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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii F2A85-M LE 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 ...30 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii F2A85-M LE 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 ...30 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
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... 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-25 2.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled 2-26 2.7.4 Post Delay Time [3 sec 2-26 2.7.5 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-26 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-26 2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot 2-27 2.7.8 CSM Parameters 2-27 2.7.9 Security Boot parameters 2-27 2.7.10 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-28 2.7.11 Boot...
... 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-25 2.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled 2-26 2.7.4 Post Delay Time [3 sec 2-26 2.7.5 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-26 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-26 2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot 2-27 2.7.8 CSM Parameters 2-27 2.7.9 Security Boot parameters 2-27 2.7.10 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-28 2.7.11 Boot...
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... information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new... technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may ...
... information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new... technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may ...
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F2A85-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vFCH: Adjustable FCH voltage at 0.00625V increment - ...
F2A85-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vFCH: Adjustable FCH voltage at 0.00625V increment - ...
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xi F2A85-M LE specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x... ATX 12V power connector 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: ...
xi F2A85-M LE specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x... ATX 12V power connector 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: ...
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... PCI1 SB_PWR AMD® A85X SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 LPT USB910 USB78 USB56 USB3_34 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb SATA6G_2 BIOS SATA6G_1 F_PANEL ASUS F2A85-M LE motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
... PCI1 SB_PWR AMD® A85X SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 LPT USB910 USB78 USB56 USB3_34 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb SATA6G_2 BIOS SATA6G_1 F_PANEL ASUS F2A85-M LE motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
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...+ VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native...you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for a diverse range of applications, from gaming to 132%, ...
...+ VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native...you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for a diverse range of applications, from gaming to 132%, ...
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... the ASUS OC profiles for every use helpful utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply unit (PSU). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically ...by power surges from a USB storage device that allows you to -use . C.P.R. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-3 ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to their default settings. GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated...
... the ASUS OC profiles for every use helpful utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply unit (PSU). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically ...by power surges from a USB storage device that allows you to -use . C.P.R. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-3 ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to their default settings. GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated...
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...the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. See...After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the ...
...the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. See...After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the ...
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... failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A85-M LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A85-M LE Clear RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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 overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to ...
... failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A85-M LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A85-M LE Clear RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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 overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to ...
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SATA6G_4 SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND F2A85-M LE SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND ...the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-25 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors ...
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND F2A85-M LE SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND ...the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-25 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors ...
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...of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-27 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 ... Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 7. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. F2A85-M LE SPDIF_OUT F2A85-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module...
...of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-27 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 ... Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 7. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. F2A85-M LE SPDIF_OUT F2A85-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module...
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... to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following screen is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their ...
... to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following screen is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their ...
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... Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the list, select either through a...before you need to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the...
... Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the list, select either through a...before you need to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the...
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... the system while updating the BIOS to avoid network traffic, then click Next. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-M LE Enter the Advanced Mode of updating... itself through the Internet. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Updating from file, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ...
... the system while updating the BIOS to avoid network traffic, then click Next. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-M LE Enter the Advanced Mode of updating... itself through the Internet. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Updating from file, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ...
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... or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices...
... or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices...
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...displays may not be same as the boot device. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-M LE The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI:...optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in ...
...displays may not be same as the boot device. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-M LE The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI:...optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in ...
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... later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Select Yes and press . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Refer to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. Are you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A85-M LE VER: 0305 DATE: 07/06/2012 Update ROM BOARD...
... later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Select Yes and press . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Refer to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. Are you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A85-M LE VER: 0305 DATE: 07/06/2012 Update ROM BOARD...
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... the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A85-M LE Select ... parameters. Refer to section 1.7 Jumpers on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the...
... the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A85-M LE Select ... parameters. Refer to section 1.7 Jumpers on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the...
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...CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device... priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the...
...CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device... priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the...