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... 3.5.6 APM 3-19 3.5.7 Network Stack 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-25 3.8 Tools 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...
... 3.5.6 APM 3-19 3.5.7 Network Stack 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-25 3.8 Tools 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...
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... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information ...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information ...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
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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 version) 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in...
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 version) 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in...
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... 3 seconds with difficult POST situations. USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most accessed information - With DirectKey, you to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without requiring further interaction. Just plug in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed...
... 3 seconds with difficult POST situations. USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most accessed information - With DirectKey, you to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without requiring further interaction. Just plug in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed...
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... 2: Hardware information MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot and load BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the system... and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO...
... 2: Hardware information MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot and load BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the system... and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO...
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... signal goes out. com). ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-19 Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. In case of ESATA6G_USB3_12 connector in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! If the BIOS program is enabled once the light starts to update the BIOS. F2A85-V PRO BIOS_FLBK F2A85-V PRO BIOS Flashback switch 1. BIOS update is automatically flashed using...
... signal goes out. com). ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-19 Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. In case of ESATA6G_USB3_12 connector in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! If the BIOS program is enabled once the light starts to update the BIOS. F2A85-V PRO BIOS_FLBK F2A85-V PRO BIOS Flashback switch 1. BIOS update is automatically flashed using...
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... change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for...
... change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for...
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... Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. Press [Enter] to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more...
... Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. Press [Enter] to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more...
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...;e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to Profile... Tool input the label of the setup profile. Save to Profile Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-31 Label Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool...
...;e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to Profile... Tool input the label of the setup profile. Save to Profile Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-31 Label Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool...
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... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-33 The following utilities allow...
... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-33 The following utilities allow...
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... instructions to avoid network traffic. Click Next. Select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you want to continue. 5. Chapter 3 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. You can decide whether to change...
... instructions to avoid network traffic. Click Next. Select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you want to continue. 5. Chapter 3 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. You can decide whether to change...
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ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-35 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 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 Open window, click Open..., and click Next. 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. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes ...
ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-35 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 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 Open window, click Open..., and click Next. 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. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes ...
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...Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F2A85-V PRO fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0301 Folder Info 04/26...Tool menu to select ASUS EZ 2 Flash Utility and press to enable it. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the...
...Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F2A85-V PRO fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0301 Folder Info 04/26...Tool menu to select ASUS EZ 2 Flash Utility and press to enable it. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the...
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...system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-37 Turn... on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the...
...system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-37 Turn... on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the...
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... Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash ... Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual...
... Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash ... Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual...
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... 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 3-39
... 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 3-39
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... Windows® operating system (OS). Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the settings of AI Suite II... Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-3
... Windows® operating system (OS). Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the settings of AI Suite II... Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-3
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... schedule. Click Cancel to check the latest BIOS firmware. Click Check for New BIOS Update to look for the system to cancel the changes made. Chapter 4 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-37 With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Wait for an updated BIOS firmware. 2. 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start...
... schedule. Click Cancel to check the latest BIOS firmware. Click Check for New BIOS Update to look for the system to cancel the changes made. Chapter 4 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-37 With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Wait for an updated BIOS firmware. 2. 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start...
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After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to BIOS_FLBK switch section in 2.2.6 Onboard Switches for details. Refer to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. Chapter 4 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support After you download the BIOS file to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. After the download is complete, click OK. 1.
After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to BIOS_FLBK switch section in 2.2.6 Onboard Switches for details. Refer to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. Chapter 4 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support After you download the BIOS file to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. After the download is complete, click OK. 1.
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... boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-39 Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! 4.3.13 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you detect the compatibility of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to do update your boot logo. The...your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to select the desired image for boot logo. This utility...
... boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-39 Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! 4.3.13 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you detect the compatibility of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to do update your boot logo. The...your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to select the desired image for boot logo. This utility...