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... cost of the product is distributed without intent to anyone in it shipped to, by ASUS; ii E8004 First Edition January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT... TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUSTeK is valid to infringe. Where...
... cost of the product is distributed without intent to anyone in it shipped to, by ASUS; ii E8004 First Edition January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT... TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUSTeK is valid to infringe. Where...
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... cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...
... cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...
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... complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must...
... complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must...
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... or less. • 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 32-bit Windows® OS. - ...on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. A85XM-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON... • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install ...
... or less. • 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 32-bit Windows® OS. - ...on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. A85XM-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON... • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install ...
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... hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS A85XM-A 1-29 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. To...® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the...
... hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS A85XM-A 1-29 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. To...® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the...
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...keys to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A85XM-A 2-13 The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the multiplier between the CPU Core ... you to adjust the value. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to enable or disable the EPU...
...keys to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A85XM-A 2-13 The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the multiplier between the CPU Core ... you to adjust the value. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to enable or disable the EPU...
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...Calibration [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200k Hz to Extreme and Manual Adjustment. The reaction time will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. ASUS A85XM-A 2-15 The CPU working VRM phase. A higher value brings a wider total power range... and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. Use the and keys to [Manual Adjustment]. This item allows...
...Calibration [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200k Hz to Extreme and Manual Adjustment. The reaction time will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. ASUS A85XM-A 2-15 The CPU working VRM phase. A higher value brings a wider total power range... and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. Use the and keys to [Manual Adjustment]. This item allows...
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... CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A85XM-A 2-23 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters...
... CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A85XM-A 2-23 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters...