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A85XM-A
Motherboard
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E8004 First Edition January 2013 Copyright © 2013 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:
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii A85XM-A specifications summary ............................................................................ ix Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii Chapt
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2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................................2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................................2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .......................................................................2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program .....................................................................................2-6 2.3 Main menu ...............................................................................
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2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ...........................................2-26 2.7.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] .....................................................2-26 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .................................................................2-26 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) ............................................2-26 2.7.9 Security Boot .................................................................................2-27 2.7.10 Boot Option Prior
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the 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
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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
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o
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A85XM-A specifications summary ® ® APU AMD FM2 socket for AMD A-Series / Athlon™ processors Supports CPU up to 4 cores ® Microsoft DirectX 11 support ® AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support ® • The AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types. ® • Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD APU support list. ® Chipset AMD A85X FCH (Hudson D4) Memory 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 32GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066MHz memory modules Dual-channel memory architecture
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A85XM-A specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - DIGI+ Power Design: Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU - APU Power Utility ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl* - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly gr
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A85XM-A specifications summary BIOS features 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 Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.3 in x 7.4 in (23.6 cm x 18.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice
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USBPWF CLRTC Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. 18.8cm(7.4in) KBMS CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI ATX12V +VRM HDMI USB3_12 LAN_USB12 AUDIO A85XM-A PCIEX16 RTL 8111F ® BATTERY AMD PCIEX1_1 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 A85X Super SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 I/O PCI1 SB_PWR ALC 887 64Mb SPDIF_OUT USB3_34 BIOS USB56 USB34 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SPEAKER AAFP F_PANEL ASUS A85XM-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or
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Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights ® AMD A-series and Athlon™ processors ® This motherboard supports AMD A-series and Athlon™ 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. ® A
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1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM DIGI+ Power Control: Digital Power Design for the APU* ® ASUS motherboards using the AMD A85X chipset employ precise 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 AS
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ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). AI Suite II With its user interface, ASUS AI 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
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1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • 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
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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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. A85XM-A 1-5 AS
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USBPWF CLRTC 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 18.8cm(7.4in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN KBMS DIGI +VRM ATX12V HDMI 2 USB3_12 LAN_USB12 AUDIO A85XM-A PCIEX16 RTL 8111F ® BATTERY AMD PCIEX1_1 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 A85X SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 Super I/O 6 PCI1 SB_PWR ALC 887 64Mb BIOS SPDIF_OUT USB3_34 USB34 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 USB56 SPEAKER 7 AAFP F_PANEL 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction KB_USBWB DVI_VGA SOCKET FM2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPW
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1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Keyboard wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 1-20 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-24 3. AMD FM2 socket 1-7 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-23 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-11 6. SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~8) 1-25 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-26 8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-19 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB
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1.4.1 APU installation 1 2 3 4 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
