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...Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the ... 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. Before you for reference only.
...Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the ... 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. Before you for reference only.
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...O.C. TPU The Ultimate Turbo Processor Unleash your performance with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key for various overclocking scenarios. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 New DRAM tuning possibilities make the most of power options teamed with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very...system-wide energy optimization by giving you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best in different scenarios. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard ...
...O.C. TPU The Ultimate Turbo Processor Unleash your performance with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key for various overclocking scenarios. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 New DRAM tuning possibilities make the most of power options teamed with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very...system-wide energy optimization by giving you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best in different scenarios. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard ...
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... enhances the overclocking capability. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for a cooler and quieter computing environment. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-5 ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange...software offers diverse and ease to use software package. Chapter 1 AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you to supervise overclocking, energy management...
... enhances the overclocking capability. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for a cooler and quieter computing environment. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-5 ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange...software offers diverse and ease to use software package. Chapter 1 AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you to supervise overclocking, energy management...
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... requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with one easy step with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-7 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of plugging in...
... requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with one easy step with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-7 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of plugging in...
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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 touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap ...
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 touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap ...
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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 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) 3. DDR3 DIMM...
... 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 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) 3. DDR3 DIMM...
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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. 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. 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
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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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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... configuration 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 Chapter 2 1 2 F2A85-V PRO 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before...
... configuration 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 Chapter 2 1 2 F2A85-V PRO 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before...
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F2A85-V PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F2A85-V PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 ... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-15 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You...
F2A85-V PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F2A85-V PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 ... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-15 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You...
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..., the system will be used as a GPU Boost switch. • The TPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is powered off . ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-17 TPU (GPU Boost) switch Turning this switch to Enable, it can be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last...
..., the system will be used as a GPU Boost switch. • The TPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is powered off . ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-17 TPU (GPU Boost) switch Turning this switch to Enable, it can be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last...
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..., and the light will be caused by: 1. In case of ESATA6G_USB3_12 connector in the root directory. 2. Just plug in file format. F2A85-V PRO BIOS_FLBK F2A85-V PRO BIOS Flashback switch 1. The flashing rate of the portable disk. 2. Error in file name or incompatibility in a USB storage and press...update is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to a USB portable disk, and place it to flash (on the third second). 4. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-19 The Flashback function is complete once the light signal goes out. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. Hassle-free updating...
..., and the light will be caused by: 1. In case of ESATA6G_USB3_12 connector in the root directory. 2. Just plug in file format. F2A85-V PRO BIOS_FLBK F2A85-V PRO BIOS Flashback switch 1. The flashing rate of the portable disk. 2. Error in file name or incompatibility in a USB storage and press...update is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to a USB portable disk, and place it to flash (on the third second). 4. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-19 The Flashback function is complete once the light signal goes out. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. Hassle-free updating...
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EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is enabled. F2A85-V PRO TPU_LED F2A85-V PRO TPU LED ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-21 BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights when the BIOS-FLBK function is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO FLBK_LED F2A85-V PRO BIOS Flashback LED 4. EPU_LED F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO EPU LED 5. 3.
EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is enabled. F2A85-V PRO TPU_LED F2A85-V PRO TPU LED ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-21 BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights when the BIOS-FLBK function is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 F2A85-V PRO FLBK_LED F2A85-V PRO BIOS Flashback LED 4. EPU_LED F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO EPU LED 5. 3.
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...purchased separately. 3. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to this connector. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-23 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB 3 ~ 10) These connectors are for details. Connect one end of the system chassis. Chapter...NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A85-V PRO AAFP PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A85-V PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to [HD]; 2. These USB connectors comply...
...purchased separately. 3. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to this connector. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-23 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB 3 ~ 10) These connectors are for details. Connect one end of the system chassis. Chapter...NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A85-V PRO AAFP PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A85-V PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to [HD]; 2. These USB connectors comply...
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...RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector,... at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 6. F2A85-V PRO USB3_34 F2A85-V PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-25 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from...
...RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector,... at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 6. F2A85-V PRO USB3_34 F2A85-V PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-25 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from...
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...is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Chapter 2 10. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply F2A85-V PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system ...system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is read from or written to this connector. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-27 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker F2A85-V PRO PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on . The IDE LED lights up when...
...is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Chapter 2 10. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply F2A85-V PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system ...system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is read from or written to this connector. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-27 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker F2A85-V PRO PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on . The IDE LED lights up when...
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2.3.2 APU installation Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM2 socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1 2 3 4 Chapter 2 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-29
2.3.2 APU installation Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM2 socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1 2 3 4 Chapter 2 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-29
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Chapter 2 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-31
Chapter 2 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-31
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2.3.5 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1 2 Chapter 2 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-33
2.3.5 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1 2 Chapter 2 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-33
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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS F2A85-V PRO AAFP 2-37
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS F2A85-V PRO AAFP 2-37