Asus Motherboard F2A85-M- Manuals

ii E7444 First Edition August 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any...

Page 3 - Contents; F2A85-M specifications summary; Product introduction; Memory configurations

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... viAbout this guide ........................................................................................................ vii F2A85-M specifications summary .........

Page 4 - BIOS information; CPU Configuration

iv BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................................. 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................................ 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ........................................................

Page 5 - Appendices

v 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...................................................... 2-24 2.6.4 CHA_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ............................................. 2-24 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage .................. 2-25 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]...

Page 6 - Safety information; Electrical safety; Operation safety; technician or your retailer.

vi Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables ar...

Page 7 - About this guide; How this guide is organized; This guide contains the following parts:; Chapter 1: Product introduction; Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.; Where to find more information; ASUS websites; products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.; Optional documentation

vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology...

Page 8 - Conventions used in this guide; Bold text; Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

viii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components wh...

Page 9 - AMD

ix (continued on the next page) F2A85-M specifications summary APU AMD ® A- series accelerated processors with AMD ® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM2 package Supports AMD ® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 Supports DirectX ® 11 • The AMD ® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on...

Page 10 - ASUS unique features

x F2A85-M specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Digital Power Design: - Industry leading digital 4+2 phase power design - CPU Power Utility ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl* - ASUS Remote GO! - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Turb...

Page 11 - switches; Support DVD

xi F2A85-M specifications summary Specifications are subject to change without notice. Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port1 x HDMI port1 x DVI port1 x D-Sub port1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port1 x LAN (RJ-45) port1 x eSATA port4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports8-Channel aud...

Page 12 - Package contents; Check your motherboard package for the following items.; User Manual

xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS F2A85-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables User Manual 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for refer...

Page 13 - Special features; Product highlights; -channel high definition audio

ASUS F2A85-M 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 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 (A...

Page 14 - DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design; ASUS EPU; component’s lifespan.; Innovative ASUS features; helping with difficult POST situations.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 ba...

Page 15 - Remote Desktop and File Transfer.; DLNA Media Hub; : Enjoy HD video, music and photos stored in the PC streaming to your; Remote Desktop; ASUS TurboV; more convenient online experience.; ASUS Anti-Surge Protection; dramatically improve the system’s bootup.

ASUS F2A85-M 1-3 Remote GO! Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and router setup. It allows users to stream multimedia content from PC to DLNA devices, access their computer anywhere using their mobile device at home, while also allowi...

Page 17 - Before you proceed; any motherboard settings.

ASUS F2A85-M 1-5 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a...

Page 18 - Motherboard overview; motherboard fits into it.; Placement direction

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction F2A85-M 1.3 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can caus...

Page 19 - Motherboard layout

ASUS F2A85-M 1-7 1.3.3 Motherboard layout F2A85-M PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCIEX1_1 USB56 USB78 USB910 TPM PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O AUDIO ALC 887-VD2 RTL 8111F COM KBMS_USB34 64MbBIOS SB_PWR CLRTC 24.4cm(9.6in) 24.4cm(9.6in) AMD ® A85X DDR3 DIMM_...

Page 20 - Layout contents; Page; This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for AMD

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-27 2. CPU, power fan and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN and 3-pin PWR_FAN) 1-28 3. GPU Boost switch 1-33 4. GPU Boost LED (GPU_LE...

Page 21 - Installing the APU

Page 22 - APU heatsink and fan assembly installation; To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 2 5 3 4 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly

Page 23 - To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly

ASUS F2A85-M 1-11 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 5 3 1 4 2

Page 24 - System memory; Overview; better performance with less power consumption.; Channel

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM s...

Page 31 - We suggest that

ASUS F2A85-M 1-19 • SS : Single-sided / DS : Double-sided DIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the ...

Page 32 - Installing a DIMM; Removing a DIMM

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align...

Page 33 - Expansion slots; Installing an expansion card; PCI slot; comply with PCI specifications.; PCI Express x1 slot; that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

ASUS F2A85-M 1-21 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and d...

Page 34 - VGA configuration; PCI Express x16 slots; Express specifications.; IRQ assignments for this motherboard

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. See page 1-27 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the ...

Page 35 - Jumpers; Del; > key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-; F2A85-M Clear RTC RAM

ASUS F2A85-M 1-23 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, whi...

Page 36 - Connectors; Rear panel connectors; LAN port LED indications; Description

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (...

Page 37 - . This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel; Port; These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB

ASUS F2A85-M 1-25 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration 11. Side Speaker Out port (gray) . This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Port Headse...

Page 38 - Front Panel Type; F2A85-M Front panel audio connector; Internal connectors; audio I/O module cable to this connector.; F2A85-M Digital audio connector

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel...

Page 39 - push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.; F2A85-M ATX power connectors; TPM Connector

ASUS F2A85-M 1-27 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot...

Page 40 - F2A85-M Fan connectors; black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction The COM module is purchased separately. 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Do not ...

Page 41 - 80 Mbps connection speed.

ASUS F2A85-M 1-29 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...

Page 42 - AHCI

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~7) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAI...

Page 43 - F2A85-M System panel connector

ASUS F2A85-M 1-31 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you tu...

Page 44 - Onboard switches; enhance system performance.

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory ...

Page 45 - This switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function.; F2A85-M GPU Boost switch; Onboard LEDs; Standby Power LED; problem within a second.

ASUS F2A85-M 1-33 2. GPU Boost switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function. F2A85-M F2A85-M GPU Boost switch GPU 1.10 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in ...

Page 46 - GPU Boost LED; The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to; Enable

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable . F2A85-M F2A85-M GPU Boost LED GPU_LED

Page 47 - Software support; This motherboard supports Windows; To run the Support DVD

ASUS F2A85-M 1-35 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware o...

Page 49 - Managing and updating your BIOS; ASUS Update utility; Installing ASUS Update; Updating the BIOS

ASUS F2A85-M 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...

Page 50 - Chapter 2: Getting started; Update BIOS from file; b. Locate the BIOS file from the; ASUS EZ Flash 2; Enter the

2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet , then click Next . b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, then click Next . c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next . The ASUS...

Page 51 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility; Recovering the BIOS; BIOS file to the USB port.

ASUS F2A85-M 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive t...

Page 52 - ASUS BIOS Updater; gets corrupted during the updating process.; Before updating BIOS; and save them on the USB flash drive.; Booting the system in DOS environment; BIOS; . Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the

2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility...

Page 53 - Updating the BIOS file; To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:; At the FreeDOS prompt, type; Exit menu

ASUS F2A85-M 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. 3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to s...

Page 54 - BIOS setup program; Entering BIOS Setup at startup; To enter BIOS Setup at startup:; POST continues with its routines.; Entering BIOS Setup after POST; To enter BIOS Setup after POST:; failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.; Load Optimized

2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup:...

Page 55 - BIOS menu screen; The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes:; and; Advanced Mode; You can change modes from the; Exit; menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ; EZ Mode; Setup Mode

ASUS F2A85-M 2-7 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode . You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS ...

Page 56 - BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the; following sections for the detailed configurations.; Menu bar; For changing the basic system configuration

2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 Ex...

Page 57 - Main

ASUS F2A85-M 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This ...

Page 58 - Main menu; Русский; Security; Administrator

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System La...

Page 59 - Administrator Password; selected fields in the BIOS setup program.; User Password; Confirm the password when prompted.

ASUS F2A85-M 2-11 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Sele...

Page 60 - Ai Tweaker menu

2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section...

Page 62 - Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz; values range from 90MHz to 300MHz.

2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Selec...

Page 63 - GPU is set to its optimized settings.; OC Tuner; OK; DRAM Timing Control

ASUS F2A85-M 2-15 2.4.6 GPU Boost [Auto] Allows you to configure the GPU Boost settings.[Auto] GPU is set to its optimized settings. [Turbo Mode] Select to achieve better 3D performance. [Extreme Mode] Select to get an excellent visual performance.[Manual Mode] Select to manually set your preferred ...

Page 64 - CPU Offset Voltage

2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.35V to 2.00V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.11 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Southbridge 1.1V voltage. The values range from 1.1V to 1.4V with a 0.01V interval. 2.4.12 1...

Page 65 - Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.

ASUS F2A85-M 2-17 Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU/NB Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%...

Page 66 - Advanced menu; Enables or disables the No-execute page protection function.

2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The ...

Page 67 - SATA Configuration; SATA Port items show; Not Present; if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA

ASUS F2A85-M 2-19 CPB Mode [Auto] Allows you to disable CPB mode function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] C6 Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables C6 mode function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IOMMU [Enabled] Enables or disables IOMMU support. Configuration options: [Disabled]...

Page 68 - USB Configuration; USB Devices; NB Configuration; Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.

2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devi...

Page 69 - HD Audio Device; Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97.; Serial Port Configuration; Change Settings Auto]; APM

ASUS F2A85-M 2-21 The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Device item to [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high- definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module su...

Page 70 - will become user-configurable with set values.; Network Stack

2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PME [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables th...

Page 71 - Monitor menu; temperatures. Select; if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.; Ignore; if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

ASUS F2A85-M 2-23 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Sele...

Page 73 - Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan

ASUS F2A85-M 2-25 CHA_FAN Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CHA_FAN Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CHA_FAN fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis te...

Page 74 - Boot menu; The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Scroll down to display the following items:

Page 75 - Fast Boot; Specific USB device / port will be available before entering OS.

ASUS F2A85-M 2-27 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item...

Page 76 - Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]; Accelerates the boot up speed after AC Power Loss.; CSM Parameters; This option allows you to control the CSM launch parmeters.; Launch CSM; Security Boot parameters; This option allows you to configure the Security Boot parameters.; Secure Boot Mode

2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot up process after AC Power Loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot up speed after AC Power Loss. 2.7.8 CSM Parameters This option allows you to control the CSM launch parmeters. Launc...

Page 78 - Tools menu; ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility; ASUS SPD Information; This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.; Setup Profile Status; Not Installed; Save to Profile; Load from Profile; Yes

2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 scree...

Page 79 - Load Optimized Defaults; Select Yes to load the default values.; Discard Changes & Exit; This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.; Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device; the available devices that have a filesystem.

ASUS F2A85-M 2-31 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each o...

Page 81 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement

F2A85-M A-1 Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.This device must accept any interference received including interference...

Page 82 - IC: Canadian Compliance Statement; matériel brouilleur du Canada.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement

A-2 Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Indu...

Page 83 - information in different regions.

F2A85-M A-3 REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal wast...

Page 84 - ASUS contact information; ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.; Technical Support

A-4 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTE...

Page 85 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; EC

F2A85-M A-5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: A su s C om pu te r In te rn at io na l Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , C A 9 45 39 . Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 he re by d ec la re s t ha t t he p ro du ct Product Name : Motherboar...