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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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... flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
... flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
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... at 0.005V increment - DIGI+ Power Design: Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS AI Charger - F2A85-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost -
... at 0.005V increment - DIGI+ Power Design: Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS AI Charger - F2A85-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost -
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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 ...pin 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: ...
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 ...pin 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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...need for the APU, called DIGI+ 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 supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. • Check your USB mobile ...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. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for a diverse...
...need for the APU, called DIGI+ 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 supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. • Check your USB mobile ...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. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for a diverse...
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... temperatures, resulting to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to a quiet and cool computing environment. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-3 ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to -use . It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces...
... temperatures, resulting to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to a quiet and cool computing environment. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-3 ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to -use . It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces...
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...read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ... software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion ...
...read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ... software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion ...
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...the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A85-M LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A85-M LE Clear RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the ...CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values....
...the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A85-M LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A85-M LE Clear RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the ...CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values....
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... 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-25 If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI]. The... through the onboard controller. 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 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6...
... 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-25 If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI]. The... through the onboard controller. 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 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6...
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... BIOS to this connector. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. 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 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
... BIOS to this connector. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. 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 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
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...or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is for updates. Always install the latest... OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled ...
...or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is for updates. Always install the latest... OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled ...
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... that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.... (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Quit all Windows® applications before you to complete ...
... that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.... (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Quit all Windows® applications before you to complete ...
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... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-M LE Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Updating from file, then click Next. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-M LE Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Updating from file, then click Next. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
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... not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure...
... not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure...
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...device. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-M LE 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive...). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing...
...device. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-M LE 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive...). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing...
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... 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Select Yes and press . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives... after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings 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: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
... 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Select Yes and press . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives... after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings 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: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
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... shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A85-M LE Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to enter...
... shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A85-M LE Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to enter...
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.../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. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 The ...
.../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. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 The ...