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F2A85-M PRO
Motherboard
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E7424 Second Edition July 2012 Copyright © 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
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Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii F2A85-M PRO specifications summary .................................................................... x Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv Installatio
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BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-4 3.3 Main menu ....................................................
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3.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..............3-20 3.6.4 CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control [Disabled] .........................................3-21 3.6.5 CHA_FAN1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]..................................3-22 3.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]....................................................3-22 3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-23 3.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] ....................
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4.3.10 Probe II......................................................................................4-23 4.3.11 Sensor Recorder .......................................................................4-24 4.3.12 ASUS Update ............................................................................4-26 4.3.13 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................4-27 4.3.14 Audio configurations.................................................................
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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. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perf
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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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F2A85-M PRO specifications summary ® APU AMD A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM2 package ® 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 CPU support list ® Chipset AMD A85X FCH (Hudson D4) Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 2400(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz me
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F2A85-M PRO specifications summary ® USB AMD A85X FCH: - 10 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) ® Asmedia PCIe USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors II – TPU & EPU - Auto Tuning, TurboV, EPU and TPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design - Industry leading Digital 4+2 Phase
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F2A85-M PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSATA port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel audio I/O ports ASUS exclusive Intelligent overclocking tools: overclocking features - TPU Switch - Auto Tuning Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at
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F2A85-M PRO specifications summary BIOS 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI 2.0a Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. F2A85-M PRO ASUS F2A85-M PRO motherboard User Guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • 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. xiv User Manual
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD FM2 APU AMD FM2 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
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Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights ® ® AMD A-series accelerated processors with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics ® ® This motherboard supports AMD A- series accelerated processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. 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 feature
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM Together with the ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips, TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors feature DIGI+VRM, which launches power delivery into a digital standard with a programmable microprocessor that perfectly serves power signal, eliminating digital-to-analog conversion lag. With DIGI+VRM, you can easily adjusts the power phase performance and system voltages via
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 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 UEFI 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 BI
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-Shield design speed up and simplify the DIY process. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to
