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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...
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...
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...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. •...sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it ,...
...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. •...sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it ,...
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...need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents... menus. 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. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains...
...need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents... menus. 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. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains...
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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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... you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to get high quality images. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-1 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects ...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 AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing...
... you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to get high quality images. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-1 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects ...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 AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing...
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...APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the most accessed information • ASUS DRAM...Product introduction It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for you to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for reliable application in every scenario. * DIGI...
...APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the most accessed information • ASUS DRAM...Product introduction It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for you to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for reliable application in every scenario. * DIGI...
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...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. It 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-use . ASUS F2A85...-M LE 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you with the ASUS OC ...
...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. It 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-use . ASUS F2A85...-M LE 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you with the ASUS OC ...
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...motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate 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 mitigate environmental impacts. 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. F2A85...-M LE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A85-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ErP ready The motherboard is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX ...
...motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate 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 mitigate environmental impacts. 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. F2A85...-M LE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A85-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ErP ready The motherboard is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX ...
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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. 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F2A85-M LE ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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. 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F2A85-M LE ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-7 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 3. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) ... 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 an FM2 socket designed for the FM2 socket. AMD FM2 socket 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 14. The...
...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-7 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 3. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) ... 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 an FM2 socket designed for the FM2 socket. AMD FM2 socket 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 14. The...
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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. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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
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...capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 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 ...® OS, when you install the memory modules from the blue slots 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...
...capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 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 ...® OS, when you install the memory modules from the blue slots 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...
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...may cause you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making ...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. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots ...
...may cause you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making ...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. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots ...
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... shared - - - Realtek LAN controller - shared - - - - OnChip XHCI controller1 - - OnChip XHCI controller2 - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-19 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe ...PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - shared - - - - - - SATA controller -...
... shared - - - Realtek LAN controller - shared - - - - OnChip XHCI controller1 - - OnChip XHCI controller2 - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-19 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe ...PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - shared - - - - - - SATA controller -...
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...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 motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-23 These are not jumpers! 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...
...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 motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-23 These are not jumpers! 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...
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... the BIOS to this connector. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-27 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to... connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD]. F2A85-M LE SPDIF_OUT F2A85-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional ...
... the BIOS to this connector. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-27 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to... connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD]. F2A85-M LE SPDIF_OUT F2A85-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional ...
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...NC USB+5V 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 .... USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 8. USB3_34 F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE USB3.0 front panel connector You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. These USB ...2.0 module is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to 4.8Gbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1...
...NC USB+5V 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 .... USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 8. USB3_34 F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE USB3.0 front panel connector You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. These USB ...2.0 module is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to 4.8Gbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1...
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... Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to 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 better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to...
... Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to 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 better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to...
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... all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Chapter...
... all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Chapter...