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... OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. If however you give us ...or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
... OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. If however you give us ...or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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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 supply is set to or from the system, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected...
... power supply is set to or from the system, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected...
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... press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Italics Used 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 complete...
... press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Italics Used 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 complete...
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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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Enable the all-new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with a single click and adjust APU Multiplier manually in the TPU to increase APU frequency up performance to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; Auto tuning offers a user...future standard of power management again by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 Increased APU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust APU and DRAM voltage and VRM switching frequencies for...
Enable the all-new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with a single click and adjust APU Multiplier manually in the TPU to increase APU frequency up performance to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; Auto tuning offers a user...future standard of power management again by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 Increased APU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust APU and DRAM voltage and VRM switching frequencies for...
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...• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. F2A85-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand DIMM socket support Chip NO. Any excess ...than the vendor-marked value. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the ...
...• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. F2A85-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand DIMM socket support Chip NO. Any excess ...than the vendor-marked value. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the ...
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This is not properly installed. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe ... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or 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! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system...
This is not properly installed. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe ... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or 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! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system...
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...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 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 [AHCI] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s...
...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 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 [AHCI] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s...
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... or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. If you to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1 We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and requests you wish to enter Setup after...as possible. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Do this user manual refers to ensure optimum performance. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in this last option only if the...
... or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. If you to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1 We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and requests you wish to enter Setup after...as possible. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Do this user manual refers to ensure optimum performance. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in this last option only if the...
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... the desired value using the numeric keypad. The following item appears only when you to individually set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to set the multiplier between the APU Core Clock and the APU Bus Frequency. You can also... key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. APU Frequency [XXX] Allows you want to manually select the desired GPU Engine frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] GPU...
... the desired value using the numeric keypad. The following item appears only when you to individually set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to set the multiplier between the APU Core Clock and the APU Bus Frequency. You can also... key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. APU Frequency [XXX] Allows you want to manually select the desired GPU Engine frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] GPU...
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... item provides wider total power range for enhancing the system performance. Use the and keys to CPU loading. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-9 Changing the values in this happens, revert to the default settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [GPU O.C. 434MHz] [GPU O.C. 447MHz] [GPU O.C. 460MHz] [GPU O.C.... the keyboard and press the key. GPU Engine Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the GPU Boost item to [Manual Mode]. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
... item provides wider total power range for enhancing the system performance. Use the and keys to CPU loading. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-9 Changing the values in this happens, revert to the default settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [GPU O.C. 434MHz] [GPU O.C. 447MHz] [GPU O.C. 460MHz] [GPU O.C.... the keyboard and press the key. GPU Engine Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the GPU Boost item to [Manual Mode]. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
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... the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to enable the spread spectrum to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a faster response. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Setting a higher frequency gets a faster transient ...response. [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. [Manual] Allows you to enhance system stability. CPU Power Duty Control [T-Probe...
... the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to enable the spread spectrum to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a faster response. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Setting a higher frequency gets a faster transient ...response. [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. [Manual] Allows you to enhance system stability. CPU Power Duty Control [T-Probe...
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... by a negative value. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-11 The values range from 300k Hz to 500k Hz with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 0.800V to 1.900V with a 50k ...fixed DRAM frequency. DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] This item only appears when you set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual], and allows you to set the Offset voltage. VDDNB��O�f�f�s�e�t�M��o�d�e...
... by a negative value. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-11 The values range from 300k Hz to 500k Hz with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 0.800V to 1.900V with a 50k ...fixed DRAM frequency. DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] This item only appears when you set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual], and allows you to set the Offset voltage. VDDNB��O�f�f�s�e�t�M��o�d�e...
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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 ... range from 1.2000V to 1.4000V with a 0.1V interval. The values range from 1.1000V to 1.8000V with a 0.01V 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 NB VREF voltage with a 0.005V interval.
...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 ... range from 1.2000V to 1.4000V with a 0.1V interval. The values range from 1.1000V to 1.8000V with a 0.01V 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 NB VREF voltage with a 0.005V interval.
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...65533;y�c�l�e 1��0�0�] Use the and keys to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-23 The values range from 20% to 75ºC. CPU_FAN�L��o�w�e�r��T�e�m�...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set CPU_FAN Fan Profile to detect this item. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM]...
...65533;y�c�l�e 1��0�0�] Use the and keys to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-23 The values range from 20% to 75ºC. CPU_FAN�L��o�w�e�r��T�e�m�...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set CPU_FAN Fan Profile to detect this item. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM]...
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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 disable or set CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Fan Profile to 100%. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600... 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Fan Max. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set the CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-24 ...
...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 disable or set CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Fan Profile to 100%. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600... 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Fan Max. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set the CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-24 ...
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...ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-33 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS...4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to.... Launching ASUS Update After...ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS...you to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the...ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. If there is potentially risky. ASUS...
...ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-33 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS...4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to.... Launching ASUS Update After...ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS...you to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the...ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. If there is potentially risky. ASUS...
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...boot logo. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-35 You can decide whether to complete the 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. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the...
...boot logo. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-35 You can decide whether to complete the 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. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from 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...