Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

 

 

 

 

PWR_FAN

 

 

GPU Boost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KBMS_USB34

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN

GPU_LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGI+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VRM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATX12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPDIFO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

module)

module)

module)

module)

 

 

 

 

DVI VGA

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM2

240-pin

240-pin

240-pin

240-pin

 

MemOK!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRAM_LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESATA6G

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCKET

DDR3 DIMM A1(64bit,

DDR3 DIMM A2(64bit,

DDR3 DIMM B1(64bit,

DDR3 DIMM B2(64bit,

EATXPWR

 

 

 

_USB3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_USB12

CHA_FAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA6G

 

 

 

 

 

 

F2A85-M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX16_1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RTL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8111F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SB_PWR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX1_1

Lithium Cell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMD®

 

 

 

_ _

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA6G

SATA6G

 

Super

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A85X

 

 

 

 

I/O

 

 

PCI1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA6G_

SATA6G_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 2

 

ALC

 

 

PCIEX16_2

 

 

 

 

 

 

64Mb

 

SATA6G

SATA6G

 

SPDIF_OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS

 

 

887-VD2

COM

USB910

USB78

USB56

USB3_34

CLRTC

TPM

 

 

PANEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AAFP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASUS F2A85-M motherboard

 

 

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

 

1 x I/O Shield

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User Guide

Support DVD

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.

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F2A85-M specifications

The Asus F2A85-M is a micro-ATX motherboard tailored for AMD A-Series processors, making it an excellent choice for users who seek a compact yet powerful computing solution. Designed with performance and versatility in mind, this motherboard supports the FM2 socket and is capable of accommodating Ryzen processors with an applicable BIOS update.

One of the standout features of the F2A85-M is its support for AMD's Richland and Trinity A-series APUs, which integrate both CPU and GPU capabilities, providing excellent performance for gaming and multimedia tasks without the need for a discrete graphics card. The board supports up to 64GB of DDR3 memory across four DIMM slots, operating at speeds up to 2400 MHz, allowing for a smooth multitasking experience.

Connectivity is a strong point for the F2A85-M, featuring USB 3.0 ports for lightning-fast data transfers and extensive I/O options. It includes HDMI, DVI, and VGA outputs, enabling users to connect multiple displays easily, which is particularly beneficial for graphic designers and video editors. The onboard 8-channel HD audio with ASUS’ exclusive Crystal Sound technology delivers impressive audio quality for a more immersive gaming experience or lifelike media playback.

The motherboard incorporates ASUS' proprietary UEFI BIOS, which simplifies the overclocking process and allows users to easily customize their computing experience. With features like Dual Intelligent Processors 4 (DIP4), users can optimize power consumption and improve overall system stability.

For storage, the F2A85-M provides six SATA III ports, facilitating rapid data transfer with modern SSDs and HDDs. Its RAID support further enhances data security and performance, catering to users who require redundancy or speed boosts in their storage solutions.

In terms of build-quality, the F2A85-M utilizes high-quality capacitors and components, ensuring longevity and reliability for system builders seeking stability in their setups.

Overall, the Asus F2A85-M is a feature-rich motherboard that combines performance and reliability, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of computing needs, from casual gaming to professional workloads. With its blend of modern technologies and thoughtful design, it stands out as a solid option in the micro-ATX motherboard market.