ASUS F2A85-V PRO User Manual

F2A85-V PRO

Motherboard

E7401

First Edition (V1) August 2012

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................ vii

F2A85-V PRO specications summary ..................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power

Control ............................................................................ 1-2

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ............................................... 1-4

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ....................................... 1-5

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY .................................................................. 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2

2.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-2

2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) ................................ 2-4

2.2.3 System memory .............................................................. 2-5

2.2.4 Expansion slots ............................................................. 2-13

2.2.5 Jumper .......................................................................... 2-15

2.2.6 Onboard switches ......................................................... 2-16

2.2.7 Onboard LEDs .............................................................. 2-20

2.2.8 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-22

2.3 Building your computer system ............................................... 2-28

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 2-28

2.3.2 APU installation ............................................................. 2-29

2.3.3 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................. 2-30

2.3.4 DIMM installation .......................................................... 2-32

2.3.5 Motherboard installation ................................................ 2-33

2.3.6 ATX Power connection .................................................. 2-35

2.3.7 SATA device connection ................................................ 2-36

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ...................................................... 2-37

2.3.9 Expansion Card installation .......................................... 2-38

2.3.10 Rear panel connection .................................................. 2-39

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ................................................... 2-41

2.4 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................... 2-43

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Contents

2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-43

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

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

3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-1

3.2.1 EZ Mode ......................................................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Advanced Mode .............................................................. 3-3

3.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 3-5

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu .......................................................................... 3-7

3.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 3-13

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 ........................................................... 3-17

3.5.5 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 3-18

3.5.6 APM .............................................................................. 3-19

3.5.7 Network Stack ............................................................... 3-21

3.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 3-22

3.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-25

3.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 3-30

3.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 3-32

3.10 Updating BIOS ............................................................................ 3-33

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility ...................................................... 3-33

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................. 3-36

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility .................................... 3-37

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ..................................................... 3-38

Chapter 4: 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+ Power Control ....................................................... 4-8

4.3.4 EPU ................................................................................4-11

4.3.5 Remote GO! .................................................................. 4-12

4.3.6 FAN Xpert 2 .................................................................. 4-23

Contents

4.3.7 Probe II ......................................................................... 4-28

4.3.8 Sensor Recorder ........................................................... 4-29

4.3.9 USB Charger+ ............................................................... 4-30

4.3.10 USB 3.0 Boost .............................................................. 4-32

4.3.11 Network iControl ........................................................... 4-33

4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard ....................................... 4-37

4.3.13 MyLogo2 ....................................................................... 4-39

4.3.14 Audio congurations ..................................................... 4-41

4.4 RAID congurations .................................................................. 4-43

4.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................ 4-43

4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 4-44

4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ...................................... 4-44

4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility .............................................. 4-45

4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................... 4-48

4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS .... 4-48

4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®...................... 4-48

4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-49

4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ....................................... 4-50

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ................................................. 5-1

5.1.1 Requirements .................................................................. 5-1

5.1.2 Before you begin ............................................................. 5-1

5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards .................... 5-2

5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ............................................. 5-3

5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ................. 5-3

5.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technology ................................................ 5-5

5.2.1 System requirements ...................................................... 5-5

5.2.2 Before you proceed ......................................................... 5-5

5.2.3 Installing AMD Graphics Driver ....................................... 5-5

5.2.4 Using the AMD® VISION Engine Control Center ............. 5-6

5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP .................................................................. 5-7

5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP ....................................... 5-7

5.3.2 Setting up your display .................................................... 5-8

5.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP .................................. 5-9

Appendices

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

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.

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.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• 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: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology support

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

AMD® Dual 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

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italic

s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Return key.

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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F2A85-V PRO specications summary

APU FM2 socket for AMD® A-Series Accelerated Processor Unit (APU)

Chipset AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson-D4) Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series Graphics in Trinity APU

Expansion slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (single@x16 or dual@x8/x8 mode)

Multi-GPU support Supports AMD® 3-Way CrossFireXTM Technology

Storage / RAID AMD® A85X FCH:

LAN Realtek® RTL8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller

with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series Graphics, up to 4 CPU cores Supports AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 11

4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-

ECC DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) /

2000(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules

* When you install a total memory of 4GB 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. ** The 64GB maximum memory capacity can be supported with

16GB DIMMs or above. ASUS will update the Memory QVL

(Qualied Vendors List) once the DIMMs are available on the

market. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied

Vendors List).

Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub ports

- Supports DisplayPort with maximum resolution of

4096x2160@60Hz

- Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 1920x1080@60GHz

- Supports dual-link DVI with maximum resolution of

2560x1600@60GHz

- Supports D-sub with maximum resolution of 1920x1600@60GHz

- Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11

- Maximum shared memory of 2GB

- Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology * Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that support the

Dual Graphics technology.

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (black, maximum @x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots

Supports LucidLogix® Virtu MVP Technology*

- 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 6.0Gb/s at the back I/O

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F2A85-V PRO specications summary

Audio ALC892 supports 8-channel High Denition Audio

USB Asmedia® USB3.0 controller

ASUS unique features

- Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back I/O

- Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking

- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel)

AMD® A85X FCH

- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel [blue], 2 ports at the mid-board)

- 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at the back panel, 8 ports at the mid-board)

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power

Control:

- Industry leading digital 6+2 phase power design

- CPU power utility

- DRAM power utility

- Smart DIGI+ Key: Quickly delivers optimized VRM frequency,

voltage, and current for superior APU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click.

ASUS EPU

- EPU, EPU switch

ASUS TPU

- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch

ASUS Exclusive Features

- ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

- ASUS Network iControl

- ASUS USB Charger+

- ASUS AI Charger+

- ASUS Remote GO!

- ASUS Disk Unlocker

- ASUS MemOK!

- ASUS AI Suite II

- ASUS Anti Surge Protection

- ASUS ESD

- 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatpipe & MOS Heatsink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert 2

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector

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F2A85-V PRO specications summary

ASUS unique features

ASUS exclusive overclocking features

Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port

Internal connectors / switches / buttons

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard

for EZ BIOS download scheduling

- DirectKey

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS MyLogo 2

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

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 to 300MHz at 1MHz

increment

Overclocking Protection:

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

1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSATA port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel audio I/O ports

1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0

ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 7 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (embeded with GPU switch) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x 20-8 pin System panel connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 4 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector

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F2A85-V PRO specications summary

BIOS features 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0,

Support DVD contents Drivers

Accessories 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

Form factor ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS 2.7, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information

ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version)

1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD

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Chapter 1

User Guide

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® F2A85-V PRO motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

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motherboard

4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s

label

• 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.

User guide Support DVD

1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit

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1 x ASUS Q-Shield

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

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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 AMD® CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology (dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics at x8 mode). It also supports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports.

Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!

F2A85-V PRO brings you the multi-GPU choice of CrossFireX. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!

USB 3.0 support

Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support

The AMD® A85X FCH natively supports the new Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get 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.

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control

Full Hardware Control. Total Performance Tuning.

The world’s rst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips-

TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with New DIGI+ Power Control provides a total APU, memory and

SMART DIGI+ Key prole tuning digital power solution, which includes two digital voltage

controllers allowing ultra-precise DRAM tuning in addition to ultra-precise APU voltage

control. It’s upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization with the user-friendly

AI Suite II utility. This evolution of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides

super-accurate voltage tuning for better efciency, stability and performance.

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New DIGI+ Power Control

All-New Digital Power Control for both APU and DRAM

The New DIGI+ Power Control design with two digital voltage controllers upgrades motherboard power delivery to an overall solution on AMD FM2 motherboards, including allnew DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to ultra-precise APU voltage control. This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides the

best in class control for better efciency, stability and performance.

TPU with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key for a Blazing Performance Boost

Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the future standard of power management again by giving you a complete APU, memory and new SMART DIGI+

Technology with prole tuning digital power solution, which works with the TPU to ramp up performance to its maximum. Enable the all-new SMART DIGI+ Key prole with a single click

and adjust APU Multiplier manually in the TPU to increase APU frequency up to an incredible 68%!

Increased APU and DRAM overclocking range

With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust APU and DRAM voltage and VRM switching frequencies for various overclocking scenarios. New DRAM tuning possibilities make the most of DDR3 memory for better performance with APU load line calibration and 30% more DRAM current capacity. Thanks to a slew of power options teamed with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups is no more

difcult than mainstream motherboards.

TPU

The Ultimate Turbo Processor

Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV

functions. Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast,

yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust APU Multiplier for

optimized performance in diverse situations.

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EPU

Energy Efciency All Around

Tap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current

PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity.

ASUS TurboV

Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings

Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC

tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC proles in TurboV

provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

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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

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stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!

GPU Boost

Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up!

GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-

friendly interface facilitates exible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-

level upgrades for every use.

* AMD A10-5800K, A8-5600K, A6-5400K, and all upcoming Black Edition APUs support

GPU overclocking.

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

USB 3.0 Boost

Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP

New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed

is signicantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer

speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.

Network iControl

Real-time Network Bandwidth Control

With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data and network

bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by conguring proles through the intuitive user interface. Within the prole, the programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specic time period to avoid network congestion

and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup. Overall, it’s an intuitive network bandwidth control center.

MemOK!

Any Memory is A-OK!

MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time!

USB Charger+

3X Faster Charging for All Smart Devices

With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as iProducts, smartphones, tablets, and more, all up to 3x faster, even when the PC is powered off, in sleep, or hibernation mode.

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AI Suite II

One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

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).

ESD

Protect your computer with ESD Guards. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to the computer. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment.

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions

ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.

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.

Fanless Design: stylish heatpipe solution

The stylish heatpipe features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatpipe design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase

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

stylish heatpipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!

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1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS

Chapter 1

Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface

ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the rst mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable

modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only

controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit

operating systems.

ASUS exclusive interface

EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.

New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control

- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting

- New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory

USB BIOS Flashback

Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback

A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to update the BIOS! It allows users to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without hardware such as a CPU or a DRAM installed into the motherboard.

Just plug in a USB ash drive containing the BIOS le, and press the BIOS Flashback button

for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without requiring further interaction. With its new complementary Windows can regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. Hassle-free updating for the ultimate convenience!

information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difcult POST situations.

application, users

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 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 MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

CrashFree BIOS 3

Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB ash disk

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB

ash disk containing the BIOS le. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a

replacement BIOS chip.

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot, Q-Shield and Q-Connector 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 Q-Connector

Make Connection Quick and Accurate!

The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.

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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Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Hardware information

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, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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2.2 Motherboard overview

F2A85-V PRO

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX16_3

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_1

PCI1

PCI2

USB34

USB56USB78USB910

PANEL

SPDIF_OUT

AAFP

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN3

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN2

CHA_FAN4

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

AUDIO

ALC 892

ASM 1445

RTL

8111F

ASM 1042

ICS

477D

COM1

KBMS_USB12

64Mb BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

24.4cm(9.6in)

EPU_LED

DIGI+

EPU

30.5cm(12.0in)

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)

LAN_USB3_E12

ESATA6G_ USB3_12

SATA6G_6

SATA6G_5

SATA6G_7

SATA6G_4

SATA6G_3

SATA6G_2

SATA6G_1

EATX12V

SPDIFO _HDMI _DP

MemOK!

DRAM_LED

BIOS_FLBK

FLBK_LED

DirectKey

DVI_VGA

SOCKET FM2

EATXPWR

USB3_34

TPU_LED

TPU

DRCT

DIGI+

EPU

1 2 2 43

2 212223 19

16 15

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

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2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Refer to

2.2.8 Connectors

rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

and

2.3.10 Rear panel connection

for more information about

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-26

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

3. AMD FM2 Socket 2-4

4. EPU switch 2-17

5. EPU LED (EPU_LED) 2-21

6. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5

7. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 2-20

8. MemOK! switch 2-16

9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 2-25

10. SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (SATA6G_1~7) 2-22

11. BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 2-19

12. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 2-21

13. DirectKey button 2-18

14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-15

15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-27

16. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 2-20

17. TPU switch 2-17

18. TPU LED (TPU_LED) 2-21

19. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 2-23

20. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 2-26

21. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-25

22. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-23

23. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-24

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2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)

F2A85-V PRO

F2A85-V PRO CPU socket FM2

This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for AMD™ A-Series Accelerated processors.

Chapter 2

Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM2 socket. The APU ts in only one correct

orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU!

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2.2.3 System memory

F2A85-V PRO

F2A85-V PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

Recommended memory congurations

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

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Memory congurations

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

Chapter 2

• 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:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard.

For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

• 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 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.

F2A85-V PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(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

SS/DSChip

Brand

SEC 128 HCH9

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V ● ●

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3 2250 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS

Kingston KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V ● ● ●

Chip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

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DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS

GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65V ● ● ●

GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP)

GEIL Kingmax FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - ● ● ● Kingmax FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V ● ●

Kingmax FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V ● ●

4GB DS

Chip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

- -

9-11-9-28

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

1.65V ●

●

DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75V ● ● Corsair CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP 1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.50V ● ● ● Corsair CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65V ● ● Corsair CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V ● ● ● Corsair CMT8GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 8GB(4GB x 2) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.50V ● G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65V ● ● Kingston KHX2133C11D3T1K2/16GX(XMP) 16GB(8GB x 2) DS - - - 1.6V ● ● ● Kingston KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V ● ● ● Kingston KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V ● ● Kingston KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V ● ● ● Kingston KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V ● ● PATRIOT PGD38G2133C11K(XMP) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65V ● ● ●

Team TXD34096M2133HC9N-L 4GB DS

Kingston KHX21C11T1BK2/16X(XMP) 16GB(8GB x 2) DS - - - 1.6V ● ● ● Kingston KHX21C11T1BK2/8X(XMP) 8GB(4GB x 2) DS - - - 1.6V ● ● ●

Team TXD34096M2133HC9N-L 4GB DS

SS/DSChip

Brand

SEC 128 HCH9

Chip

Timing Voltage

NO.

K4B2G

9-11-11-28 1.65V ● ● ●

0846D

K4B2G

9-11-11-28 1.65V ● ● ●

0846D

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS

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

Chip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

H5TQ2G83 BFR H9C

- - ● ●

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

●

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DDR3 1866 MHz capability

Chip

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS

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 F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3) 16GB ( 4GB x4 ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(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 ● ● ●

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage

NO.

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-7

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS

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

A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS

A-DATA

A-DATA AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21

Corsair TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V ● ● Corsair

Corsair CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10(XMP) 32GB(8GB x 4) DS - -

Corsair CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) Corsair CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V ● ● Corsair CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65V ● ● ● Corsair CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V ● ●

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Corsair CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V ● ● ● Corsair TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V ● ● ● Corsair TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V ● ● ● Corsair TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V ● ● ● Corsair CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V ● ● ● Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.50V ● ● ● Corsair CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V ● ● ● Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - - ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6V ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-8-24 XMP 1.35V ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6V ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.60V ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 XMP 1.35V ● ● G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6V ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V ● ● ● GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB(4 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6V ● ● ● GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-28 1.6V ●

HYNIX HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 4GB DS HYNIX

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(2 x 2GB) SS - - - 1.5V ● ● ● Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V ● ●

Kingston

Kingston KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - - 1.65V ● ● ● Kingston KHX1600C9AD3/2G 2GB DS - - - 1.65V ● ● ●

Kingston KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES 2GB DS KTC

Kingston KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V ● ● ● Kingston KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V ● ● Kingston KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V ● ● Kingston KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V ● ● ● Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 XMP 1.35V ● ● ● Kingston KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V ● ● ● Kingston KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V ● ● ● Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V ● ● ● Kingston KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V ● ● ● Kingston KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V ● ● Kingston KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.5V ● ● ●

Super Talent

SS/DSChip

AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB)

CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP) 12GB(6 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V ● ● ●

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS

KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/ 12GX(XMP)

WA160UX6G9 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - ● ● ●

12GB(3 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V ●

DS -

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

A-

3CCD-1509A

DATA

EL1126T

A-

3CCD-1509A

DATA

EL1126T

- 8-8-8-24

H5TQ2G83 CFR PBC

D1288JPN DPLD9U

- - ● ● ●

9-9-9-24

10-1010-27

- - ● ● ●

11-1111-28

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

1.55V-

1.75V

1.55V-

1.75V

1.55V-

1.75V

1.50V ● ●

1.65V ●

1.35V-1.5V ● ● ●

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2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB(4GB x 2) DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - ●

SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB

SanMax

AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS -

AMD AE34G1609U2-U

ASint SLZ302G08-EGN1C 2GB SS Asint

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

ASint SLB304G08-EGN1B 8GB DS Asint

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

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

Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - ● ● ● Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V ● ● ● PATRIOT PGD316G1600ELK(XMP) 32GB(8GB x 4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V ● ● PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7V ● Silicon

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

Power Silicon

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

Power

Apacer 78.B1GE3.9L10C 4GB DS

Kingston KHX16C9K2/16 16GB(8GB x 2) DS - - - 1.5V ● ● ●

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

4GB DS

SS/DSChip

Brand

HYNIX

AMD

Asint

Apacer KZZC

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

H5TQ2G83B FR PBC

23EY4587M B6H11503M

SLZ302G0 8-GN1C

SLA302G0 8-GN1C

SLB304G0 8-GN1B

N2CB4G8 BOBN-DG

AM5D5908 DEQSCK

N2CB4G8 BOBN-DG

- -

9-9-9-24 1.5V ● ●

9-9-9-24

- - ● ● ●

- - ● ●

- - ● ● ●

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

●

● ●

1.5V

● ●

DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C

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-

A-DATA AXDU1333GC2G9-2G(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25V-

A-DATA AD31333G002GMU 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-

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(6x4GB) 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 256MBDCJGELC04

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 - ● ● ●

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

E0906

01136

- - ●

9-9-9-24 - ● ● ●

(continued on the next page)

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

1.85V

1.35V(low voltage)

1.85V

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ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-9

DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - ● ● ● Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF

(XMP)

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-

2GBHK(XMP) G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V ● ● ● G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-

4GBECO(XMP) G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-

8GBRH(XMP) GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V ● ● ●

GG34GB1333C9DC

GEIL

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 ● ● ●

Chapter 2

Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A - 1.35V(low

Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - ● ● Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A - 1.35V(low

Hynix HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - ● ● ● Kingmax FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX-

Kingmax FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FMFXF-

Kingmax FLFE85F-C8KL9 NAES 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNLXF-DXX-

Kingmax FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-

Kingmax FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES 2GB DS Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX-

Kingmax FLFF65F-C8KL9 NEES 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNLXF-DXX-

Kingmax FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G(low

prole)

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G(low

prole)

Kingston KVR1333D3S8N9/2G 2GB SS Micron IID77 D9LGK - 1.5V ● ● ● Kingston KVR1333D3S8N9/2G-

SP(low prole)

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G(low

prole)

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5V ● ● ● Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V ● ● ● Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP(low

prole)

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP(low

prole)

Kingston KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7 1.65V ● ● ● Kingston KHX1333C9D3UK2/

4GX(XMP) Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G(low

prole)

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G(low

prole)

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS KTC D2568JENCNGD9U - 1.5V ● ● ● Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - ● ● Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP(low

prole)

Micron MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1 1GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGQ - - ● ● Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - ● ● ●

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V ● ● ●

1GB SS

1GB SS G.SKILL - - - ● ●

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 XMP

8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5V ● ● ●

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS

1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V ● ● ●

2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 - ● ● ●

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

2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BFBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V ● ● ●

2GB DS KTC D1288JEMFNGD9U - 1.5V ● ● ●

2GB DS Kingston D1288JPSFPGD9U - 1.5V ● ● ●

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 XMP

4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V ● ● ●

4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - 1.5V ● ● ●

4GB DS Kingston D2568JENCPGD9U - 1.5V ● ● ●

SS/DSChip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

ELPIDA

GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24

GEIL

27A

DXX-15A

15A

BXX-15A

26A

15A

BXX-15A

(continued on the next page)

1.35V(low voltage)

voltage)

1.35V

1.3V(low voltage)

voltage)

- - ● ● ●

- - ● ●

- - ● ● ●

1.25V

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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ASUS F2A85-V PRO User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety information

About this guide

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

1.2 Package contents

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)

2.2.3 System memory