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Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Front Panel Type Enabled HD Atheros Lan Atheros Rom Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Atheros Lan Disabled Enabled Boot Atheros Lan HELP Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A85-V

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

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Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to conﬁgure

the BIOS settings. The ﬁgure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the

following sections for the detailed conﬁgurations.

To access the EZ Mode, click

Exit

, then select

ASUS EZ Mode

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main

For changing the basic system conﬁguration

Ai Tweaker

For changing the overclocking settings

Advanced

For changing the advanced system settings

Monitor

For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings

Boot

For changing the system boot conﬁguration

Tool

For conﬁguring options for special functions

Exit

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

Main

Tweaker

Advanced

Monitor

Boot

Tool

Exit

Version

2.10.1208.

(C)

2012

American

Megatrends,

Inc.

Atheros Lan HELP

→←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item

Enter:

Select

+/-:

Change Opt.

F1:

General Help

F2:

Previous Values

F3:

Shortcut

F5:

Optimized Defaults

F10:

Save

ESC:

Exit

F12:

Print Screen

Back

Advanced\

Onboard Devices Conﬁguration

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Navigation keys

General help

Menu bar

Submenu item

Conﬁguration ﬁelds

Menu items

Scroll bar

Pop-up window

Back button

HD Audio Device

Enabled

Front Panel Type

Atheros Lan

Enabled

Atheros Rom

Disabled

Serial Port Conﬁguration

Atheros Lan

Disabled

Enabled