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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii A85XM-A 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 ...1-29 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 A85XM-A 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 ...1-29 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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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...Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this...updates. 1. These documents are also provided. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 following parts: •...
...Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this...updates. 1. These documents are also provided. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 following parts: •...
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... USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O connectors ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Disk Unlocker - A85XM-A specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports (3 jacks) 1 x USB ...ASUS ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DIGI+ Power Design: Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU - APU Power Utility ASUS EPU - ASUS Network iControl* - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS...
... USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O connectors ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Disk Unlocker - A85XM-A specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports (3 jacks) 1 x USB ...ASUS ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DIGI+ Power Design: Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU - APU Power Utility ASUS EPU - ASUS Network iControl* - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS...
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xi A85XM-A specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 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: 9.3 in x 7.4 in (23.6 cm x 18.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi A85XM-A specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 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: 9.3 in x 7.4 in (23.6 cm x 18.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... 8111F PCIEX1_1 BATTERY Super I/O PCI1 ALC 887 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT AAFP USBPWF USB3_34 USB56 USB34 AMD® A85X SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_7 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL ASUS A85XM-A motherboard User Guide 23.6cm(9.3in) 2 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items...
... 8111F PCIEX1_1 BATTERY Super I/O PCI1 ALC 887 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT AAFP USBPWF USB3_34 USB56 USB34 AMD® A85X SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_7 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL ASUS A85XM-A motherboard User Guide 23.6cm(9.3in) 2 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items...
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...design. See section 1.7 Jumpers for a diverse range of applications, from gaming to +5VSB. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. * Check your USB mobile device if it...-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most precise power delivery. It offers you to set the...
...design. See section 1.7 Jumpers for a diverse range of applications, from gaming to +5VSB. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. * Check your USB mobile device if it...-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most precise power delivery. It offers you to set the...
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...the majority of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply unit (PSU). C.P.R. ESD Protect your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color ... for a more reliable computing environment. ASUS A85XM-A 1-3 This is in regards to energy consumptions. It allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or...
...the majority of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply unit (PSU). C.P.R. ESD Protect your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color ... for a more reliable computing environment. ASUS A85XM-A 1-3 This is in regards to energy consumptions. It allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or...
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 18.8cm(7.4in) KBMS HDMI ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI +VRM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2 DVI_VGA 2 USB3_12 23.6cm(9.3in) LAN_USB12 EATXPWR SATA6G_8 KB_USBWB AUDIO A85XM-A PCIEX16 RTL 8111F Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCI1 AMD® A85X SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 6 SATA6G_7 SB_PWR ALC 887 USBPWF 64Mb SPDIF_OUT USB3_34 USB56 USB34 BIOS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 AAFP CLRTC SPEAKER 7 F_PANEL 15 14 13 12 11 10 98 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 18.8cm(7.4in) KBMS HDMI ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI +VRM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2 DVI_VGA 2 USB3_12 23.6cm(9.3in) LAN_USB12 EATXPWR SATA6G_8 KB_USBWB AUDIO A85XM-A PCIEX16 RTL 8111F Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCI1 AMD® A85X SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 6 SATA6G_7 SB_PWR ALC 887 USBPWF 64Mb SPDIF_OUT USB3_34 USB56 USB34 BIOS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 AAFP CLRTC SPEAKER 7 F_PANEL 15 14 13 12 11 10 98 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding ...cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS A85XM-A 1-17 Secure the card to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the ...
...Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding ...cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS A85XM-A 1-17 Secure the card to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the ...
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...and enter BIOS setup to default values. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to overclocking. 1.7 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. ASUS A85XM-A 1-...19 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: A85XM-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A85XM-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Removing the cap will cause system ...
...and enter BIOS setup to default values. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to overclocking. 1.7 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. ASUS A85XM-A 1-...19 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: A85XM-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A85XM-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Removing the cap will cause system ...
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... to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. ... 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KB_USBPWB 12 23 A85XM-A +5V +5VSB (Default) A85XM-A Keyboard wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2.
... to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. ... 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KB_USBPWB 12 23 A85XM-A +5V +5VSB (Default) A85XM-A Keyboard wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2.
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...section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you are for the Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables for details. ASUS A85XM-A 1-25 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~8) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-...plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ...
...section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you are for the Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables for details. ASUS A85XM-A 1-25 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~8) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-...plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ...
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...ASUS A85XM-A 1-27 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A85XM-A SPDIF_OUT A85XM...-A Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. AGND NC ...
...ASUS A85XM-A 1-27 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A85XM-A SPDIF_OUT A85XM...-A Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. AGND NC ...
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... main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS A85XM-A 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Place...
... main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS A85XM-A 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Place...
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...Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Press to switch to enable it. 3. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to update...Drive field. 4. b. Press to switch to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32...
...Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Press to switch to enable it. 3. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to update...Drive field. 4. b. Press to switch to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32...
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... system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS A85XM-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you press to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering...
... system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS A85XM-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you press to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering...
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... port. 2. At 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD... flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn...
... port. 2. At 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD... flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn...
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... and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS A85XM-A 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to update BIOS? DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS...
... and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS A85XM-A 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to update BIOS? DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS...
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...the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button... in using the first two options. We recommend to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The...
...the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button... in using the first two options. We recommend to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The...
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ASUS A85XM-A 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key ..., system performance mode and boot device priority. Refer to the system. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/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...
ASUS A85XM-A 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key ..., system performance mode and boot device priority. Refer to the system. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/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...