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... RAID definitions 4-43 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-44 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-44 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-45 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-48 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without ...graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technology 5-5 5.2.1 System requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Before you proceed 5-5 5.2.3 Installing AMD Graphics Driver 5-5 5.2.4 Using the AMD® VISION Engine Control Center 5-6 5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-7 ...
... RAID definitions 4-43 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-44 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-44 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-45 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-48 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without ...graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technology 5-5 5.2.1 System requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Before you proceed 5-5 5.2.3 Installing AMD Graphics Driver 5-5 5.2.4 Using the AMD® VISION Engine Control Center 5-6 5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-7 ...
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...; CrossFireX™ and AMD® Dual Graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also... warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional...
...; CrossFireX™ and AMD® Dual Graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also... warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional...
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... 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * When you are available on the next page) ix ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** The 64GB maximum memory ... RTL8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the market. *** R efer to www.asus.com for AMD® A-Series Accelerated Processor Unit (APU) with maximum resolution of 2GB - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage / RAID LAN FM2...
... 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * When you are available on the next page) ix ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** The 64GB maximum memory ... RTL8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the market. *** R efer to www.asus.com for AMD® A-Series Accelerated Processor Unit (APU) with maximum resolution of 2GB - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage / RAID LAN FM2...
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..., at the back panel) AMD® A85X FCH - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel [blue], 2 ports at the mid-board) - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at the back panel, 8 ports at the mid-board) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with one click. ASUS AI Suite II - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ALC892 supports...
..., at the back panel) AMD® A85X FCH - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel [blue], 2 ports at the mid-board) - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at the back panel, 8 ports at the mid-board) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with one click. ASUS AI Suite II - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ALC892 supports...
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...components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD® CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology (dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics at 4.8Gbps with the user-...ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with one small, energy-efficient design to ultra-precise APU voltage control. It also supports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports. Total Performance Tuning. F2A85-V PRO...
...components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD® CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology (dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics at 4.8Gbps with the user-...ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with one small, energy-efficient design to ultra-precise APU voltage control. It also supports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports. Total Performance Tuning. F2A85-V PRO...
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... different scenarios. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 New DRAM tuning possibilities make the most of DDR3 memory for better performance with a single click and adjust APU Multiplier manually...to its user-friendly interface makes overclock with two digital voltage controllers upgrades motherboard power delivery to an overall solution on AMD FM2 motherboards, including allnew DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in the TPU to increase APU frequency up ...
... different scenarios. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 New DRAM tuning possibilities make the most of DDR3 memory for better performance with a single click and adjust APU Multiplier manually...to its user-friendly interface makes overclock with two digital voltage controllers upgrades motherboard power delivery to an overall solution on AMD FM2 motherboards, including allnew DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in the TPU to increase APU frequency up ...
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...speed. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to run in use . * AMD A10-5800K, A8-5600K, A6-5400K, and all up and running in sleep, or hibernation mode. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Network iControl .... quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get your system boot success. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for any user interaction. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for every use has its data and network bandwidth ...
...speed. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to run in use . * AMD A10-5800K, A8-5600K, A6-5400K, and all up and running in sleep, or hibernation mode. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Network iControl .... quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get your system boot success. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for any user interaction. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for every use has its data and network bandwidth ...
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...) DVI_VGA SOCKET FM2 EATXPWR ESATA6G_ USB3_12 1 LAN_USB3_E12 AUDIO RTL 8111F ASM 1042 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 F2A85-V PRO ICS 477D CHA_FAN4 SATA6G_7 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 PCI1 AMD® A85X Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI2 ALC PCIEX16_3 892 SPDIF_OUT CHA_FAN2 COM1 AAFP USB910 USB78 64Mb BIOS BIOS_FLBK FLBK_LED USB56...
...) DVI_VGA SOCKET FM2 EATXPWR ESATA6G_ USB3_12 1 LAN_USB3_E12 AUDIO RTL 8111F ASM 1042 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 F2A85-V PRO ICS 477D CHA_FAN4 SATA6G_7 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 PCI1 AMD® A85X Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI2 ALC PCIEX16_3 892 SPDIF_OUT CHA_FAN2 COM1 AAFP USB910 USB78 64Mb BIOS BIOS_FLBK FLBK_LED USB56...
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... 2-25 2-22 2-19 2-21 2-18 2-15 2-27 2-20 2-17 2-21 2-23 2-26 2-25 2-23 2-24 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-3 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 22. EPU LED (EPU_LED) 6. switch 9. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 17. TPU LED (TPU_LED) 19. AMD FM2 Socket 4. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 21. BIOS...
... 2-25 2-22 2-19 2-21 2-18 2-15 2-27 2-20 2-17 2-21 2-23 2-26 2-25 2-23 2-24 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-3 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 22. EPU LED (EPU_LED) 6. switch 9. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 17. TPU LED (TPU_LED) 19. AMD FM2 Socket 4. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 21. BIOS...
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DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series Accelerated processors. F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO CPU socket FM2 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The APU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for the FM2 socket.
DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series Accelerated processors. F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO CPU socket FM2 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The APU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for the FM2 socket.
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... shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 controller - Onboard VGA Controller - shared - - - - - - 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - AMD FCH USB3.0 Controller_1 - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - See page 2-24 for better thermal environment. Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 ...you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. shared - - - - - - AMD FCH SATA Controller - - -
... shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 controller - Onboard VGA Controller - shared - - - - - - 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - AMD FCH USB3.0 Controller_1 - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - See page 2-24 for better thermal environment. Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 ...you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. shared - - - - - - AMD FCH SATA Controller - - -
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...10 configuration through the onboard AMD® A85X chipset. SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND F2A85-V PRO SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_RXP3 ...GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F2A85-V PRO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to...
...10 configuration through the onboard AMD® A85X chipset. SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND F2A85-V PRO SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_RXP3 ...GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F2A85-V PRO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD FM2 APU AMD FM2 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD FM2 APU AMD FM2 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 3. Audio I/O ports** 12. AMD USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. DisplayPort 6. DO NOT insert a different connector to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LED and ...devices. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 12 Rear panel connectors 1. DVI-D port 4. HDMI port 11. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 2. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-39 Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 10.
Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 3. Audio I/O ports** 12. AMD USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. DisplayPort 6. DO NOT insert a different connector to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LED and ...devices. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 12 Rear panel connectors 1. DVI-D port 4. HDMI port 11. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 2. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-39 Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 10.
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... system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] F2A85-V PRO BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : AMD A8-5600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Speed : 3600... Displays the Advanced mode menus Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side • The ...
... system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] F2A85-V PRO BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : AMD A8-5600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Speed : 3600... Displays the Advanced mode menus Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side • The ...
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... the system security settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0301 x64 04/26/2012 CPU Information AMD A8-5600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Speed 3600 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English... on top of the BIOS Setup program. 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-5
... the system security settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0301 x64 04/26/2012 CPU Information AMD A8-5600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Speed 3600 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English... on top of the BIOS Setup program. 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-5
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...Changing the values in this menu allow you to become unstable! DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider ... value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-9 Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to [Manual Mode].
...Changing the values in this menu allow you to become unstable! DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider ... value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-9 Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to [Manual Mode].
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... due to the CPU you to [Auto] for automatic configuration. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration AMD A8-5600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Quad Core Running @ 3667 MHz 1175 mV Max Speed: 3600 MHz Intended Speed: 3600 MHz Microcode...L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-Way L1 Data Cache: 16 KB/4-Way L2 Cache: 2048 KB/16-Way No L3 Cache Present Monitor AMD PowerNow function Enabled NX Mode Enabled SVM Mode Enabled CPB Mode Auto C6 Mode Enabled IOMMU Disabled Boot Tool Enable/disable PowerNow function. →...
... due to the CPU you to [Auto] for automatic configuration. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration AMD A8-5600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Quad Core Running @ 3667 MHz 1175 mV Max Speed: 3600 MHz Intended Speed: 3600 MHz Microcode...L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-Way L1 Data Cache: 16 KB/4-Way L2 Cache: 2048 KB/16-Way No L3 Cache Present Monitor AMD PowerNow function Enabled NX Mode Enabled SVM Mode Enabled CPB Mode Auto C6 Mode Enabled IOMMU Disabled Boot Tool Enable/disable PowerNow function. →...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [HDMI] [DVI] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > NB Configuration Monitor IGFX Multi-Monitor Disabled Primary Video ...on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics and LucidLogix Virtu MVP technologies. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller...
Configuration options: [Auto] [HDMI] [DVI] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > NB Configuration Monitor IGFX Multi-Monitor Disabled Primary Video ...on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics and LucidLogix Virtu MVP technologies. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller...
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Adjust the GPU Boost settings. 3. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the GPU Boost tab. 2. Click on the Advanced Mode tab to restore all start -up settings Adjustment bars Undoes ... to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Click Apply to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes AMD A10-5800K, A8-5600K, A6-5400K, and all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. Advanced mode...
Adjust the GPU Boost settings. 3. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the GPU Boost tab. 2. Click on the Advanced Mode tab to restore all start -up settings Adjustment bars Undoes ... to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Click Apply to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes AMD A10-5800K, A8-5600K, A6-5400K, and all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. Advanced mode...