ASUS E7502 User Manual

Motherboard

F2A85-M PRO

ii

E7424
Second Edition

July 2012

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

F2A85-M PRO specications summary .................................................................... x

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv

Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv

Product introduction

1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product highlights

........................................................................ 1-1

1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM ................................

1-2

1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................

1-2

1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................

1-5

1.2.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................

1-5

1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................

1-6

1.2.3 System memory ..........................................................................

1-8

1.2.4 Expansion slots .........................................................................

1-16

1.2.5 Onboard switches and buttons

.................................................. 1-18

1.2.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................

1-21

1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................

1-22

1.2.8 Internal connectors

.................................................................... 1-24

Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Motherboard installation ..............................................................

2-1

2.1.2 APU installation ...........................................................................

2-4

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................

2-5

2.1.4 DIMM installation

......................................................................... 2-8

2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................

2-9

2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................

2-10

2.1.7 Expansion Card installation

....................................................... 2-11

2.2 BIOS update utility ...................................................................................

2-12

2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................

2-12

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................

2-13

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................

2-13

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................

2-15

2.4 Starting up for the rst time ....................................................................

2-17

2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................

2-17

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BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1

3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................

3-2

3.2.1 EZ Mode

...................................................................................... 3-3

3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................

3-4

3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................

3-6

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................

3-8

3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] ...........................................................

3-9

3.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] ...........................................................

3-9

3.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] ...................................................................

3-9

3.4.4 NB Frequency [Auto] ...................................................................

3-9

3.4.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]

........................................... 3-9

3.4.6 GPU Boost ................................................................................

3-10

3.4.7 OC Tuner

................................................................................... 3-10

3.4.8 DRAM Timing Control ...............................................................

3-10

3.4.9 DIGI + VRM ...............................................................................

3-10

3.4.10 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] .......................................................

3-11

3.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto] ................................................................

3-12

3.4.12 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]

.............................................................. 3-12

3.4.13 1.1Vsb Voltage [Auto]

................................................................ 3-12

3.4.14 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] ............................................................

3-12

3.4.15 VDDA Voltage [Auto] .................................................................

3-12

3.4.16 NB VREF Voltage [Auto] ...........................................................

3-12

3.4.17 DRAM VREFCA Voltage [Auto] .................................................

3-12

3.4.18 DRAM VREFDQ Voltage [Auto] ................................................

3-13

3.4.19 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] ...................................................

3-13

3.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................

3-14

3.5.1 CPU Conguration ....................................................................

3-14

3.5.2 SATA Conguration ...................................................................

3-15

3.5.3 USB Conguration ....................................................................

3-16

3.5.4 NB Conguration .......................................................................

3-16

3.5.5 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................

3-17

3.5.6 APM ..........................................................................................

3-18

3.5.7 Network Stack ...........................................................................

3-19

3.6 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................

3-20

3.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature

[xxxºC/xxxºF] .................. 3-20

3.6.2

CPU_FAN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A].......................3-20

CHA_FAN1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]...............3-20

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3.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..............3-20

3.6.4 CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control [Disabled] .........................................

3-21

3.6.5 CHA_FAN1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

.................................. 3-22

3.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]

.................................................... 3-22

3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................

3-23

3.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] .....................................................

3-23

3.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] .......................................................

3-23

3.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled]

................................................................... 3-23

3.7.4 Post Logo Delay Time [3 sec] ...................................................

3-24

3.7.5 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] ...................................................

3-24

3.7.6 DirectKey Enable [Go to BIOS...] ..............................................

3-24

3.7.7 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] .......................................

3-24

3.7.8 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] ..........................

3-24

3.7.9 CSM Parameters

....................................................................... 3-24

3.7.10 Security Boot parameters

.......................................................... 3-25

3.7.11 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .............................................................

3-26

3.7.12 Boot Option Priorities ................................................................

3-26

3.7.13 Boot Override ............................................................................

3-26

3.8 Tools menu ...............................................................................................

3-27

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................

3-27

3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information .............................................................

3-27

3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole .....................................................................

3-27

3.9 Exit menu ..................................................................................................

3-28

Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1

4.2 Support DVD information ..........................................................................

4-1

4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................

4-1

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals

.................................................. 4-2

4.3 Software information .................................................................................

4-3

4.3.1 AI Suite II

..................................................................................... 4-3

4.3.2 TurboV EVO ................................................................................

4-4

4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ..................................................................................

4-9

4.3.4 EPU ...........................................................................................

4-11

4.3.5 FAN Xpert 2

............................................................................... 4-12

4.3.6 USB Charger+ ...........................................................................

4-17

4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost

........................................................................... 4-19

4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard

.................................................... 4-20

4.3.9 Ai Charger+ ...............................................................................

4-22

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4.3.10 Probe II......................................................................................4-23

4.3.11 Sensor Recorder .......................................................................

4-24

4.3.12 ASUS Update ............................................................................

4-26

4.3.13 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................

4-27

4.3.14 Audio congurations

.................................................................. 4-28

4.3.15 Network iControl

........................................................................ 4-30

4.3.16 Remote GO! ..............................................................................

4-34

RAID support

5.1 RAID congurations ..................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 RAID denitions ..........................................................................

5-1

5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ...................................................

5-2

5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................

5-2

5.1.4 AMD

®

Option ROM utility ............................................................5-3

5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk

....................................................................... 5-6

5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..................

5-6

5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

®

.................................... 5-6

5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows

®

OS installation ........ 5-7

5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive .....................................................

5-8

Multiple GPU support

6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................................................6-1

6.1.1 Requirements ..............................................................................

6-1

6.1.2 Before you begin .........................................................................

6-1

6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................

6-2

6.1.4 Installing the device drivers .........................................................

6-3

6.1.5 Enabling the AMD

®

CrossFireX™ technology ............................. 6-3

6.2 AMD

®

Dual Graphics technology .............................................................. 6-5

6.2.1 System requirements ..................................................................

6-5

6.2.2 Before you proceed .....................................................................

6-5

6.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver .....................................................

6-5

6.2.4 Using the AMD

®

CATALYST® Control Center .............................. 6-6

6.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP ................................................................................

6-8

6.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP ...................................................

6-8

6.3.2 Setting up your display ................................................................

6-9

6.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP ............................................

6-10

Appendices

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-4

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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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 congurations.

• Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support

This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™

graphics cards.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

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 Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

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 specications 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 AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson D4)

Memory 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 (Qualied 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

- 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

* Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics

technology.

Expansion slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single @x16 or dual @x8x8 mode)

2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

Storage / RAID

AMD® A85X FCH:

- 7 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,

RAID 10 and JBOD congurations

- 1 x eSerial ATA 6Gb/s at the back I/O

LAN Realtek® RTL8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller

Audio

ALC892 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack­Retasking

- Supports S/PDIF out interface at the back I/O

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USB

AMD® A85X FCH:

- 10 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back
panel)

- 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back
panel)

Asmedia® PCIe USB3.0 controller:

- 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at the back panel)

* 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

ASUS Digital Power Design

- Industry leading Digital 4+2 Phase Power Design

ASUS EPU

- EPU, EPU switch

ASUS TPU

- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch

ASUS Exclusive Features

- 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

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert 2

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS My Logo 2

ASUS Q Design

- ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield

Special features 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors

F2A85-M PRO specications summary

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F2A85-M PRO specications 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:

- TPU Switch

- Auto Tuning

Precision Tweaker 2

- 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):

- APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz

increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall)

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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Specications are subject to change without notice.

F2A85-M PRO specications 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 Drivers

ASUS Update

ASUS utilities

Anti-Virus software (OEM version)

Form factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may

vary with different models.

F2A85-M PRO

User Manual

ASUS F2A85-M PRO motherboard User Guide

Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield

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Installation tools and components

1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver

PC chassis Power supply unit

AMD FM2 APU AMD FM2 compatible CPU Fan

DIMM SATA hard disk drive

SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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F2A85-M PRO

1-1

Product introduction

1

1.1 Special features

1.1.1 Product highlights

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-efcient design to

enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. It features Dual­channel 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 PCI
Express™ 2.0 x 16 graphics. It supports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports.

ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology

ATI’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the

need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows

higher antialiasing, anisotropic ltering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display
congurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-

time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.

Complete USB 3.0 integration

This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear
panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity
solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.

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.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved
lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

1-2

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM

Together with the ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips, TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and
EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors feature DIGI+VRM, which
launches power delivery into a digital standard with a programmable microprocessor that
perfectly serves power signal, eliminating digital-to-analog conversion lag. With DIGI+VRM,
you can easily adjusts the power phase performance and system voltages via diverse

settings to maximize the motherboard’s overall performance and overclocking potential.

TPU

TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring
mechanisms through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions.

EPU

EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world’s rst 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.

1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

ASUS DirectKey

This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button.
With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the <Del> key during
POST. It also allows you to turn on and turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS
during bootup.

ASUS TurboV

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time
overclocking without exiting or rebooting the OS. It also provides you with the ASUS OC

proles for the best overclocking settings in different scenarios.

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level
up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet
stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!

MemOK!

MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to
patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and

dramatically improve the system’s bootup.

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused
by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU).

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ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the rst mouse-controlled intuitive

graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,

providing you with more exibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than the

traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard
drives larger than 2.2 TB.

ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:

• F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey

• F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

• ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and

helping with difcult POST situations.

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 congure the overclocking

settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a
mobile device, and other easy-to-use helpful utilities.

Ai Charger+

ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of USB3.0 fast
charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can easily charge iPod,
iPhone, iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before.

* Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone and

iPad.

** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.

*** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC
environment. The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the chipset and power

phase area through high efcient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics,

the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with the
elegant appearance!

ASUS Fan Xpert 2

ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for a cooler and quieter computing

environment. With its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects

and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’
specications and positions.

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ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-Shield design speed up
and simplify the DIY process.

ASUS Q-Shield

ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your

motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against
static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a

bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

ASUS MyLogo 2™

Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS le from a USB storage
device that contains the BIOS le.

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.

USB BIOS Flashback

USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.

Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS le, press the BIOS Flashback button for

about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering
the existing BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS
updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.

Network iControl

Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities
for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a
more convenient online experience.

ErP ready

The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP

requires products to meet certain energy efciency requirements in regards to energy

consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-

efcient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the

product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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1.2 Motherboard overview

1.2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.

• 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.

• 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.

• Before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX power supply and
detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, or components.

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1.2.2 Motherboard layout

F2A85-M PRO

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_1

USB56 USB34USB78USB910

PANEL

SPDIF_OUT

AAFP

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN3

CHA_FAN2

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

AUDIO

ALC
892

ASM
1445

RTL

8111F

ASM
1042

COM1

KBMS_USB12

64Mb
BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

24.4cm(9.6in)

24.4cm(9.6in)

AMD

®

A85X

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

ESATA6G
_USB3
_12

LAN
_USB3
_E12

SATA6G_6

SATA6G_5

SATA6G_7

SATA6G_4

SATA6G_3

SATA6G_2

SATA6G_1

EATX12V

SPDIFO
_HDMI
_DP

DirectKey

MemOK!

DRAM_LED

TPU

FLBK_LED

BIOS_FLBK

DVI_VGA

SOCKET FM2

EATXPWR

USB3_34

TPU_LED

EPU_LED

EPU

DRCT

TPU

1 2 62 53

14

13

212

17

15

12

8

9

1

11

10

4

7

18

1624 19

17

23 22

TPM

20

Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-25

2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 1-24

3. EPU switch 1-20

4. EPU LED (EPU_LED) 1-23

5. AMD FM2 socket 2-4

6. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-8

7. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 1-22

8. MemOK! switch 1-19

9. DirectKey button 1-18

10. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 1-30

11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 1-29

12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-21

13. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7) 1-26

14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28

15. TPU switch 1-20

16. TPU LED (TPU_LED) 1-22

17. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 1-30

18. BIOS Flashback button 1-20

19. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 1-23

20. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-31

21. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-27

22. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29

23. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27

24. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-22

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1.2.3 System memory

This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but
is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are

developed for better performance with less power consumption. The gure illustrates the

location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

F2A85-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

F2A85-M PRO

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

Recommended memory congurations

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Memory congurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.

• Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding
timing or the loaded XMP Prole is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and
compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other

installed devices.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better
overclocking capability.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows

®

OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:

- Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows

®

OS.

- Use a 64-bit Windows

®

OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the

motherboard.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).

• 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.

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked
or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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F2A85-M PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/
DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

G.SKILL

F3-19200CL9D­4GBPIS(XMP)

4GB
(2x 2GB)

DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V • •

KINGMAX

FLLE88F-C8KKAA
HAIS(XMP)

2GB SS - - 10-11-10-30 1.8V • • •

Team TXD34096M2400HC9N-L 4GB DS SEC 128 HCH9 K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V • •
Team TXD34096M2400HC9N-L 4GB DS SEC 128 HCH9 K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V • •

DDR3 2250(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/
DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

KINGSTON

KHX2250C9D3T1K2/
4GX(XMP)

4GB
(2x2GB)

DS - - - 1.85V • • •

DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

G.SKILL

F3-19200CL9D­4GBPIS(XMP)

4GB
(2x 2GB)

DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V • •

KINGMAX

FLLE88F-C8KKAA
HAIS(XMP)

2GB SS - - 10-11-10-30 1.8V • • •

Team TXD34096M2400HC9N-L 4GB DS

SEC 128
HCH9

K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V • •

Team TXD34096M2400HC9N-L 4GB DS

SEC 128
HCH9

K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V • •

DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip
NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

A-DATA

AX3U2133GC2
G9B-DG2(XMP)

2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27

1.55~

1.75V

• •

CORSAIR

CMT16GX3M4X
2133C9(XMP 1.3)

16GB
(4GB x4)

DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.50V • • •

CORSAIR

CMT4GX3M2A2
133C9(XMP)

4GB
(2x 2GB)

DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR

CMT4GX3M2B
2133C9(XMP)

4GB
(2x 2GB)

DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • •

CORSAIR

CMT8GX3M2B
2133C9(XMP)

8GB
(4GB x 2)

DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.50V •

G.SKILL

F3-17000CL9Q­16GBZH(XMP1.3)

16GB
(4GB x4)

DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX2133C11D3
T1K2/16GX(XMP)

16GB
(8GB x 2)

DS - - - 1.6V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX2133C9AD3
T1K2/4GX(XMP)

4GB
(2x 2GB )

DS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX2133C9AD3
X2K2/4GX(XMP)

4GB
(2 x 2GB)

DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX2133C9AD3
T1K4/8GX(XMP)

8GB
(4 x 2GB)

DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX2133C9AD3
T1FK4/8GX(XMP)

8GB
(4x 2GB)

DS - - - 1.65V • •

PATRIOT

PGD38G2133
C11K(XMP)

16GB
(4GB x4)

DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65V • • •

Team

TXD34096M
2133HC9N-L

4GB DS

SEC 128
HCH9

K4B2G
0846D

9-11-11-28 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX21C11T1B
K2/16X(XMP)

16GB
(8GBx2)

DS - - - 1.6V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX21C11T1
BK2/8X(XMP)

8GB
(4GBx2)

DS - - - 1.6V • • •

Team

TXD34096M
2133HC9N-L

4GB DS

SEC 128
HCH9

K4B2G
0846D

9-11-11-28 1.65V • • •

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DDR3 2000(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •
CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 10-10-10-27 1.50V • • •
CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65V • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB) DS - - 6-9-6-24 1.65V • •
GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • •
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • •
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •

Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS HYNIX

H5TQ2G8
3BFR
H9C

- - • •

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip
NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • •

G.SKILL

F3-14900CL9Q­16GBZL(XMP1.3)

16GB(4GB x4) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V • • •

G.SKILL

F3-14900CL10Q2­64GBZLD(XMP1.3)

64GB(8GBx 8) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5V • • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GBx4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX1866C9D3K4/
16GX(XMP)

16GB(4GB x4) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX1866C9D3T1K3/
6GX(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB(4GB x 2) DS - - - 1.5V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4GBX2) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

DDR3 1866 MHz capability

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/
DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1
DIMM

2
DIMMs

4
DIMMs

A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA

3CCD-1509
A EL1126T

- - • • •

A-DATA AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21

1.55V-

1.75V

• •

A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA

3CCD-1509
A EL1126T

- - • • •

A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 8GB(2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24

1.55V-

1.75V

• • •

A-DATA AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP) 8GB(2x4GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21

1.55V-

1.75V

• • •

CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP) 3GB(3x1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • •
CORSAIR CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP) 12GB(6x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •

CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10(XMP) 32GB(8GBx4) DS - -

10-10­10-27

1.50V • •

CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •
CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •
CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R(XMP) 8GB(2x4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.50V • • •
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(4x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - - - • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 2GB(2x1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

(continued on the next page)

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Vendors Part No. Size

SS/
DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1
DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) SS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6V • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 7-7-8-24

XMP

1.35V

• • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.60V • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24

XMP

1.35V

• •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24

1.5V~

1.6V

• • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2x4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6V • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 8GB(2x4GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24

XMP

1.35V

• • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB(2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •
GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB(4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6V • • •
GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-28 1.6V •

HYNIX HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 4GB DS HYNIX

H5TQ2G83
CFR PBC

- - • • •

KINGMAX

FLGD45F-B8MF7 MAEH(XMP) 1GB SS - - 7 - •

KINGMAX

FLGE85F-B8KJ9A FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • •

KINGMAX

FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH(XMP) 2GB DS - - 7 - • • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G 4GB(2x2GB) SS - - - 1.5V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/
12GX(XMP)

12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP)

16GB(4GBx4
)

DS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9AD3/2G 2GB DS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES 2GB DS KTC

D1288JPN
DPLD9U

11-11­11-28

1.35V-

1.5V

• • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C8D3T1K2/
4GX(XMP)

4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9

XMP

1.35V

• • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3X2K2/
4GX(XMP)

4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3T1K3/
6GX(XMP)

6GB(3x2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/
6GX(XMP)

6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB(2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB(2x4GB) DS - - - 1.5V • • •

Super Talent

WA160UX6G9 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 9 - • • •

Transcend

JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB(4GBx2) DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - •

SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS HYNIX

H5TQ2G83
BFR PBC

- - • • •

AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS -

23EY4587M
B6H11503M

9-9-9-24 1.5V • •

AMD AE34G1609U2-U 4GB DS AMD

23EY4587M
B6H11503M

9-9-9-24 1.5V • •

ASint SLZ302G08-EGN1C 2GB SS Asint

SLZ302G
08-GN1C

- - • • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D 9-9-9-24 1.6V • •
Asint SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GG1C - - • • •
Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C - - • • •

ASint SLA302G08-EGN1C 4GB DS Asint

SLA302G
08-GN1C

- - • • •

ASint SLB304G08-EGN1B 8GB DS Asint

SLB304G

08-GN1B

- - • •

Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • •

Elixir M2X8G64CB8HB5N-DG(XMP) 8GB DS Elixir 1213

N2CB4G8B
OBN-DG

- - • • •

Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • •

Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6GB(3x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24

1.5~

1.6V

• • •

PATRIOT PGD316G1600ELK(XMP) 32GB(8GBx4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •
PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7V •

Silicon
Power

SP002GBLTU160V02(XMP) 2GB SS S-POWER 20YT5NG-1201 - - • • •

Silicon
Power

SP004GBLTU160V02(XMP) 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT5NG-1201 - - • •

Apacer 78.B1GE3.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer KZZC

AM5D5908
DEQSCK

- - • • •

KINGSTON KHX16C9K2/16 16GB(8GBx2) DS - - - 1.5V • • •

Elixir M2X8G64CB8HB5N-DG(XMP) 8GB DS Elixir 1213

N2CB4G8
BOBN-DG

- - • • •

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

F2A85-M PRO

1-13

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/
DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM

2
DIMMs4 DIMMs

A-DATA AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data

AD30908C8D­151C E0906

- - •

A-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509HNA1126L - - • • •
A-DATA AM2U139C2P1 2GB SS ADATA 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - - • • •
A-DATA AX3U1333C2G9-BP 2GB SS - - - - • • •

A-DATA AD31333G001GOU

3GB(3
x 1GB)

SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • •

A-DATA AXDU1333GC2G9-2G(XMP)

4GB(2
x 2GB)

SS - - 9-9-9-24

1.25V-

1.35V(low
voltage)

• •

A-DATA AD31333G002GMU 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V •
A-DATA AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS A-Data 3CCA-1509A - - • • •
A-DATA AM2U139C4P2 4GB DS ADATA 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - - • • •
A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-DJ-F - - • •
Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DEWSBG - - • • •
Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • • •
Apacer AU02GFA33C9NBGC 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808APQSBG - - • • •
Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG - - • • •

CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G

3GB(3
x 1GB)

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

CORSAIR TR3X6G1333C9 G

6GB(3x
2GB)

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

CORSAIR CMD24GX3M6A1333C9(XMP)

24GB(6
x4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • •

CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9D G

4GB(2
x 2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

CORSAIR CM3X4GA1333C9N2 4GB DS CORSAIR

256MBDCJGE
LC0401136

9-9-9-24 - • • •

CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M4A1333C7

8GB(4
x 2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.60V • • •

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • •
Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • •

Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP)

6GB(3
x 2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

1.35V(low
voltage)

• • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

1.35V(low
voltage)

• • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK(XMP) 1GB SS G.SKILL - - - • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ

2GB(2
x
1GB)

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

G.SKILL

F3-10666CL8D­4GBECO(XMP)

4GB(2
x 2GB)

DS - - 8-8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)

8GB(2
x 4GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5V • • •

GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC

2GB(2
x
1GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC

4GB(2
x 2GB)

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24

1.3V(low
voltage)

• • •

GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC

4GB(2
x 2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

GEIL GVP34GB1333C7DC

4GB(2
x 2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5V • • •

Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A -

1.35V(low
voltage)

• • •

Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - • •

Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A -

1.35V(low
voltage)

• • •

Hynix HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 NAES 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES 2GB DS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A - - • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 NEES 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/1G(Low prole) 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G(Low prole) 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 - • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9/2G 2GB SS Micron IID77 D9LGK - 1.5V • • •

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3S8N9/2G-SP(Low

prole)

2GB SS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - 1.5V • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G(Low prole) 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BFBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5V • • •

(continued on the next page)

1-14

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/
DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM

2
DIMMs4 DIMMs

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP(Low

prole)

2GB DS KTC D1288JEMFNGD9U - 1.5V • • •

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP(low

prole)

2GB DS KINGSTON D1288JPSFPGD9U - 1.5V • • •

KINGSTON KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)

4GB(2
x 2GB)

DS - - 7 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP)

4GB(2
x
2GB)

DS - - 9 XMP 1.25V • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G(Low prole) 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G(Low prole) 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - 1.5V • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS KTC D2568JENCNGD9U - 1.5V • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • •

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP(Low

prole)

4GB DS KINGSTON D2568JENCPGD9U - 1.5V • • •

Micron MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1 1GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGQ - - • •
Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • •
Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGK - - • • •
Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ - - • • •
Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • •
Micron MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS Micron OLD22D9LGK - - • • •
NANYA NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8GN-CG - - • • •
PSC AL7F8G73F-DJ2 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • •
PSC AL8F8G73F-DJ2 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5773DH0-CH9 2GB SS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • • •
Super Talent W1333UA1GH 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR 9 - • • •

Super Talent W1333UX2G8(XMP)

2GB(2x
1GB)

SS - - 8 - • •

Super Talent W1333UB2GS 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 9 - • • •
Super Talent W1333UB4GS 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • • •

Super Talent W1333UX6GM

6GB(3x
2GB)

DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

Transcend JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BZRH9C - - • • •
Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • • •
Transcend TS1GLK64V3H 8GB DS Micron IVD22D9PBC - - • • •
KINGSTEK KSTD3PC-10600 2GB SS MICRON PE911-125E - - • • •
AMD AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H11503M 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •
AMD AE34G1339U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB3H11503M 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •
ASint SLZ302G08-EDJ1C 2GB SS Asint SLZ302G08-DJ1C - - • • •
ASint SLA302G08-EDJ1C 4GB DS Asint SLA302G08-DJ1C - - • • •
ASint SLB304G08-EDJ1B 8GB DS Asint SLB304G08-DJ1B - - • • •
Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG - - • • •
Elixir M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80DN-CG - - • •
Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - • • •
Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG - - • • •
Elixir M2F4G64CB8HD5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80DN-CG - - • • •
KINGSHARE KSRPCD313332G 2GB DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 - - • •

Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2GB DS SAMSUNG

SEC 904 HCH9
K4B1G0846D

- - • • •

Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - - - • • •
MARKVISION BMD32048M1333C9-1123 2GB DS MARKVISION M3D1288P-13 - - • • •
MARKVISION BMD34096M1333C9-1124 4GB DS MARKVISION M3D2568E-13 - - • • •
PATRIOT PSD32G13332H 2GB DS - - - - • • •
PATRIOT PG38G1333EL(XMP) 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •
RAMAXEL RMR1870ED48E8F-1333 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • • •
RAMAXEL RMR1870EC58E9F-1333 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - - • • •
RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - • • •
RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - • • •
Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133V02 2GB SS S-POWER 20YT3NG-1202 - - • • •
SILICON

POWER

SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - • • •

Silicon Power SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT3NG-1201 - - • •
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V •
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • •
UMAX E41302GP0-73BDB 2GB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-13 - - • • •
WINTEC 3WVS31333-2G-CNR 2GB DS AMPO AM3420803-13H - - • • •

DDR3 1333 MHz capability