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4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4APU MultiplierAllows you to manually adjust the APU Multiplier.1. Click on the APU Multiplier tab.2. Drag the

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-7Chapter 4Auto Tuningoptions. 

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 43. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a me

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-9Chapter 44.3.3 DIGI+ VRMASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance 

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4 • Do not remove the thermal modul

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-11Chapter 4• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU.• *Select From the Last Re

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.5 FAN Xpert 2FAN Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you with 

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-13Chapter 43. From the Fan Position screen, check and assign the locations of your fans, then click OK to exit the screen. If CPU o

4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Advanced Mode  Advanced Mode button allows you to adjust the reaction speed for fan 

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-15Chapter 4RPM Fixed ModeThe RPM Fixed Mode tab allows you to set your fan speed when CPU temperature is below 75 degrees. Click and

xi(continued on the next page)USBAMD® A85X FCH:- 10 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel)- 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 port

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Fan InformationClick the Fan Information button to see the details of each detected fan. You can click on eit

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-17Chapter 4USB fast-charging mode settingsClick the dropdown box, and select a proper charge mode when your PC is off, in Sleep Mode

4-18Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Setting up the charging functionWhen a portable device is connected to the USB port of the PC, the USB Charger

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-19Chapter 44.3.7 USB 3.0 BoostASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and 

4-20Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback WizardUSB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the B

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-21Chapter 42. After the utility detects a new BIOS  from the Save to

4-22Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.9 Ai Charger+

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-23Chapter 44.3.10 Probe IIof any pr

4-24Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.11 Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-25Chapter 4Using History Record1. Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Record Interval and Record D

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4-26Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.12 ASUS UpdateASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS i

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-27Chapter 44.3.13 MyLogo2screen during the Po

4-28Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 45. Click Flash to update the boot logo.6. When prompted, click Yes to reboot the system. You will see the ne

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-29Chapter 4B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® XP• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website

4-30Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.15 Network iControl• Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function.• Network iControl is

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-31Chapter 4Using Quick ConnectionQuick Connection 

4-32Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Click the Quick Connection tab.Tick Autom

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-33Chapter 4

4-34Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.16 Remote GO!Connect your computer to a wireless network and use Remote GO! to wirelessly stream 

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-35Chapter 4W-Fi GO! Remotecontrol functions

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4-36Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-37Chapter 4Using the DLNA Media Hub1. From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub.2. Click to select a device as your receiver.Whe

4-38Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4• Only computers under Windows® 7/8 support the DLNA Media Hub function. 

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-39Chapter 41. Click Video tab.2. Tick Libraryfrom your local comput

4-40Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Viewing the imagesTo view the images:1. Click Photo tab.2. Tick Library to view the image 

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-41Chapter 43. The mobile device shows the information of the DLNA Media Hub function. Tap Enter to proceed to the Remote GO! functi

4-42Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Using the Remote Desktop via W-Fi GO! RemoteWhen the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the co

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-43Chapter 4File TransferBefore using File Transfer, e

4-44Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Tap to select locationTap to send Tap to select Tap to clear all 

ASUS F2A85-M PRO5-1Chapter 5RAID support5 The motherboard comes with the AMD®

xivPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

5-2Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 55.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performanc

ASUS F2A85-M PRO5-3Chapter 55.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utilityTo enter the AMD® Option ROM utility:1. Turn on the system.2. During POST, press <Ctrl&

5-4Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 5Creating a RAID volumeTo create a RAID volume:1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the 

ASUS F2A85-M PRO5-5Chapter 5Be cautious when deleting a RAID volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when y

5-6Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 55.2 Creating a RAID driver disk® operating

ASUS F2A85-M PRO5-7Chapter 55.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:1. During the

5-8Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 5 Due to OS limitation, Windows®

ASUS F2A85-M PRO5-9Chapter 5Add the same line to both sections.The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 8. Find the [H

5-10Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 5www.devicemanuals.eu

ASUS F2A85-M PRO6-1Chapter 6Multiple GPU support66.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that allows

xvInstallation tools and components1 bag of screws PC chassis Power supply unitAMD FM2 APU AMD FM2 compatible CPU FanDIMM S

6-2Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 66.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cardsThe following pictures are for reference only. The graphics

ASUS F2A85-M PRO6-3Chapter 65. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately.6. Connec

6-4Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 61Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD C

ASUS F2A85-M PRO6-5Chapter 66.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technologyThe motherboard supports the AMD® Dual Graphics technology that allows you to install mu

6-6Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 66.2.4 Using the AMD® CATALYST® Control CenterUsing an add-on graphics card1. Install a graphics card ont

ASUS F2A85-M PRO6-7Chapter 61. Follow steps 1 to 3 on Using the onboard graphics card. 2. From the AMD CATALYST(R) Control Center screen, click Dis

6-8Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 66.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP

ASUS F2A85-M PRO6-9Chapter 66.3.2 Setting up your displayLucidLogix Virtu MVP solution comes with two distinct modes that allows you to enjoy better

6-10Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 6 

ASUS F2A85-M PRO6-11Chapter 6Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFFClick to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFFPerformanceAllows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyper

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6-12Chapter 6: Multiple GPU supportChapter 6See the descriptions of these columns below:• D column allows you to run applications with the discrete g

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

A-2AppendicesIC: Canadian Compliance Statement210 of Industry

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

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

F2A85-M PROA-5EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI

F2A85-M PRO1-1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsAMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRMTogether with the ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips, TPU (T

F2A85-M PRO1-3Chapter 1graphical BIO

iiE7424Second EditionJuly 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software d

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1ASUS Q-DesignASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-Shield design speed up and sim

F2A85-M PRO1-5Chapter 11.2 Motherboard overview1.2.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard compone

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.2 Motherboard layoutF2A85-M PROPCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCIEX1_2PCIEX1_1USB56 USB34USB78USB910PANELSPDIF_OUTA

F2A85-M PRO1-7Chapter 1Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-252. CPU and chassis

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.3 System memoryThis motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (

F2A85-M PRO1-9Chapter 1You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Vendors Part No. SizeS

F2A85-M PRO1-11Chapter 1Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support 1 DIMM

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support 1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 D

F2A85-M PRO1-13Chapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support 1 DIMM2 DIM

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1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support 1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 D

F2A85-M PRO1-15Chapter 1DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage1 DIMM 2 DIM

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.4 Expansion slotsUnplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so ma

F2A85-M PRO1-17Chapter 1IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCIe x16_1 - - shared - - - - -PCIe x16_2 - - - shared - - - -PCIe x1_1 sha

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.• When the system is on and you press the Dire

F2A85-M PRO1-19Chapter 1• Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not

1-20Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 15. BIOS Flashback buttonUSB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS

F2A85-M PRO1-21Chapter 1To erase the RTC RAM:1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pi

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 12. DRAM LEDDRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found

F2A85-M PRO1-23Chapter 14. EPU LEDThe EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable.F2A85-M PROF2A85-M PRO EPU Boost LEDEPU_LED 

ivBIOS setup3.1 Knowing BIOS ...3-13.2 BIOS setup program .

1-24Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1the system may d

F2A85-M PRO1-25Chapter 1 These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power

1-26Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1 These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s sign

F2A85-M PRO1-27Chapter 1 This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to th

1-28Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1 This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 

F2A85-M PRO1-29Chapter 1 

1-30Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1 These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Conne

F2A85-M PRO1-31Chapter 1 This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely 

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ASUS F2A85-M PRO2-1Chapter 2Basic Installation22.1 Building your PC system2.1.1 Motherboard installation1The diagrams in this section are for refere

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2-2Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to 

ASUS F2A85-M PRO2-3Chapter 23. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.DO NOT overtighten the

2-4Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.1.2 APU installationThe AMD FM2 socket is compatible with AMD A-series accelerated processors. Ensure that

ASUS F2A85-M PRO2-5Chapter 232.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before

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2-12Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 22.2 BIOS update utility2.2.1 USB BIOS FlashbackUSB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS wit

ASUS F2A85-M PRO2-13Chapter 22.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections2.3.1 Rear I/O connection

2-14Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2• DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port.• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, US

ASUS F2A85-M PRO2-15Chapter 2Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel Speakers2.3.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/

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ASUS F2A85-M PRO2-17Chapter 2 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that al

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ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-1Chapter 3BIOS setup33.1 Knowing BIOSarchitecture,

3-2Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2 BIOS setup programinclude navi

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-3Chapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an ov

viiSafety informationElectrical safetybefore relocating the

3-4Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 Advanced Mode

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-5Chapter 3Menu itemsselecting Main shows

3-6Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-7Chapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password fo

3-8Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3To change a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the Enter Current Passwo

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-9Chapter 3Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current CPU speed.Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current DRAM speed.3.4.1

3-10Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4.6 GPU Boost [Turbo]

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-11Chapter 3CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increasing phase number under heavy sy

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3VDDNB Offset Mode Sign [+]This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode].[+] To offset t

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-13Chapter 33.4.18 DRAM VREFDQ Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM VREFDQ voltage. The values range from 0.435V to 1.065V with

viiiAbout this guidemotherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3 The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.T

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-15Chapter 3SVM [Enabled]CPB Mode [Auto]

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s]

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-17Chapter 3Integrated Graphics [Auto]UMA Frame Buffe

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Enabled]This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-19Chapter 3Power On By RTC [Disabled][Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items R

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan set

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-21Chapter 33.6.4 CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fa

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.5 CHA_FAN1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-23Chapter 33.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.3.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets

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

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3USB Support [Partial In...][Disabled] All the USB devices will be available only afater entering the operating sys

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-25Chapter 3Launch PXE OpROM policy [DO NOT launch]Launch Storage OpROM

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Delete the KEKAppend an entry to KEKSet DB from File

ASUS F2A85-M PRO3-27Chapter 33.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 UtilityAllows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or disca

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-1Chapter 4Software support4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to 

4-2Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructi

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-3Chapter 44.3 Software information

4-4Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the APU frequency and rel

ASUS F2A85-M PRO4-5Chapter 4Using Advanced ModeClick on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.Advanced modeApplies all changes