Asus F2A85 M PRO User Manual

F2A85-M PRO  
Contents  
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AMD® Option ROM utility ............................................................5-3  
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®....................................5-6  
AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................................................6-1  
Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology.............................6-3  
AMD® Dual Graphics technology..............................................................6-5  
Using the AMD® CATALYST® Control Center..............................6-6  
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Safety information  
Electrical safety  
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet  
before relocating the system.  
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.  
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.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
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.  
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:  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it  
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the  
motherboard.  
Chapter 2: Basic Installation  
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when  
installing system components.  
Chapter 3: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.  
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Chapter 4: Software support  
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the  
motherboard package and the software.  
Chapter 5: RAID support  
This chapter describes the RAID configurations.  
Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support  
This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™  
graphics cards.  
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-M PRO specifications summary  
APU  
AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000  
series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM2 package  
AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support  
The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types.  
Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list  
Chipset  
Memory  
AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson D4)  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-ECC  
DDR3 2400(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules  
The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB 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  
operating 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: DisplayPort / HDMI / DVI / RGB port  
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Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @60Hz  
Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @60Hz  
Supports dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz  
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz  
Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11  
Maximum shared memory of 2G  
Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology  
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Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics  
technology.  
Expansion slots  
Storage / RAID  
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single @x16 or dual @x8x8 mode)  
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots  
AMD® A85X FCH:  
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7 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,  
RAID 10 and JBOD configurations  
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1 x eSerial ATA 6Gb/s at the back I/O  
LAN  
Realtek® RTL8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller  
Audio  
ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC  
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Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-  
Retasking  
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Supports S/PDIF out interface at the back I/O  
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F2A85-M PRO specifications summary  
AMD® A85X FCH:  
USB  
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10 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back  
panel)  
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4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back  
panel)  
Asmedia® PCIe USB3.0 controller:  
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2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at the back panel)  
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Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode  
ASUS unique features  
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors II – TPU & EPU  
Auto Tuning, TurboV, EPU and TPU switch  
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ASUS Digital Power Design  
Industry leading Digital 4+2 Phase Power Design  
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ASUS EPU  
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EPU, EPU switch  
ASUS TPU  
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Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch  
ASUS Exclusive Features  
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ASUS USB 3.0  
ASUS Remote Go!  
ASUS Network iControl  
ASUS USB Charger+  
ASUS AI Charger+  
Disk Unlocker  
ASUS MemOK!  
ASUS AI Suite II  
ASUS Anti-Surge  
ASUS Low EMI  
ASUS ESD  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution  
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ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution  
ASUS Fan Xpert 2  
ASUS EZ DIY  
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ASUS USB BIOS Flashback  
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS My Logo 2  
ASUS Q Design  
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ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield  
Special features  
100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors  
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F2A85-M PRO specifications summary  
Back Panel I/O ports  
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port  
1 x DisplayPort  
1 x HDMI output port  
1 x DVI output port  
1 x D-Sub output port  
1 x Optical S/PDIF output port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
1 x eSATA port  
2 x USB 2.0 ports  
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 port supports USB BIOS Flashback)  
8-channel audio I/O ports  
ASUS exclusive  
overclocking features  
Intelligent overclocking tools:  
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TPU Switch  
Auto Tuning  
Precision Tweaker 2  
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vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment  
vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment  
vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.005V increment  
vFCH: Adjustable FCH voltage at 0.01V increment  
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):  
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APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz  
increment  
Overclocking Protection:  
ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall)  
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Internal I/O connectors /  
buttons / switches  
4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB ports  
1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports  
7 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors  
1 x S/PDIF output connector  
1 x Front panel audio connector  
1 x COM connector  
1 x EPU switch  
1 x TPU switch (embedded with GPU switch)  
1 x USB BIOS Flashback switch  
1 x MemOK! button  
1 x DirectKey button  
1 x DRCT header  
1 x System panel connector  
1 x TPM connector  
1 x CPU fan connector  
3 x Chassis fan connectors  
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector  
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector  
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F2A85-M PRO specifications summary  
BIOS  
64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS  
V2.7, ACPI 2.0a  
Accessories  
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables  
1 x Q-Shield  
1 x User Manual  
1 x Support DVD  
Support DVD  
Form factor  
Drivers  
ASUS Update  
ASUS utilities  
Anti-Virus software (OEM version)  
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.  
User Manual  
F2A85-M PRO  
ASUS F2A85-M PRO motherboard  
User Guide  
Support DVD  
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables  
1 x ASUS Q-Shield  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may  
vary with different models.  
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