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... the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such... as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products....
... the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such... as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products....
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... at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS MemOK! - CPU Power utility ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS ESD - 100% All high quality...
... at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS MemOK! - CPU Power utility ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS ESD - 100% All high quality...
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... 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. xi F2A85-V specifications summary Back Panel...
... 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. xi F2A85-V specifications summary Back Panel...
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... 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 of the above items is...
... 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 of the above items is...
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... ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. ASUS F2A85-V 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control...more convenient online experience. * 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 -use ....
... ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. ASUS F2A85-V 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control...more convenient online experience. * 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 -use ....
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with the component. • Before you to avoid touching...) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of...case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you install or remove any component, place...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with the component. • Before you to avoid touching...) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of...case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you install or remove any component, place...
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...IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for ... This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6.
...IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for ... This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6.
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... 23 Normal (Default) F2A85-V Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock... CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
... 23 Normal (Default) F2A85-V Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock... CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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...create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical...The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. ASUS F2A85-V 1-27 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA...
...create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical...The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. ASUS F2A85-V 1-27 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA...
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...connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7. 6. The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different...the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to configure the setting. ASUS F2A85-V 1-29 See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is for an additional Sony/Philips ...
...connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7. 6. The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different...the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to configure the setting. ASUS F2A85-V 1-29 See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is for an additional Sony/Philips ...
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... 1. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch ... system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS F2A85-V 1-31
... 1. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch ... system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS F2A85-V 1-31
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...all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard... package. The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the list, select either through a network or...
...all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard... package. The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the list, select either through a network or...
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...b. c. Always update the utility to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ... you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-V Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select...
...b. c. Always update the utility to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ... you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A85-V Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select...
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...optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system ...BIOS file in the removable device into F2A85V.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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. Chapter 2: BIOS...
...optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system ...BIOS file in the removable device into F2A85V.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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. Chapter 2: BIOS...
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... you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-V Turn off the...
... you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A85-V Turn off the...
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... them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A85-V VER: 5015 DATE: 09/21/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...
... them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A85-V VER: 5015 DATE: 09/21/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...
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... the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. We recommend to always shut...conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online ...
... the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. We recommend to always shut...conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online ...
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...output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority... Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section� 2.7 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode By...
...output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority... Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section� 2.7 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode By...
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...has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A85-V Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration...Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following...
...has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A85-V Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration...Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following...
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...window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item...of a field, select it and press or click on it to the previous menu screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Use...
...window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item...of a field, select it and press or click on it to the previous menu screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Use...