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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...
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...
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... DirectX 11 - Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology * Refer to www.amd.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** The 64GB... in Trinity APU Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub ports - Supports DisplayPort with maximum resolution of 2GB - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage / RAID LAN FM2 socket for AMD® A-Series Accelerated Processor Unit...
... DirectX 11 - Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology * Refer to www.amd.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** The 64GB... in Trinity APU Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub ports - Supports DisplayPort with maximum resolution of 2GB - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage / RAID LAN FM2 socket for AMD® A-Series Accelerated Processor Unit...
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...) EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Disk Unlocker - DRAM power utility - Smart DIGI+ Key: Quickly delivers optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for superior APU/DRAM overclocking performance with New DIGI+ Power Control: - Industry leading digital 6+2 phase power design - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Q-Design - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB...
...) EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Disk Unlocker - DRAM power utility - Smart DIGI+ Key: Quickly delivers optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for superior APU/DRAM overclocking performance with New DIGI+ Power Control: - Industry leading digital 6+2 phase power design - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Q-Design - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB...
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vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 ...12V power connector (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with GPU switch) 1 x MemOK!...
vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 ...12V power connector (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with GPU switch) 1 x MemOK!...
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xii 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...
xii 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...
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... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Guide ASUS F2A85-V PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Guide ASUS F2A85-V PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
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... ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of CrossFireX. F2A85-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before! This evolution of current bus systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This ...-GPU choice of Choice! Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with...
... ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of CrossFireX. F2A85-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before! This evolution of current bus systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This ...-GPU choice of Choice! Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with...
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...DRAM voltage and VRM switching frequencies for better efficiency, stability and performance. Thanks to ultra-precise APU voltage control. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI ...more difficult than mainstream motherboards. EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the future standard of power design, ASUS propels you to adjust APU Multiplier for optimized performance in class control for various overclocking scenarios. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3
...DRAM voltage and VRM switching frequencies for better efficiency, stability and performance. Thanks to ultra-precise APU voltage control. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI ...more difficult than mainstream motherboards. EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the future standard of power design, ASUS propels you to adjust APU Multiplier for optimized performance in class control for various overclocking scenarios. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3
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.... Fanless Design: stylish heatpipe solution The stylish heatpipe features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-5 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply ... can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to the computer. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatpipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with ESD Guards. This all-in-one simple to use...
.... Fanless Design: stylish heatpipe solution The stylish heatpipe features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-5 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply ... can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to the computer. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatpipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with ESD Guards. This all-in-one simple to use...
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... better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to energy consumptions. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-7 ErP ready The motherboard is in one easy step with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of plugging in...
... better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to energy consumptions. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-7 ErP ready The motherboard is in one easy step with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of plugging in...
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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...
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... DIMM_B2 (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 USB910...
... DIMM_B2 (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 USB910...
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... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-26 2-24 2-4 2-17 2-21 2-5 2-20 2-16 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 EPU switch 5.
... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-26 2-24 2-4 2-17 2-21 2-5 2-20 2-16 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 EPU switch 5.
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F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO CPU socket FM2 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series Accelerated processors. 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. 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 Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series Accelerated processors. 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. The APU fits in only one correct orientation.
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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. 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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. 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V ● ● ● 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Check 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. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install...
... Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V ● ● ● 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Check 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. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install...
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.../PCIe card Dual VGA/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 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [black] (at x8 mode) 6. Chapter 2 1 2 F2A85-V PRO 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCI slot 2 7. Failure...
.../PCIe card Dual VGA/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 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [black] (at x8 mode) 6. Chapter 2 1 2 F2A85-V PRO 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCI slot 2 7. Failure...
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... (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-15 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and...
... (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-15 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and...
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... to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default.... • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the...
... to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default.... • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the...