Asus F2A85-M PRO Installation tools and components

Installation tools and components

1 bag of screws

Philips (cross) screwdriver

PC chassis

Power supply unit

AMD FM2 APU

AMD FM2 compatible CPU Fan

DIMM	SATA hard disk drive

SATA optical disc drive (optional)

Graphics card (optional)

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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Contents

Page Page Contents Page Page Page Electrical safety Operation safety How this guide is organized Where to find more information Conventions used in this guide Typography F2A85-MPRO specifications summary Page Page Page Package contents Installation tools and components Page Product introduction 1.1.1Product highlights 1.1.2Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM 1.1.3ASUS Exclusive Features Chapter Page 1.2.1Before you proceed 1.2.2Motherboard layout Page 1.2.3System memory Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 1.2.4Expansion slots Page 1.2.5Onboard switches and buttons Page Page 1.2.6Jumpers 1.2.7Onboard LEDs Page 1.2.8Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Basic Installation 2.1.1Motherboard installation 2 Chapter Page 2.1.2APU installation 2.1.3CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Page Page 2.1.4DIMM installation 2.1.5ATX Power connection 2.1.6SATA device connection 2.1.7Expansion Card installation 2.2.1USB BIOS Flashback 2.3.1Rear I/O connection Page 2.3.2Audio I/O connections Page 2.4Starting up for the first time 2.5Turning off the computer Page BIOS setup 3.2BIOS setup program 3 Chapter 3.2.1EZ Mode 3.2.2Advanced Mode Page 3.3Main menu Page 3.4Ai Tweaker menu 3.4.1Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] 3.4.2Memory Frequency [Auto] 3.4.3APU Multiplier [Auto] 3.4.4NB Frequency [Auto] 3.4.5EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] 3.4.6GPU Boost 3.4.7OC Tuner 3.4.8DRAM Timing Control 3.4.9DIGI + VRM 3.4.10CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] 3.4.11DRAM Voltage [Auto] 3.4.12SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto] 3.4.131.1Vsb Voltage [Auto] 3.4.14APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] 3.4.15VDDA Voltage [Auto] 3.4.18DRAM VREFDQ Voltage [Auto] 3.4.19CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] 3.5.1CPU Configuration 3.5.2SATA Configuration 3.5.3USB Configuration 3.5.4NB Configuration 3.5.5Onboard Devices Configuration 3.5.6APM 3.5.7Network Stack 3.6.1CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] 3.6.2CPU_FAN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CHA_FAN1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] 3.6.3CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 3.6.4CPU_FAN Q-FanControl [Disabled] 3.6.5CHA_FAN1/2/3 Q-FanControl [Enabled] 3.6.6Anti Surge Support [Enabled] 3.7.1Bootup NumLock State [On] 3.7.2Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 3.7.3Fast Boot [Enabled] 3.7.4Post Logo Delay Time [3 sec] 3.7.5Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 3.7.6DirectKey Enable [Go to BIOS...] 3.7.7Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] 3.7.8Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] 3.7.10Security Boot parameters 3.7.11Setup Mode [EZ Mode] 3.7.12Boot Option Priorities 3.7.13Boot Override 3.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3.8.2ASUS SPD Information 3.8.3ASUS O.C. Profile 3.9Exit menu Software support 4.2.1Running the support DVD 4.2.2Obtaining the software manuals 4.3.1AI Suite 4.3.2TurboV EVO Page Page Page Page 4.3.3DIGI+ VRM Page 4.3.4EPU 4.3.5FAN Xpert Page Page Page Page 4.3.6USB Charger+ Page 4.3.7USB 3.0 Boost 4.3.8USB BIOS Flashback Wizard Page 4.3.9Ai Charger+ 4.3.10Probe 4.3.11Sensor Recorder Page 4.3.12ASUS Update 4.3.13MyLogo2 4.3.14Audio configurations Page 4.3.15Network iControl Page Page Page 4.3.16Remote GO Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Using the Remote Desktop via W-FiGO! Remote Using File Transfer Using File Transfer via W-FiGO! Remote Securing your computer for Wi-FiGO! Remote functions RAID support 5.1.1RAID definitions 5.1.2Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5.1.3Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5.1.4AMD® Option ROM utility Page Page 5.2.1Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5.2.2Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® 5.2.3Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 5.2.4Using a USB floppy disk drive Page Page Multiple GPU support 6.1.1Requirements 6.1.2Before you begin 6.1.3Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6.1.4Installing the device drivers 6.1.5Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology Page 6.2.1System requirements 6.2.2Before you proceed 6.2.3Installing AMD Chipset Driver 6.2.4Using the AMD® CATALYST® Control Center Page 6.3.1Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 6.3.2Setting up your display 6.3.3Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Page Page Appendices 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)