F2A85-M specifications summary

APU

Chipset

Memory

AMD® A- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM2 package

Supports AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 Supports DirectX® 11

The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types.

Refer to www.asus.com for AMD APU support list.

AMD® A85X FCH(Hudson D4)

4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2250(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866/ 1600/1333/1066MHz memory modules

Dual-channel memory architecture

*The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.

**Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).

***When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend

a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system.

Graphics

Expansion slots

Multi-GPU support

Storage / RAID

LAN

Audio

USB

Integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series Graphics in Trinity APU Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI/D-Sub port

-Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920x1080@60Hz

-Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution 2560x1600@60Hz

-Supports D-Sub with max. resolution 1920x1600@60Hz

-Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11

-Maximum shared memory of 2G

-Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology

*Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Dual Graphics technology

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

1 x PCI slot

Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology (x16 & x4)

AMD® A85X FCH:

-7x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors(gray) with RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 10 and JBOD support

-1x eSerial ATA 6Gb/s at the back I/O

Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller

Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC

-Support 192khz/24bit BD lossless sound

-BD Audio Layer Content Protection

-Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking

-Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O

AMD® A85X FCH :

- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, [blue], 2 ports at mid- board)

- 10 x USB2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at back panel, 6 ports at mid-board)

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Asus manual F2A85-M specifications summary, Apu

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.