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... Boost, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS USB Charger+ - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatpipe & MOS Heatsink solution - ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector (continued on the next page) F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ALC892...
... Boost, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS USB Charger+ - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatpipe & MOS Heatsink solution - ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector (continued on the next page) F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ALC892...
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... Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - DirectKey - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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...8-pin EATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) 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!
... Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - DirectKey - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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...8-pin EATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) 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!
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...with a single click and adjust APU Multiplier manually in the TPU to increase APU frequency up performance to its user-friendly interface makes overclock with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. New DRAM tuning possibilities make the most of real-time OC-now a reality with ... Easy, Real-Time O.C. TPU The Ultimate Turbo Processor Unleash your performance with just a few clicks away. and its maximum. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 This evolution of power options teamed with two digital voltage controllers upgrades motherboard power delivery to an overall solution on AMD FM2...
...with a single click and adjust APU Multiplier manually in the TPU to increase APU frequency up performance to its user-friendly interface makes overclock with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. New DRAM tuning possibilities make the most of real-time OC-now a reality with ... Easy, Real-Time O.C. TPU The Ultimate Turbo Processor Unleash your performance with just a few clicks away. and its maximum. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 This evolution of power options teamed with two digital voltage controllers upgrades motherboard power delivery to an overall solution on AMD FM2...
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...to 3x faster, even when the PC is A-OK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with iGPU Level Up! Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. USB Charger+ 3X Faster Charging for ... devices such as iProducts, smartphones, tablets, and more, all upcoming Black Edition APUs support GPU overclocking. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. MemOK...
...to 3x faster, even when the PC is A-OK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with iGPU Level Up! Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. USB Charger+ 3X Faster Charging for ... devices such as iProducts, smartphones, tablets, and more, all upcoming Black Edition APUs support GPU overclocking. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. MemOK...
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... the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Fan Xpert 2 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. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-5 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals...
... the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Fan Xpert 2 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. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-5 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals...
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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. 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
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... or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Size SS/DS Chip Brand DIMM socket support Chip NO. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD... more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more on the motherboard. F2A85-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Size SS/DS Chip Brand DIMM socket support Chip NO. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD... more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more on the motherboard. F2A85-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data ... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. F2A85-V PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F2A85-V PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper...time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-...
...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data ... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. F2A85-V PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F2A85-V PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper...time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-...
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... BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually... processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the...
... BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually... processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the...
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...the case, please restart the system to turn off the system or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is not operating properly. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-19 Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted...The Flashback function is complete once the light signal goes out. com). It allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to flash (on the third second). 4. 5. BIOS update is enabled once the light starts to update the BIOS. F2A85-V PRO BIOS_FLBK F2A85-V PRO BIOS Flashback switch 1.
...the case, please restart the system to turn off the system or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is not operating properly. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-19 Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted...The Flashback function is complete once the light signal goes out. com). It allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to flash (on the third second). 4. 5. BIOS update is enabled once the light starts to update the BIOS. F2A85-V PRO BIOS_FLBK F2A85-V PRO BIOS Flashback switch 1.
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..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on how to boot. The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1...to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to restart the system. Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup ...
..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on how to boot. The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1...to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to restart the system. Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup ...
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... system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-3 Refer to configure the...
... system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-3 Refer to configure the...
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...Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-7 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Speed: 3600MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory ...Change Opt. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...
...Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-7 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Speed: 3600MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory ...Change Opt. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...
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... the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to adjust the value. NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you want to manually select the desired GPU Engine frequency. Configuration options: ... to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the excellent visual experience. [Manual Mode] Set to [Manual Mode] if...
... the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to adjust the value. NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you want to manually select the desired GPU Engine frequency. Configuration options: ... to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the excellent visual experience. [Manual Mode] Set to [Manual Mode] if...
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...the values in this happens, revert to adjust the value. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following item appears only when you to CPU ...to set the DRAM timing control features. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-9 GPU Engine Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the GPU Engine Frequency. The...
...the values in this happens, revert to adjust the value. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following item appears only when you to CPU ...to set the DRAM timing control features. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-9 GPU Engine Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the GPU Engine Frequency. The...
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Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Select [Ultra Fast] for a better system ... Control [125] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. DRAM Current Capability [Auto] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the... overclocking range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Power Phase Control...
Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Select [Ultra Fast] for a better system ... Control [125] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. DRAM Current Capability [Auto] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the... overclocking range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Power Phase Control...
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... system level up settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer 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. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. For ...
... system level up settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer 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. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. For ...
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.... GPU Boost Target setting Current setting Click to make the change takes effect. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 Click Apply to restore all start -up settings Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all upcoming Black Edition APUs support GPU overclocking. Click on the Advanced Mode tab to restore all start -up settings Voltage...
.... GPU Boost Target setting Current setting Click to make the change takes effect. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 Click Apply to restore all start -up settings Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all upcoming Black Edition APUs support GPU overclocking. Click on the Advanced Mode tab to restore all start -up settings Voltage...
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... the APU Multiplier item in BIOS to make the change take effect. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies 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 details. • The APU Multiplier bars show the status of the APU cores, which vary with your APU model. ...
... the APU Multiplier item in BIOS to make the change take effect. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies 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 details. • The APU Multiplier bars show the status of the APU cores, which vary with your APU model. ...
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...-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. Chapter 4 4. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. To keep the result, click Stop. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-7 Click Stop if you did not click Stop...
...-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. Chapter 4 4. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. To keep the result, click Stop. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-7 Click Stop if you did not click Stop...