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... 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 is damaged or...
... 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 is damaged or...
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...the bandwidth of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to 132%, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS A85XM-A 1-1 It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to ten times faster than USB 2.0. AMD®... offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this...
...the bandwidth of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to 132%, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS A85XM-A 1-1 It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to ten times faster than USB 2.0. AMD®... offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this...
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...restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS A85XM-A 1-3 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to overclocking failure. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos...footprint of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the ...
...restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS A85XM-A 1-3 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to overclocking failure. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos...footprint of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the ...
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. A85XM-A ASUS A85XM-A 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. A85XM-A ASUS A85XM-A 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. A85XM-A A85XM-A CPU socket FM2 ASUS A85XM-A 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and ...
1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. A85XM-A A85XM-A CPU socket FM2 ASUS A85XM-A 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and ...
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1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS A85XM-A 1-9
1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS A85XM-A 1-9
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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 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. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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 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. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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.... 6. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS A85XM-A 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards...
.... 6. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS A85XM-A 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards...
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... 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. ASUS A85XM-A 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do ... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: A85XM-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A85XM-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking,...
... 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. ASUS A85XM-A 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do ... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: A85XM-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A85XM-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking,...
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... Speaker Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out ASUS A85XM-A 1-21
... Speaker Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out ASUS A85XM-A 1-21
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A85XM-A A85XM-A Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan ... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS A85XM-A 1-23 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A85XM-A A85XM-A Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan ... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS A85XM-A 1-23 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis...
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... RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND A85XM-A GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7...• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS A85XM-A 1-25 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~8) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to ...
... RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND A85XM-A GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7...• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS A85XM-A 1-25 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~8) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to ...
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... 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 [HD]. ASUS A85XM-A 1-27 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A85XM-A AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A85XM-A Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or...
... 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 [HD]. ASUS A85XM-A 1-27 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A85XM-A AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A85XM-A Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or...
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...the drivers for reference only. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for better compatibility ...DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A85XM-A 1-29 Refer to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically ...
...the drivers for reference only. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for better compatibility ...DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A85XM-A 1-29 Refer to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically ...
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... II. 3. 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. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. From the list, select either through a network or an...
... II. 3. 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. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. From the list, select either through a network or an...
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... BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting... removable device into A85XMA.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS A85XM-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can...
... BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting... removable device into A85XMA.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS A85XM-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can...
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BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS A85XM-A 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the ...30 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: A85XM-A VER: 0402 DATE: 01/24/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: A85XMA.CAP 8390656 2013-01-24 17:...
BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS A85XM-A 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the ...30 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: A85XM-A VER: 0402 DATE: 01/24/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: A85XMA.CAP 8390656 2013-01-24 17:...
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... priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS A85XM-A 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when...
... priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS A85XM-A 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when...
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... bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are items that item. ASUS A85XM-A 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item...
... bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are items that item. ASUS A85XM-A 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item...
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... . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To set a user password, you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. ASUS A85XM-A 2-11 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to see or change only selected...
... . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To set a user password, you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. ASUS A85XM-A 2-11 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to see or change only selected...