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F2A85-V PRO
Motherboard
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E7401 First Edition (V1) August 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
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................ vii F2A85-V PRO specifications summary ..................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents .......................
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Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-43 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode ......................................................................... 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode .............................................................. 3-3
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Contents 4.3.7 Probe II ......................................................................... 4-28 4.3.8 Sensor Recorder ........................................................... 4-29 4.3.9 USB Charger+ ............................................................... 4-30 4.3.10 USB 3.0 Boost .............................................................. 4-32 4.3.11 Network iControl ........................................................... 4-33 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard ...........
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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: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jum
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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/W ARNING: 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 Indica
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F2A85-V PRO specifications summary ® APU FM2 socket for AMD A-Series Accelerated Processor Unit (APU) with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series Graphics, up to 4 CPU cores ® Supports AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 ® ® Supports Microsoft DirectX 11 ® 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.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules ® * Whe
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F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back I/O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking ® USB Asmedia USB3.0 controller - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) ® AMD A85X FCH - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel [blue], 2 ports at the mid-board) - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at the back panel, 8 ports at the mid-board) ASUS unique ASUS Dual
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F2A85-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique ASUS EZ DIY features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - DirectKey - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS exclusive Precision Tweaker 2 overclocking - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment features - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable
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F2A85-V PRO specifications summary BIOS features 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS 2.7, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Accessories 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Man
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS F2A85-V PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS F2A85-V PRO User guide Support
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Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 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 features Dual- channe
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New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for both APU and DRAM The New DIGI+ Power Control design with two digital voltage controllers upgrades motherboard power delivery to an overall solution on AMD FM2 motherboards, including all- new DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to ultra-precise APU voltage control. This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best in class control for better efficiency, stability and perf
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Chapter 1 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! GPU Boost Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up! GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user- friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system- level upgrades
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AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expen
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Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop
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CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot, Q-Shield and Q-Connector design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to instal
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Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
