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...program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 SATA Configuration 3-15 3.5.3 USB Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 NB Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 APM 3-19...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 ...
...program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 SATA Configuration 3-15 3.5.3 USB Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 NB Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 APM 3-19...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 ...
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... Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 1920x1080@60GHz - Supports dual-link DVI with 16GB DIMMs or above. Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 - ASUS will...CPU cores Supports AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 11 AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson-D4) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non- F2A85-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support...
... Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 1920x1080@60GHz - Supports dual-link DVI with 16GB DIMMs or above. Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 - ASUS will...CPU cores Supports AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 11 AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson-D4) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non- F2A85-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support...
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... TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS USB Charger+ - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS AI Suite II - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Q-Design -...Control: - Industry leading digital 6+2 phase power design - ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector (continued on the next page) CPU power utility - Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back I/O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking ...
... TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS USB Charger+ - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS AI Suite II - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Q-Design -...Control: - Industry leading digital 6+2 phase power design - ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector (continued on the next page) CPU power utility - Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back I/O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking ...
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... eSATA port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal connectors / 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 switches / buttons ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio... xi 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! vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at...
... eSATA port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal connectors / 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 switches / buttons ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio... xi 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! vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at...
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... update solution. The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without hardware such as a CPU or a DRAM installed into a 256-color boot logo for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS DirectKey This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with...and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives...
... update solution. The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without hardware such as a CPU or a DRAM installed into a 256-color boot logo for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS DirectKey This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with...and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives...
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...fan connectors. 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 5. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO SPDIF_OUT F2A85-V PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Do...pin of the connector. CPU_FAN A CHA_FAN3 B CHA FAN DC Mode CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND AB C D F2A85-V PRO GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN DC Mode C CHA_FAN1 D CHA_FAN4 CHA FAN DC Mode ...
...fan connectors. 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 5. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO SPDIF_OUT F2A85-V PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Do...pin of the connector. CPU_FAN A CHA_FAN3 B CHA FAN DC Mode CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND AB C D F2A85-V PRO GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN DC Mode C CHA_FAN1 D CHA_FAN4 CHA FAN DC Mode ...
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... following items: CHA_FAN2 Q-Fan Control Disabled CHA_FAN3 Q-Fan Control Disabled CHA_FAN4 Q-Fan Control Disabled Anti Surge Support Enabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Advanced Mode Exit ... 3ºF MB Temperature +31ºC / +87ºF CPU_FAN Speed 4192 RPM CHA_FAN1 Speed N/A CHA_FAN2 Speed N/A CHA_FAN3 Speed N/A CHA_FAN4 Speed N/A CPU Voltage +1.186 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control Disabled CHA_FAN1 Q-Fan Control Disabled...
... following items: CHA_FAN2 Q-Fan Control Disabled CHA_FAN3 Q-Fan Control Disabled CHA_FAN4 Q-Fan Control Disabled Anti Surge Support Enabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Advanced Mode Exit ... 3ºF MB Temperature +31ºC / +87ºF CPU_FAN Speed 4192 RPM CHA_FAN1 Speed N/A CHA_FAN2 Speed N/A CHA_FAN3 Speed N/A CHA_FAN4 Speed N/A CPU Voltage +1.186 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control Disabled CHA_FAN1 Q-Fan Control Disabled...
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...CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Fan Min. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make ... the CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to 90ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Q-Fan...
...CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Fan Min. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make ... the CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to 90ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 Q-Fan...
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... Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only ... View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. Place the support DVD to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-3 Click the icon to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow ...
... Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only ... View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. Place the support DVD to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-3 Click the icon to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow ...
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...and related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto ...be saved to overclock the APU frequency, CPU voltage, VDDNB voltage, DRAM Voltage, SB 1.1V Voltage, and APU 1.2V Voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. After installing...
...and related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto ...be saved to overclock the APU frequency, CPU voltage, VDDNB voltage, DRAM Voltage, SB 1.1V Voltage, and APU 1.2V Voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. After installing...
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...in BIOS to the BIOS section of the APU cores, which vary with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a ...better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Read through the warning messages and click .... 1. APU Multiplier Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. ...
...in BIOS to the BIOS section of the APU cores, which vary with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a ...better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Read through the warning messages and click .... 1. APU Multiplier Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. ...
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... stability or to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for system performance, or to increase VRM efficiency. CPU Power Thermal Control 7 A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance...to a higher value for detailed software configuration. Refer to increase OC Range. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support CPU/NB Current Capability 5 Setting CPU/NB Current Capability to a higher value increases the overclocking frequency range of every phase component. DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode ...
... stability or to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for system performance, or to increase VRM efficiency. CPU Power Thermal Control 7 A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance...to a higher value for detailed software configuration. Refer to increase OC Range. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support CPU/NB Current Capability 5 Setting CPU/NB Current Capability to a higher value increases the overclocking frequency range of every phase component. DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode ...
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Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Chapter 4 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-11 You can also customize each mode *• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 ... • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. Selecting Auto ...
Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Chapter 4 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-11 You can also customize each mode *• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 ... • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. Selecting Auto ...
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Select one customized setting 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Select any of your fans, then click OK to exit the screen. If CPU or chassis fans have been changed, the Fan Auto Tuning process should be repeated. 4. From the Fan Position screen, check and assign the locations of these fan customized settings for each fan: • Silent: Minimized fan speed for silent fan operation. • Standard: Balanced configuration between noise level and fan speed. • Turbo: High fan speed for high cooling capability. • Full Speed: Maximum fan speed. 3.
Select one customized setting 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Select any of your fans, then click OK to exit the screen. If CPU or chassis fans have been changed, the Fan Auto Tuning process should be repeated. 4. From the Fan Position screen, check and assign the locations of these fan customized settings for each fan: • Silent: Minimized fan speed for silent fan operation. • Standard: Balanced configuration between noise level and fan speed. • Turbo: High fan speed for high cooling capability. • Full Speed: Maximum fan speed. 3.
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... fan speed if your fan speed when CPU temperature is below 75 degrees. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Click and drag to make the adjustments Click to switch between CPU fan window and chassis fan windows 1 to 4 • To protect your CPU, the fan will not automatically turn off... even if you to set the CPU fan power to 0. • Only 4-pin CPU fans and 4-pin ...
... fan speed if your fan speed when CPU temperature is below 75 degrees. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Click and drag to make the adjustments Click to switch between CPU fan window and chassis fan windows 1 to 4 • To protect your CPU, the fan will not automatically turn off... even if you to set the CPU fan power to 0. • Only 4-pin CPU fans and 4-pin ...
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Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Preference tab allows you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of ... Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to customize the...
Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Preference tab allows you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of ... Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to customize the...