Document Outline

• Safety information
• About this guide
• F2A85-M PRO specifications summary
• Package contents
• Installation tools and components
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
  • 1.1 Special features
    • 1.1.1 Product highlights
    • 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM
    • 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features
  • 1.2 Motherboard overview
    • 1.2.1 Before you proceed
    • 1.2.2 Motherboard layout
    • 1.2.3 System memory
    • 1.2.4 Expansion slots
    • 1.2.5 Onboard switches and buttons
    • 1.2.6 Jumpers
    • 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs
    • 1.2.8 Internal connectors
• Chapter 2: Basic Installation
  • 2.1 Building your PC system
    • 2.1.1 Motherboard installation
    • 2.1.2 APU installation
    • 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
    • 2.1.4 DIMM installation
    • 2.1.5 ATX Power connection
    • 2.1.6 SATA device connection
    • 2.1.7 Expansion Card installation
  • 2.2 BIOS update utility
    • 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback
  • 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections
    • 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection
    • 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections
  • 2.4 Starting up for the first time
  • 2.5 Turning off the computer
• Chapter 3: BIOS setup
  • 3.1 Knowing BIOS
  • 3.2 BIOS setup program
    • 3.2.1 EZ Mode
    • 3.2.2 Advanced Mode
  • 3.3 Main menu
  • 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu
    • 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
    • 3.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]
    • 3.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]
    • 3.4.4 NB Frequency [Auto]
    • 3.4.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
    • 3.4.6 GPU Boost
    • 3.4.7 OC Tuner
    • 3.4.8 DRAM Timing Control
    • 3.4.9 DIGI + VRM
    • 3.4.10 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]
    • 3.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto]
    • 3.4.12 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]
    • 3.4.13 1.1Vsb Voltage [Auto]
    • 3.4.14 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]
    • 3.4.15 VDDA Voltage [Auto]
    • 3.4.16 NB VREF Voltage [Auto]
    • 3.4.17 DRAM VREFCA Voltage [Auto]
    • 3.4.18 DRAM VREFDQ Voltage [Auto]
    • 3.4.19 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
  • 3.5 Advanced menu
    • 3.5.1 CPU Configuration
    • 3.5.2 SATA Configuration
    • 3.5.3 USB Configuration
    • 3.5.4 NB Configuration
    • 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration
    • 3.5.6 APM
    • 3.5.7 Network Stack
  • 3.6 Monitor menu
    • 3.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
    • 3.6.2 CPU_FAN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
    • CHA_FAN1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
    • 3.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
    • 3.6.4 CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
    • 3.6.5 CHA_FAN1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
    • 3.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
  • 3.7 Boot menu
    • 3.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]
    • 3.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
    • 3.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled]
    • 3.7.4 Post Logo Delay Time [3 sec]
    • 3.7.5 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
    • 3.7.6 DirectKey Enable [Go to BIOS...]
    • 3.7.7 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
    • 3.7.8 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
    • 3.7.9 CSM Parameters
    • 3.7.10 Security Boot parameters
    • 3.7.11 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
    • 3.7.12 Boot Option Priorities
    • 3.7.13 Boot Override
  • 3.8 Tools menu
    • 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    • 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information
    • 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile
  • 3.9 Exit menu
• Chapter 4: Software support
  • 4.1 Installing an operating system
  • 4.2 Support DVD information
    • 4.2.1 Running the support DVD
    • 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals
  • 4.3 Software information
    • 4.3.1 AI Suite II
    • 4.3.2 TurboV EVO
    • 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM
    • 4.3.4 EPU
    • 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 2
    • 4.3.6 USB Charger+
    • 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost
    • 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard
    • 4.3.9 Ai Charger+
    • 4.3.10 Probe II
    • 4.3.11 Sensor Recorder
    • 4.3.12 ASUS Update
    • 4.3.13 MyLogo2
    • 4.3.14 Audio configurations
    • 4.3.15 Network iControl
    • 4.3.16 Remote GO!
• Chapter 5: RAID support
  • 5.1 RAID configurations
    • 5.1.1 RAID definitions
    • 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
    • 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS
    • 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility
  • 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk
    • 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
    • 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
    • 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation
    • 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive
• Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support
  • 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology
    • 6.1.1 Requirements
    • 6.1.2 Before you begin
    • 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards
    • 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers
    • 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology
  • 6.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technology
    • 6.2.1 System requirements
    • 6.2.2 Before you proceed
    • 6.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver
    • 6.2.4 Using the AMD® CATALYST® Control Center
  • 6.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP
    • 6.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP
    • 6.3.2 Setting up your display
    • 6.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP
• Appendices
  • Notices
  • ASUS contact information