Asus F2A85-M LE F2A85-M LE User's Manual - Page 13

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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-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.

AMD

®

CrossFireX™ Technology

AMD’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 filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display

configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-

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

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 F2A85-M LE

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Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
F2A85-M LE 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	29
1.6 Expansion slots	30
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card	30
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card	30
1.6.3 PCI slot	30
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot	30
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots	30
1.7 Jumpers	32
1.8 Connectors	33
1.8.1 Rear panel ports	33
1.8.2 Internal connectors	35
1.9 Software support	42
1.9.1 Installing an operating system	42
1.9.2 Support DVD information	42
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 GPU Boost [Auto]	56
2.4.7 OC Tuner	56
2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control	56
2.4.9 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	56
2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.11 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.12 1.1Vsb Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.13 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.14 VDDA Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.15 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	63
2.5.7 Network Stack	64
2.6 Monitor menu	65
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	65
2.6.2 CPU_FAN / CHA_FAN / PWR_FAN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	65
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	65
2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	66
2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	66
2.7 Boot menu	67
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	67
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	67
2.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled]	68
2.7.4 Post Delay Time [3 sec]	68
2.7.5 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	68
2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	68
2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]	69
2.7.8 CSM Parameters	69
2.7.9 Security Boot parameters	69
2.7.10 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	70
2.7.11 Boot Option Priorities	71
2.7.12 Boot Override	71
2.8 Tools menu	72
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	72
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	72
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	72
2.9 Exit menu	73
Appendices	75

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