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.... 1. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you...
.... 1. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you...
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...or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this guide. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only...or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for informational use only and subject to the contents of documentation by ASRock. Products and corporate names appearing in this device must accept any means, except duplication of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a...
...or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this guide. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only...or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for informational use only and subject to the contents of documentation by ASRock. Products and corporate names appearing in this device must accept any means, except duplication of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a...
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... T: USB0 B: USB1 1 CI1 ATXPWR1 SPEAKER1 1 3 28 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) 4 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 VGA1 CPU_FAN2 Front USB 3.0 XFast RAM FM2A85X-ITX CHA_FAN1 5 RoHS PANEL 1 6 SOCKET FM2 PLED PWRBTN HDLED RESET 27 CPU_FAN1 1 SATA3_7 CMOS Battery HDMI1 7 26 25 24 Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Center: REAR... Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 CPU Socket 27 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 28 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 2 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English
... T: USB0 B: USB1 1 CI1 ATXPWR1 SPEAKER1 1 3 28 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) 4 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 VGA1 CPU_FAN2 Front USB 3.0 XFast RAM FM2A85X-ITX CHA_FAN1 5 RoHS PANEL 1 6 SOCKET FM2 PLED PWRBTN HDLED RESET 27 CPU_FAN1 1 SATA3_7 CMOS Battery HDMI1 7 26 25 24 Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Center: REAR... Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 CPU Socket 27 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 28 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 2 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English
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... the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 5) Side Speaker (No. 8) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English
... the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 5) Side Speaker (No. 8) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English
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English 4 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find "...
English 4 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find "...
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...Introduction Thank you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard speci... about the model you for details. 5 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English In case any modifications of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to...
...Introduction Thank you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard speci... about the model you for details. 5 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English In case any modifications of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to...
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1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics 6 - Mini-ITX Form Factor - 6 Layer PCB - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - AMD A85X (Hudson-D4) - Supports Intel® ...1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with HDMI 1.4a - Supports AMD Dual Graphics - Supports Blu-ray Stereoscopic 3D with DVI-D and HDMI ports ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866/1600/1333/ 1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics - ...
1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics 6 - Mini-ITX Form Factor - 6 Layer PCB - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - AMD A85X (Hudson-D4) - Supports Intel® ...1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with HDMI 1.4a - Supports AMD Dual Graphics - Supports Blu-ray Stereoscopic 3D with DVI-D and HDMI ports ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866/1600/1333/ 1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics - ...
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... - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) 7 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports LAN Cable Detection -
... - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) 7 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports LAN Cable Detection -
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... Multi-adjustment Support CD - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - English 8 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar...ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - We are not ...
... Multi-adjustment Support CD - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - English 8 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar...ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - We are not ...
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... and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 9 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID.... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 /...
... and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 9 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID.... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 /...
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...memory space that cannot be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can load the OC profile to their own system to overclock CPU... frequency for your Windows® desktop in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to save the new BIOS file to update system BIOS without preparing an additional ...
...memory space that cannot be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can load the OC profile to their own system to overclock CPU... frequency for your Windows® desktop in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to save the new BIOS file to update system BIOS without preparing an additional ...
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...and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). And it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer and up to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted... way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you can easily enjoy the...
...and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). And it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer and up to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted... way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you can easily enjoy the...
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... the current system configuration in the root directory of failing. Only USB2.0 ports support this function. ASRock On/Off Play Technology ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering... you must be placed in UEFI setup. Please note that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. 12 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and flash them without permission to modify ...
... the current system configuration in the root directory of failing. Only USB2.0 ports support this function. ASRock On/Off Play Technology ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering... you must be placed in UEFI setup. Please note that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. 12 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and flash them without permission to modify ...
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... brings a lot more waiting! With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can start installing the OS in the very beginning. 13 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. It is ...up experience. the PC will automatically overclock the relative components to copy the RAID driver from a cold boot. No more amusement. ASRock Restart to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". After copying the RAID driver to unleash the hidden power of system configuration ...
... brings a lot more waiting! With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can start installing the OS in the very beginning. 13 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. It is ...up experience. the PC will automatically overclock the relative components to copy the RAID driver from a cold boot. No more amusement. ASRock Restart to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". After copying the RAID driver to unleash the hidden power of system configuration ...
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... your chassis to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! 2. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 14 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English Before you handle components. 3. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Whenever you install motherboard components... motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard.
... your chassis to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! 2. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 14 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English Before you handle components. 3. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Whenever you install motherboard components... motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard.
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... the heatsink to dissipate heat. Step 4. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to a 90 angle. English 15 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard
... the heatsink to dissipate heat. Step 4. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to a 90 angle. English 15 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard
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Otherwise, it is properly seated. 16 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard Step 1. Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double ...
Otherwise, it is properly seated. 16 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard Step 1. Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double ...
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... of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Align the card connector with screws. Step 6. Step 4. Replace the system cover. 17 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged...
... of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Align the card connector with screws. Step 6. Step 4. Replace the system cover. 17 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard English Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged...
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... may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS. English 18 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard If you to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.
... may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS. English 18 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard If you to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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... on this motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. English 19 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard SATA3_2 SATA3_4 SATA3_6 SATA3_1 SATA3_3 SATA3_5 SATA3_7 Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_45) (see p.2 No. 14) (9-pin USB_67) (see p.2, No...
... on this motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. English 19 ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard SATA3_2 SATA3_4 SATA3_6 SATA3_1 SATA3_3 SATA3_5 SATA3_7 Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_45) (see p.2 No. 14) (9-pin USB_67) (see p.2, No...