Asus F2A85-M, F2A85MCSM 16

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. It allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to-use helpful utilities.

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC environment. The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

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 need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.

ErP ready

The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy- efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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Contents

Page Page Contents Page Page Electrical safety Operation safety How this guide is organized Where to find more information Conventions used in this guide Typography F2A85-Mspecifications summary Page Page Package contents 1.1.1Product highlights 1.1.2DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design 1.1.3Innovative ASUS features Page Page 1.2Before you proceed 1.3.1Placement direction 1.3.2Screw holes 1.3.3Motherboard layout 1.3.4Layout contents 1.4.1Installing the APU 1.4.2APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Page 1.5.1Overview 1.5.2Memory configurations Page Page Page Page Page Page 1.5.3Installing a DIMM 1.5.4Removing a DIMM 1.6.1Installing an expansion card 1.6.2Configuring an expansion card 1.6.3PCI slot 1.6.4PCI Express x1 slot 1.6.5PCI Express x16 slots 1.7Jumpers 1.8.1Rear panel connectors Page 1.8.2Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1.9Onboard switches 1.10Onboard LEDs Page 1.11.1Installing an operating system 1.11.2Support DVD information Page 2.1.1ASUS Update utility 2.1.2ASUS EZ Flash 2.1.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2.1.4ASUS BIOS Updater Page 2.2BIOS setup program BIOS menu screen Page Page 2.3.1System Language [English] 2.3.2System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 2.3.3System Time [xx:xx:xx] 2.3.4Security Page 2.4Ai Tweaker menu Page 2.4.1Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] 2.4.2Memory Frequency [Auto] 2.4.3APU Multiplier [Auto] 2.4.4NB Frequency [Auto] 2.4.5EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] 2.4.6GPU Boost [Auto] 2.4.7OC Tuner 2.4.8DRAM Timing Control 2.4.9CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] 2.4.10DRAM Voltage [Auto] 2.4.11SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto] 2.4.121.1VSB Voltage [Auto] 2.4.13APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] 2.4.14VDDA Voltage [Auto] Page 2.5.1CPU Configuration 2.5.2SATA Configuration 2.5.3USB Configuration 2.5.4NB Configuration 2.5.5Onboard Devices Configuration 2.5.6APM 2.5.7Network Stack 2.6.1CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] 2.6.2CPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] 2.6.3CPU Q-FanControl [Enabled] 2.6.4CHA_FAN Q-FanControl [Enabled] 2.6.5CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2.6.6Anti Surge Support [Enabled] 2.7.1Bootup NumLock State [On] 2.7.2Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 2.7.3Fast Boot [Enabled] 2.7.4Post Logo Delay Time [3 sec] 2.7.5Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 2.7.6Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] 2.7.7Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] 2.7.8CSM Parameters 2.7.9Security Boot parameters 2.7.10Setup Mode [EZ Mode] 2.7.11Boot Option Priorities 2.7.12Boot Override 2.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.8.2ASUS SPD Information 2.8.3ASUS O.C. Profile 2.9Exit menu Page Federal Communications Commission Statement IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea Warning Statement REACH ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)