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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii F2A85-V PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii F2A85-V PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
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... Configuration 3-18 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...
... Configuration 3-18 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...
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... Tunings Feel the adrenaline rush of power management again by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. and its maximum. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for both APU and DRAM The New DIGI+ Power Control design ... Performance Boost Always at the forefront of power options teamed with the TPU to ramp up to an incredible 68%! This easy OC tool allows you a complete APU, memory and new SMART DIGI+ Technology with profile tuning digital power solution, which works with an extensive ...
... Tunings Feel the adrenaline rush of power management again by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. and its maximum. ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for both APU and DRAM The New DIGI+ Power Control design ... Performance Boost Always at the forefront of power options teamed with the TPU to ramp up to an incredible 68%! This easy OC tool allows you a complete APU, memory and new SMART DIGI+ Technology with profile tuning digital power solution, which works with an extensive ...
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...Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for any user interaction. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for extreme graphics performance. MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to avoid ... 1: Product Introduction Within the profile, the programs can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with iGPU Level Up! This tool also provides stability testing. The userfriendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. Network iControl Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a ...
...Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for any user interaction. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for extreme graphics performance. MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to avoid ... 1: Product Introduction Within the profile, the programs can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with iGPU Level Up! This tool also provides stability testing. The userfriendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. Network iControl Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a ...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD FM2 APU AMD FM2 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD FM2 APU AMD FM2 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... 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 - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai ... Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure ...
... 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 - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai ... Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure ...
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... fields show the values for that is a brief description of options. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. To change the settings. Press or...
... fields show the values for that is a brief description of options. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. To change the settings. Press or...
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... Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to clear the BIOS password. 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ASUS F2A85-V PRO...
... Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to clear the BIOS password. 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ASUS F2A85-V PRO...
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... ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Speed: 3600MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai...
... ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Speed: 3600MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai...
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... Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-13 UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut...
... Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-13 UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut...
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...-Way No L3 Cache Present Monitor AMD PowerNow function Enabled NX Mode Enabled SVM Mode Enabled CPB Mode Auto C6 Mode Enabled IOMMU Disabled Boot Tool Enable/disable PowerNow function. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or...
...-Way No L3 Cache Present Monitor AMD PowerNow function Enabled NX Mode Enabled SVM Mode Enabled CPB Mode Auto C6 Mode Enabled IOMMU Disabled Boot Tool Enable/disable PowerNow function. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or...
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...SATA 6G_6 SATA 6G_7 ESATA 6G Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Boot Tool OnChip SATA Channel OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to...by allowing the drive to access devices on SATA ports 5, 6, 7, and the eSATA port before entering OS. Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-15 IOMMU [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to show Not Present if no SATA device is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to...
...SATA 6G_6 SATA 6G_7 ESATA 6G Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Boot Tool OnChip SATA Channel OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to...by allowing the drive to access devices on SATA ports 5, 6, 7, and the eSATA port before entering OS. Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-15 IOMMU [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to show Not Present if no SATA device is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to...
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... Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. SATA Port 5, 6, 7, ESATA [RAID] This item only appears when...
... Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. SATA Port 5, 6, 7, ESATA [RAID] This item only appears when...
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... Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [Auto] [HDMI] [DVI] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > NB Configuration Monitor IGFX Multi-Monitor Disabled Primary Video Device... port output type. Integrated Graphics Auto UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto HDMI/DVI Port Output Auto PCIEX16_1 Auto Boot Tool Enables/Disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled...
... Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [Auto] [HDMI] [DVI] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > NB Configuration Monitor IGFX Multi-Monitor Disabled Primary Video Device... port output type. Integrated Graphics Auto UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto HDMI/DVI Port Output Auto PCIEX16_1 Auto Boot Tool Enables/Disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled HD Audio Device →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The following two items appear only when you...
... Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled HD Audio Device →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The following two items appear only when you...
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... On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PME Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled Boot Tool Specify what state to go to select the Serial Port base address. IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the...regulation. IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] 3.5.6 APM UEFI BIOS Utility - IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-19 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. ...
... On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PME Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled Boot Tool Specify what state to go to select the Serial Port base address. IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the...regulation. IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] 3.5.6 APM UEFI BIOS Utility - IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-19 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. ...
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...[Disable Link] [Enabled] Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-21 When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot ...time delay before IPV6 PXE boot. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ Network Stack > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Disable Link Exit Boot Tool Enable/Disable UEFI network stack Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Use the and keys to set the ...
...[Disable Link] [Enabled] Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-21 When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot ...time delay before IPV6 PXE boot. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ Network Stack > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Disable Link Exit Boot Tool Enable/Disable UEFI network stack Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Use the and keys to set the ...
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... F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 73� ºC /� +16� 3ºF MB Temperature +31ºC / +87ºF CPU_FAN Speed 4192 RPM CHA_FAN1 Speed N/A CHA_FAN2 Speed N/A CHA_FAN3 Speed...
... F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 73� ºC /� +16� 3ºF MB Temperature +31ºC / +87ºF CPU_FAN Speed 4192 RPM CHA_FAN1 Speed N/A CHA_FAN2 Speed N/A CHA_FAN3 Speed...
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...[1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-25 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American... the waiting time for 'F1' If Error Enabled DirectKey Enable Go to BIOS... Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo Enabled Fast Boot Enabled USB Support Partial In... Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...
...[1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Chapter 3 ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-25 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American... the waiting time for 'F1' If Error Enabled DirectKey Enable Go to BIOS... Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo Enabled Fast Boot Enabled USB Support Partial In... Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...
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... Chapter 3: BIOS setup For more details, refer to display the submenu. Advanced Mode 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 launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Press [Enter] to configure options for special functions.
... Chapter 3: BIOS setup For more details, refer to display the submenu. Advanced Mode 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 launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Press [Enter] to configure options for special functions.