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F2A85-M2
Motherboard
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E7827 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 F2A85-M2 specifications summary .......................................................................... ix Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii Produc
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1.10 Software support ........................................................................................1-31 1.10.1 Installing an operating system ......................................................1-31 1.10.2 Support DVD information ..............................................................1-31 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............................................................2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ..............................................
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2.6.3 Post Delay Time [3 sec] ................................................................2-20 2.6.4 Bootup NumLock State [On] .........................................................2-20 2.6.5 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] .......................................................2-20 2.6.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ...........................................2-20 2.6.7 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] .....................................................2-20 2.6.8 CSM (Compatibility
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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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F2A85-M2 specifications summary ® ® APU AMD A- series accelerated processors with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM2 package ® Supports AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 ® Supports DirectX 11 ® • The AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for AMD APU support list. ® Chipset AMD A85X FCH (Hudson D4) Memory 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support a maximum of 64GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules Dual
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F2A85-M2 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS AI Suite II - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert Plus ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS My Logo 2 Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Display port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB
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F2A85-M2 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 CrashFree BIOS 3, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update 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. xi
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 ATX12V USB1_4 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB3_12 AUDIO F2A85-M2 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111DP SB_PWR Lithium Cell PCIEX1_1 CMOS Power ® AMD Super A85X I/O PCI1 PCIEX1_4 ALC 887-VD2 F_PANEL USB78 USB56 USB3_34 64Mb CHASSIS CLRTC BIOS SPDIF_OUT AAFP SPEAKER ASUS F2A85-M2 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • T
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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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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 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. 1.1.2 Innovative ASU
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. 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 ne
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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 Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 2 3 4 24.4cm(9.6in) KBMS CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 ATX12V 1 USB1_4 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB3_12 AUDIO F2A85-M2 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111DP SB_PWR 5 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® AMD Super A85X I/O PCI1 6 PCIEX1_4 ALC 887-VD2 64Mb F_PANEL USB78 USB56 USB3_34 CHASSIS CLRTC SPDIF_OUT BIOS 7 AAFP SPEAKER 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DRAM_LED CPU_LED BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA DP DVI COM SOCKET FM2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
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1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-26 2. CPU, power fan and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1 and 1-27 4-pin CHA_FAN2) ® 3. AMD FM2 Socket 1-7 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-11 5. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-31 6. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 1-29 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-30 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-22 10. Chassis intrusio
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1.4.1 Installing the APU 1 2 3 4 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
