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......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 layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.4.1 APU installation 1-8 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory 1-11 1.5.1 Overview 1-11 1.5.2 Memory configurations...
......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 layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.4.1 APU installation 1-8 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory 1-11 1.5.1 Overview 1-11 1.5.2 Memory configurations...
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A85XM-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD®...non-ECC DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066MHz memory modules Dual-channel memory architecture • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in ... - We recommend a maximum of 1920x1600@60Hz - Integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series Graphics in the front panel to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics technology. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1...
A85XM-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD®...non-ECC DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066MHz memory modules Dual-channel memory architecture • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in ... - We recommend a maximum of 1920x1600@60Hz - Integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series Graphics in the front panel to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics technology. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1...
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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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...D4) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD® CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced... It also supports 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB ...to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS A85XM-A 1-1
...D4) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD® CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced... It also supports 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB ...to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS A85XM-A 1-1
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1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 A85XM-A A85XM-A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS A85XM-A 1-11
1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 A85XM-A A85XM-A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS A85XM-A 1-11
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... 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit ...Windows® OS if you install the memory modules from a memory module. A85XM-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 ...
... 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit ...Windows® OS if you install the memory modules from a memory module. A85XM-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 ...
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... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. ASUS A85XM-A 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. ASUS A85XM-A 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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... options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting ... to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A85XM-A 2-13 Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Select any of ...
... options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting ... to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A85XM-A 2-13 Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Select any of ...
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... Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Port 6 [AHCI] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE...
... Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Port 6 [AHCI] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be used only for USB 3.0 devices on VGA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] ASUS A85XM-A 2-19 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the ... shows None. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. And the memory size of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
...Disabled] [Enabled] The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be used only for USB 3.0 devices on VGA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] ASUS A85XM-A 2-19 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the ... shows None. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. And the memory size of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
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... allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. ASUS A85XM-A 2-31 Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number...the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of ...
... allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. ASUS A85XM-A 2-31 Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number...the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of ...