Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product F2A85MPRO Asus
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Motherboard F2A85-M PRO.
ii E8020 Second 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, tran.
iii Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ................................................................................................
iv Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-2 3.
v 3.6.3 CPU V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V Voltage .............. 3-20 3.6.4 CPU_F AN Q-Fan Control [Disabled] ......................................... 3-21 3.6.5 CHA_F AN1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled].................................. 3-22 3.
vi 4.3.10 Probe II...................................................................................... 4-23 4.3.1 1 Sensor Recorder ....................................................................... 4-24 4.3.12 ASUS Update .....................
vii 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.
viii 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.
ix Conventions used in this guide T o 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.
x (continued on the next page) APU AMD ® FM2 socket for AMD ® A-series/ Athlon™ Series processors Supports CPU up to 4 CPU cores AMD ® T urbo Core T echnology 3.
xi (continued on the next page) 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.
xii (continued on the next page) 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 eSA T A port 2 x USB 2.
xiii Specications are subject to change without notice. BIOS 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP , DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI 2.0a Accessories 2 x Serial A T A 6.
xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only . Actual product specications may vary with different models.
xv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws PC chassis Power supply unit AMD FM2 APU AMD FM2 compatible CPU F.
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F2A85-M PRO 1-1 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.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM T ogether with the ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips, TPU (TurboV Processi.
F2A85-M PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the rst mouse-.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 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.
F2A85-M PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout F2A85-M PRO PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_1 USB56 USB34 USB78 USB910 PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O AUDIO ALC 892 ASM 1445 RTL 8111F ASM 1042 COM1 KBMS_USB12 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC 24.
F2A85-M PRO 1-7 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 1-25 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN and 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2/3) 1-24 3.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.3 System memory This 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.
F2A85-M PRO 1-9 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No.
F2A85-M PRO 1-1 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Apacer 78.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) SS - - 7-7-7-24 1.
F2A85-M PRO 1-13 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. T iming V oltage DIMM socket support .
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. T iming V oltage DIMM socket support 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1 108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.
F2A85-M PRO 1-15 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 DDR3 1066 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.4 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No.
F2A85-M PRO 1-17 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 - - shared - - - - - PCIe x16_2 - - - shared - - - - PCIe x1_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x1_2 - - - shared - - - - ASM USB3 - shared - - - - - - USB 3.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button, your system will shut down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly .
F2A85-M PRO 1-19 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 • Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. T urn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 5. BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system.
F2A85-M PRO 1-21 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. T urn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved.
F2A85-M PRO 1-23 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable . F2A85-M PRO F2A85-M PRO EPU Boost LED EPU_LED .
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.
F2A85-M PRO 1-25 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 These connectors are for an A TX power supply .
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 These connectors are for the Serial A T A 6.
F2A85-M PRO 1-27 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
F2A85-M PRO 1-29 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 • We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-denition audio capability .
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 These connectors are for USB 2.
F2A85-M PRO 1-31 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data.
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ASUS F2A85-M PRO 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 2-3 Chapter 2 3. Place nine 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.
2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.2 APU installation The AMD FM2 socket is compatible with AMD A-series accelerated processors. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the FM2 socket.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 2-5 Chapter 2 3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary .
2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 3 4 5.
2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation B A.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR.
2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards.
2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .
2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 • DO NOT insert a dif ferent connector to the external SA T A port. DO NOT insert a dif ferent connector to the external SA T A port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Due to USB 3.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 2-15 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports.
2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority .
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 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 PRO 3-5 Chapter 3 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.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 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 PRO 3-7 Chapter 3 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.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-9 Chapter 3 T arget CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. T arget DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 3.4.1 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency .
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4.6 GPU Boost Allows you to congure the GPU Boost settings. [Auto] GPU is set to its optimized settings. [T urbo] Select to achieve better 3D performance. [Extreme] Select to get an excellent visual performance.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-1 1 Chapter 3 CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reducing phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efciency .
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 VDDNB Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. VDDNB Offset V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDNB Offset voltage.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-13 Chapter 3 3.4.18 DRAM VREFDQ V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM VREFDQ voltage. The values range from 0.435V to 1.065V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Offset V oltage , CPU Manual V oltage , VDDNB Offset V oltage , VDDNB Manual V oltage , DRAM V oltage , SB 1.
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-15 Chapter 3 SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Allows you to disable CPB mode function. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] C6 Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables C6 mode function.
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 OnChip SA T A MAX Speed [SA T A 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SA T A port speed. Conguration options: [SA T A 6.0Gb/s] [SA T A 3.0Gb/s] S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) is a monitor system.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-17 Chapter 3 Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller . Conguration options: [Auto] [Force] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Force].
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Enabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled].
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-19 Chapter 3 Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/ Second will become user-congurable with set values.
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-21 Chapter 3 3.6.4 CPU_F AN Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.5 CHA_F AN1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-23 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 3.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 3.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 USB Support [Partial In...] [Disabled] All the USB devices will be available only afater entering the operating system (OS). [Full Initial] All the USB devices will be available during POST and in OS. [Partial Initial] Specic USB device / port will be available before entering OS.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-25 Chapter 3 Launch PXE OpROM policy [DO NOT launch] Conguration option: [DO not launch] [Legacy rst] [UEFI rst] Launch Storage OpROM policy [Legacy only] Conguration op.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Delete the KEK Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Append an entry to KEK Conguration options: [OK] Set DB from File Conguration options: [OK] Get DB to File.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 3-27 Chapter 3 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 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.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the APU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto T uning function that offers automatic and easy over lockin g and s ystem level u p.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without appl.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 APU Multiplier Allows you to manually adjust the APU Multiplier . 1. Click on the APU Multiplier tab. 2. Drag the adjustment bar leftwards or rightwards to the desired value. 3. Click Apply for the changes to take effect.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-7 Chapter 4 Auto T uning ASUS T urboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most exible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration. • T o prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss.
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-1 1 Chapter 4 • Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU. • *Select *Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button .
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.5 F AN Xpert 2 F AN Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’ specications and positions. Launching F AN Xpert 2 T o launch F AN Xpert 2, click T ool > F AN Xpert 2 from the AI Suite menu bar .
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-13 Chapter 4 3. From the Fan Position screen, check and assign the locations of your fans, then click OK to exit the screen. If CPU or chassis fans have been changed, the Fan Auto Tuning process should be repeated.
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Advanced Mode F AN Xpert 2’s Advanced Mode button allows you to adjust the reaction speed for fan rotation based on the system’s temperature and to congure the fan’s rotation per minute.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-15 Chapter 4 RPM Fixed Mode The RPM Fixed Mode tab allows you to set your fan speed when CPU temperature is below 75 degrees. Click and drag to make the adjustments Click to switch .
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Fan Information Click the Fan Information button to see the details of each detected fan. Y ou can click on either the table button or the graph button to see the results.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-17 Chapter 4 USB fast-charging mode settings Click the dropdown box, and select a proper charge mode when your PC is off, in Sleep Mode, or Hibernate Mode. Disable: disables the USB fast-charging function. ASUS: fast-charges your connected ASUS devices.
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Setting up the charging function When a portable device is connected to the USB port of the PC, the USB Charger+ automatically detects the kind of your device. Charging the device Click to fast-charge your device.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%. Launching USB 3.0 Boost T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click T ool > USB 3.
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS le to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically .
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-21 Chapter 4 2. After the utility detects a new BIOS rmware, click from the Save to eld to save the BIOS rmware, select the USB ashdrive, and click Download . Downloading the updated BIOS 1. Click Check for New BIOS Update to check for the latest BIOS version.
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.9 Ai Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. • Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specication 1.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-23 Chapter 4 4.3.10 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-25 Chapter 4 Using History Record 1. Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration . 2. Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. T o stop recording, click Recording again.
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.12 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar .
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-27 Chapter 4 4.3.13 MyLogo2 MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the screen during the Power On Self T ests (POST). Launching ASUS Update T o launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. Click Flash to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Yes to reboot the system. Y ou will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-29 Chapter 4 B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows ® XP • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed software conguration. • T o play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor .
4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.15 Network iControl • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is only supported under Windows 7 / 8 and can only support the onboard LAN.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-31 Chapter 4 Using Quick Connection Before enabling the Netw.
4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click the Quick Connection tab.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-33 Chapter 4 EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority prole. Click the tab.
4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.16 Remote GO! Connect your computer to a network and use Remote GO! to stream media les to DLNA devices. It allows you to remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and mobile device.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-35 Chapter 4 W-Fi GO! Remote Install the W-Fi GO! Remote application on your mobile device to use Remote GO!’s remote control functions. • Wi-Fi GO! Remote supports iOS 4.0/Android 2.3 mobile devices or later versions. • For iOS devices, download the W-Fi GO! Remote from iT unes store.
4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The W-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-37 Chapter 4 Using the DLNA Media Hub 1. From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub . 2. Click to select a device as your receiver . When using your DLNA display (such as DLNA TV) as the receiver , ensure that DLNA function is enabled.
4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • Only computers under Windows ® 7/8 support the DLNA Media Hub function. • Keep the Windows Media Player open. Ensure that your media le formats supported on Windows Media Player and DLNA playback devices.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-39 Chapter 4 1. Click Video tab. 2. Tick Library to view the video les from your local computer . T ick Playlist to view the video les saved in your prole.
4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Viewing the images T o view the images: 1. Click Photo tab. 2. Tick Library to view the image les from your local computer . T ick Playlist to view the image les saved in your prole. An image slideshow plays when pressing .
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-41 Chapter 4 3. The mobile device shows the information of the DLNA Media Hub function. T ap Enter to proceed to the Remote GO! function. 4. T ap Music , Video or Photo, to play . Y our mobile device’s WI-FI GO! Remote interface may vary with the mobile device’s operating system.
4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using the Remote Desktop via W-Fi GO! Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop. The W-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 4-43 Chapter 4 File T ransfer Allows you to transfer les wirelessly between your computer and mobile device. Before using File T ransfer, ensure that your computer is connected to your mobile device. For more details, refer to the section Wi-Fi GO! Remote .
4-44 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T ap to select location T ap to send T ap to select .
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 The motherboard comes with the AMD ® chipset that allows you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.
5-2 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array .
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 AMD ® Option ROM utility T o enter the AMD ® Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <F> to display the utility main menu. The Main Menu allows you to select an operation to perform.
5-4 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 Creating a RAID volume T o create a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the function. 2. Press <Ctrl> + <C>, and the following screen appears.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 5-5 Chapter 5 Be cautious when deleting a RAID volume. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID volume. T o delete a RAID volume: 1.
5-6 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector .
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 5-7 Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver .
5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 5-9 Chapter 5 Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the le. 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.
5-10 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 6-1 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.
6-2 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only . The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 6-3 Chapter 6 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.
6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 1 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireX TM . 2. Select Enable CrossFireX TM . 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 6-5 Chapter 6 6.2 AMD ® Dual Graphics technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® Dual Graphics technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards.
6-6 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.2.4 Using the AMD ® CA T AL YST ® Control Center Using an add-on graphics card 1. Install a graphics card onto your motherboard. Refer to the User Guide that comes with your graphics card for details. 2.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 6-7 Chapter 6 1. Follow steps 1 to 3 on Using the onboard graphics card . 2. From the AMD CA T AL YST(R) Control Center screen, click Display Manager > Graphics Adapter . Select AMD Radeon HD 4250 Graphics [Gabbs, G HW173] . Click OK , and then Y es from the conrmation window .
6-8 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards to perform better , respond faster and process media les smoother within a low power environment.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 6-9 Chapter 6 6.3.2 Setting up your display LucidLogix Virtu MVP solution comes with two distinct modes that allows you to e njoy better graphics either from your built-in video output (i-Mode) or from a discrete graphics card (d- Mode).
6-10 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization.
ASUS F2A85-M PRO 6-1 1 Chapter 6 Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance ® or Virtual Vsync function.
6-12 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 See the descriptions of these columns below: • D column allows you to run applications with the discrete graphic card. Sel ect D to enable 3D graphical performance for that application. • I column allows to run applications with iGPU.
F2A85-M PRO 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 PRO 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.
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 PRO A-5 EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
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