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F2A85-V
Motherboard
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E8006 Second Edition December 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
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii F2A85-V specifications summary ............................................................................. ix Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii Chap
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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............................................................2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................................2-1 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 .................................................
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2.6.3 CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled] .............................................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] .......................................................2-24 2.7 Boot menu ...................................................................................................2-25 2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] .......
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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-V specifications summary ® CPU 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 ® 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 ® Support AMD Memory Profile (AMP) memory
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F2A85-V specifications summary ® USB AMD A85X FCH: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the back panel [black], 6 ports at the mid-board) - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel [blue], 2 ports at the mid-board) ASUS unique ASUS Digital Power Design features - Industry leading digital 4+2 phase power design - CPU Power utility ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Network iControl* - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS
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F2A85-V specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 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 Internal I/O connectors / 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports buttons / switches 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 1 x COM conn
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. 23.1cm(9.1in) GPU CHA_FAN2 KBMS_USB34 CPU_FAN GPU_LED DIGI +VRM ATX12V SPDIFO _HDMI MemOK! ESATA6G _USB3 _12 LAN _USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 F2A85-V Atheros 8161 PCIEX16_1 Super Lithium Cell PCIEX1_2 I/O CMOS Power ® AMD A85X PCI1 PCIEX16_2 COM 64Mb BIOS PCI2 Realtek SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7 ALC887 PCI3 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SPDIF_OUT SB_PWR PANEL CLRTC USB910 USB78 USB56 AAFP 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ASU
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Product introduction 1 1.1 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
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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 ASU
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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 iControl feature does not support Windows XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, o
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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
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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. F2A85-V 1-5 AS
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 23.1cm(9.1in) GPU CHA_FAN2 KBMS_USB34 CPU_FAN GPU_LED DIGI +VRM ATX12V SPDIFO _HDMI 7 MemOK! 8 ESATA6G _USB3 _12 LAN 1 _USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 F2A85-V Atheros 9 8161 PCIEX16_1 Super Lithium Cell PCIEX1_2 I/O CMOS Power ® AMD A85X PCI1 PCIEX16_2 COM 64Mb BIOS PCI2 Realtek SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7 ALC887 PCI3 10 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SPDIF_OUT SB_PWR USB910 USB78 USB56 PANEL CLRTC AAFP 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introdu
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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 and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 1-25 3. AMD FM2 socket 1-7 4. GPU Boost switch 1-32 5. GPU Boost LED (GPU_LED) 1-33 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-11 7. MemOK! switch 1-31 8. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 1-33 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 1-30 10. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7) 1-27 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 12. USB
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1.4.1 CPU installation 1 2 3 4 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
