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ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - CPU power utility - ASUS AI Suite II - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS USB Charger+ - ASUS Remote GO! - ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Q-Design - Optical S/PDIF Out port at the...
ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - CPU power utility - ASUS AI Suite II - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS USB Charger+ - ASUS Remote GO! - ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Q-Design - Optical S/PDIF Out port at the...
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... (Stepless Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x 20-8 pin System panel connector... DirectKey - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.005V increment - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS ...
... (Stepless Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x 20-8 pin System panel connector... DirectKey - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.005V increment - F2A85-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS ...
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... fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to ultra-precise APU voltage control. and its maximum. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 TPU with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key for better performance with two digital voltage controllers upgrades motherboard power delivery... detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Increased APU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust APU and DRAM voltage and VRM switching frequencies for better efficiency,...
... fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to ultra-precise APU voltage control. and its maximum. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 TPU with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key for better performance with two digital voltage controllers upgrades motherboard power delivery... detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Increased APU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust APU and DRAM voltage and VRM switching frequencies for better efficiency,...
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... button, the application currently in use . * AMD A10-5800K, A8-5600K, A6-5400K, and 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. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable...
... button, the application currently in use . * AMD A10-5800K, A8-5600K, A6-5400K, and 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. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable...
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... enjoyment for a cooler and quieter computing environment. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatpipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with ESD Guards. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-5 Fanless Design: stylish heatpipe solution The stylish heatpipe features a 0-dB thermal solution.... Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. It allows you with optimized fan settings based on the...
... enjoyment for a cooler and quieter computing environment. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatpipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with ESD Guards. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-5 Fanless Design: stylish heatpipe solution The stylish heatpipe features a 0-dB thermal solution.... Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. It allows you with optimized fan settings based on the...
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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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-5
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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-5
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...• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 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 ... and Channel B. Size SS/DS Chip Brand DIMM socket support Chip NO. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its...
...• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 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 ... and Channel B. Size SS/DS Chip Brand DIMM socket support Chip NO. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its...
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...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 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap... so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. F2A85-V PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F2A85-V PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
...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 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap... so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. F2A85-V PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F2A85-V PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
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... not properly installed. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch...ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • 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! Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO...
... not properly installed. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch...ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • 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! Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO...
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It allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to update the BIOS. Just plug in back I/O. 3. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-19 BIOS-FLBK switch The BIOS ... 3 seconds, and the BIOS is enabled once the light starts to a USB portable disk, and place it to flash. 5. F2A85-V PRO BIOS_FLBK F2A85-V PRO BIOS Flashback switch 1. Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for help. Improper installation of the light signal accelerates along with the updating ...
It allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to update the BIOS. Just plug in back I/O. 3. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-19 BIOS-FLBK switch The BIOS ... 3 seconds, and the BIOS is enabled once the light starts to a USB portable disk, and place it to flash. 5. F2A85-V PRO BIOS_FLBK F2A85-V PRO BIOS Flashback switch 1. Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for help. Improper installation of the light signal accelerates along with the updating ...
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... and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this program. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. Press during the system bootup...that a USB mouse is designed to make it as their operating system. 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 erase the RTC RAM. • The...
... and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this program. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. Press during the system bootup...that a USB mouse is designed to make it as their operating system. 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 erase the RTC RAM. • The...
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...end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic 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 ... 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 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5...
...end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic 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 ... 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 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5...
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...Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Speed: 3600MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto APU Multiplier Auto NB Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled GPU Boost Auto .... The configuration options for this section vary depending 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...Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-7
...Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Speed: 3600MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto APU Multiplier Auto NB Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled GPU Boost Auto .... The configuration options for this section vary depending 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...Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-7
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Use the and keys to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. The following item appears only when ... individually set the memory operating frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to become unstable! The configuration options vary with the APU Frequency item settings�. �C��o�...
Use the and keys to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. The following item appears only when ... individually set the memory operating frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to become unstable! The configuration options vary with the APU Frequency item settings�. �C��o�...
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...] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may cause the system to become unstable! A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [GPU O.C. 434MHz] [GPU O.C. 447MHz] [GPU O.C. 460MHz] [GPU O.C. 475MHz] ~ [GPU...] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-9 If this menu may vary depending on your CPU specification. The following percentages to ...
...] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may cause the system to become unstable! A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [GPU O.C. 434MHz] [GPU O.C. 447MHz] [GPU O.C. 460MHz] [GPU O.C. 475MHz] ~ [GPU...] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-9 If this menu may vary depending on your CPU specification. The following percentages to ...
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...O.C. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enhance system stability. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Increase the phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual ... switching frequency. DRAM Current Capability [Auto] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. Proceeds to adjust the value. CPU Power Thermal Control [125] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal...
...O.C. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enhance system stability. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Increase the phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual ... switching frequency. DRAM Current Capability [Auto] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. Proceeds to adjust the value. CPU Power Thermal Control [125] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal...
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...settings. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click to select Mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Click to overclock the APU frequency, CPU voltage, VDDNB voltage, DRAM Voltage, SB 1.1V ... allows you to restore all start-up . For system stability, all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Use the Save Profile function to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the...
...settings. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click to select Mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Click to overclock the APU frequency, CPU voltage, VDDNB voltage, DRAM Voltage, SB 1.1V ... allows you to restore all start-up . For system stability, all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Use the Save Profile function to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the...
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...Mode tab to restore all start -up settings Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all upcoming Black Edition APUs support GPU overclocking. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 Adjust the GPU Boost settings. 3. Click Apply to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes... without applying Applies all changes AMD A10-5800K, A8-5600K, A6-5400K, and all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. Using Advanced Mode Click on the GPU Boost tab. 2. GPU Boost Target ...
...Mode tab to restore all start -up settings Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all upcoming Black Edition APUs support GPU overclocking. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 Adjust the GPU Boost settings. 3. Click Apply to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes... without applying Applies all changes AMD A10-5800K, A8-5600K, A6-5400K, and all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. Using Advanced Mode Click on the GPU Boost tab. 2. GPU Boost Target ...
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...the desired value. 3. APU Multiplier Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. APU Multiplier Allows you to [Auto] before using the APU Multiplier function in TurboV. 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 ...
...the desired value. 3. APU Multiplier Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. APU Multiplier Allows you to [Auto] before using the APU Multiplier function in TurboV. 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 ...
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... re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-7 Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically...
... re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-7 Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically...