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
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ASUS EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features
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ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS EZ DIY
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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
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1.2 Before you proceed
1.3 Motherboard overview
1.3.1 Placement direction
1.3.2 Screw holes
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout
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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
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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
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DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3-1866 MHz capability
DDR3-1600 MHz capability
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DDR3-1600 MHz capability
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DDR3-1333 MHz capability
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DDR3-1333 MHz capability
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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.
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F2A85-M SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2
SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4
SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6
SATA6G_7
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1.9 Onboard switches
1.10 Onboard LEDs
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1.11 Software support
1.11.1 Installing an operating system
1.11.2 Support DVD information
To run the Support DVD
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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
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2.3 Main menu
Administrator Password
User Password
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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]
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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
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Appendices
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
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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,
