Asus F2A85-M LE Manuale Utente

MotherboardF2A85-M LE

xF2A85-M LE specications summaryASUS unique featuresASUS DIGI+ VRM:- DIGI+ Power Design: Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU- A

xiF2A85-M LE 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 p

xiiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.F2A85-M LEPCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCI1PCIEX1_1USB56USB78USB910LPTSPDIF_OUTAAFPCPU_

1.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsAMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports

1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRMDIGI+ Power Control: Digital Power Design for the APU*ASUS motherboards using the AMD® A85 chipset employ precise digital voltage

ASUS TurboVWith its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time overclocking without exiting or rebooting the OS.

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

F2A85-M LE1.3 Motherboard overview1.3.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct

1.3.3 Motherboard layoutF2A85-M LEPCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCI1PCIEX1_1USB56USB78USB910LPTSPDIF_OUTAAFPCPU_FANPWR_FANDIGI+VRMCHA_FANLithium CellCMOS PowerSu

1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD

iiE7616First EditionAugust 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

1.4.1 APU installation1432Chapter 1: Product introduction1-8

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

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

1.5 System memory1.5.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module ha

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 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMsGEIL GET34GB

DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMsA-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB

DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMsA-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 2G

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

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM123To remove a DIMMBAAASUS F2A85-M LE1-17

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

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 (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time

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.

9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Un

1.8.2 Internal connectors1. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fa

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

4. System panel connector (10-1 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.The S/PDIF module is p

iv2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...2-22.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...

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,

10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then insta

1.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (O

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-M LEUpdating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to

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

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

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-M LEUsing the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating syst

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

v2.7 Boot menu ... 2-252.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [O

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

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-M LE2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you

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-M LE2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the setti

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

2-14 ASUS F2A85-M LE2.4.6 GPU Boost [Auto][Auto] Automatic conguration.[Turbo Mode] Set to [Trubo Mode] to achieve better 3D performance.[Extreme

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15VDDNB Offset Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the VDDNB Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.500V with a

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

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

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

2-18 ASUS F2A85-M LE2.5.2 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items sho

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-192.5.3 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows

2-20 ASUS F2A85-M LE2.5.5 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Device [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[Disabled] Dis

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Device Mode [Auto]Allows you to set the Printer port mode. Conguration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.

2-22 ASUS F2A85-M LE2.5.7 Network StackNetwork Stack [Disable Link]This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration op

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setti

2-24 ASUS F2A85-M LECPU Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate p

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Se

2-26 ASUS F2A85-M LEPost Report [5 sec]This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to set the waiting ti

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

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

2-28 ASUS F2A85-M LEGet PK to FileConguration options: [OK]Delete the PKConguration options: [Yes] [No]Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)Set KEK from F

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-292.7.11 Boot Option PrioritiesThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The nu

2-30 ASUS F2A85-M LE2.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> t

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-M LEA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

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

ASUS F2A85-M LEA-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

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

ix(continued on the next page)F2A85-M LE specications summaryAPU FM2 socket for AMD® A-Series accelerated processors (APU) with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 S