Asus A85XM-A A85XM-A User's Manual - Page 13

1.1

Special features

1.1.1

Product highlights

AMD

®

A-series and Athlon™ processors

This motherboard supports AMD

®

A-series and Athlon™ processors. This revolutionary

APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11

graphics in one small, energy-efficient design to enable accelerated performance and an

industry-leading visual experience. It features Dual-channel 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. It also supports 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports and 4 x USB

3.0 ports.

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.

USB 3.0 Boost

With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to

132%, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS software automatically

accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user

configuration.

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.

Product introduction

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ASUS A85XM-A

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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

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