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...Microsoft® DirectX 11 - Supports HDMI with max. Maximum shared memory of 2560x1600@60Hz - A85XM-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® FM2 socket for AMD® A-Series / Athlon™ processors Supports CPU up to 4 cores Microsoft® ... midboard) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. (continued on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you are available in the market. •...
...Microsoft® DirectX 11 - Supports HDMI with max. Maximum shared memory of 2560x1600@60Hz - A85XM-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® FM2 socket for AMD® A-Series / Athlon™ processors Supports CPU up to 4 cores Microsoft® ... midboard) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. (continued on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you are available in the market. •...
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... RTL 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...
... RTL 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...
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Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® A85X FCH natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 5GT/s. ASUS A85XM-A 1-1 It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to experience... advanced DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efficient design to 132%, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity...
Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® A85X FCH natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 5GT/s. ASUS A85XM-A 1-1 It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to experience... advanced DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efficient design to 132%, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity...
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...ASUS...and intelligently moderates power usage. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant... in FM2 socket compatible CPUs. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Network iControl Network iControl is...assure unmitigated performance, ASUS A85X boards with more convenient online experience. * ASUS Network iControl feature ...Charger Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging software .... ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:...most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence ... developed automated modes, or by world-renowned ASUS quality, it fully supports the BC 1.1 ...
...ASUS...and intelligently moderates power usage. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant... in FM2 socket compatible CPUs. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Network iControl Network iControl is...assure unmitigated performance, ASUS A85X boards with more convenient online experience. * ASUS Network iControl feature ...Charger Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging software .... ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:...most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence ... developed automated modes, or by world-renowned ASUS quality, it fully supports the BC 1.1 ...
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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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... panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. A85XM-A A85XM-A CPU socket FM2 ASUS A85XM-A 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~8) 7. Standby power...RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB device wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 2. AMD FM2 socket 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) 11. Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™ processors. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/...
... panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. A85XM-A A85XM-A CPU socket FM2 ASUS A85XM-A 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~8) 7. Standby power...RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB device wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 2. AMD FM2 socket 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) 11. Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™ processors. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/...
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...Micron Micron Micron Micron NANYA PSC SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent KINGSTEK AMD AMD Part No. AD3U1333C2G9 AM2U139C2P1 AX3U1333C2G9-BP AXDU1333GC2G9-2G(XMP) AM2U139C4P2 SU3U1333W8G9-B 78.A1GC6.9L1 ... DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C 6GB(3x 2GB) DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 2GB SS MICRON PE911-125E 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H11503M 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB3H11503M - - - - 9 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • • • •...
...Micron Micron Micron Micron NANYA PSC SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent KINGSTEK AMD AMD Part No. AD3U1333C2G9 AM2U139C2P1 AX3U1333C2G9-BP AXDU1333GC2G9-2G(XMP) AM2U139C4P2 SU3U1333W8G9-B 78.A1GC6.9L1 ... DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C 6GB(3x 2GB) DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 2GB SS MICRON PE911-125E 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H11503M 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB3H11503M - - - - 9 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • • • •...
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... the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be longer when [Regular] is defined by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. Manual Adjustment [Fast] This item appears only when you to adjust the voltage range from... A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select [Ultra Fast] for a faster response. ASUS A85XM-A 2-15 Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. Use the and keys to Extreme and Manual Adjustment. The CPU working VRM phase...
... the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be longer when [Regular] is defined by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. Manual Adjustment [Fast] This item appears only when you to adjust the voltage range from... A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select [Ultra Fast] for a faster response. ASUS A85XM-A 2-15 Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. Use the and keys to Extreme and Manual Adjustment. The CPU working VRM phase...
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...devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the No-execute page protection function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A85XM-A 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] C6 Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables C6 mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [...Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to change the settings for automatic configuration. AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed.
...devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the No-execute page protection function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A85XM-A 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] C6 Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables C6 mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [...Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to change the settings for automatic configuration. AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed.
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...options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] ASUS A85XM-A 2-19 USB Device Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all USB ports. And the memory size of your hard disk ...Device Multi-Monitor support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics and LucidLogix Virtu MVP technologies. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is detected,...
...options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] ASUS A85XM-A 2-19 USB Device Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all USB ports. And the memory size of your hard disk ...Device Multi-Monitor support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics and LucidLogix Virtu MVP technologies. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is detected,...