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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 layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7... 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 layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7... 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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...ports at midboard)* - 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at the back panel, 6 ports at mid-board) * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost (continued on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you are available in the market. • Refer ...to www.asus.com for the AMD® APU support list. resolution 2560x1600@60Hz - Maximum shared memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. F2A85-M LE specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion ...
...ports at midboard)* - 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at the back panel, 6 ports at mid-board) * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost (continued on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you are available in the market. • Refer ...to www.asus.com for the AMD® APU support list. resolution 2560x1600@60Hz - Maximum shared memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. F2A85-M LE specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion ...
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... interface - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - F2A85-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - DIGI+ Power Design: Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment...
... interface - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - F2A85-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - DIGI+ Power Design: Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V 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/... 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: 9.6 in x 9.2 in (24.4 cm x 23.4 cm...
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/... 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: 9.6 in x 9.2 in (24.4 cm x 23.4 cm...
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... 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 your...
... 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 your...
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..., and check the effects with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD®...
..., and check the effects with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD®...
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... system load and intelligently moderates power usage. eliminates the need to personalize your system. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to -use . It also provides you the adrenaline rush...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS. ASUS F2A85-M LE...
... system load and intelligently moderates power usage. eliminates the need to personalize your system. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to -use . It also provides you the adrenaline rush...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS. ASUS F2A85-M LE...
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.... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus... Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. F2A85-M LE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A85-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you ...
.... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus... Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. F2A85-M LE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A85-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you ...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A85-M LE ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-5 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. 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 rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A85-M LE ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-5 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. 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 rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... 1-26 1-20 1-4 1-28 1-28 1-29 1-27 1-27 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-7 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 12. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. ATX power connectors...
... 1-26 1-20 1-4 1-28 1-28 1-29 1-27 1-27 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-7 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 12. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. ATX power connectors...
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To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F2A85-M LE 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 F2A85-M LE 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.
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1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 F2A85-M LE Channel Channel A Channel B F2A85-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 F2A85-M LE Channel Channel A Channel B F2A85-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. F2A85-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way ... be about 3GB or less. 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 want...
For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. F2A85-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way ... be about 3GB or less. 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 want...
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1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-17
1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-17
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...™ mode. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - shared - - - - - Realtek LAN controller - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - OnChip XHCI controller1 - - shared - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-19 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe...
...™ mode. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - shared - - - - - Realtek LAN controller - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - OnChip XHCI controller1 - - shared - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-19 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe...
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... jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A85-M LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A85-M LE Clear RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking...
... jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A85-M LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A85-M LE Clear RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking...
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... connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 6. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-21 Optical S/PDIF Out port. eSATA 6Gb/s port. Line In port (light blue). In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in...
... connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 6. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-21 Optical S/PDIF Out port. eSATA 6Gb/s port. Line In port (light blue). In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in...
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.... • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-23 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F2A85-M LE CHA_FAN CHA FAN DC Mode CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND F2A85-M LE Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to...ensuring 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. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
.... • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-23 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F2A85-M LE CHA_FAN CHA FAN DC Mode CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND F2A85-M LE Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to...ensuring 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. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
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... DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts PIN 1 +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F2A85-M LE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you are designed to the ...Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 2. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one...
... DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts PIN 1 +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F2A85-M LE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you are designed to the ...Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 2. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one...