Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product F2A85-M Asus
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Motherboard F2A85-M.
ii E8005 Third Edition December 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, trans.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ................................................................................................
iv 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 ....
v 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...................................................... 2-24 2.6.4 CHA_F AN Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ............................................. 2-24 2.6.5 CPU V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V Voltage .....
vi Safety information Electrical safety T o 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.
vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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.
viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ix (continued on the next page) F2A85-M specications summary APU AMD ® socket FM2 for A- series /Athlon TM Series Processors, supports CPU up to 4 cores Supports AMD ® Turbo Core T echnology 3.0 • The AMD ® T urbo Core T echnology 3.0 support depends on the APU types.
x F2A85-M specications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Digital Power Design: - Industry leading digital 4+2 phase power design - CPU Power Utility ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.
xi F2A85-M specications summary Specications are subject to change without notice. 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 LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSA T A port 4 x USB 2.
xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS F2A85-M motherboard 2 x S erial A T A 6. 0 Gb/s ca bles User Manual 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer .
ASUS F2A85-M 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD ® A-series and Athlon TM Series Processors This motherboard supports AMD ® A- series and Athlon TM Series Processors.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Native SA T A 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD ® A85X FCH natively support for the next-generation Serial A T A (SA T A) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also provides enhanced scalability , faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-3 Remote GO! Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and router setup. It allows users to stream multimedia content from PC .
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 .
ASUS F2A85-M 1-5 1.2 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction F2A85-M 1.3 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-7 1.3.3 Motherboard layout F2A85-M PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCIEX1_1 USB56 USB78 USB910 TPM PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O AUDIO ALC 887-VD2 RTL 8111F COM KBMS_USB34 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC 24.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 1-27 2. CPU, power fan and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_FAN and 3-pin PWR_F AN) 1-28 3.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-9 1.4.1 Installing the APU 1 4 3 2.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 2 5 3 4 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary .
ASUS F2A85-M 1-1 1 T o uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 5 3 1 4 2.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-13 1.5.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Prole is not the JEDEC memory standard.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Kingston KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-15 DDR3-1866 MHz capability DDR3-1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Corsair CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Kingston KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • • Kingston KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-17 (continued on the next page) DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs A-DA TA A.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS KTC D2568JENCNGD9U - 1.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-19 • SS : Single-sided / DS : Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-21 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. See page 1-27 for details.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-23 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-25 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration 1 1. Side Speaker Out port (gray) . This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio conguration. Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction • We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability . • If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector , set the Front Panel T ype item in the BIOS setup to [HD] .
ASUS F2A85-M 1-27 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin A TX +12V power plug.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction The COM module is purchased separately . 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-29 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G 1~7) These connectors are for the Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives and optical disc drives.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-31 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector .
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously . Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-33 2. GPU Boost switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function. F2A85-M F2A85-M GPU Boost switch GPU 1.10 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable . F2A85-M F2A85-M GPU Boost LED GPU_LED.
ASUS F2A85-M 1-35 1.1 1 Software support 1.1 1.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / V ista / 7 / 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
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ASUS F2A85-M 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future.
2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet , then click Next . b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, then click Next . c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next .
ASUS F2A85-M 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le.
2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS F2A85-M 2-5 Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.
ASUS F2A85-M 2-7 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode . Y ou can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode . Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
ASUS F2A85-M 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
ASUS F2A85-M 2-1 1 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS F2A85-M 2-13 Scroll down to display the following items: Scroll down to display the following items:.
2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started T arget CPU T urbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the CPU T urbo-Mode speed. T arget DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency .
ASUS F2A85-M 2-15 2.4.6 GPU Boost [Auto] Allows you to congure the GPU Boost settings. [Auto] GPU is set to its optimized settings. [T urbo Mode] Select to achieve better 3D performance. [Extreme Mode] Select to get an excellent visual performance.
2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4.10 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.35V to 2.00V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.1 1 SB 1.1V V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Southbridge 1.1V voltage. The values range from 1.
ASUS F2A85-M 2-17 Conguration options: [100%] [1 10%] [120%] [130%] CPU/NB Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously .
2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS F2A85-M 2-19 CPB Mode [Auto] Allows you to disable CPB mode function. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] C6 Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables C6 mode function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IOMMU [Enabled] Enables or disables IOMMU support.
2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.3 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
ASUS F2A85-M 2-21 The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Device item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high- denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
ASUS F2A85-M 2-23 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 2.6.1 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures.
2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
ASUS F2A85-M 2-25 CHA_F AN Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CHA_F AN Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CHA_F AN fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature.
2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].
ASUS F2A85-M 2-27 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.
2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot up process after AC Power Loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot up speed after AC Power Loss. 2.7.8 CSM Parameters This option allows you to control the CSM launch parmeters.
ASUS F2A85-M 2-29 Conguration options: [OK] Get KEK to File Conguration options: [OK] Delete the KEK Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Append an entry to KEK Conguration options: [OK] Set D.
2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2.
ASUS F2A85-M 2-31 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
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F2A85-M A-1 Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
A-2 Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
F2A85-M A-3 REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
A-4 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.
F2A85-M A-5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539.
A-6 Appendices.
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