Asus F2A85-V E7535 Manuale Utente

MotherboardF2A85-V

xF2A85-V specications summary(continued on the next page)USB AMD® A85X FCH: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the back panel [black], 6 ports a

xiF2A85-V specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port1 x HDMI port

xiiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.F2A85-VAtheros8161PCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCIEX1_2PCIEX1_1PCI1PCI2PCI3USB56USB78US

1.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsAMD® A-series and Athlon™ Series processors This motherboard supports AMD® A-series and Athlon™ Series p

1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRMDIGI+POWER CONTROL: Digital Power Design for the APU*ASUS motherboards using the AMD® A85X chipset employ precise digital voltage

Network iControlNetwork iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you

1.2 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.• Unplug t

F2A85-V1.3 Motherboard overview1.3.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct or

1.3.3 Motherboard layoutF2A85-VPCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCIEX1_2PCIEX1_1PCI1PCI2PCI3USB56USB78USB910PANELSPDIF_OUTAAFPCHA_FAN2CPU_FANCHA_FAN1Lithium CellCMO

1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™ Series processors.Ensure that you u

iiE7535First EditionOctober 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

1.4.1 CPU installation1432Chapter 1: Product introduction1-8

1253 41.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsin

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly53142Chapter 1: Product introduction1-10

F2A85-VF2A85-V 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_A2DIMM_B1DIMM_B21.5 System memory1.5.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate

1.5.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You may install varying memor

DDR3 2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsKingst

DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsCorsair CMT4GX3

DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsKingston KHX16

DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsA-DATA AD31333

Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsKingston KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS KTC D25

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sidedDIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory congu

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM123To remove a DIMMBAAASUS F2A85-V1-19

1.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that

• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.• We recommend that you

1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date

1.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard.2. Optical S/PDIF Out port.

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.13. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin U

1.8.2 Internal connectors1. 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

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to 

3. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7)These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives an

ivChapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-12.1.1 ASUS Update

5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connec

6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.Ensure that the audio

8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors,

1. MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch li

2. GPU Boost switchThis switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function.F2A85-VF2A85-V GPU Boost switchGPUChapter 1: Product introducti

1.10 Onboard LEDs2. DRAM LEDDRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the erro

1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you nee

2-2 ASUS F2A85-VUpdating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to av

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the B

v2.6.3 CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...2-232.6.4 CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...

2-4 ASUS F2A85-VWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt it

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press

2-6 ASUS F2A85-VUsing the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overvi

2-8 ASUS F2A85-VAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below show

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

2-10 ASUS F2A85-V2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwor

2-12 ASUS F2A85-V2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the settings

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current CPU speed.Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current DRAM speed.2.

viSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

2-14 ASUS F2A85-V2.4.6 GPU Boost [Auto][Auto] Automatic conguration.[Turbo Mode] Set to [Trubo Mode] to achieve better 3D performance.[Extreme Mod

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15VDDNB Offset Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the VDDNB Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.36250V with

2-16 ASUS F2A85-VCPU Current Capability [100%]This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power r

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfu

2-18 ASUS F2A85-VBank Interleaving [Enabled]Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]Channel Interl

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system.

2-20 ASUS F2A85-VUMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Force]. Conguration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.[Space Bar] Sets the Space B

2-22 ASUS F2A85-V2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Scroll down

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays t

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu

2-24 ASUS F2A85-V2.6.4 CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CHA_FAN1/2 connector’s Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following ite

2-26 ASUS F2A85-V2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]Enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices to launch active boot option. Congu

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27The following four items appear only when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM]C

2-28 ASUS F2A85-VBoot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first]Conguration option: [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst]2.7.9 Security B

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29Copy KEK to FileConguration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]Delete the KEKCongur

2-30 ASUS F2A85-V2.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to d

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-312.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

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ASUS F2A85-VA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DA

A-2AppendicesCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from d

ASUS F2A85-VA-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

A-4AppendicesDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corpora

ix(continued on the next page)F2A85-V specications summaryCPU AMD® socket FM2 for A-Series / Athlon™ Series processors Supports CPU with up to 4 core