Asus F2A85VPRO manuale d’uso

Motherboard F2A85-V PRO[...]

ii E8021 Second Edition December 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK 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 means, except documentation kept by the purc[...]

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................ vii F2A85-V PRO specications summary ..................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introd[...]

iv Contents 2.5 T urning off the computer ........................................................... 2-43 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode ...........[...]

v Contents 4.3.7 Probe II ......................................................................... 4-28 4.3.8 Sensor Recorder ........................................................... 4-29 4.3.9 USB Charger+ ............................................................... 4-30 4.3.10 USB 3.0 Boost .................................................[...]

vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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 are connected. If possible, disconnect all[...]

vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware informati[...]

viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-tha n sign means that you must pre[...]

ix F2A85-V PRO specications summary APU AMD ® FM2 socket for AMD ® A-series/ Athlon™ Series processors Supports CPU up to 4 CPU cores AMD ® T urbo Core T echnology 3.0 support * The AMD ® T urbo Core T echnology 3.0 support depends on the APU types. ** Refer to www .asus.com for the AMD ® CPU support list. Chipset AMD ® A85X FCH (Hudson-[...]

x (continued on the next page) F2A85-V PRO specications summary Audio ALC892 supports 8-channel High Denition Audio - Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back I/O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking USB Asmedia ® USB3.0 controller - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) AMD ® A85X FCH - 4 x USB 3.[...]

xi F2A85-V PRO specications summary ASUS unique features ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - DirectKey - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision T we[...]

xii *Specications are subject to change without notice. BIOS features 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP , DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS 2.7, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information Support DVD contents Drivers AS[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® F2A85-V PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in [...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 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 [...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 New DIGI+ Power Control All-New Digital Power Control for both APU and DRAM The New DIGI+ Power Control design with two digital voltage controllers upgrades motherboard power delivery to an overall solution on AMD FM2 motherboards, including all- new DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Auto T uning Auto T uning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto T uning! GPU Boost Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up! GPU Boost a[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one so[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the rst mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard dr[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 1-7 Chapter 1 CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB ash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY [...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-1 Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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 safely grounded object or a me[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview F2A85-V PRO PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 PCI2 USB34 USB56 USB78 USB910 PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CPU_F[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-26 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2/3/4) 2-24 3. AMD FM2 Socket 2-4 4. EPU switch 2-17 5. EPU LED (EPU_LED) 2-21 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5 7. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 2-20 8. MemOK! swi[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for AMD™ A-Series Accelerated processors. Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM2 socket. The APU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins an[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-5 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory congurations A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. We recommend that you install the memo[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65V ● ● ● GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-1 1-9-28 1.65V ● ● ● Kingmax FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - ● ● ● Kingmax [...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A- DA TA 3CCD-1509A EL1 126T - - ● ● ● A-DA TA AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21 1.55V - 1.75V ● ● A-DA TA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A- [...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Tr anscend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB(4GB x 2) DS T ranscend TK483PCW3 - - ● SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83B FR PBC - - ● ● ● AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS - 23EY4587M B6H1 1503M 9-9-9-24 1.5[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - ● ● ● Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-1 1 Chapter 2 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Br and Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGK - - ● ● ● Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ - - ● ● ● Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS [...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Suppo rts one (1) mod ule ins ert ed i nto any slo t as Sin gle -ch ann el m emor y conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or th[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. F2A85-V PRO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [navy blue] (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 [...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 – – shared – – – – – PCIE x16_2 – – – shared – – – – PCIE x16_3 shared – – – – – – – PCIE x1_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIE x1_2 – – – shared – – – – PCI_1 – – – – [...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou 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, which include system setup informati[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onbo ard sw itches allow you to ne-tu ne per form ance w hen wor king o n a bar e or o pen-cas e syst em. This is id eal fo r ov ercloc kers an d game rs who contin ually c hange setting s to e nhance syst em per formanc e. 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatib[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 2. TPU (GPU Boost) switch T urning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds. • T o ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • When the TPU switch is set to Enable , it can be used as a GPU Boost switch. • T[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable . • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • Y ou may change the EPU settings in the EPU application, change the BIOS[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-19 Chapter 2 5. BIOS-FLBK switch The BIOS Flashback buttton offers the most convenient way to update the BIOS. It allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is automatica[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-of f mode. This is a remind er that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any [...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-21 Chapter 2 3. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable . 5. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable . F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO EPU LED EPU_LED F2A85-V PRO F2A85-V PRO TPU LED TPU_LED F2A85-V PRO [...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1~7) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration through the[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-23 Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately . 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Conne[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-25 Chapter 2 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 4.8Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 8. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • For a fully con?[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-27 Chapter 2 • 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 turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connec[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD FM2 APU AMD FM2 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tool[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-29 Chapter 2 2.3.2 APU installation Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM2 socket. The APU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1 2 4 3[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 5 3 4 2.3.3 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 . T o install the APU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-31 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 5 3 1 4 2[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A A[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-33 Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A85-V PRO 3[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-35 Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection OR 1 OR 2[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-37 Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 Connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 T o install ASUS Q-Connector[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-39 Chapter 2 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 12 • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver is installed. • USB 3.0 devices can be used as data storage only . • The USB3_2 port supports USB Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback. • We strongly[...]

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – R[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-41 Chapter 2 2.3.1 1 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers[...]

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 2-43 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . 5. T [...]

2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. The term “BIOS[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 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 . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode . Ma[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when enterin[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-5 Chapter 3 3.3 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. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system se[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password [...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you [...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. The follow[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-9 Chapter 3 The following item appears only when you set the GPU Boost item to [Manual Mode]. GPU Engine Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the GPU Engine Frequency . Conguration options: �Auto �GPU O.C. 434MHz �GPU O.C. 447MHz �GPU O.C. 460MHz �GPU O.C. 475MHz ~ �GPU O.C. 1381MHz �GPU O.C. 1520[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increase the phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reduce the phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efciency . [Standard] Proceeds to phase control depe[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-1 1 Chapter 3 DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] This item only appears when you set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual] , and allows you to set a xed DRAM frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300k Hz to 500k Hz with a 50k Hz interval. DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Au[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 VDDNB Manual V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a xed VDDNB voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.750V with a 0.00625V interval. DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.35V to 2.135V wit[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-13 Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit CPU Conguration Paramete[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Ena[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-15 Chapter 3 IOMMU [Disabled] Set this item to �Enabled to show IOMMU Mode. Conguration options: �Enabled �Disabled 3.5.2 SA T A Conguration Whil e ente ring Se tup, t he BIOS autom atical ly d etects the pr esence of SA T A dev ices. The S A T A Port items show N ot Pre sent if no SA T A device is in stalled[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SA T A Port 5, 6, 7, ESA T A [RAID] This item only appears when OnChip SA T A T ype is set to [RAID]. If SA T A ports 5, 6, 7, and the eSA T A port are congured as �RAID, the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed. Set to [IDE] instead of [RAID] to access devices on SA T A ports 5, 6, 7, a[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-17 Chapter 3 Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.5.4 NB Conguration[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabled/Disabled HD Audio Device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous V alues F3: Shortcut F5:[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-19 Chapter 3 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller . Conguration optio[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabl[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-21 Chapter 3 3.5.7 Network Stack Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Enable/Disable UEFI network stack Back Advanced Network Stack > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Network Stack Disable Link Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: �Disable Link �[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-23 Chapter 3 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU_F AN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CHA_F AN1/2/3/4 Speed [xxxx [...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU_F AN Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CHA_F AN1/2/3/4 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [D[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-25 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 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 [Of f]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables t[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Fast Boot [Enabled] Enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices to launch active boot option. Conguration options: �Disabled �Enabled The following three items appear only when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. USB Support [Partial Initial] [Disabled] All USB devices will no[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-27 Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Removable Media [Deny Execute] Conguration options: �Always Execute �Always Deny �Allow Execute �Defer Execute] [Deny Execute] [Query Execute] Fix Media [Deny Execute] Conguration options: �Always Execute �Always Deny �Allow Execute �Defer Execute] [Deny Execute] [Query Ex[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-29 Chapter 3 Forbidden Signature Database Set DBX from File Conguration options: �OK Get DBX to File Conguration options: �OK Delete the DBX Conguration options: �Y es �No Append an entry to DBX Conguration options: �OK Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [A dv an ce d Mo de ] Sets Advanced Mode as the defau[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-31 Chapter 3 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit input the label of setup prole Back T ool ASUS O.C. Prole > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode O.C. [...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 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. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup [...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-33 Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS . Inappropriate BIOS updating ma[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen. 4. Y ou can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is t[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-35 Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le 2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open wi[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert th[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-37 Chapter 3 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the BIOS [...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu . Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical dr[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 3-39 Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / V ista / 64-bit Vista / Windows ® 7 / 64-bit Windows ® [...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the [...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates severa[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the APU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto T uning function that offers automatic and easy over lockin g and s ystem level u p. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch T urboV E[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying Click to restore all start-up settings Current values T arget values V oltage Adjustment bars GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU [...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Auto T uning ASUS T urboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most exible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration. • T o prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-7 Chapter 4 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. Using Extreme T uning 1. Click the Auto T uning tab and then click Extreme . 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to start[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. T o launch DIGI+ Power Control,[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-9 Chapter 4 CPU Power Application aids Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying 1 2 3 6 4 5 Application aids Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying DRAM Power 9 10 1 1 Application aids Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying 7 8[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. Items Function d[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Y ou can also customize each mode by conguring[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.5 Remote GO! Connect your computer to a network and use Remote GO! to stream media les to DLNA devices. It allows you to remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and mobile device. • Remote GO! is supported only on Windows[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-13 Chapter 4 Wi-Fi GO! Remote Install the Wi-Fi GO! Remote application on your mobile device to use Remote GO!’s remote control functions. • Wi-Fi GO! Remote supports iOS 4.2/Android 2.3 mobile devices or later versions. • For iOS devices, download the Wi-Fi GO! Remote from iTunes store. For Android devices, download the Wi[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Wi-Fi GO! Remote menu Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile devices: Screen type Low Density (120, ldpi) Medium Density (160, mdpi) High Density (240, hdpi)[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-15 Chapter 4 Using the DLNA Media Hub 1. From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub . 2. Click to select a device as your receiver . DLNA Media Hub DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia les to your DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using your mobile device or your computer . Click to select medi[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o edit the library: 1. T ick Library . 2. Click to add or delete music les. 3. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . 4. Click OK . T o edit the music playlist: 1. T ick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. T ick to select or deselect the music ?[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-17 Chapter 4 T o edit the video library: 1. T ick Library . 2. Click to add or delete video les. 3. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . 4. Click OK . T o edit the video playlist: 1. T ick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. T ick to select or deselect the video le [...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o edit the image playlist: 1. T ick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. T ick to select or deselect the image le and click Save Prole . 4. Select the prole name and click Save . T o add as a new playlist, key in your prole name and click Save . 5. T o delete playlist, select the prole and click . T o[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-19 Chapter 4 3. The mobile device shows the information of the DLNA Media Hub function. T ap Enter to proceed to the Remote GO! function. 4. T ap Music , Video or Photo, to play . Y our mobile device’s WI-FI GO! Remote interface may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to vi[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using the Remote Desktop via Wi-Fi GO! Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop. The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Click to go back to previous screen App[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-21 Chapter 4 File T ransfer Allows you to transfer les wirelessly between your computer and mobile device. Click to go back to main menu Click to select a destination path for your le transfer Application help • Android mobile devices can send and receive les. • iOS mobile devices can only send les. Destination pa[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T ap to select the le’s source location T ap to send selected les T ap to select all les T ap to clear all les The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. T ap to select les for transfer Securing your c[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-23 Chapter 4 4.3.6 F AN Xpert 2 F AN Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’ specications and positions. Launching F AN Xpert 2 T o launch F AN Xpert 2, click T ool > F AN Xpert 2 from the AI Suite menu bar . Using F AN Xpert 2 Auto T uning F[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. From the Fan Position screen, check and assign the locations of your fans, then click OK to exit the screen. If CPU or chassis fans have been changed, the Fan Auto Tuning process should be repeated. 4. Select any of these fan customized settings for each fan: • Silent: Minimized fan speed for silent f[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-25 Chapter 4 Advanced Mode F AN Xpert 2’s Advanced Mode button allows you to adjust the reaction speed for fan rotation based on the system’s temperature and to congure the fan’s rotation per minute. Smart Mode The Smart Mode allows you to adjust the reaction speed for fan rotation based on the system’s temperature. Cl[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 RPM Fixed Mode The RPM Fixed Mode tab allows you to set your fan speed when CPU temperature is below 75 degrees. Click and drag to make the adjustments Click to switch between CPU fan window and chassis fan windows 1 to 4 • T o protect your CPU, the fan will not automatically turn off even if you set the[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-27 Chapter 4 Fan Information Click the Fan Information button to see the details of each detected fan. Y ou can click on either the table button or the graph button to see the results. Click to see the results in graph format Click to see the results in table format[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.7 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a hea[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-29 Chapter 4 4.3.8 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI [...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The utility cannot detect the devices connected to your computer if the charging mode is enabled. 4.3.9 USB Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable USB devices even if your PC is off, in Sleep Mode, or Hibernate Mode. Launching the USB Charger+ T o launch this utility , open the AI Su[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-31 Chapter 4 Setting up the charging function When a portable device is connected to the USB port of the PC, the USB Charger+ automatically detects the kind of your device. Charging the device Click to fast-charge your device. Disabling the charging function Click to stop charging your device. Click to stop fast-charging the conn[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.10 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to-date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). With USB 3.0 Boost, you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.0 devices with ease. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II f[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-33 Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 Network iControl • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is only supported under Windows 7 or later versions and can only support the onboard LAN. ASUS Network iControl, a one-stop setup network control center that gives you the EZ Start, Quick Connection, and EZ[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Quick Connection Conguring the PPPoE connection settings Before enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Connection functions, you must congure the PPPoE connection settings T o congure the PPPoE settings: 1. Right-click in the taskbar , and select Open Network and Sharing Center . 2. Right-c[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-35 Chapter 4 Conguring the Quick Connection T o congure the auto-PPPoE connection: Click the Quick Connection tab. T ick Automatically connect online anytime option, then select the connection name in the Connection Name dropdown box. Click Apply to enable PPPoE automatic network connection. Y ou can also enable the No Dela[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using EZ Prole T o use the EZ Prole: EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority prole. Click the EZ Prole tab. The running programs are shown in the network program column. Select the network program, and click to create your prole. Click to save the cha[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-37 Chapter 4 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Scheduling the latest BIOS download In the Download Setting eld, tick Sched[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 After the utility detects a new BIOS rmware, save the BIOS rmware by clicking from the Save to eld, select the USB ashdrive, and click Download . After the download is complete, click OK . 1. 2. After you download the BIOS le to your ash drive, you can update the motherboard’s BIOS. Ref[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-39 Chapter 4 4.3.13 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-T ests (POST). Personalize your computer from the very beginning! Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicki[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. Click on Auto T une to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar. 4. Y ou can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next. 5. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo. 6. Click on Y es to reboot or you can also see the new logo next time you [...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-41 Chapter 4 4.3.14 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Universal Aud[...]

4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Control settings window Conguration options Information button Exit button Minimize button C. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows ® XP Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-43 Chapter 4 4.4 RAIDcongurations The motherboard comes with the AMD ® A85X chipset that allows you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or Windows ® [...]

4-44 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks into t[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-45 Chapter 4 The Main Menu allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include: • View Drive Assignments: shows the status of the hard disk drives. • LD View / LD Dene Menu: Dene Menu: : displays the existing RAID set information / creates a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 conguration. • Delete L[...]

4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Creating a RAID volume T o create a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD Dene Menu function. 2. Press <Ctrl> + <C>, and the following screen appears. 3. Move to the RAID Mode item and press <Space> to select a RAID mode to create. 4. Move to the A[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-47 Chapter 4 Deleting a RAID conguration T ake caution when deleting a RAID volume. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID volume. T o delete a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the Delete LD function. 2. Select the RAID item you want to delete and press <Del> or &[...]

4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector . Y ou have to use a USB oppy disk drive when creating a SA T [...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-49 Chapter 4 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Pr ess <F 6>, and th en inse rt the o ppy d isk wit h R AID dr iver in to[...]

4-50 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the opp[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 4-51 Chapter 4 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10. Save and exit the le. Add the same line to[...]

4-52 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 5-1 Chapter 5 5.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connecto[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD [...]

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 1 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the AMD VISION Engine Control Center window , click Performance > AMD CrossFireX TM . 2. Select Enable CrossFireX TM . 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 3 4[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 5-5 Chapter 5 5.2 AMD ® Dual Graphics technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® Dual Graphics technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. 5.2.1 System requirements Before using AMD Dual Graphics, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating Sys[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2.4 Using the AMD ® VISION Engine Control Center Install a graphics card onto your motherboard. Refer to the User Guide that comes with your graphics card for details. The add-on graphics card is set to be the main monitor as default. If you are using both an add-on and the on-board graphi[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 5-7 Chapter 5 5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards to perform better , respond faster , and process media les smoother within a low power environment. Its GPU virtualization assigns tasks to the best available graphic source while the newly-designed Virtual [...]

5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 i-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video output. Ensure to set the Primary Display to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support. d-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in d-Mode, the display must be connected to the installed graphics card. [...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 5-9 Chapter 5 5.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization. T o open the control panel, right-click LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon in the notication area and select Open Virt[...]

5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance ® or Virtual Vsync function.[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO 5-1 1 Chapter 5 See the descriptions of these columns below: D column allows you to run applications with the discrete graphic card. Select D to enable 3D graphical performance for that application. I column allows to run applications with iGPU. Select I for applications with media extensive performance. H column allows you to run [...]

5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5[...]

ASUS F2A85-V PRO A-1 Appendices Appendices 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 that may cause undesired ope[...]

A-2 Appendices Appendices VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communic[...]

ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate W ay , [...]

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard[...]