F2A85-M2
Contents
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
F2A85-M2 specifications summary .......................................................................... ix
Special features............................................................................................1-1
Before you proceed......................................................................................1-4
Motherboard overview .................................................................................1-5
Overview....................................................................................... 1-11
Expansion slots..........................................................................................1-19
PCI slot .........................................................................................1-19
Jumpers.......................................................................................................1-21
Connectors..................................................................................................1-22
Onboard LEDs ............................................................................................1-30
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1.10 Software support........................................................................................1-31
BIOS setup program.....................................................................................2-6
Main menu.....................................................................................................2-7
Security...........................................................................................2-7
Ai Tweaker menu ..........................................................................................2-9
Advanced menu..........................................................................................2-10
APM ..............................................................................................2-15
Boot menu...................................................................................................2-19
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Monitor menu..............................................................................................2-23
Tools menu..................................................................................................2-26
Exit menu ....................................................................................................2-26
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Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports.
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Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
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ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task..
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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F2A85-M2 specifications summary
APU
AMD® A- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000
series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM2 package
Supports AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0
Supports DirectX® 11
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The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types.
Chipset
Memory
AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson D4)
4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support a maximum of 64GB unbuffered non-ECC
DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules
Dual-channel memory architecture
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The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above
DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the
market.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
*** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit
operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend
a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit
operating system.
Graphics
Integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series Graphics in Trinity APU
Multi-VGA output support: Display Port/DVI/D-Sub port
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Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096x2160@30Hz
Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution 2560x1600@60Hz
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution 1920x1600@60Hz
Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11
Maximum shared memory of 2G
Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology
Graphics technology
Expansion slots
Storage / RAID
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slots
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
1 x PCI slots
AMD® A85X FCH:
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6x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors(gray) with RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID
5,RAID 10 and JBOD support
Realtek® RTL8111DP Gigabit LAN controller
LAN
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Support 192khz/24bit BD lossless sound
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking
AMD® A85X FCH :
USB
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4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, [blue], 2 ports at mid-
board)
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8 x USB2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)
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ASUS unique features
ASUS EPU
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EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features
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ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS AI Charger+
ASUS AI Suite II
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Fan Xpert Plus
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ASUS EZ DIY
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS My Logo 2
Back Panel I/O ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x DVI port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x Display port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
1 x COM port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
3 x Audio jacks
Internal I/O
connectors/buttons/
switches
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-
pin)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)
1 x Speaker connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin)
2 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin)
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x TPM IC onboard
1 x System panel connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
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BIOS features
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM
BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS
CrashFree BIOS 3, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
memory information
Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor
uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
KBMS
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2
ATX12V
DRAM_LED
USB1_4
CHA_FAN1
CPU_LED
LAN_USB3_12
AUDIO
F2A85-M2
PCIEX16_1
RTL
8111DP
SB_PWR
Lithium Cell
PCIEX1_1
CMOS Power
AMD®
A85X
Super
I/O
PCI1
BOOT_DEVICE_LED
PCIEX1_4
ALC
887-VD2
F_PANEL
SPEAKER
64Mb
BIOS
USB78
USB56
USB3_34
CHASSIS CLRTC
SPDIF_OUT
AAFP
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2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
User Manual
1 x I/O Shield
User Guide
Support DVD
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may
vary with different models.
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Product introduction
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1.1
Special features
Product highlights
1.1.1
AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series
graphics
This motherboard supports AMD® A- series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™
HD 7000 series graphics. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines
processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efficient design to
enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. It features Dual-
channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s.
AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson D4) Chipset
AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson D4) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD
CrossFireXTM. It supports 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports.
Dual-Channel DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066MHz support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of
1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher
bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
8-channel high definition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)
CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that
automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio
I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more
confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.
Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support
With AMD® A85X FCH natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage
interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also provides
enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
Gigabit LAN solution
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an
ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating
systems.
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100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved
lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
ASUS EPU
EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world’s first real-time system power-saving chip,
automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage.
It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the
component’s lifespan.
1.1.2
Innovative ASUS features
USB 3.0 Boost
Accelerated USB 3.0 Data Transfer Rates with ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Technology
With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to
132%, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS software automatically
accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any further
user configuration.
AI Suite II
With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to
launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allows you to configure the overclocking
settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a
mobile device, and other easy-to-use helpful utilities.
Fan Xpert Plus
ASUS Fan Xpert Plus intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan
speeds based on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing
environment.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more
colorful and vivid image on your screen.
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS
file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based
utility.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system
hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and
clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically
restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.
ErP ready
The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP
requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy
consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-
efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the
product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
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1.2
Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
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Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
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Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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1.3
Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it.
Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.3.1
Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
1.3.2
Screw holes
Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side
towards the rear of
the chassis
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1.3.3
Motherboard layout
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24.4cm(9.6in)
KBMS
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2
ATX12V
DRAM_LED
1
USB1_4
CHA_FAN1
CPU_LED
LAN_USB3_12
AUDIO
F2A85-M2
PCIEX16_1
RTL
8111DP
SB_PWR
5
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PCIEX1_1
AMD®
A85X
Super
I/O
PCI1
6
7
BOOT_DEVICE_LED
PCIEX1_4
ALC
887-VD2
F_PANEL
SPEAKER
64Mb
BIOS
USB78
USB56
USB3_34
CHASSIS CLRTC
SPDIF_OUT
AAFP
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1.3.4
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
CPU, power fan and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1 and
4-pin CHA_FAN2)
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AMD® FM2 Socket
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DDR3 DIMM slots
1-11
1-31
1-29
1-26
1-30
1-22
1-27
1-28
1-28
1-25
1-25
Standby power LED (SB_PWR)
SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6)
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
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Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)
This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for AMD® A- series accelerated
processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics.
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F2A85-M2 CPU socket FM2
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!
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