Asus F2A85-M manual

Motherboard

F2A85-M

Contents

Main E7444 First Edition August 2012 Contents Product introduction BIOS information Appendices Safety information Electrical safety Operation safety About this guide How this guide is organized Where to nd more information Conventions used in this guide Typography Italics (continued on the next page) ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features (continued on the next page) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS EZ DIY Page xii Package contents DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD A-series accelerated processors with AMD Radeon HD 7000 series graphics AMD A85X FCH (Hudson D4) Chipset 1.1.2 DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design ASUS EPU 1.1.3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Remote GO! ASUS TurboV GPU Boost Network iControl ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Page 1.2 Before you proceed 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction 1.3.2 Screw holes ASUS F2A85-M 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 8 1 2 5 DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) F2A85-M CPU socket FM2 Page Page Page 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview ASUS F2A85-M 1.5.2 Memory congurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. F2A85-M Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-1866 MHz capability DDR3-1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1600 MHz capability ASUS F2A85-M (continued on the next page) DDR3-1333 MHz capability 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1333 MHz capability ASUS F2A85-M DDR3-1066 MHz capability 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1.5.4 Removing a DIMM 1.6 Expansion slots 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1.6.2 Conguring an expansion card 1.6.3 PCI slot 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1.7 Jumpers 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration 1.8.2 Internal connectors ASUS F2A85-M F2A85-M ATX power connectors EATXPWR ATX12V TPM module is purchased separately. Page Page 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction F2A85-M SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7 Page 1.9 Onboard switches 1.10 Onboard LEDs Page 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1.11.2 Support DVD information To run the Support DVD Page 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update Updating the BIOS BIOS information 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Recovering the BIOS 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS Booting the system in DOS environment Updating the BIOS le 2.2 BIOS setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup Entering BIOS Setup after POST BIOS menu screen EZ Mode Advanced Mode Menu bar Page 2.3 Main menu Administrator Password User Password Page Page Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] APU Frequency [XXX] 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] 2.4.4 NB Frequency [Auto] 2.4.6 GPU Boost [Auto] 2.4.7 OC Tuner 2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control 2.4.9 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] 2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto] 2.4.11 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto] 2.4.12 1.1VSB Voltage [Auto] 2.4.13 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] 2.4.14 VDDA Voltage [Auto] CPU/NB Current Capability [100%] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] CPU Voltage Frequency [300Khz] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] 2.5 Advanced menu 2.5.1 CPU Conguration CPB Mode [Auto] C6 Mode [Enabled] IOMMU [Enabled] 2.5.2 SATA Conguration OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [AHCI] OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] 2.5.3 USB Conguration 2.5.4 NB Conguration 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Conguration Front Panel Type [HD] SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] 2.5.6 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] 2.5.7 Network Stack 2.6 Monitor menu 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] CPU Upper Temperature [70] CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] CPU Lower Temperature [20] 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Page 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Post Report [5 sec] 2.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled] USB Support [Partial In...] PS2 Devices Support [Enabled] 2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] 2.7.8 CSM Parameters Set KEK from File 2.7.9 Security Boot parameters Default Key Provisioning [Disabled] 2.7.10 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] 2.7.11 Boot Option Priorities 2.7.12 Boot Override 2.8 Tools menu 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM A1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole 2.9 Exit menu Page Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Page REACH ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY F2A85-M Date : Jul. 01, 2012 Signature : interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,