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... DRAM_LED MemOK! xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. EATXPWR AUDIO Atheros 8161 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 F2A85-V PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 COM PCIEX16_2 Realtek ALC887 PCI2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI3 SB_PWR CLRTC USB910 USB78 USB56... AMD® A85X 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 PANEL USB3_34 ASUS F2A85-V motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any ...
... DRAM_LED MemOK! xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. EATXPWR AUDIO Atheros 8161 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 F2A85-V PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 COM PCIEX16_2 Realtek ALC887 PCI2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI3 SB_PWR CLRTC USB910 USB78 USB56... AMD® A85X 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 PANEL USB3_34 ASUS F2A85-V motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any ...
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... natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F2A85-V 1-1 AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology AMD's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with a realtime 3D-rendered previews within AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Dual-Channel...
... natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F2A85-V 1-1 AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology AMD's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with a realtime 3D-rendered previews within AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Dual-Channel...
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...; F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for every use helpful utilities. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS F2A85-V 1-3 GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable...
...; F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for every use helpful utilities. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS F2A85-V 1-3 GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A85-V ASUS F2A85-V 1-5
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A85-V ASUS F2A85-V 1-5
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... PANEL) 12. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 15. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. F2A85-V F2A85-V CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A85-V 1-7 MemOK! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™ Series processors...
... PANEL) 12. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 15. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. F2A85-V F2A85-V CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A85-V 1-7 MemOK! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™ Series processors...
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1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F2A85-V 1-9
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F2A85-V 1-9
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DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets F2A85-V Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 F2A85-V 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F2A85-V 1-11 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets F2A85-V Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 F2A85-V 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F2A85-V 1-11 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS F2A85-V 1-19
1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS F2A85-V 1-19
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... slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - shared ASUS F2A85-V 1-21 shared - See page 1-26 for this motherboard PCIEx1_1 PCIEx16_1 PCIEx1_2 PCIEx16_2 Atheros LAN controller OnChip SATA controller OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 OnChip...
... slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - shared ASUS F2A85-V 1-21 shared - See page 1-26 for this motherboard PCIEx1_1 PCIEx16_1 PCIEx1_2 PCIEx16_2 Atheros LAN controller OnChip SATA controller OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 OnChip...
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... LAN port LED indications. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to the table below for a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard. 2. Line Out port (lime). ASUS F2A85-V 1-23
... LAN port LED indications. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to the table below for a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard. 2. Line Out port (lime). ASUS F2A85-V 1-23
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...+ feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS F2A85-V 1-25 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The... PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN DC Mode CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND F2A85-V CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN DC Mode F2A85-V Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better ...
...+ feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS F2A85-V 1-25 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The... PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN DC Mode CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND F2A85-V CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN DC Mode F2A85-V Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better ...
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... configuration through the onboard controller. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F2A85-V F2A85-V Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS F2A85-V 1-27 3. SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND...
... configuration through the onboard controller. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F2A85-V F2A85-V Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS F2A85-V 1-27 3. SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND...
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... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition F2A85-V Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.5.5 ... connect a high definition front panel audio module to configure the setting. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to this connector. ASUS F2A85-V 1-29
... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition F2A85-V Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.5.5 ... connect a high definition front panel audio module to configure the setting. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to this connector. ASUS F2A85-V 1-29
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...the computer. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings... seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system. F2A85-V F2A85-V MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is ideal for the system to ...• If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS F2A85-V 1-31 This is tested.
...the computer. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings... seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after turning on a bare or open-case system. F2A85-V F2A85-V MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is ideal for the system to ...• If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS F2A85-V 1-31 This is tested.
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...This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. F2A85-V SB_PWR F2A85-V Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights... the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within a second. GPU_LED F2A85-V F2A85-V GPU Boost LED ASUS F2A85-V 1-33 F2A85-V DRAM LED F2A85-V DRAM LED 3. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is solved. 1.10 ...
...This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. F2A85-V SB_PWR F2A85-V Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights... the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within a second. GPU_LED F2A85-V F2A85-V GPU Boost LED ASUS F2A85-V 1-33 F2A85-V DRAM LED F2A85-V DRAM LED 3. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is solved. 1.10 ...
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...the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-V Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Updating from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports...Folder Info field. 6. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Before you to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet....
...the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-V Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Updating from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports...Folder Info field. 6. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Before you to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet....
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... and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-V This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The actual utility screen displays... screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Turn...
... and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-V This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The actual utility screen displays... screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Turn...
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... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to guide you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A85-V Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the...
... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to guide you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A85-V Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys .... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A85-V F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys .... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A85-V F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode...
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... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F2A85-V See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to clear the BIOS password.
... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F2A85-V See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to clear the BIOS password.