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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS HDMI 18.8cm(7.4in) ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI +VRM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2 DVI_VGA USB3_12 LAN_USB12 EATXPWR SATA6G_8 KB_USBWB AUDIO A85XM-A PCIEX16 RTL 8111F PCIEX1_1 BATTERY Super I/O PCI1 ALC 887 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT AAFP USBPWF USB3_34 USB56 USB34 AMD® A85X SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_7 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL ASUS A85XM-A motherboard User Guide 23.6cm(9.3in) 2 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
A85XM-A specifications summary	9
Package contents	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Special features	13
1.1.1 Product highlights	13
1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM	14
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	14
1.2 Before you proceed	16
1.3 Motherboard overview	17
1.3.1 Placement direction	17
1.3.2 Screw holes	17
1.3.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.3.4 Layout contents	19
1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)	19
1.4.1 APU installation	20
1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation	21
1.5 System memory	23
1.5.1 Overview	23
1.5.2 Memory configurations	24
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM	28
1.6 Expansion slots	29
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.6.3 PCI slot	29
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot	29
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot	29
1.7 Jumpers	31
1.8 Connectors	33
1.8.1 Rear panel ports	33
1.8.2 Internal connectors	35
1.9 Software support	41
1.9.1 Installing an operating system	41
1.9.2 Support DVD information	41
Chapter 2: BIOS information	43
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	43
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	43
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	44
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	45
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	46
2.2 BIOS setup program	48
2.3 Main menu	52
2.3.1 System Language [English]	52
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	52
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	52
2.3.4 Security	52
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	54
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	55
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	55
2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]	55
2.4.4 NB Frequency [Auto]	55
2.4.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	55
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control	56
2.4.7 APU Voltage [Offset Mode]	56
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.10 DIGI+ VRM	57
2.5 Advanced menu	59
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	59
2.5.2 SATA Configuration	60
2.5.3 USB Configuration	61
2.5.4 NB Configuration	61
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	62
2.5.6 APM	62
2.5.7 Network Stack	63
2.6 Monitor menu	64
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	64
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	64
2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	64
2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	64
2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Auto]	65
2.7 Boot menu	66
2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]	67
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	67
2.7.3 Bootup NumLock State [On]	68
2.7.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	68
2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	68
2.7.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]	68
2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	68
2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)	68
2.7.9 Security Boot	69
2.7.10 Boot Option Priorities	71
2.7.11 Boot Override	72
2.8 Tools menu	73
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	73
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	73
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	73
2.9 Exit menu	74
Appendices	75
Notices	75