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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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... 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 a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure... all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may...
... 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 a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure... all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may...
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... guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are...
... guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are...
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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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...FCH (Hudson D4) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD® CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-1 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD® Radeon™...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 realtime 3D-rendered previews within AMD Catalyst™ Control Center. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated...
...FCH (Hudson D4) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD® CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology. ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-1 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD® Radeon™...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 realtime 3D-rendered previews within AMD Catalyst™ Control Center. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated...
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...the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. Engineered and tested to assure unmitigated performance, ASUS A55 boards with DIGI+ VRM remain efficient and accurate, for reliable application in every scenario. * DIGI+ VRM functions also available in FM2 socket compatible CPUs 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB... monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. The APU voltage is ASUS fast-charging software that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the most precise power delivery. Network iControl ...
...the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. Engineered and tested to assure unmitigated performance, ASUS A55 boards with DIGI+ VRM remain efficient and accurate, for reliable application in every scenario. * DIGI+ VRM functions also available in FM2 socket compatible CPUs 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB... monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. The APU voltage is ASUS fast-charging software that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the most precise power delivery. Network iControl ...
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...eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility...RTC data. ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and ...interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real...disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to ...-use . ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage ... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the ...
...eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility...RTC data. ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and ...interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real...disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to ...-use . ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage ... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the ...
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...product design and innovation to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. F2A85-M LE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A85-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is in line with ASUS vision of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause... severe damage to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products...
...product design and innovation to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. F2A85-M LE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A85-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is in line with ASUS vision of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause... severe damage to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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 chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. F2A85-M LE ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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 chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. F2A85-M LE ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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...; HD 7000 series graphics. F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-7 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-23 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...
...; HD 7000 series graphics. F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-7 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-23 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...
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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. 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
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. 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 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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...® OS, when you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Check with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a...; • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. F2A85-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...® OS, when you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Check with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a...; • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. F2A85-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... cards 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. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots This... motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with it by adjusting...
... cards 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. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots This... motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with it by adjusting...
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..., 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. shared - - - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - OnChip XHCI controller2 - See page 1-24 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - shared - - - - - ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-19 PCI1 slot - - - - Realtek LAN controller - SATA controller - - - shared...
..., 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. shared - - - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - OnChip XHCI controller2 - See page 1-24 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - shared - - - - - ASUS F2A85-M LE 1-19 PCI1 slot - - - - Realtek LAN controller - SATA controller - - - shared...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...F2A85-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. F2A85-M LE SPDIF_OUT F2A85-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS F2A85...
...connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...F2A85-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. F2A85-M LE SPDIF_OUT F2A85-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS F2A85...
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...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND 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 the back of the system chassis. If ... Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is available from your system chassis, with this connector to 4.8Gbps connection speed. 8. USB3_34 F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE USB3.0 front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to 480Mbps connection speed....
...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND 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 the back of the system chassis. If ... Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is available from your system chassis, with this connector to 4.8Gbps connection speed. 8. USB3_34 F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE USB3.0 front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to 480Mbps connection speed....
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Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS ... of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following screen is enabled in your OS...
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS ... of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following screen is enabled in your OS...
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...: 1. The Specials menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the...
...: 1. The Specials menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the...