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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii F2A85-V PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii F2A85-V PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
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...read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. vi Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer...
...read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. vi Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer...
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... the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the...
... the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the...
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..., making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F2A85-V PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package...
..., making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F2A85-V PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package...
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...Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The AMD® A85X FCH natively supports the new Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double ... in addition to 5GT/s. F2A85-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before! Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with USB 2.0 components. It also supports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports. The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chipsTPU (...
...Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The AMD® A85X FCH natively supports the new Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double ... in addition to 5GT/s. F2A85-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before! Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with USB 2.0 components. It also supports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports. The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chipsTPU (...
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... Power Control for optimized performance in diverse situations. TPU 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 addition to adjust APU ... Tuning and TurboV functions. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 TPU The Ultimate Turbo Processor Unleash your performance with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups...
... Power Control for optimized performance in diverse situations. TPU 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 addition to adjust APU ... Tuning and TurboV functions. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 TPU The Ultimate Turbo Processor Unleash your performance with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups...
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... and enhances the overclocking capability. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatpipe design lowers the temperature of the ESD current away for a cooler and quieter computing environment. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-5 ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power...
... and enhances the overclocking capability. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatpipe design lowers the temperature of the ESD current away for a cooler and quieter computing environment. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-5 ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power...
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... bootup. New upgrade! F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user...ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can enter the BIOS anytime without requiring further interaction. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for the ultimate convenience! With DirectKey, you to convert your favorite photo into the motherboard...
... bootup. New upgrade! F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user...ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can enter the BIOS anytime without requiring further interaction. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for the ultimate convenience! With DirectKey, you to convert your favorite photo into the motherboard...
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...) ready, and ErP requires products to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in line with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-7 ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your...
...) ready, and ErP requires products to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in line with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-7 ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your...
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... them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any...
... them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any...
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Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 KBMS_USB12 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP EATX12V ASM 1445 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 45 CPU_FAN EPU CHA_FAN3 EPU_LED DIGI+ DIGI+ 6 EPU 7 MemOK! 8 DRAM_LED DDR3 ...64bit, 240-pin module) 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 ...
Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 KBMS_USB12 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP EATX12V ASM 1445 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 45 CPU_FAN EPU CHA_FAN3 EPU_LED DIGI+ DIGI+ 6 EPU 7 MemOK! 8 DRAM_LED DDR3 ...64bit, 240-pin module) 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 ...
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F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO CPU socket FM2 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for the FM2 socket. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series Accelerated processors. The APU fits in only one correct orientation.
F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO CPU socket FM2 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for the FM2 socket. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series Accelerated processors. The APU fits in only one correct orientation.
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. F2A85-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Check with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some...in Channel A and Channel B. Size SS/DS Chip Brand DIMM socket support Chip NO. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to ...
...to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. F2A85-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Check with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some...in Channel A and Channel B. Size SS/DS Chip Brand DIMM socket support Chip NO. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to ...
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.../PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-13 PCI slot 2 7. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [black...
.../PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-13 PCI slot 2 7. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [black...
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...VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - shared ...- - - - - - shared - - - - - - 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information See page 2-24 for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI_1 PCI_2 LAN A B C D E F G H - - IRQ assignments for details. Onboard VGA Controller - shared ...
...VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - shared ...- - - - - - shared - - - - - - 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information See page 2-24 for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI_1 PCI_2 LAN A B C D E F G H - - IRQ assignments for details. Onboard VGA Controller - shared ...
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...asus.com after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard... and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system....
...asus.com after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard... and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system....
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...Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. If an error is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. This is a reminder that the system is solved. F2A85-V PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A85-V PRO Onboard LED 2. ...DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft‑off mode. DRAM LED F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO DRAM LED 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs...
...Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. If an error is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. This is a reminder that the system is solved. F2A85-V PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A85-V PRO Onboard LED 2. ...DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft‑off mode. DRAM LED F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO DRAM LED 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs...
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...RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 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 these connectors, set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA ... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are ...
...RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 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 these connectors, set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA ... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are ...