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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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... support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub ports - Supports DisplayPort with maximum resolution of 2560x1600@60GHz - Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 - ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** The 64GB ... with 16GB DIMMs or above. Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory 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...
... support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub ports - Supports DisplayPort with maximum resolution of 2560x1600@60GHz - Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 - ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** The 64GB ... with 16GB DIMMs or above. Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory 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...
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...! - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS USB Charger+ - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Q-Design - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - ASUS ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatpipe & MOS Heatsink solution...
...! - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS USB Charger+ - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Q-Design - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - ASUS ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatpipe & MOS Heatsink solution...
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... 2 - vFCH: Adjustable FCH voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz to 300MHz at 0.00625V 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...Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - 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! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU ...
... 2 - vFCH: Adjustable FCH voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz to 300MHz at 0.00625V 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...Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - 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! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU ...
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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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... technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter ...
... technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter ...
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...F2A85-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before! USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at x8 mode). Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of CrossFireX. This evolution of Choice! Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of innovative and industry-leading ASUS... 3 with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chipsTPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). AMD® A85X FCH (...
...F2A85-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before! USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at x8 mode). Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of CrossFireX. This evolution of Choice! Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of innovative and industry-leading ASUS... 3 with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chipsTPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). AMD® A85X FCH (...
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...away. Chapter 1 New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for various overclocking scenarios. This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best in class control for optimized performance in the TPU to increase APU frequency up performance to adjust APU Multiplier ... you into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 Enable the all-new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with APU load line calibration and 30% more difficult than mainstream ...
...away. Chapter 1 New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for various overclocking scenarios. This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best in class control for optimized performance in the TPU to increase APU frequency up performance to adjust APU Multiplier ... you into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 Enable the all-new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with APU load line calibration and 30% more difficult than mainstream ...
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... can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to use software package. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by...ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for a more reliable computing environment. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 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...
... can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to use software package. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by...ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for a more reliable computing environment. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 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...
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...to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. ASUS Q-Connector Make Connection Quick and Accurate! ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-7 All of plugging in one easy step with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and...hassle of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires...
...to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. ASUS Q-Connector Make Connection Quick and Accurate! ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-7 All of plugging in one easy step with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and...hassle of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires...
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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 MemOK! switch 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 20. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. TPU switch 18. BIOS Flashback...
... 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 MemOK! switch 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 20. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. TPU switch 18. BIOS Flashback...
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DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 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. 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
DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 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. 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
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. 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 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.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. 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 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.
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F2A85-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - - 1....
F2A85-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - - 1....
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2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCI slot 2 7. Chapter 2 1 2 F2A85-V PRO 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [navy blue] (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 ... Single VGA/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. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCI slot 2 7. Chapter 2 1 2 F2A85-V PRO 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [navy blue] (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 ... Single VGA/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. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system...
... button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system...
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... that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the...; 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! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating ...
... that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the...; 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! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating ...