Asus F2A85-M Specifications

MotherboardF2A85-M

xF2A85-M specications summaryASUS unique featuresASUS Digital Power Design:- Industry leading digital 4+2 phase power design- CPU Power UtilityASUS

xiF2A85-M specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port1 x HDMI port

xiiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.ASUS F2A85-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cablesUser Manual1 x I/O Sh

ASUS F2A85-M1-1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsAMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 serie

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionNative SATA 6.0 Gb/s supportWith AMD® A85X FCH natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage in

ASUS F2A85-M1-3Remote GO!Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and router setup. It all

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionAI Suite IIWith its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and

ASUS F2A85-M1-51.2 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard setti

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionF2A85-M1.3 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure

ASUS F2A85-M1-71.3.3 Motherboard layoutF2A85-MPCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCI1PCIEX1_1USB56USB78USB910TPMPANELSPDIF_OUTAAFPCPU_FANPWR_FANCHA_FANLithium CellCMO

iiE7444First EditionAugust 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-272

ASUS F2A85-M1-91.4.1 Installing the APU1432

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1253 41.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and

ASUS F2A85-M1-11To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly53142

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 System memory1.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modul

ASUS F2A85-M1-131.5.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• Memory module

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capabilityDDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capabilityDDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capabilityDDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz c

ASUS F2A85-M1-15DDR3-1866 MHz capabilityDDR3-1600 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing Voltage

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1

ASUS F2A85-M1-17(continued on the next page)DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Op

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1

ASUS F2A85-M1-19• SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sidedDIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memor

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure

ASUS F2A85-M1-211.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expa

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better pe

ASUS F2A85-M1-231.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS

1-24Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard o

ASUS F2A85-M1-25Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio c

1-26Chapter 1: Product introduction• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the mother

ASUS F2A85-M1-27• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or

ivBIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-12.1.1 ASUS Update utility ...

1-28Chapter 1: Product introductionThe COM module is purchased separately.5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)This connector is for a serial (COM)

ASUS F2A85-M1-297. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of t

1-30Chapter 1: Product introduction9. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~7)These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables

ASUS F2A85-M1-3110. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

1-32Chapter 1: Product introduction1. MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the

ASUS F2A85-M1-332. GPU Boost switchThis switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function.F2A85-MF2A85-M GPU Boost switchGPU1.10 Onboard

1-34Chapter 1: Product introduction3. GPU Boost LEDThe GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable.F2A85-MF2A85-M GPU Boost LE

ASUS F2A85-M1-351.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Operating Systems (O

1-36Chapter 1: Product introduction

ASUS F2A85-M2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the

v2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...2-242.6.4 CHA_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...

2-2Chapter 2: Getting startedUpdating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site near

ASUS F2A85-M2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it

2-4Chapter 2: Getting started2.1.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterThe ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you

ASUS F2A85-M2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

2-6Chapter 2: Getting started2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include

ASUS F2A85-M2-7BIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gu

ASUS F2A85-M2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main men

2-10Chapter 2: Getting started2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu pro

ASUS F2A85-M2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing

viSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

2-12Chapter 2: Getting started2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing

ASUS F2A85-M2-13Scroll down to display the following items:Scroll down to display the following items:

2-14Chapter 2: Getting startedTarget CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the CPU Turbo-Mode speed.Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current D

ASUS F2A85-M2-152.4.6 GPU Boost [Auto]Allows you to congure the GPU Boost settings.[Auto] GPU is set to its optimized settings.[Turbo Mode] Select

2-16Chapter 2: Getting started2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.35V to 2.00V with a 0.005V interv

ASUS F2A85-M2-17Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU/NB Current Capability [100%]This item provides wider total power range for overc

2-18Chapter 2: Getting started2.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cauti

ASUS F2A85-M2-19CPB Mode [Auto]Allows you to disable CPB mode function. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]C6 Mode [Enabled]Enables or disables C6

2-20Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.3 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows th

ASUS F2A85-M2-21The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Device item to [Enabled].Front Panel Type [HD]Allows you to set the fron

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu

2-22Chapter 2: Getting startedPower On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.[Enabled] Enables the Power On by a

ASUS F2A85-M2-232.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.2.6.1 CPU T

2-24Chapter 2: Getting started2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan co

ASUS F2A85-M2-25CHA_FAN Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the CHA_FAN Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appro

2-26Chapter 2: Getting started2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets

ASUS F2A85-M2-272.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo dis

2-28Chapter 2: Getting started2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot][Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot up process after AC Power Loss.

ASUS F2A85-M2-29Conguration options: [OK]Get KEK to FileConguration options: [OK] Delete the KEKConguration options: [Yes] [No]Append an entry to K

2-30Chapter 2: Getting started2.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <E

ASUS F2A85-M2-312.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DA

2-32Chapter 2: Getting started

F2A85-MA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

A-2AppendicesIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry

F2A85-MA-3REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the

A-4AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

F2A85-MA-5DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate

A-6Appendices

ix(continued on the next page)F2A85-M specications summaryAPU AMD® A- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics, up to