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EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section� 2.7 Boot menu for details. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Displays the Advanced mode menus • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
F2A85-V 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 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	19
1.4.1 CPU installation	20
1.4.2 CPU 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	31
1.6 Expansion slots	32
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card	32
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card	32
1.6.3 PCI slots	32
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slots	32
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots	32
1.7 Jumpers	34
1.8 Connectors	35
1.8.1 Rear panel ports	35
1.8.2 Internal connectors	37
1.9 Onboard switches	43
1.10 Onboard LEDs	45
1.11 Software support	46
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	46
1.11.2 Support DVD information	46
Chapter 2: BIOS information	47
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	47
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	47
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	48
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	49
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	50
2.2 BIOS setup program	52
2.3 Main menu	56
2.3.1 System Language [English]	56
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	56
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	56
2.3.4 Security	56
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	58
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	59
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	59
2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]	59
2.4.4 NB Frequency [Auto]	59
2.4.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	59
2.4.6 GPU Boost [Auto]	60
2.4.7 OC Tuner	60
2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control	60
2.4.9 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	60
2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	61
2.4.11 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	61
2.4.12 1.1VSB Voltage [Auto]	61
2.4.13 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]	61
2.4.14 VDDA Voltage [Auto]	61
2.4.15 DIGI+ VRM	61
2.5 Advanced menu	63
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	63
2.5.2 SATA Configuration	64
2.5.3 USB Configuration	65
2.5.4 NB Configuration	65
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	66
2.5.6 APM	66
2.5.7 Network Stack	67
2.6 Monitor menu	68
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	69
2.6.2 CPU_FAN / CHA_FAN1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	69
2.6.3 CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	69
2.6.4 CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	70
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	70
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	70
2.7 Boot menu	71
2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]	72
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	72
2.7.3 Post Delay Time [3 sec]	73
2.7.4 Bootup NumLock State [On]	73
2.7.5 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	73
2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	73
2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	73
2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)	73
2.7.9 Security Boot	74
2.7.10 Boot Option Priorities	75
2.7.11 Boot Override	75
2.8 Tools menu	76
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	76
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	76
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	76
2.9 Exit menu	77
Appendices	79
Notices	79