Asus F2A85-M2 15

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-M2specifications summary Page Page Package contents 1.1.1Product highlights 1.1.2Innovative ASUS features 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 LEDs 1.10.1Installing an operating system 1.10.2Support 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 2.3.1System Language [English] 2.3.2System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 2.3.3System Time [xx:xx:xx] 2.3.4Security Page 2.4.1Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] 2.4.2Memory Frequency [Auto] 2.4.3EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] 2.4.4DRAM Timing Control 2.5.1Trusted Computing 2.5.2CPU Configuration 2.5.3SATA Configuration 2.5.4Alert Specification Format (ASF) Configuration 2.5.5Management Component Transport Protocol (MCTP) Configuration 2.5.6USB Configuration 2.5.7NB Configuration 2.5.8Onboard Devices Configuration 2.5.9APM Page 2.5.10Serial Port Console Redirection 2.5.11Network Stack 2.6.1Fast Boot [Disabled] 2.6.2Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 2.6.3Post Delay Time [3 sec] 2.6.4Bootup NumLock State [On] 2.6.5Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 2.6.6Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] 2.6.7Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] 2.6.9Secure Boot 2.6.10Boot Option Priorities 2.6.11Boot Override 2.7.1CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] 2.7.2CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] 2.7.3CPU Q-FanControl [Enabled] 2.7.4CHA_FAN 1/2 Q-FanControl [Enabled] 2.7.5CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2.7.6Anti Surge Support [Enabled] 2.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.8.2ASUS SPD Information 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)