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... The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
... The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
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... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.1 in (30.5 cm x 23.1 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. F2A85-V specifications summary Back...
... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.1 in (30.5 cm x 23.1 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. F2A85-V specifications summary Back...
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.... * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or ...BIOS controls, providing you with difficult POST situations. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for every use helpful utilities. ASUS F2A85-V 1-3 ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS...
.... * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or ...BIOS controls, providing you with difficult POST situations. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for every use helpful utilities. ASUS F2A85-V 1-3 ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS...
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... settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. F2A85-V F2A85-V MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system... motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS F2A85-V 1-31 1.9 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. F2A85-V F2A85-V MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system... motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS F2A85-V 1-31 1.9 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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... package. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support...
... package. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support...
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.... Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-V Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to perform the...
.... Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-V Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to perform the...
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.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. •...
.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. •...
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... flash drive. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-V 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3.
... flash drive. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-V 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3.
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.... When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A85-V VER...
.... When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A85-V VER...
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... If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Refer to section 1.7 Jumpers on...simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A85-V Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes...
... If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Refer to section 1.7 Jumpers on...simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A85-V Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes...
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... item is set to [Enabled] and allows you to set the add-on state of the NumLock to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support various...devices, or the Windows UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to [On]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when...
... item is set to [Enabled] and allows you to set the add-on state of the NumLock to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support various...devices, or the Windows UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to [On]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when...
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...items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays... installed on the selected slot. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-30 ASUS F2A85-V Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created....
...items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays... installed on the selected slot. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-30 ASUS F2A85-V Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created....