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... • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit ...- Maximum shared memory of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1920x1080@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® DirectX 11 support AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support...
... • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit ...- Maximum shared memory of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1920x1080@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® DirectX 11 support AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support...
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... - DIGI+ Power Design: Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU - ASUS Network iControl* - A85XM-A specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports (3 jacks) 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Front panel audio...
... - DIGI+ Power Design: Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU - ASUS Network iControl* - A85XM-A specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports (3 jacks) 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Front panel audio...
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...using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS A85XM-A 1-3 eliminates the need to the computer. This is in regards to -use helpful utilities. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen ... and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a ...
...using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS A85XM-A 1-3 eliminates the need to the computer. This is in regards to -use helpful utilities. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen ... and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a ...
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... USB3_34) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) 11. Standby power LED... only one correct orientation. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. A85XM-A A85XM-A CPU socket FM2 ASUS A85XM-A 1-7
... USB3_34) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) 11. Standby power LED... only one correct orientation. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. A85XM-A A85XM-A CPU socket FM2 ASUS A85XM-A 1-7
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...key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: A85XM-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A85XM-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. ASUS A85XM-A 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to...
...key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: A85XM-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A85XM-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. ASUS A85XM-A 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to...
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... 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A85XM-A USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running ...in the BIOS. KB_USBPWB 12 23 A85XM-A +5V +5VSB (Default) A85XM-A Keyboard wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the keyboard. Set...
... 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A85XM-A USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running ...in the BIOS. KB_USBPWB 12 23 A85XM-A +5V +5VSB (Default) A85XM-A Keyboard wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the keyboard. Set...
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... 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. These are not jumpers! ASUS A85XM-A 1-23 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 of the connector. DO NOT place...
... 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. These are not jumpers! ASUS A85XM-A 1-23 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 of the connector. DO NOT place...
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... only when the boot device is installed to the system. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS A85XM-A 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the BIOS... The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 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,...
... only when the boot device is installed to the system. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS A85XM-A 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the BIOS... The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 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,...
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2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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....0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the multiplier between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A85XM-A 2-13 If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you...
....0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the multiplier between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A85XM-A 2-13 If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you...
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... the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 0.00625V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Refer to 0.50000V with a 0.150V interval. 2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDNB Offset voltage.... CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. The values range...
... the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 0.00625V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Refer to 0.50000V with a 0.150V interval. 2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDNB Offset voltage.... CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. The values range...
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...] This item appears only when you to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specifiation. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Voltage Frequency [300] Switching frequency will be monitored. ASUS A85XM-A 2-15 The thermal conditions should be longer when [Regular] is selected. Use the and keys to Extreme...
...] This item appears only when you to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specifiation. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Voltage Frequency [300] Switching frequency will be monitored. ASUS A85XM-A 2-15 The thermal conditions should be longer when [Regular] is selected. Use the and keys to Extreme...
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CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+VRM related parameters. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+VRM related parameters. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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.... Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A85XM-A 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow...
.... Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A85XM-A 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow...
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..., and allows you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor ... not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
..., and allows you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor ... not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
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... Temperature [20] Use the and keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A85XM-A 2-23 CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 0% to...
... Temperature [20] Use the and keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A85XM-A 2-23 CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 0% to...
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...that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS A85XM-A 2-31 Label Allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run... ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure ...
...that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS A85XM-A 2-31 Label Allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run... ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure ...