeon tm HD Graphics Speed 3600 MHz Friday 09 28 2012 Total Memory 4096 MB DDR3 1333MHz reine F voltage EN Fan Speed CPULFAN CHA FAN2 Ci Sili System Performance Energy Saving Normal 0 Boot Priority Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Selects the Advanced Power Saving mode Loads optimized default mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Displays the Advanced mode menus YA The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations KA To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode Back button Menu items Menubar Configuration fields General help E i Tweaker Advanced iced Onboard Devices Configuration gt HD Audio Device Front Panel Type Atheros Lan Enabled Atheros Rom al Port Configuration Disabled Enabled Su
68. nging any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu See section 2 9 Exit Menu If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value Refer to section 1 7 Jumpers on how to erase the RTC RAM The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen ASUS F2A85 V EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 7 Boot menu for details Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature Exits the BIOS setup program without saving CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU chassis the changes saves the changes and resets fan speed the system or enters the Adva
69. oads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Proceeds the full phase mode Manual Adjustment Allows manual adjustment Manual Adjustment Fast Select Ultra Fast for a faster response The reaction time will be longer when Regular is selected Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular CPU Voltage Frequency XXX Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response CPU Power Duty Control T Probe T Probe Maintains the VRM thermal balance Extreme Maintains the VRM current balance KA Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI VRM related parameters The thermal conditions should be monitored ASUS F2A85 V 2 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices A Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values Gs can cause the system to malfunction Eb Advanced gt CPU Configuration gt SATA Configuration gt USB Configuration gt NB Configuration gt Onboard Devices Configuration gt APM gt Network Stack 2 5 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects W The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed AMD PowerNow function Enabled Enables or di
70. ontrol feature CPU FAN Speed Low Limit 200 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CPU FAN Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU FAN Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU FAN G Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for guiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters YA The following four items appear only when you set CPU FAN Profile to Manual CPU FAN Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU FAN Fan Max Duty Cycle 96 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 2096 to 10096 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU FAN Lower Temperature 20 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU FAN Fan Min Duty Cycle 96 40 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The valu
71. ontrol feature does not support Windows XP Vista operating systems ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS UEFI BIOS a UEFI compliant architecture offers the first mouse controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls providing you with more flexibility convenience and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the traditional BIOS versions It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than 2 2 TB ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey F3 Shortcut for most accessed information ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect information detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations ASUS TurboV With its user friendly interface ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real time overclocking without exiting or rebooting the OS It also provides you with the ASUS OC profiles for the best overclocking settings in different scenarios GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers stable system level upgrades for every use MemOK MemOK the remarkable memory rescue tool allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues ensure memory boot compatibility determine fail safe settings and dramatically improve the system s bootup ASUS Anti Surge Protection This special design protects expensive
72. ou install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility 4DIMMs Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL Ng Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 3 Installing a DIMM ASUS F2A85 V 1 20 1 6 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support IN JAN Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 6 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 6 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
73. ower On by a PS 2 mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PME Disabled Disabled Disables the PME to wake up by PCI PCIE devices Enabled Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI PCIE LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values RTC Alarm Date Days This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to select RTC alarm time days When you set the time to zero the RTC alarms everyday Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the time Hour Mimute Second Allows you to set the RTC alarm time Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the time 2 5 7 Network Stack Network Stack Disabled This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to Enabled When this item is disabled the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created Configuration options Disabled Enabled
74. ports at the mid board ASUS unigue ASUS Digital Power Design features Industry leading digital 42 phase power design CPU Power utility ASUS EPU EPU ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Network iControl ASUS USB 3 0 Boost ASUS MemOK ASUS Al Suite II ASUS Al Charger ASUS Remote GO ASUS GPU Boost ASUS TurboV ASUS Disk Unlocker ASUS Anti Surge Protection ASUS ESD 100 All high quality conductive polymer capacitors ASUS Guiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Stylish heatsink 8 MOS heatsink solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows XP Vista operating systems ASUS exclusive Precision Tweaker 2 ele vCore Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 00625V increment vDDNB Adjustable CPU NB voltage at 0 00625V increment vDRAM Bus Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0 01V increment VFCH Adjustable FCH voltage at 0 01V increment SFS Stepless Frequency Selection APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall continued on the next page F2A85 V specifications summary Back Panel I O ports Internal I O connectors buttons switches Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D Sub port 1
75. pply F2A85 V System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up 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 PWRSW This connector is for the system power button 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction 6 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF pott a i oo Ca S 6 ms 5V j SPDIFOUT j GND spor EB am EI e esse L eee SPDIF OUT F2A85 V Digital audio connector AN Ensure tha
76. r LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or 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 lt a a L D a CSS B Cg SB PWR D nG WE A D esse ON OFF e Standby Power Powered Off F2A85 V Onboard LED 2 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second GEE a a L O DRAM LED a o CD Eeer aap P m A o S E F2A85 V DRAM LED 3 GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable GPU LED m F2A85 V GPU Boost LED ASUS F2A85 V 1 11 Software support 1 11 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the fe
77. reen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 11 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items N Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field Li values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard OS Utility n Ai Tweaker
78. s on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system V To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 after POST 2 7 11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 29 2 30 2 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu gt ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility gt ASUS SPD Information gt ASUS O C Profile 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen For more details see section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot DIMM A1 Displays the Serial Presence Detect SPD information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot Configuration options DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 2 8 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings KA The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Label Allows you to input the label of the setup profile Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the B
79. sables the AMD PowerNow function Configuration options Enabled Disabled NX Mode Enabled Enables or disables the No execute page protection function Configuration options Enabled Disabled SVM Mode Enabled Enables or disables CPU virtualization Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPB Mode Auto Disables the CPB Core Performance Boost mode or set it to Auto for automatic configuration Configuration options Disabled Auto C6 Mode Enabled Enables or disables C6 mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled IOMMU Disabled Set this item to Enabled to show IOMMU Mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 17 2 18 Bank Interleaving Enabled Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving Configuration options Enabled Disabled Channel Interleaving Enabled Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port Configuration options Disabled Enabled OnChip SATA Type AHCI Allows you to set the SATA configuration IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA phy
80. set using these connectors set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to RAID See section 2 5 2 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later version When using hot plug and NCQ set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 5 2 SATA Configuration for details 4 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis COM Paga SES Li L iii rt a Ss pwi baad SEET i au J cr a F2A85 V Serial port COM connector YA The COM module is purchased separately ASUS F2A85 V 1 27 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PLED v D m 2 A m a PLED PLED 5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN A Jo a YO V pwo am 55 25 EK as Ss O NG MIM O 0 a CO aa a EI kal a o IDE LED PWRSW RESET El A WE Reguires an ATX power su
81. sical storage devices RAID Set to RAID when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands SATA Port 5 6 7 ESATA AHCI This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI If SATA ports 5 6 7 and the eSATA port are configured as AHCI the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed Set to IDE instead of AHCI to access devices on SATA ports 5 6 7 and the eSATA port before entering OS Configuration options AHCI IDE SATA Port 5 6 7 ESATA RAID This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set to RAID If SATA ports 5 6 7 and the eSATA port are configured as RAID the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed Set to IDE instead of RAID to access devices on SATA ports 5 6 7 and the eSATA port before entering OS Configuration options RAID IDE Board SATA RAID ROM Legacy ROM This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set to RAID Disabled Disables this function Legacy ROM Select this option when using legacy operating systems UEFI DRIVER Select this option when using UEFI operating systems OnChip SATA MAX
82. stem Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices 14 DVI D port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D can t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn t compatible with DVI I 15 HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content 16 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 2 Internal connectors 1 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN and 4 pin CHA FAN1 2 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CHA FAN2 CPU FAN D H GND GND CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CHA FAN DC Mode CHA FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN DC Mode I M DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside le the system may damage the moth
83. t the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio the name may be different based on the OS Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds and Audio Devices gt Sound Playback to configure the setting ff The S PDIF module is purchased separately 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector UR SENSE1 RET SENSE2 RETUR AGND NC AGND NC NC cC a PINA 2 sus sea rreo COC TEN B SESCH n as lt ow o o D DIO 6559S Zo g a wa ZE aa 2 ST Ct 14 ca a w a ass HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pa pin definition compliant definition F2A85 V Front panel audio connector ASUS F2A85 V We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector 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 Type item in the BIOS to HD See section 2 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details The front panel audio I O module is purchased separately 1 29 8 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB modul
84. t1 Sig Copy PK to File Configuration options Acpi a0341d0 ONPCI 1212 USB 2 O NHD Part1 Sig Delete the PK Configuration options Yes No KEK Management Load KEK from File Configuration options Acpi a0341d0 ONPCI 1212 USB 2 0 HD Part1 Sig 2 28 ASUS F2A85 V Copy KEK to File Configuration options Acpi a0341d0 0 PCI 1212 USB 2 0 HD Part1 Sig Delete the KEK Configuration options Yes No Append KEK from file Configuration options Acpi a0341d0 0 PCI 1212 USB 2 0 HD Part1 Sig DB Management Load DB from File Configuration options Acpi a0341d0 0 PCI 1212 USB 2 0 HD Part1 Sig Copy DB to File Configuration options Acpi a0341d0 0 PCI 1212 USB 2 0 HD Part1 Sig Delete the DB Configuration options Yes No Append DB from file Configuration options Acpi a0341d0 0 PCI 1212 USB 2 0 HD Part1 Sig DBX Management Load DBX from File Configuration options Acpi a0341d0 0 PCI 1212 USB 2 0 HD Part1 Sig Copy DBX to File Configuration options Acpi a0341d0 0 PCI 1212 USB 2 0 HD Part1 Sig Delete the DBX Configuration options Yes No Append DBX from file Configuration options Acpi a0341d0 0 PCI 1212 USB 2 0 HD Part1 Sig 2 7 10 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appear
85. to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will oper ate at the maximum duty cycle CHA_FAN1 2 Lower Temperature 20 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CHA_FAN1 2 Min Duty Cycle 40 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 40 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 6 5 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS F2A85 V 2 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options USB Support PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support NetWork Stack Driver Support Next Boot after AC Power Loss Full Screen Logo POST Delay Time Bootup NumLock State Wait For PU If Error Option ROM Messages Setup Mode gt CSM Compatibility Support Module Scroll down to display the following items gt Secure Boot Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 gt Hard Drive BBS Priorities gt KingstonDT 101 G2 1 00 639MB Chapter 2 BIO
86. to meet the higher bandwidth reguirements of 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications Complete USB 3 0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3 0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2 0 AMD CrossFireX Technology AMD s CrossFireX boosts image quality along with rendering speed eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images CrossFireX allows higher antialiasing anisotropic filtering shading and texture settings Adjust your display configurations experiment with the advanced 3D settings and check the effects with a real time 3D rendered previews within AMD VISION Engine Control Center Native SATA 6 0 Gb s support With AMD A85X FCH natively support for the next generation Serial ATA SATA storage interface this motherboard delivers up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rates It also provides enhanced scalability faster data retrieval double the bandwidth of current bus systems 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity ASUS F2A85 V 11 1 1 2 ASUS DIGI VRM DIGI POWER CONTROL Digital Power Design for the APU ASUS motherboards using the AMD A85X chipset employ precise
87. uld get higher voltage and better overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance 0 Regular 60 Medium 80 High and 100 Extreme Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Extreme YA The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specifiation CPU NB Load Line Calibration Auto Allows you to select the CPU NB Load Line Calibration mode Configuration options Auto Regular High Extreme Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 15 2 16 CPU Current Capability 10096 This item provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 CPU NB Current Capability 100 This item provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 CPU Power Phase Conirol Standard Phase number is the number of working VRM phase Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance Reducing phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency Standard Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading Optimized L
88. ulti Monitor Disabled Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi Monitor support for add on VGA devices And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved Configuration options Disabled Enabled The IGFX Multi Monitor item must be enabled before using AMD Dual Graphics technology Primary Video Device PCIE PCI Video Selects the primary display device Configuration options IGFX Video PCIE PCI Video Integrated Graphics Auto Enables the integrated graphics controller Configuration options Auto Force Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 19 2 20 UMA Frame Butter Size Auto This item appears only when you set the previous item to Force Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 128M 256M 512M 1G 2G 2 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Device Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller KA The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Device item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 Atheros Lan Enabled Enabled Enables the Atheros LAN controller Disa
89. x KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KVR1333D3N9 1G low profile 1GB ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F KVR1333D3N9 2G low profile 2GB Hynix H5TQ2G83AFRH9C KVR1333D3S8N9 2G 2GB Micron 1ID77 D9LGK ee 2GB ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F profile KVR1333D3N9 2G low profile 2GB ELPIDA J1108BFBG DJ F KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS KIC D1288JPNDPLD9U 1 5V KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 1 5V SC Ee 2GB DS KTC D1288JEMFNGDOU 1 5V Ra ahas 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPSFPGD9U 1 5V KHX1333C7D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 5 1 65V KHX1333C9D3UK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS ki XMP 1 25V KVR1333D3N9 4G low profile 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F 1 5V KVR1333D3N9 4G low DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F continued on the next page 1 16 1 5V Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors KVR1333D3N9 4G Chip Brand KTC DIMM socket support Voltage Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs Chip NO D2568JENCNGDOU KVR1333D3N9 4G Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR KVR1333D3N9 4G SP low profile Kingston D2568JENCPGD9U MT4JTF12864AZ 1G4D1 MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 Micron Micron OJD12D9LGQ 9FF22D9KPT MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4D1 Micron OJD12D9LGK MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4M1 MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ MT16JTF25664AZ 1G4F1 Micron 9KF27D9KPT MT16JTF51264AZ 1G4D1 Micron OLD22D9LGK NT4GC64B8HGONF CG NANYA NT5CB256M8GN CG AL7F8G73F DJ2 AL8F8G73F DJ2 2GB
90. y 00 aan ces nananana saaa aaa aaa asas 2 1 BA gt ASUS EZ Flash E 2 2 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ut 2 3 214 ASUS BIOS Updater BIOS set p progra MA bek kt ik bec kn a so a ane ob n i i ii Main ET UE 2 3 1 System Language English mm namana nnawawawannawawawaanawawawaswawan 2 10 2 3 2 System Date Day IKOAK ienn 2 10 2 3 3 System TIME EE 2 10 2 3 4 Security Ai Tweaker menu 2 4 1 Ai Ov rclOGK T ner AUTO anna asai anas siais e nnaman 2 13 2 4 2 Memory Frequency AUfO rveverreeeenrsesonssesononesonnosoonnsosonnoesonnneuon 2 13 2 4 3 APU Multiplier AUTO haaa koka oken sv ke esa 2 13 2 4 4 NB Frequency JAupo s213 2 4 5 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled AA 2 13 2 4 6 GPU Bogetbutot siene Ate SCENE an 2 14 247 NG UI 2 14 2 4 8 DRAM Timing Cette mananahan apan 2 14 2 4 9 CPU Voltage Offset Model 2 14 2 40 DRAM Voltage AUIO visa nanaman ananunauuaanaasa asana 2 15 2411 SBAAV Voltage AUtO a ouap sake nee aso tans paka akasan diya 2 15 2412 1AVSB Voltag AUTO aaa NEE anban ane Aaa 2 15 2 4 13 APU1 2V Voltage AULO rvrrreeoorireoonoseoonsnosonossoonnoooonnassononoson 2 15 2 4 14 VDDA Voltage AULO ivrvieeoerereoonorenononeoonnoooonoasoonnnosonnsosononooon 2 15 2415 DIGI VRM 2 15 Advanced E E 2 17 2 5 1 GPU GONVOUNAVN ON wii ik anko spa ka eta pk kb dok op ako i 2 17 2 5 2 SATA Configuration kaka eta asa kako oak kosa lk ak adikte kabin 2 18 2 5 3 USB Configuration sen
91. ystem when the update process is done AN This function supports USB flash disks 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 ASUS F2A85 V 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file A Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F2A85V CAP The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values N DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause Le N system boot failure Chapter 2 BIOS informat

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