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2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® A85X chipset. SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND F2A85-V PRO SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F2A85-V PRO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Refer to section 3.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to section 3.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows ® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
F2A85-V PRO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	14
1.3.1 Product highlights	14
1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control	14
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	16
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions	17
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY	18
Chapter 2: Hardware information	21
2.1 Before you proceed	21
2.2 Motherboard overview	22
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	22
2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)	24
2.2.3 System memory	25
2.2.4 Expansion slots	33
2.2.5 Jumper	35
2.2.6 Onboard switches	36
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs	40
2.2.8 Internal connectors	42
2.3 Building your computer system	48
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	48
2.3.2 APU installation	49
2.3.3 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation	50
2.3.4 DIMM installation	52
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	53
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	55
2.3.7 SATA device connection	56
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	57
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation	58
2.3.10 Rear panel connection	59
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections	61
2.4 Starting up for the first time	63
2.5 Turning off the computer	63
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	65
3.1 Knowing BIOS	65
3.2 BIOS setup program	65
3.2.1 EZ Mode	66
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	67
3.3 Main menu	69
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	71
3.5 Advanced menu	77
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	78
3.5.2 SATA Configuration	79
3.5.3 USB Configuration	80
3.5.4 NB Configuration	81
3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	82
3.5.6 APM	83
3.5.7 Network Stack	85
3.6 Monitor menu	86
3.7 Boot menu	89
3.8 Tools menu	94
3.9 Exit menu	96
3.10 Updating BIOS	97
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility	97
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	100
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	101
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	102
Chapter 4: Software support	105
4.1 Installing an operating system	105
4.2 Support DVD information	105
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	105
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	106
4.3 Software information	107
4.3.1 AI Suite II	107
4.3.2 TurboV EVO	108
4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control	112
4.3.4 EPU	115
4.3.5 Remote GO!	116
4.3.6 FAN Xpert 2	127
4.3.7 Probe II	132
4.3.8 Sensor Recorder	133
4.3.9 USB Charger+	134
4.3.10 USB 3.0 Boost	136
4.3.11 Network iControl	137
4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard	141
4.3.13 MyLogo2	143
4.3.14 Audio configurations	145
4.4 RAID configurations	147
4.4.1 RAID definitions	147
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	148
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	148
4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility	149
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	152
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	152
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	152
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	153
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	154
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	157
5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	157
5.1.1 Requirements	157
5.1.2 Before you begin	157
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	158
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	159
5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	159
5.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technology	161
5.2.1 System requirements	161
5.2.2 Before you proceed	161
5.2.3 Installing AMD Graphics Driver	161
5.2.4 Using the AMD® VISION Engine Control Center	162
5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP	163
5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP	163
5.3.2 Setting up your display	164
5.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP	165
Appendices	169
Notices	169

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2

2.2.8

Internal connectors

Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7)

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0

Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

conﬁguration through the onboard AMD

A85X chipset.

•

These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID

set using these connectors, set the

OnChip SATA Type

item in the BIOS to [RAID].

Refer to section

3.5.2 SATA Conﬁguration

for details.

•

Before creating a RAID set, refer to section

4.4 RAID conﬁgurations

or the manual

bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

When using NCQ, set the

OnChip SATA Type

in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to section

3.5.2 SATA Conﬁguration

for details.

•

You must install Windows

XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA

hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows

XP SP3 or later versions.

F2A85-V PRO

SATA6G_1

SATA6G_2

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_TXP2

GND

SATA6G_3

SATA6G_4

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

RSATA_TXN3

RSATA_TXP3

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

RSATA_TXN4

RSATA_TXP4

GND

SATA6G_5

SATA6G_6

GND

RSATA_RXP5

RSATA_RXN5

GND

RSATA_TXN5

RSATA_TXP5

GND

SATA6G_7

GND

RSATA_TXP7

RSATA_TXN7

GND

RSATA_RXN7

RSATA_RXP7

GND

RSATA_RXP6

RSATA_RXN6

GND

RSATA_TXN6

RSATA_TXP6

GND

F2A85-V PRO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors