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...NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of these licenses are used only...encounter any warranty to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Such software in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by sending a request to the extent permitted by downloading it ...
...NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of these licenses are used only...encounter any warranty to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Such software in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by sending a request to the extent permitted by downloading it ...
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...menu 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-32 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-33 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-33 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-36 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-37 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-38 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1... 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3...
...menu 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-32 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-33 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-33 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-36 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-37 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-38 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1... 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3...
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... power cables are connected. Do not place the product in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. If...
... power cables are connected. Do not place the product in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. If...
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IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help ...
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help ...
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F2A85-V PRO specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS 2.7, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM...
F2A85-V PRO specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS 2.7, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM...
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... clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust APU Multiplier for optimized performance in TurboV provides the best O.C. and its maximum. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 TPU with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key for a Blazing Performance Boost Always at the forefront of power design... onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in diverse situations. Enable the all-new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with a single click and adjust APU Multiplier manually in class control for better efficiency, stability and performance. Thanks to a slew of DDR3 memory for better ...
... clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust APU Multiplier for optimized performance in TurboV provides the best O.C. and its maximum. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 TPU with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key for a Blazing Performance Boost Always at the forefront of power design... onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in diverse situations. Enable the all-new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with a single click and adjust APU Multiplier manually in class control for better efficiency, stability and performance. Thanks to a slew of DDR3 memory for better ...
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... more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. F2A85-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Size SS/DS...= 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from the blue slots for the OS can...
... more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. F2A85-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Size SS/DS...= 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from the blue slots for the OS can...
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...Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is ideal for successful boot. function.... settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. switch...
...Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is ideal for successful boot. function.... settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. switch...
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... 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 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND...Refer to section 3.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to section 3.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...
... 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 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND...Refer to section 3.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to section 3.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...
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... BIOS may not exactly match what you see on your motherboard if you to run this user manual refers to your screen. • Ensure that requires further BIOS settings or update. See section ...65533;n� 2.2.5 Jumper for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to restart the system... setup program is connected to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.
... BIOS may not exactly match what you see on your motherboard if you to run this user manual refers to your screen. • Ensure that requires further BIOS settings or update. See section ...65533;n� 2.2.5 Jumper for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to restart the system... setup program is connected to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.
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... any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the excellent visual experience. [Manual Mode] Set to [Manual Mode] if you to become unstable! The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. You can also key in the desired value using the...the system to set the memory operating frequency. APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you want to adjust the value. Use the and keys to manually select the desired GPU Engine frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [...
... any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the excellent visual experience. [Manual Mode] Set to [Manual Mode] if you to become unstable! The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. You can also key in the desired value using the...the system to set the memory operating frequency. APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you want to adjust the value. Use the and keys to manually select the desired GPU Engine frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [...
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... item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following item appears only when you to set the GPU Boost item to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range...range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the and keys to CPU loading. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-9 The following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 60% (Medium), 80% (High) and 100% (Extreme). CPU/NB Load Line ...
... item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following item appears only when you to set the GPU Boost item to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range...range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the and keys to CPU loading. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-9 The following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 60% (Medium), 80% (High) and 100% (Extreme). CPU/NB Load Line ...
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... the value. Increase the phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] Proceeds to manually set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Auto] and allows you to phase control depending on the CPU loading. Configuration .... The values range from 200k Hz to 135. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Use the and keys to enlarge the O.C. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a faster response. Allows manual adjustment. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase number is selected...
... the value. Increase the phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] Proceeds to manually set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Auto] and allows you to phase control depending on the CPU loading. Configuration .... The values range from 200k Hz to 135. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Use the and keys to enlarge the O.C. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a faster response. Allows manual adjustment. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase number is selected...
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...Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the full phase.... CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-11 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]...
...Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the full phase.... CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-11 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]...
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...[Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM VREFDQ voltage with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Offset Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, VDDNB Offset Voltage, VDDNB Manual Voltage, DRAM Voltage, SB 1.1V Voltage, 1.1VSB Voltage, APU1.2V Voltage, VDDA Voltage, NB VREF Voltage, DRAM VREFCA Voltage, and DRAM.... APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the NB VREF voltage with a 0.005V interval. VDDNB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM VREFCA voltage with a 0.005V interval. The values range from ...
...[Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM VREFDQ voltage with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Offset Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, VDDNB Offset Voltage, VDDNB Manual Voltage, DRAM Voltage, SB 1.1V Voltage, 1.1VSB Voltage, APU1.2V Voltage, VDDA Voltage, NB VREF Voltage, DRAM VREFCA Voltage, and DRAM.... APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the NB VREF voltage with a 0.005V interval. VDDNB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM VREFCA voltage with a 0.005V interval. The values range from ...
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... Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-23 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard...the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected temperatures. CPU_FAN��F�a�n��M�a�x��. �D�u�...
... Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-23 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard...the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected temperatures. CPU_FAN��F�a�n��M�a�x��. �D�u�...
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...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty... Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. ...
...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty... Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. ...
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...BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-33 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ...backups the BIOS in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this...
...BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-33 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ...backups the BIOS in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this...
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ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-35 Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click ... update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Chapter 3 3. Updating the...
ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-35 Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click ... update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Chapter 3 3. Updating the...
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... user manual for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A85-V PRO VER: 0301 DATE: 04/26/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F2A85VP.CAP 8390656 2012-04-26 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS F2A85-V PRO...
... user manual for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A85-V PRO VER: 0301 DATE: 04/26/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F2A85VP.CAP 8390656 2012-04-26 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS F2A85-V PRO...