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Chapter 1:
Product introduction
Chapter 2:
Hardware information
Chapter 3:
BIOS setup
Chapter 4:
Software support
Chapter 5:
Multiple GPU technology support
Appendices
Electrical safety
Operation safety
How this guide is organized
Where to find more information
Conventions used in this guide
Typography
F2A85-VPRO specifications summary
APU
Chipset
Memory
Graphics
Audio
USB
Asmedia® USB3.0 controller
AMD® A85X FCH
ASUS unique
ASUS EZ DIY
Precision Tweaker
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):
Overclocking Protection:
BIOS features
Accessories
Form factor
1.1Welcome
1.2Package contents
1.3.1Product highlights
1.3.2Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control
New DIGI+ Power Control
All-NewDigital Power Control for both APU and DRAM
TPU with the All-NewSMART DIGI+ Key for a Blazing Performance Boost
Increased APU and DRAM overclocking range
TPU
1.3.3ASUS Exclusive Features
1.3.4ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions
1.3.5ASUS EZ DIY
CrashFree BIOS
Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk
ASUS Q-Design
ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS Q-Connector
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2.1Before you proceed
2.2.1Motherboard layout
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots
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2.2.2Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)
2.2.3System memory
Memory configurations
F2A85-VPRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3 2250 (O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3 1866 MHz capability
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
DDR3 1333 MHz capability
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DDR3 1066 MHz capability
2.2.4Expansion slots
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
2.2.5Jumper
2.2.6Onboard switches
2.TPU (GPU Boost) switch
F2A85-VPRO TPU switch
3.EPU switch
F2A85-VPRO EPU switch
4.DirectKey button
F2A85-VPRO DirectKey button
5.BIOS-FLBKswitch
F2A85-VPRO BIOS Flashback switch
2.2.7Onboard LEDs
3.BIOS_FLBK LED
F2A85-VPRO BIOS Flashback LED
4.EPU LED
F2A85-VPRO EPU LED
5.TPU LED
2.2.8Internal connectors
2.USB 2.0 connectors (10-1pin USB 3 ~ 10)
F2A85-VPRO USB2.0 connectors
3.Front panel audio connector (10-1pin AAFP)
F2A85-VPRO Front panel audio connector
4.Digital audio connector (4-1pin SPDIF_OUT)
F2A85-VPRO Digital audio connector
5.CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pinCPU_FAN, 4-pinCHA_FAN1/2/3/4)
F2A85-VPRO Fan connectors
6.USB 3.0 connector (20-1pin USB3_34)
F2A85-VPRO USB3.0 Front panel connector
7.Serial port connector (10-1pin COM1)
F2A85-VPRO Serial port (COM1) connector
8.ATX power connectors (24-pinEATXPWR; 8-pinEATX12V)
F2A85-VPRO ATX power connectors
9.Direct connector (2-pinDRCT)
F2A85-VPRO DRCT connector
10.System panel connector (20-8pin PANEL)
F2A85-VPRO System panel connector
•System power LED (2-pinPLED)
•Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pinIDE_LED)
•System warning speaker (4-pinSPEAKER)
2.3.1Additional tools and components to build a PC system
2.3.2APU installation
2.3.3APU heatsink and fan assembly installation
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2.3.4DIMM installation
2.3.5Motherboard installation
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2.3.6ATX Power connection
2.3.7SATA device connection
2.3.8Front I/O Connector
2.3.9Expansion Card installation
2.3.10Rear panel connection
* LAN port LED indications
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channelconfiguration
2.3.11Audio I/O connections
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2.4Starting up for the first time
2.5Turning off the computer
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3.1Knowing BIOS
3.2BIOS setup program
3.2.1EZ Mode
3.2.2Advanced Mode
Menu bar
Menu items
Back button
Submenu items
Pop-upwindow
Scroll bar
3.3Main menu
Security
Administrator Password
User Password
3.4Ai Tweaker menu
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
APU Frequency [XXX]
Memory Frequency [Auto]
APU Multiplier [Auto]
NB Frequency [Auto]
GPU Engine Frequency [Auto]
OC Tuner
DRAM Timing Control
DIGI+ Power Control
CPU Load-LineCalibration [Auto]
CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]
Manual Adjustment [Fast]
CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]
CPU Power Duty Control [T-Probe]
CPU Power Thermal Control [125]
DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto]
CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]
CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]
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DRAM Voltage [Auto]
SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]
1.1VSB Voltage [Auto]
APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]
VDDA Voltage [Auto]
3.5Advanced menu
3.5.1CPU Configuration
AMD PowerNow function [Enabled]
NX Mode [Enabled]
SVM Mode [Enabled]
CPB Mode [Auto]
IOMMU [Disabled]
3.5.2SATA Configuration
OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]
OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
3.5.3USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]
EHCI Hand-off[Disabled]
3.5.4NB Configuration
IGFX Multi-Monitor[Disabled]
Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video]
PCIex16_1 [Auto]
3.5.5Onboard Devices Configuration
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Front Panel Type [HD]
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]
Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]
Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]
Serial Port Configuration
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PME [Disabled]
Power On By Ring [Disabled]
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
3.5.7Network Stack
Network Stack [Disable Link]
Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]
Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
Ipv6 Delay Time [0]
3.6Monitor menu
CPU_FAN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
CPU_FAN Q-FanControl [Disabled]
CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Q-FanControl [Enabled]
Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
3.7Boot menu
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Post Report [5 sec]
Fast Boot [Enabled]
USB Support [Partial Initial]
PS2 Devices Support [Enabled]
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
Post Logo Delay Time [3 sec]
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
CSM Parameters
Security Boot parameters
Removable Media [Deny Execute]
Fix Media [Deny Execute]
Key Management
Default Key Provisioning [Disabled]
Manage All Factory Keys (PK, KEK, DB, DBX)
Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Override
3.8Tools menu
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
ASUS SPD Information
DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1]
ASUS O.C. Profile
Label
Save to Profile
Load from Profile
3.9Exit menu
Load Optimized Defaults
Save Changes & Reset
Discard Changes & Exit
ASUS EZ Mode
3.10Updating BIOS
3.10.1ASUS Update utility
Launching ASUS Update
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
3.10.2ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
3.10.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
Recovering the BIOS
3.10.4ASUS BIOS Updater
Before updating BIOS
Booting the system in DOS environment
Updating the BIOS file
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4.1Installing an operating system
4.2Support DVD information
4.2.1Running the support DVD
4.2.2Obtaining the software manuals
4.3Software information
4.3.1AI Suite
Installing AI Suite
Using AI Suite
4.3.2TurboV EVO
TurboV
Using Advanced Mode
GPU Boost
Apply
Auto Tuning
Extreme
Stop
4.3.3DIGI+ Power Control
Smart DIGI+ Key
CPU Power
DRAM Power
CPU Load-lineCalibration
CPU Current Capability
CPU Voltage Frequency
CPU/NB Load Line Calibration
CPU/NB Current Capability
4.3.4EPU
Launching EPU
4.3.5Remote GO
Using Remote GO
Remote GO! functions
Wi-FiGO! Remote
Launching Wi-FiGO! Remote
Wi-FiGO! Remote menu
DLNA Media Hub
Using the DLNA Media Hub
To play music:
To edit the library:
To edit the music playlist:
To play a video file:
To edit the video library:
To edit the video playlist:
To view images:
To edit the image library:
To edit the image playlist:
Using the DLNA Media Hub via Wi-FiGO! Remote
Remote Desktop
Using the Remote Desktop
Using the Remote Desktop via Wi-FiGO! Remote
File Transfer
Using File Transfer
Using File Transfer via Wi-FiGO! Remote
Securing your computer for Wi-FiGO! Remote functions
4.3.6FAN Xpert
Launching FAN Xpert
Using FAN Xpert 2 Auto Tuning
Fan Position
Silent:
Standard:
Turbo:
Full Speed:
Smart Mode
RPM Fixed Mode
Fan Information
4.3.7Probe
Launching Probe
Configuring Probe
4.3.8Sensor Recorder
Launching Sensor Recorder
Using Sensor Recorder
Using History Record
4.3.9USB Charger+
Launching the USB Charger+
USB fast-chargingmode settings
Setting up the charging function
Disabling the charging function
4.3.10USB 3.0 Boost
Launching USB 3.0 Boost
Configuring USB 3.0 Boost
4.3.11Network iControl
Using EZ Start
Using Quick Connection
Configuring the Quick Connection
Using EZ Profile
4.3.12USB BIOS Flashback Wizard
Scheduling the latest BIOS download
Downloading the updated BIOS
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4.3.13MyLogo2
Using MyLogo
Auto Tune
4.3.14 Audio configurations
A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows®
B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® 7 / Vista
C. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® XP
4.4RAID configurations
4.4.1RAID definitions
4.4.2Installing Serial ATA hard disks
4.4.3Setting the RAID item in BIOS
4.4.4AMD® Option ROM Utility
Creating a RAID volume
Deleting a RAID configuration
Displaying a RAID set information
4.5Creating a RAID driver disk
4.5.1Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
4.5.2Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
4.5.3Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation
4.5.4Using a USB floppy disk drive
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5.1AMD® CrossFireX™ technology
5.1.1Requirements
5.1.2Before you begin
5.1.3Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards
5.1.4Installing the device drivers
5.1.5Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology
Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center
Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology
Performance > AMD CrossFireX
2.Select Enable CrossFireXTM
5.2AMD® Dual Graphics technology
5.2.1System requirements
5.2.2Before you proceed
5.2.3Installing AMD Graphics Driver
5.2.4Using the AMD® VISION Engine Control Center
5.3LucidLogix Virtu MVP
5.3.1Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP
5.3.2Setting up your display
i-Mode
d-Mode
5.3.3Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP
Main
Performance
Applications
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Notices
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 contact information