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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 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.4.1 APU installation 1-8 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory 1-11...
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 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.4.1 APU installation 1-8 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory 1-11...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension cord. ... electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension cord. ... electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the...
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... and software products. These documents are also provided. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 change system settings through the... flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
... and software products. These documents are also provided. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 change system settings through the... flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
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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 retailer...
... 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 retailer...
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...settings, and check the effects with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of... 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® A-series accelerated processor with a...
...settings, and check the effects with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of... 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® A-series accelerated processor with a...
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... a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to multimedia or office work and heavy multitasking. 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM DIGI+ Power Control: Digital Power Design for the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. It offers you with more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. Ai...
... a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to multimedia or office work and heavy multitasking. 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM DIGI+ Power Control: Digital Power Design for the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. It offers you with more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. Ai...
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... expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB storage device that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-3 It also provides you...
... expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB storage device that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-3 It also provides you...
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... OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A85-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce ...Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. •...
... OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A85-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce ...Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. •...
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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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...1-29 1-24 1-7 1-11 1-25 1-26 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. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with an...Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-7 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 12. LPT connector (26-1 pin ...
...1-29 1-24 1-7 1-11 1-25 1-26 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. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with an...Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-7 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 12. LPT connector (26-1 pin ...
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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 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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.
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 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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.
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...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips 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 available in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for better... from the higher-sized channel is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want 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.
...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips 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 available in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for better... from the higher-sized channel is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want 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.
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...such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion ...
...such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion ...
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...controller - OnChip XHCI controller2 - shared - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - SATA controller - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - - - - OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - OnChip XHCI controller1 - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-19 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - See page 1-24 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - HD audio shared - - - - - - -
...controller - OnChip XHCI controller2 - shared - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - SATA controller - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - - - - OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - OnChip XHCI controller1 - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-19 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - See page 1-24 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - HD audio shared - - - - - - -
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-23 Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan ... not jumpers! 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. 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 the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment.
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-23 Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan ... not jumpers! 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. 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 the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment.
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Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module ... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A85-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A85-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-27 +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module ... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A85-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A85-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-27 +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
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...USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND F2A85-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 F2A85-M LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is... for USB 2.0 ports. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. 9. These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket ...
...USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND F2A85-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 F2A85-M LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is... for USB 2.0 ports. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. 9. These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket ...
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...Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure ... are subject to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is for updates. 1.9 Software support...
...Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure ... are subject to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is for updates. 1.9 Software support...
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... Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click...Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Chapter ...
... Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click...Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Chapter ...