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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii F2A85-M LE specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard ...30 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii F2A85-M LE specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard ...30 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
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... 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-25 2.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled 2-26 2.7.4 Post Delay Time [3 sec 2-26 2.7.5 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-26 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-26 2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot 2-27 2.7.8 CSM Parameters 2-27 2.7.9 Security Boot parameters 2-27 2.7.10 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-28 2.7.11 Boot...
... 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-25 2.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled 2-26 2.7.4 Post Delay Time [3 sec 2-26 2.7.5 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-26 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-26 2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot 2-27 2.7.8 CSM Parameters 2-27 2.7.9 Security Boot parameters 2-27 2.7.10 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-28 2.7.11 Boot...
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... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. vii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may ... the features of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains...
... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. vii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may ... the features of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains...
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... - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - APU Frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - F2A85-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS Anti...
... - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - APU Frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - F2A85-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS Anti...
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F2A85-M LE specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x... ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: ...
F2A85-M LE specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x... ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: ...
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... PCI1 SB_PWR AMD® A85X SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 LPT USB910 USB78 USB56 USB3_34 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb SATA6G_2 BIOS SATA6G_1 F_PANEL ASUS F2A85-M LE motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
... PCI1 SB_PWR AMD® A85X SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 LPT USB910 USB78 USB56 USB3_34 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb SATA6G_2 BIOS SATA6G_1 F_PANEL ASUS F2A85-M LE motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
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... manage your bandwidth and allows you to multimedia or office work and heavy multitasking. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with DIGI+ VRM remain efficient and accurate, for reliable application in...
... manage your bandwidth and allows you to multimedia or office work and heavy multitasking. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with DIGI+ VRM remain efficient and accurate, for reliable application in...
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...resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-3 EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically... detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos ...
...resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-3 EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically... detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos ...
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... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on... BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "...
... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on... BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "...
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...do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the... setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A85-M LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A85-M LE Clear RTC RAM 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can ...
...do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the... setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A85-M LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A85-M LE Clear RTC RAM 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can ...
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... RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND F2A85-M LE SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 ... GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND F2A85-M LE SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA ... Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-25
... RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND F2A85-M LE SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 ... GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND F2A85-M LE SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA ... Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-25
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... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A85-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A85-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio ...of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-27 F2A85-M LE SPDIF_OUT F2A85-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT ...
... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A85-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A85-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio ...of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-27 F2A85-M LE SPDIF_OUT F2A85-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT ...
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... OS documentation for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to avail all motherboard features. The... Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the... before installing the drivers for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP...
... OS documentation for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to avail all motherboard features. The... Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the... before installing the drivers for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP...
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...to complete the installation. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click Update button... the popup menu. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility ...
...to complete the installation. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click Update button... the popup menu. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility ...
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.... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-M LE Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports...
.... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-M LE Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports...
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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the...support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the...
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the...support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the...
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... the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-M LE NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive...the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Boot your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard ...
... the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-M LE NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive...the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Boot your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard ...
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..., the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A85-M LE VER: 0305 DATE: 07/06/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
..., the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A85-M LE VER: 0305 DATE: 07/06/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
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... can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A85-M LE The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter...
... can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A85-M LE The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter...
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.../12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot...
.../12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot...