Asus Computer Hardware F2A85 V User Manual

F2A85-V  
Contents  
Chapter 1:  
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Chapter 2:  
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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 are connected. If possible,  
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.  
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all  
power cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices  
could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not  
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power  
company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals  
that came with the package.  
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power  
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,  
slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area  
where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
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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 it  
supports.  
Chapter 2: BIOS information  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.  
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software  
updates.  
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ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software  
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,  
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the  
standard package.  
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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 when trying to  
complete a task  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task..  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign  
means that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or  
Return key.  
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key  
names are linked with a plus sign (+).  
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F2A85-V specifications summary  
CPU  
AMD® socket FM2 for A-Series / Athlon™ Series processors  
Supports CPU with up to 4 cores  
AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support  
* Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list  
Chipset  
Memory  
AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson D4)  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-ECC  
DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2250(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866/  
1600/1333/1066MHz memory modules  
Support AMD® Memory Profile (AMP) memory modules  
* The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or  
above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are  
available in the market.  
List).  
*** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows®  
32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We  
recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a  
Windows® 32-bit operating system.  
Graphics  
Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics in A-Series APU  
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub ports  
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Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 1920x1080@60GHz  
Supports Dual-link DVI with maximum resolution of 2560x1600@60GHz  
Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution of 1920x1600@60GHz  
Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11  
Maximum shared memory of 2GB  
Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology  
Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the discrete GPUs that support Dual  
Graphics technology.  
Expansion slots  
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (blue @x16 mode, black @x4 mode)  
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots  
3 x PCI slots  
Multi-GPU  
support  
Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology (x16 & x4)  
Storage / RAID  
AMD® A85X FCH:  
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7 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,  
RAID 10, and JBOD configurations  
1 x eSerial ATA 6.0Gb/s at the back I/O  
LAN  
Qualcomm Atheros® 8161 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller  
Audio  
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC  
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Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-  
Retasking  
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Supports S/PDIF out interface at the back I/O  
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USB  
AMD® A85X FCH:  
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10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the back panel [black], 6 ports at  
the mid-board)  
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4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel [blue], 2 ports at the  
mid-board)  
ASUS unique  
features  
ASUS Digital Power Design  
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Industry leading digital 4+2 phase power design  
CPU Power utility  
ASUS EPU  
EPU  
ASUS Exclusive Features  
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ASUS Network iControl*  
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost  
ASUS MemOK!  
ASUS AI Suite II  
ASUS AI Charger  
ASUS Remote GO!  
ASUS GPU Boost  
ASUS TurboV  
ASUS Disk Unlocker  
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection  
ASUS ESD  
100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution  
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ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink & MOS heatsink solution  
ASUS Fan Xpert+  
ASUS EZ DIY  
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ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS MyLogo 2™  
* The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows®  
XP/Vista operating systems.  
ASUS exclusive  
overclocking  
features  
Precision Tweaker 2  
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vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment  
vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment  
vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.01V increment  
vFCH: Adjustable FCH voltage at 0.01V increment  
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):  
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APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz  
increment  
Overclocking Protection:  
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ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall)  
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Back Panel I/O ports  
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port  
1 x HDMI port  
1 x DVI port  
1 x D-Sub port  
1 x Optical S/PDIF output port  
1 x eSATA port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)  
8-Channel audio I/O ports  
Internal I/O connectors /  
buttons / switches  
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports  
(19-pin)  
7 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors  
1 x COM connector  
1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin)  
2 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin)  
1 x Front panel audio connector  
1 x S/PDIF out connector  
1 x System panel connector (20-8 pin)  
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector  
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector  
1 x MemOK! button  
1 x GPU Boost switch  
BIOS  
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM  
BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2,  
ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut  
function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory  
information  
Support DVD  
Form factor  
Drivers  
ASUS Update  
ASUS utilities  
Anti-Virus software (OEM version)  
ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.1 in (30.5 cm x 23.1 cm)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
23.1cm(9.1in)  
GPU  
CHA_FAN2  
KBMS_USB34  
CPU_FAN  
GPU_LED  
DIGI  
+VRM  
ATX12V  
SPDIFO  
_HDMI  
MemOK!  
ESATA6G  
_USB3  
_12  
LAN  
_USB12  
AUDIO  
CHA_FAN1  
PCIEX1_1  
F2A85-V  
Atheros  
8161  
PCIEX16_1  
Super  
I/O  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
PCIEX1_2  
AMD®  
A85X  
PCI1  
PCIEX16_2  
PCI2  
COM  
64Mb  
BIOS  
Realtek  
ALC887  
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7  
PCI3  
SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3  
PANEL  
SPDIF_OUT  
AAFP  
SB_PWR  
CLRTC  
USB910  
USB78 USB56  
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s  
cables  
ASUS F2A85-V motherboard  
User Guide  
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 reference only. Actual product specifications may  
vary with different models.  
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Product introduction  
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1.1  
Special features  
Product highlights  
1.1.1  
AMD® A-series and Athlon™ Series processors  
This motherboard supports AMD® A-series and Athlon™ Series processors. This  
revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced  
DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efficient design to enable accelerated performance  
and an industry-leading visual experience. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support  
and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s.  
AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson D4) chipset  
AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson D4) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD®  
CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology. It also supports 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports and 4 x USB  
3.0 ports.  
Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.  
C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support  
The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates  
of DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600 /  
1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth  
requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.  
Complete USB 3.0 integration  
This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear  
panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity  
solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.  
AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology  
AMD’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the  
need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows  
higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display  
configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-  
time 3D-rendered previews within AMD VISION Engine Control Center.  
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 bandwidth of current bus systems.  
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors  
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved  
lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.  
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1.1.2  
ASUS DIGI+ VRM  
DIGI+POWER CONTROL: Digital Power Design for the APU*  
ASUS motherboards using the AMD® A85X chipset employ precise digital voltage regulation  
for the APU, called DIGI+ VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. The APU  
voltage is adjusted via either carefully developed automated modes, or by using user-defined  
profiles. The effect is that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the  
most precise power delivery. Boosted by world-renowned ASUS quality, it creates an ideal  
computing platform for a diverse range of applications, from gaming to multimedia or office  
work and heavy multitasking. Engineered and tested to assure unmitigated performance,  
ASUS A85X boards with DIGI+ VRM remain efficient and accurate, for reliable application in  
every scenario.  
* DIGI+ VRM functions also available in FM2 socket compatible CPUs  
EPU  
EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world’s first real-time system power-saving chip,  
automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage.  
It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the  
component’s lifespan.  
1.1.3  
ASUS Exclusive Features  
USB 3.0 Boost  
With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to  
132%, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS software automatically  
accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any further  
user interaction.  
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  
allowing easy file transfers between your computer and mobile device. It provides seamless  
environment for a futuristic connected lifestyle with three useful functions: DLNA Media Hub,  
Remote Desktop and File Transfer.  
DLNA Media Hub: Enjoy HD video, music and photos stored in the PC streaming to your  
DLNA devices via Wi-Fi connectivity. You can even control the PC to play multimedia on a TV  
with a tablet. It’s the perfect match for creating your own home theater!  
Remote Desktop: Operate and control your PC in real-time from a smartphone or tablet  
for complete comfort. This function brings notebook-like convenience, by creating a virtual  
remote desktop, offering portable access to your data in desktop with a smartphone or tablet.  
File Transfer: Send and share files between your PC and smart devices* with only a right  
click on the mouse.  
* iPad/iPhone can send, but not receive files from the PC.  
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Network iControl  
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to  
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities  
for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a  
more convenient online experience.  
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The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems.  
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)  
ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive  
graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,  
providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the  
traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard  
drives larger than 2.2 TB.  
ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:  
F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey  
F3 Shortcut for most accessed information  
ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and  
helping with difficult POST situations.  
ASUS TurboV  
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time  
overclocking without exiting or rebooting the OS. It also provides you with the ASUS OC  
profiles for the best overclocking settings in different scenarios.  
GPU Boost  
GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates  
flexible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every  
use.  
MemOK!  
MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to  
patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and  
dramatically improve the system’s bootup.  
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection  
This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused  
by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU).  
AI Suite II  
With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to  
launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allows you to configure the overclocking  
settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a  
mobile device, and other easy-to-use helpful utilities.  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a  
bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.  
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ASUS MyLogo2™  
Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system.  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS  
file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file.  
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system  
hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and  
clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically  
restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.  
ErP ready  
The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP  
requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy  
consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-  
efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the  
product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.  
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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 safely grounded  
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due  
to static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the  
bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX power supply and  
detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,  
peripherals, or components.  
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1.3  
Motherboard overview  
Placement direction  
1.3.1  
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct  
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in  
the image below.  
1.3.2  
Screw holes  
Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.  
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis.  
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1.3.3  
Motherboard layout  
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23.1cm(9.1in)  
GPU  
CHA_FAN2  
KBMS_USB34  
CPU_FAN  
GPU_LED  
DIGI  
+VRM  
ATX12V  
SPDIFO  
_HDMI  
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MemOK!  
ESATA6G  
_USB3  
_12  
LAN  
_USB12  
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AUDIO  
CHA_FAN1  
PCIEX1_1  
F2A85-V  
Atheros  
8161  
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PCIEX16_1  
Super  
I/O  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
PCIEX1_2  
AMD®  
A85X  
PCI1  
PCIEX16_2  
PCI2  
COM  
64Mb  
BIOS  
Realtek  
ALC887  
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_7  
PCI3  
10  
SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3  
PANEL  
SPDIF_OUT  
SB_PWR  
USB910  
USB78 USB56  
CLRTC  
AAFP  
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1.3.4  
Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED  
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1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)  
3. AMD FM2 socket  
4. GPU Boost switch  
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5. GPU Boost LED (GPU_LED)  
6. DDR3 DIMM slots  
7. MemOK! switch  
8. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED)  
9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)  
10. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~7)  
11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)  
13. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)  
15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
17. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)  
1.4  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™  
Series processors.  
Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the FM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct  
orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and  
damaging the CPU!  
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1.4.1  
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1.4.2  
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation  
Apply the Thermal Interface Material  
to the CPU heatsink and CPU  
before you install the heatsink and  
fan if necessary.  
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly  
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly  
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1.5  
System memory  
Overview  
1.5.1  
This 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 socket. DDR3 modules are developed for  
better performance with less power consumption.  
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:  
Channel  
Sockets  
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Channel A  
Channel B  
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2  
DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2  
F2A85-V 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets  
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1.5.2  
Memory configurations  
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM  
sockets.  
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps  
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess  
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.  
We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better  
overclocking capability.  
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we  
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)  
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.  
Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB  
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be  
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the  
following:  
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Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows®  
OS.  
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Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the  
motherboard.  
This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.  
The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs.  
ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.  
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, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a  
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked  
or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory  
frequency adjustment.  
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full  
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.  
F2A85-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)  
DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip  
DS Brand  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
G.SKILL  
Kingmax  
F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS  
-
-
-
-
9-11-9-28  
1.65V  
FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP) 2GB  
SS  
10-11-10-30 1.8V  
SEC 128  
HCH9  
Team  
Team  
TXD34096M2400HC9N-L  
TXD34096M2400HC9N-L  
4GB  
4GB  
DS  
K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V  
K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V  
SEC 128  
HCH9  
DS  
1-12  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
 
DDR3 2250 (O.C.) MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
Chip  
Brand  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/DS  
Chip NO. Timing Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
Kingston  
KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
-
1.65V  
DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/  
DS  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing  
Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
GEIL  
GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP)  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-10-9-28 1.65V  
9-11-9-28 1.65V  
GEIL  
GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 4GB  
FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB  
Kingmax  
Kingmax  
Kingmax  
-
-
-
-
FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
1.5V-1.7V  
1.5V-1.7V  
DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
Voltage  
SS/ Chip  
DS Brand  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
1.55~  
1.75V  
A-DATA  
AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP)  
2GB  
SS  
-
-
9-11-9-27  
Corsair  
CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP 1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-11-10-27 1.50V  
Corsair  
CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP)  
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)  
CMT8GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
8GB(4GB x 2) DS  
9-10-9-24  
9-10-9-27  
9-11-9-27  
1.65V  
1.50V  
1.50V  
Corsair  
Corsair  
G.SKILL  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
PATRIOT  
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS  
KHX2133C11D3T1K2/16GX(XMP) 16GB(8GB x 2) DS  
KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS  
KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS  
9-11-10-28 1.65V  
-
1.6V  
-
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
9-11-9-27  
9-11-9-27  
-
PGD38G2133C11K(XMP)  
16GB(4GB x 4) DS  
11-11-11-30 1.65V  
SEC 128  
HCH9  
Team  
TXD34096M2133HC9N-L  
4GB DS  
K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V  
Kingston  
Kingston  
KHX21C11T1BK2/16X(XMP)  
KHX21C11T1BK2/8X(XMP)  
16GB(8GB x 2) DS  
8GB(4GB x 2) DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.6V  
1.6V  
SEC 128  
HCH9  
Team  
TXD34096M2133HC9N-L  
4GB  
DS  
K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V  
DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
Chip  
Brand  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/DS  
Chip NO.  
Timing Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
Apacer  
Corsair  
78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP)  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) SS  
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-27 1.65V  
10-10-  
1.50V  
10-27  
CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP)  
Corsair  
CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP)  
F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP)  
F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP)  
F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP)  
GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP)  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-9-8-24 1.65V  
9-9-9-24 1.65V  
9-9-9-27 1.65V  
6-9-6-24 1.65V  
9-9-9-28 1.65V  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
-
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
-
9
-
-
H5TQ2G83BFR  
H9C  
Asint  
SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP)  
4GB  
DS  
HYNIX  
-
-
1-13  
ASUS F2A85-V  
DDR3 1866 MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip Chip  
DS Brand NO.  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Timing  
Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
Corsair  
CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)  
CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP)  
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)  
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS  
16GB(4GB x 4) DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-10-9-27  
9-10-9-28  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.50V  
1.5V  
Corsair  
Corsair  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP1.3) 64GB(8GB x 8) DS  
10-11-10-30 1.5V  
F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP)  
F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP)  
KHX1866C9D3K4/16GX(XMP)  
KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)  
KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G  
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS  
8GB(2GB x 4) DS  
16GB(4GB x 4) DS  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
8GB(4GB x 2) DS  
8GB(4GB x 2) DS  
9-10-9-28  
1.5V  
9-9-9-24  
1.6V  
-
-
-
-
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.5V  
KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP)  
1.65V  
AMD  
AP38G1869U2K  
8GB(4GB x 2) DS  
-
-
9-10-9-27  
1.5V  
DDR3 1600 MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip  
DS Brand  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip NO.  
Timing Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
3CCD-1509A  
EL1126T  
A-DATA  
A-DATA  
A-DATA  
A-DATA  
A-DATA  
AM2U16BC2P1  
2GB  
SS A-DATA  
-
-
1.55V-  
1.75V  
AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP)  
AM2U16BC4P2  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB  
DS  
-
-
7-9-7-21  
-
3CCD-1509A  
EL1126T  
DS A-DATA  
-
1.55V-  
1.75V  
AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP)  
AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP)  
8GB(2 x 4GB)  
DS  
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24  
7-9-7-21  
1.55V-  
1.75V  
8GB(2 x 4GB)  
3GB(3 x 1GB)  
DS  
SS  
Corsair  
Corsair  
TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)  
-
-
-
-
8-8-8-24 1.65V  
8-8-8-24 1.65V  
CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP)  
12GB(6 x 2GB) DS  
10-10-  
1.50V  
10-27  
Corsair  
CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10(XMP)  
32GB(8GB x 4) DS  
-
-
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Crucial  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP)  
CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)  
CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP)  
CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)  
CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)  
TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
6GB(3 x 2GB)  
6GB(3 x 2GB)  
6GB(3 x 2GB)  
8GB(2 x 4GB)  
8GB(2 x 4GB)  
8GB(4 x 2GB)  
6GB(3 x 2GB)  
2GB(2 x 1GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
6GB(3 x 2GB)  
8GB(2 x 4GB)  
8GB(2 x 4GB)  
8GB(2 x 4GB)  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-8-8-24 1.65V  
9-9-9-24 1.65V  
7-8-7-20 1.65V  
9-9-9-24 1.65V  
9-9-9-24 1.65V  
8-8-8-24 1.65V  
8-8-8-24 1.65V  
9-9-9-24 1.65V  
9-9-9-24 1.65V  
7-8-7-20 1.50V  
9-9-9-24 1.65V  
TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP)  
TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP)  
CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)  
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R(XMP)  
CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP)  
BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP)  
F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP)  
F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP)  
F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP)  
F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP)  
F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP)  
F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP)  
F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP)  
F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP)  
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)  
F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP)  
F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP)  
GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP)  
GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP)  
-
-
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
7-7-7-24 1.6V  
7-7-8-24 XMP 1.35V  
7-8-7-24 1.6V  
8-8-8-24 1.60V  
9-9-9-24 XMP 1.35V  
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V  
7-8-7-24 1.6V  
8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V  
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
16GB(4 x 4GB) DS  
9-9-9-28 1.6V  
GEIL  
2GB  
DS  
8-8-8-28 1.6V  
H5TQ2G83  
CFR PBC  
HYNIX  
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB  
4GB  
DS HYNIX  
-
-
Kingmax  
Kingmax  
Kingmax  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
FLGD45F-B8MF7 MAEH(XMP)  
FLGE85F-B8KJ9A FEIS(XMP)  
FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH(XMP)  
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G  
1GB  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7
-
-
2GB  
-
2GB  
7
-
-
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
1.5V  
KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP)  
12GB(3 x 4GB) DS  
9-9-9-27 1.65V  
9-9-9-27 1.65V  
KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3 x 4GB) DS  
KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP)  
KHX1600C9AD3/2G  
16GB(4GB x 4) DS  
-
-
1.65V  
1.65V  
2GB  
DS  
D1288JPN  
DPLD9U  
11-11-  
11-28  
Kingston  
KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES  
2GB  
DS KTC  
1.35V-1.5V  
(continued on the next page)  
1-14  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
DDR3 1600 MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip  
DS Brand  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip NO.  
Timing Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)  
KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
8
8
9
KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
XMP  
1.35V  
Kingston  
KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
9
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-27 1.65V  
-
1.65V  
1.65V  
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP)  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
9
KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
9-9-9-27 1.65V  
9-9-9-27 1.65V  
KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX(XMP)  
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G  
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS  
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS  
-
1.5V  
Super  
Talent  
WA160UX6G9  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
9
-
-
-
-
Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK  
8GB(4GB x 2) DS Transcend TK483PCW3  
H5TQ2G83B  
SanMax  
AMD  
SMD-4G68HP-16KZ  
AE32G1609U1-U  
4GB  
2GB  
4GB  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
4GB  
4GB  
DS HYNIX  
-
FR PBC  
23EY4587M  
B6H11503M  
SS  
-
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
23EY4587M  
B6H11503M  
AMD  
AE34G1609U2-U  
DS AMD  
SS Asint  
DS Asint  
DS Asint  
DS Asint  
DS Asint  
DS Asint  
SLZ302G0  
8-GN1C  
ASint  
Asint  
Asint  
Asint  
ASint  
SLZ302G08-EGN1C  
SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP)  
SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP)  
SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP)  
SLA302G08-EGN1C  
-
-
3128M  
8-GJ1D  
9-9-9-24 1.6V  
302G0  
8-GG1C  
-
-
-
-
-
-
302G0  
8-GJ1C  
SLA302G  
08-GN1C  
SLB304G  
08-GN1B  
ASint  
Elixir  
Elixir  
SLB304G08-EGN1B  
8GB  
2GB  
8GB  
-
-
-
-
-
M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP)  
M2X8G64CB8HB5N-DG(XMP)  
DS  
-
-
-
N2CB4G8  
BOBN-DG  
DS Elixir 1213  
-
Mushkin  
Mushkin  
PATRIOT  
PATRIOT  
998659(XMP)  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
32GB(8GB x 4) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24  
998659(XMP)  
9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V  
9-9-9-24 1.65V  
7-7-7-20 1.7V  
PGD316G1600ELK(XMP)  
PGS34G1600LLKA  
Silicon  
Power  
20YT5N  
G-1201  
SP002GBLTU160V02(XMP)  
SP004GBLTU160V02(XMP)  
2GB  
4GB  
4GB  
SS S-POWER  
DS S-POWER  
-
-
-
-
Silicon  
Power  
20YT5N  
G-1201  
Apacer  
DS  
AM5D590  
8DEQSCK  
Apacer  
Kingston  
Elixir  
78.B1GE3.9L10C  
-
-
-
-
KZZC  
KHX16C9K2/16  
16GB(8GB x 2) DS  
-
-
1.5V  
-
N2CB4G8  
BOBN-DG  
M2X8G64CB8HB5N-DG(XMP)  
8GB DS Elixir 1213  
1-15  
ASUS F2A85-V  
DDR3 1333 MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip  
DS Brand  
Vendors Part No.  
Size  
Chip NO.  
Timing Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
AD30908C8D-151C  
E0906  
A-DATA AD31333001GOU  
1GB  
SS A-Data  
-
-
A-DATA AD3U1333C2G9  
A-DATA AM2U139C2P1  
A-DATA AX3U1333C2G9-BP  
A-DATA AD31333G001GOU  
2GB  
2GB  
2GB  
SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509HNA1126L  
-
-
-
-
-
-
SS ADATA  
3CCD-1509A EL1127T  
SS  
-
-
-
-
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS  
8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V  
1.25V-  
9-9-9-24 1.35V(low  
voltage)  
A-DATA AXDU1333GC2G9-2G(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) SS  
-
-
A-DATA AD31333G002GMU  
A-DATA AD63I1C1624EV  
A-DATA AM2U139C4P2  
A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B  
2GB  
4GB  
4GB  
8GB  
2GB  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
DS  
-
-
8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V  
DS A-Data  
DS ADATA  
3CCA-1509A  
-
-
-
-
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3CCD-1509A EL1127T  
DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-DJ-F  
Apacer  
Apacer  
Apacer  
Apacer  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
78.A1GC6.9L1  
DS Apacer  
DS Apacer  
DS Apacer  
DS Apacer  
AM5D5808DEWSBG  
78.A1GC6.9L1  
AM5D5808FEQSBG  
AU02GFA33C9NBGC  
78.B1GDE.9L10C  
TR3X3G1333C9 G  
TR3X6G1333C9 G  
AM5D5808APQSBG  
AM5D5908CEHSBG  
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS  
6GB(3 x 2GB) SS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24 1.50V  
9-9-9-24 1.50V  
9-9-9-24 1.60V  
9-9-9-24 1.50V  
CMD24GX3M6A1333C9(XMP) 24GB(6x4GB) DS  
TW3X4G1333C9D G  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
256MBDCJGELC04  
01136  
Corsair  
CM3X4GA1333C9N2  
4GB  
4GB  
DS Corsair  
9-9-9-24  
-
Corsair  
Corsair  
Crucial  
Crucial  
Crucial  
CMX4GX3M1A1333C9  
CMD8GX3M4A1333C7  
CT12864BA1339.8FF  
CT25664BA1339.16FF  
DS  
-
-
-
9-9-9-24 1.50V  
7-7-7-20 1.60V  
8GB(4 x 2GB) DS  
-
1GB  
2GB  
SS Micron  
DS Micron  
9FF22D9KPT  
9
9
-
-
9KF27D9KPT  
-
BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
-
7-7-7-24 1.65V  
1.35V(low  
voltage)  
ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F  
ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F  
1GB  
2GB  
SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F  
DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F  
-
1.35V(low  
voltage)  
-
-
G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK(XMP) 1GB  
SS G.SKILL  
-
-
-
-
G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ  
2GB(2 x 1GB) SS  
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
F3-10666CL8D-  
G.SKILL  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V  
4GBECO(XMP)  
G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS  
-
-
-
-
7-7-7-21 1.5V  
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
GEIL  
GV32GB1333C9DC  
2GB(2 x 1GB) DS  
1.3V(low  
9-9-9-24  
GEIL  
GG34GB1333C9DC  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL  
GL1L128M88BA12N  
voltage)  
GEIL  
GEIL  
GV34GB1333C9DC  
GVP34GB1333C7DC  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
7-7-7-24 1.5V  
1.35V(low  
voltage)  
Hynix  
Hynix  
Hynix  
Hynix  
HMT112U6TFR8A-H9  
HMT325U6BFR8C-H9  
HMT125U6TFR8A-H9  
HMT351U6BFR8C-H9  
1GB  
2GB  
2GB  
SS Hynix  
SS Hynix  
DS Hynix  
DS Hynix  
H5TC1G83TFRH9A  
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C  
H5TC1G83TFRH9A  
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C  
-
-
-
-
1.35V(low  
voltage)  
4GB  
1GB  
2GB  
2GB  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
4GB  
-
-
Kingmax FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES  
Kingmax FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES  
Kingmax FLFE85F-C8KL9 NAES  
Kingmax FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES  
Kingmax FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES  
Kingmax FLFF65F-C8KL9 NEES  
Kingmax FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES  
SS Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A  
SS Kingmax KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A  
SS Kingmax KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A  
SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A  
DS Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A  
DS Kingmax KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A  
DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A  
SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G(low profile) 1GB  
9
9
-
1.5V  
-
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G(low profile) 2GB  
SS Hynix  
SS Micron  
H5TQ2G83AFRH9C  
IID77 D9LGK  
Kingston KVR1333D3S8N9/2G  
2GB  
1.5V  
KVR1333D3S8N9/2G-SP(low  
profile)  
Kingston  
2GB  
SS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F  
DS ELPIDA J1108BFBG-DJ-F  
-
1.5V  
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G(low profile) 2GB  
9
9
9
1.5V  
1.5V  
1.5V  
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G  
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G  
2GB  
2GB  
DS KTC  
D1288JPNDPLD9U  
DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F  
KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP(low  
profile)  
Kingston  
Kingston  
2GB  
2GB  
DS KTC D1288JEMFNGD9U  
-
-
1.5V  
1.5V  
KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP(low  
profile)  
DS Kingston D1288JPSFPGD9U  
Kingston KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
Kingston KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
-
-
7
9
9
-
1.65V  
XMP 1.25V  
1.5V  
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G(low profile) 4GB  
DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F  
DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F  
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G(low profile) 4GB  
1.5V  
(continued on the next page)  
1-16  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
DDR3 1333 MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
Timing Voltage  
SS/  
DS  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip Brand  
Chip NO.  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
Kingston  
Kingston  
KVR1333D3N9/4G  
KVR1333D3N9/4G  
4GB  
4GB  
DS KTC  
D2568JENCNGD9U  
H5TQ2G83AFR  
-
-
1.5V  
-
DS Hynix  
KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP(low  
profile)  
Kingston  
4GB  
DS Kingston  
D2568JENCPGD9U  
-
1.5V  
Micron  
MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1  
MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1  
MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1  
MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1  
1GB  
1GB  
2GB  
2GB  
SS Micron  
SS Micron  
SS Micron  
SS MICRON  
DS Micron  
DS Micron  
DS NANYA  
SS PSC  
OJD12D9LGQ  
9FF22D9KPT  
OJD12D9LGK  
IJM22 D9PFJ  
9KF27D9KPT  
OLD22D9LGK  
NT5CB256M8GN-CG  
A3P1GF3FGF  
A3P1GF3FGF  
K4B1G0846F  
K4B2G0846D  
K4B1G0846F  
K4B2G0846C  
H5TQ1G83TFR  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Micron  
9
-
Micron  
Micron  
-
Micron  
MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB  
MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB  
9
-
Micron  
NANYA  
PSC  
NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG  
AL7F8G73F-DJ2  
4GB  
1GB  
2GB  
1GB  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
1GB  
-
-
PSC  
AL8F8G73F-DJ2  
DS PSC  
-
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
M378B2873FHS-CH9  
M378B5773DH0-CH9  
M378B5673FH0-CH9  
M378B5273CH0-CH9  
SS SAMSUNG  
SS SAMSUNG  
DS SAMSUNG  
DS SAMSUNG  
SS Hynix  
-
-
-
-
Super Talent W1333UA1GH  
9
2GB(2 x  
1GB)  
Super Talent W1333UX2G8(XMP)  
SS  
-
-
8
-
Super Talent W1333UB2GS  
Super Talent W1333UB4GS  
2GB  
4GB  
DS SAMSUNG  
DS SAMSUNG  
K4B1G0846F  
K4B2G0846C  
9
-
-
-
6GB(3 x  
2GB)  
Super Talent W1333UX6GM  
DS Micron  
0BF27D9KPT  
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
Transcend  
Transcend  
Transcend  
KINGSTEK  
AMD  
JM1333KLN-2G  
2GB  
2GB  
8GB  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
2GB  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
4GB  
2GB  
SS Hynix  
DS Micron  
DS Micron  
SS MICRON  
SS AMD  
DS AMD  
SS Asint  
DS Asint  
DS Asint  
SS Elixir  
SS Elixir  
SS Elixir  
DS Elixir  
DS Elixir  
DS PATRIOT  
H5TQ2G83BZRH9C  
9GF27D9KPT  
IVD22D9PBC  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TS256MLK64V3U  
TS1GLK64V3H  
KSTD3PC-10600  
PE911-125E  
AE32G1339U1-U  
23EY4587MB3H11503M 9-9-9-24 1.5V  
23EY4587MB3H11503M 9-9-9-24 1.5V  
AMD  
AE34G1339U2-U  
ASint  
SLZ302G08-EDJ1C  
SLA302G08-EDJ1C  
SLB304G08-EDJ1B  
M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG  
M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG  
M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG  
M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG  
M2F4G64CB8HD5N-CG  
SLZ302G08-DJ1C  
SLA302G08-DJ1C  
SLB304G08-DJ1B  
N2CB2G80BN-CG  
N2CB2G80DN-CG  
N2CB2G80GN-CG  
N2CB2G80BN-CG  
N2CB2G80DN-CG  
PM128M8D385-15  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
ASint  
ASint  
Elixir  
Elixir  
Elixir  
Elixir  
Elixir  
KINGSHARE KSRPCD313332G  
SEC 904 HCH9  
K4B1G0846D  
Kingtiger  
Kingtiger  
2GB DIMM PC3-10666  
KTG2G1333PG3  
2GB  
2GB  
DS SAMSUNG  
-
-
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
MARKVISION BMD32048M1333C9-1123 2GB  
MARKVISION BMD34096M1333C9-1124 4GB  
DS MARKVISION M3D1288P-13  
DS MARKVISION M3D2568E-13  
PATRIOT  
PATRIOT  
RAMAXEL  
RAMAXEL  
RiDATA  
PSD32G13332H  
2GB  
8GB  
2GB  
4GB  
2GB  
4GB  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
PG38G1333EL(XMP)  
RMR1870ED48E8F-1333  
RMR1870EC58E9F-1333  
C304627CB1AG22Fe  
E304459CB1AG32Cf  
-
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
DS ELPIDA  
DS ELPIDA  
DS RiDATA  
DS RiDATA  
SS S-POWER  
J1108BDBG-DJ-F  
J2108BCSE-DJ-F  
N/A  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
9
-
RiDATA  
N/A  
Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133V02  
20YT3NG-1202  
SILICON  
SP002GBLTU133S02  
POWER  
2GB  
4GB  
DS Elixir  
N2CB1680AN-C6  
9
-
-
-
Silicon Power SP004GBLTU133V02  
DS S-POWER  
20YT3NG-1201  
TAKEMS  
TAKEMS  
UMAX  
TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2GB  
TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2GB  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
7-7-7-20 1.5V  
8-8-8-24 1.5V  
-
E41302GP0-73BDB  
3WVS31333-2G-CNR  
2GB  
2GB  
DS UMAX  
DS AMPO  
U2S24D30TP-13  
AM3420803-13H  
-
-
-
-
WINTEC  
1-17  
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DDR3 1066 MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
Chip  
Brand  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size SS/DS  
Chip NO.  
Timing Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
Crucial  
Crucial  
CT12864BA1067.8FF  
CT25664BA1067.16FF  
1GB SS  
2GB DS  
Micron  
Micron  
9GF22D9KPT  
9HF22D9KPT  
7
7
-
-
1.35V(low  
voltage)  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F  
EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F  
1GB SS  
2GB DS  
ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F  
ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F  
-
-
1.35V(low  
voltage)  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
KVR1066D3N7/1G(low profile) 1GB SS  
ELPIDA J1108BFSE-DJ-F  
ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F  
7
7
7
1.5V  
1.5V  
1.5V  
KVR1066D3N7/2G  
KVR1066D3N7/4G  
2GB DS  
4GB DS  
Hynix  
H5TQ2G83AFR  
Side(s): 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 black  
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that  
you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.  
4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as  
two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.  
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1.5.3  
1
Installing a DIMM  
2
3
To remove a DIMM  
B
A
A
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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 damage motherboard components.  
1.6.1  
Installing an expansion card  
To install an expansion card:  
1.  
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and  
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.  
2.  
3.  
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).  
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later  
use.  
4.  
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely  
seated on the slot.  
5.  
6.  
Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.  
Replace the system cover.  
1.6.2  
Configuring an expansion card  
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.  
1.  
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for  
information on BIOS setup.  
2.  
3.  
Assign an IRQ to the card.  
Install the software drivers for the expansion card.  
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that  
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI  
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.  
1.6.3  
PCI slots  
The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that  
comply with PCI specifications.  
1.6.4  
PCI Express x1 slots  
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that  
comply with the PCI Express specifications.  
1.6.5  
PCI Express x16 slots  
This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI  
Express specifications.  
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PCI Express operating mode  
VGA configuration  
PCIe x16_1  
PCIe x16_2  
Single VGA/PCIe card  
Dual VGA/PCIe card  
x16 (Recommended for single VGA card)  
x16  
N/A  
x4  
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 1-26 for details.  
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when  
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.  
IRQ assignments for this motherboard  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
PCIEx1_1  
shared  
PCIEx16_1  
shared  
PCIEx1_2  
shared  
PCIEx16_2  
shared  
Atheros LAN controller  
OnChip SATA controller  
OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4  
OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3  
OnChip USB XHCI 1  
shared  
shared  
shared  
shared  
shared  
OnChip USB XHCI 2  
HD Audio  
PCI_1  
shared  
shared  
shared  
shared  
PCI_2  
PCI_3  
shared  
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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, which include system setup information such as system passwords.  
F2A85-V  
CLRTC  
1
2
2
3
Normal  
Clear RTC  
(Default)  
F2A85-V Clear RTC RAM  
To erase the RTC RAM:  
1.  
2.  
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3  
for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.  
3.  
4.  
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to  
reenter data.  
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default  
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!  
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper  
again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the  
battery.  
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For  
system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature.  
Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter  
settings to default values.  
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1.8  
Connectors  
1.8.1  
Rear panel ports  
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8 9  
16  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11 10  
1.  
2.  
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard.  
Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an  
optical S/PDIF cable.  
3.  
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other  
VGA-compatible devices.  
4.  
5.  
eSATA 6Gb/s port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive.  
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)  
through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.  
LAN port LED indications  
ACT/LINK SPEED  
LED  
LED  
Activity/Link LED  
Speed LED  
Status  
Description  
Status  
Description  
OFF  
No link  
OFF  
10Mbps connection  
100Mbps connection  
1Gbps connection  
ORANGE  
BLINKING  
Linked  
ORANGE  
GREEN  
Data activity  
LAN port  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer  
speakers.  
Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in the 4, 6,  
and 8-channel audio configurations.  
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other  
audio sources.  
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6 and  
8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.  
10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.  
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11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in the 8-  
channel audio configuration.  
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6,  
or 8-channel configuration.  
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration  
Headset  
2-channel  
Port  
4-channel  
6-channel  
8-channel  
Light Blue  
Lime  
Line In  
Line In  
Line In  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
Line In  
Line Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
Pink  
Mic In  
Mic In  
Orange  
Black  
Center/Subwoofer  
Rear Speaker Out  
Center/Subwoofer  
Rear Speaker Out  
Side Speaker Out  
Rear Speaker Out  
Gray  
12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB  
2.0/1.1 devices.  
13. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB  
3.0/2.0 devices.  
DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows®  
operating system.  
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 installation.  
USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.  
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster  
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.  
14. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to  
output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I.  
15. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,  
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected  
content.  
16. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB  
2.0/1.1 devices.  
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1.8.2  
Internal connectors  
1.  
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)  
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the  
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.  
CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN  
CHA_FAN1  
F2A85-V  
F2A85-V Fan connectors  
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside  
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT  
place jumper caps on the fan connectors.  
The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.  
Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert+  
feature.  
If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable  
to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment.  
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2.  
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are  
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and  
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.  
ATX12V  
EATXPWR  
+3 Volts  
GND  
+12 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+5V Standby  
Power OK  
GND  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
-5 Volts  
GND  
+5 Volts  
GND  
GND  
GND  
F2A85-V  
PIN 1  
+5 Volts  
GND  
PSON#  
GND  
+3 Volts  
+3 Volts  
-12 Volts  
+3 Volts  
PIN 1  
F2A85-V ATX power connectors  
We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply  
unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin  
power plugs.  
If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin  
power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum  
power rating of 300W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the  
power is inadequate.  
DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will  
not boot up.  
We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a  
system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional  
devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is  
inadequate.  
If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,  
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.  
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3.  
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, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the  
onboard controller.  
SATA6G_4  
SATA6G_5  
SATA6G_6  
SATA6G_7  
F2A85-V  
SATA6G_1  
SATA6G_2  
SATA6G_3  
F2A85-V SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors  
These connectors are set to AHCI mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA  
RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to  
[RAID]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details.  
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial  
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using  
Windows® XP SP3 or later version.  
When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to  
[AHCI]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details.  
4.  
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.  
COM  
PIN 1  
F2A85-V  
F2A85-V Serial port (COM) connector  
The COM module is purchased separately.  
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
PLED  
SPEAKER  
PANEL  
PIN 1  
F2A85-V  
IDE_LED  
PWRSW RESET  
* Requires an ATX power supply  
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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 connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable  
to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to  
the HDD.  
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)  
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker  
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.  
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)  
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power switch for more than  
four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.  
Reset button (2-pin RESET)  
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without  
turning off the system power.  
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6.  
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.  
F2A85-V  
SPDIF_OUT  
F2A85-V Digital audio connector  
Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the  
name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and  
Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the setting.  
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.  
7.  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports  
either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front  
panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.  
AAFP  
PIN 1  
F2A85-V  
HD-audio-compliant  
pin definition  
Legacy AC’97  
compliant definition  
F2A85-V Front panel audio connector  
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this  
connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability.  
If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set  
the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices  
Configuration for details.  
The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately.  
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8.  
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 that supports up to  
480Mbps connection speed.  
USB910  
USB78  
USB56  
F2A85-V  
PIN 1  
PIN 1  
PIN 1  
F2A85-V USB2.0 connectors  
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the  
motherboard!  
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.  
9.  
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)  
This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0  
specificaton 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 3.0 solution.  
USB3_34  
ID  
IntA_P1_D+  
IntA_P1_D-  
GND  
IntA_P1_SSTX+  
GND  
IntA_P2_D+  
IntA_P2_D-  
GND  
IntA_P2_SSTX+  
IntA_P2_SSTX-  
GND  
F2A85-V  
IntA_P1_SSTX-  
IntA_P1_SSRX+  
IntA_P1_SSRX-  
Vbus  
IntA_P2_SSRX+  
IntA_P2_SSRX-  
Vbus  
PIN  
1
F2A85-V USB3.0 Front panel connector  
You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to obtain the front  
panel USB 3.0 solution.  
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1.9  
Onboard switches  
Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case  
system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to  
enhance system performance.  
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 compatibility tuning for successful boot.  
F2A85-V  
F2A85-V MemOK! switch  
Refer to section 1.10 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.  
The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the  
system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.  
The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment.  
During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It  
takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test  
fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed  
of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.  
Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each  
timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning  
process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones  
recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on  
If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system  
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn  
off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.  
If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot  
and load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you  
that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.  
We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the  
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2.  
GPU Boost switch  
This switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function.  
GPU  
F2A85-V  
F2A85-V GPU Boost switch  
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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 soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should  
shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any  
motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.  
F2A85-V  
SB_PWR  
ON  
OFF  
Standby Power Powered Off  
F2A85-V Onboard LED  
2.  
DRAM LED  
DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an  
error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem  
is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root  
problem within a second.  
DRAM LED  
F2A85-V  
F2A85-V DRAM LED  
3.  
GPU Boost LED  
The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable.  
GPU_LED  
F2A85-V  
F2A85-V GPU Boost LED  
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1.11  
Software support  
1.11.1  
Installing an operating system  
This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows®  
8
Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to  
maximize the features of your hardware.  
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for  
detailed information.  
Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows®  
Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better  
compatibility and system stability.  
1.11.2  
Support DVD information  
The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software  
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.  
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the  
To run the Support DVD  
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD  
automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and  
Contact tabs to display their respective menus.  
The following screen is for reference only.  
Click an icon to display  
Support DVD/motherboard  
information  
Click an item to install  
If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to  
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run  
the DVD.  
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BIOS information  
2
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 allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard  
BIOS in Windows® environment.  
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet  
Service Provider (ISP).  
This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.  
Installing ASUS Update  
To install ASUS Update:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Specials menu appears.  
Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.  
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.  
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.  
Updating the BIOS  
To update the BIOS:  
1.  
From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite  
II X.XX.XX to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears.  
2.  
Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup  
menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the  
following methods:  
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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 Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update  
the utility to avail all its features.  
Updating from a BIOS file  
a. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next.  
b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.  
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.  
3.  
2.1.2  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based  
utility.  
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at  
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:  
1.  
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.  
2.  
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.  
3.  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.  
4.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,  
and then press <Enter>.  
5.  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.  
6.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform  
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.  
This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system  
boot failure!  
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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 that contains the updated BIOS  
file.  
Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into  
F2A85V.CAP.  
The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest  
BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.  
Recovering the BIOS  
To recover the BIOS:  
1.  
Turn on the system.  
2.  
Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the  
BIOS file to the USB port.  
3.  
The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility  
reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.  
4.  
The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure  
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default  
BIOS values.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause  
system boot failure!  
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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 screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may  
not be same as shown.  
Before updating BIOS  
1.  
Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and  
single partition.  
2.  
Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at  
http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive.  
NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS  
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.  
3.  
Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).  
Booting the system in DOS environment  
1.  
Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file 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 drive as the boot device.  
Please select boot device:  
SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Enter Setup  
and to move selection  
ENTER to select boot device  
ESC to boot using defaults  
3.  
4.  
When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by  
pressing the item number.  
At the FreeDOS prompt, type d:and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C  
(optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).  
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!  
C:\>d:  
D:\>  
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Updating the BIOS file  
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater  
1.  
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /gand press <Enter>.  
D:\>bupdater /pc /g  
2.  
The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.  
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30  
Current ROM  
BOARD: F2A85-V  
VER: 5015  
Update ROM  
BOARD: Unknown  
VER: Unknown  
DATE: 09/21/2012  
DATE: Unknown  
PATH: A:\  
A:  
F2A85V.CAP  
8390656 2012-09-21 17:30:48  
Note  
[Enter] Select or Load  
[Tab] Switch  
[B] Backup  
[V] Drive Info  
[Esc] Exit  
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move  
3.  
Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys  
to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file  
and prompts you to confirm BIOS update.  
Are you sure to update BIOS?  
Yes  
No  
4.  
Select Yes 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 after updating BIOS.  
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.  
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9  
Exit menu for details.  
Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have  
disconnected them.  
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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:  
Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,  
POST continues with its routines.  
Entering BIOS Setup after POST  
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:  
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.  
Press the reset button on the system chassis.  
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you  
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.  
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from  
a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to  
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.  
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and  
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.  
Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the  
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.  
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure  
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS  
settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select  
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu.  
If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and  
reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.7 Jumpers on how to  
erase the RTC RAM.  
The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.  
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.  
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EZ Mode  
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ  
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select  
the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the  
Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot  
key for the advanced BIOS settings.  
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the  
Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for details.  
Selects the display language of  
the BIOS setup program  
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,  
Exits the BIOS setup program without saving  
CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis  
fan speed  
the changes, saves the changes and resets  
the system, or enters the Advanced Mode  
Power Saving mode  
Normal mode  
Loads optimized default  
ASUS Optimal mode  
Selects the Advanced  
mode functions  
Selects the boot device priority  
Selects the boot  
device priority  
Displays the system properties of the  
selected mode on the right hand side  
Displays the Advanced mode menus  
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.  
The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the  
system.  
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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  
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Menu items  
Menu bar  
Configuration fields  
General help  
Exit  
Main  
Back  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration  
>
Atheros Lan HELP  
HD Audio Device  
Front Panel Type  
Enabled  
HD  
Atheros Lan  
Atheros Rom  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Atheros Lan  
>
Serial Port Configuration  
Disabled  
Enabled  
→←: 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  
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.  
Pop-up window  
Scroll bar  
Submenu item  
Navigation keys  
Menu bar  
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:  
Main  
For changing the basic system configuration  
For changing the overclocking settings  
For changing the advanced system settings  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings  
For changing the system boot configuration  
Tool  
For configuring options for special functions  
Exit  
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings  
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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 button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click  
this button to return to the previous menu screen.  
Submenu items  
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a  
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter> or double-click the  
item.  
Pop-up window  
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration  
options for that item.  
Scroll bar  
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on  
the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the  
other items on the screen.  
Navigation keys  
At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup  
program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.  
General help  
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.  
Configuration fields  
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can  
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-  
configurable.  
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and  
press <Enter> or click on it to display a list of options.  
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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 Language [English]  
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options:  
[English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch] [Русский]  
2.3.2  
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]  
Allows you to set the system date.  
2.3.3  
System Time [xx:xx:xx]  
Allows you to set the system time.  
2.3.4  
Security  
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.  
If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)  
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to  
erase the RTC RAM.  
The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default  
Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.  
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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.  
2.  
3.  
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To change an administrator password:  
1.  
2.  
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press  
<Enter>.  
3.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.  
4.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator  
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear  
the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.  
User Password  
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.  
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set  
a password, this item shows Installed.  
To set a user password:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To change a user password:  
1.  
2.  
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press  
<Enter>.  
3.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.  
4.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press  
<Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the  
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.  
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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 vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you  
installed on the motherboard.  
Exit  
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Target CPU Speed: 3600MHz  
Select the target CPU frequency, and the  
relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted.  
Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz  
Ai Overclock Tuner  
Auto  
Auto  
Memory Frequency  
APU Multiplier  
Auto  
Auto  
NB Frequency  
EPU Power Saving Mode  
GPU Boost  
Disabled  
Auto  
>
>
OC Tuner  
→←: Select Screen  
↑↓: Select Item  
Enter: Select  
DRAM Timing Control  
CPU Voltage  
Offset Mode  
+
+/-: Change Opt.  
F1: General Help  
F2: Previous Values  
F5: Optimized Defaults  
F10: Save ESC: Exit  
F12: Print Screen  
CPU Offset Mode Sign  
CPU Offset Voltage  
VDDNB Offset Mode Sign  
VDDNB Offset Voltage  
1.362V  
Auto  
+
1.187V  
Auto  
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Scroll down to display the following items:  
DRAM Voltage  
SB 1.1V Voltage  
1.1VSB Voltage  
APU1.2V Voltage  
VDDA Voltage  
1.500V  
1.100V  
1.100V  
1.200V  
2.500V  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Digi + VRM  
CPU Load Line Calibration  
Auto  
CPU/NB Load Line Calibration  
CPU Current Capability  
Auto  
100%  
100%  
CPU/NB Current Capability  
CPU Power Phase Control  
CPU Voltage Frequency  
CPU Power Duty Control  
Standard  
300  
T.Probe  
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Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz  
Displays the current CPU 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. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options:  
[Auto]  
Loads the optimal settings for the system.  
[Manual]  
Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.  
APU Frequency [XXX]  
This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Use the <+>  
and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric  
keypad. The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz.  
2.4.2  
Memory Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-  
800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-  
2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz]  
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this  
happens, revert to the default setting.  
2.4.3  
APU Multiplier [Auto]  
Allows you to set the multiplier between the CPU Core Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency.  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your  
CPU model.  
2.4.4  
NB Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to adjust the NB frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You  
can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad.  
2.4.5  
EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options:  
[Disabled] [Enabled]  
EPU Setting [Auto]  
This item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and  
allows you to set power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power  
Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode]  
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2.4.6  
GPU Boost [Auto]  
[Auto]  
Automatic configuration.  
[Turbo Mode]  
Set to [Trubo Mode] to achieve better 3D performance.  
[Extreme Mode] Set to [Extreme Mode] for the excellent visual experience.  
[Manual Mode] Set to [Manual Mode] if you want to manually select the desired GPU  
Engine frequency.  
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. Configuration 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. 1520MHz] [GPU O.C. 1688MHz] [GPU O.C. 1900MHz]  
2.4.7  
OC Tuner  
OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for  
enhancing the system performance. Press <Enter> and select OK to start automatic  
overclocking.  
2.4.8  
DRAM Timing Control  
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>  
and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard  
and press <Enter>.  
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this  
happens, revert to the default settings.  
2.4.9  
CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]  
[Offset Mode]  
To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value.  
CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]  
[+]  
[–]  
To offset the voltage by a positive value.  
To offset the voltage by a negative value.  
CPU Offset Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to  
0.33750V with a 0.00625V interval.  
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage  
may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system  
unstable.  
VDDNB Offset Mode Sign [+]  
[+]  
[–]  
To offset the voltage by a positive value.  
To offset the voltage by a negative value.  
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VDDNB Offset Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the VDDNB Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to  
0.36250V with a 0.00625V interval.  
2.4.10  
DRAM Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.35V to 2.00V with a 0.01V  
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  
1.1VSB Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the 1.1VSB voltage. The values range from 1.1000V to 1.4000V with a 0.1V  
interval.  
2.4.13  
APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the APU (Accelerated Processor Unit) 1.2V voltage. The values range from  
1.2000V to 1.8000V with a 0.01V interval.  
2.4.14  
VDDA Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.5000V to 2.8000V with a 0.1V  
interval.  
The values of the CPU Offset Voltage, VDDNB Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage,  
SB 1.1V Voltage, 1.1VSB Voltage, APU1.2V Voltage, and VDDA Voltage items are  
labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings.  
The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage  
settings.  
2.4.15  
DIGI+ VRM  
CPU Load Line Calibration [Auto]  
Load-line Calibration is defined by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. The  
CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration  
would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and  
VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages  
to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 60% (Medium), 80% (High), and 100%  
(Extreme). Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Extreme]  
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specifiation.  
CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto]  
Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration mode. Configuration options: [Auto]  
[Regular] [High] [Extreme]  
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CPU 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%] [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%] [110%] [120%] [130%]  
CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]  
Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increasing phase number under heavy  
system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reducing phase  
number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency.  
[Standard]  
Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading.  
Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.  
Proceeds the full phase mode.  
[Optimized]  
[Extreme]  
[Manual Adjustment]  
Allows manual adjustment.  
Manual Adjustment [Fast]  
Select [Ultra Fast] for a faster response. The reaction time will be longer when [Regular] is  
selected. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]  
CPU Voltage Frequency [XXX]  
Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Setting a  
higher frequency gets faster transient response.  
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]  
[T.Probe]  
[Extreme]  
Maintains the VRM thermal balance.  
Maintains the VRM current balance.  
Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+VRM related parameters. The  
thermal conditions should be monitored.  
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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.  
Exit  
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
CPU Configuration Parameters  
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
CPU Configuration  
SATA Configuration  
USB Configuration  
NB Configuration  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
APM  
Network Stack  
2.5.1  
CPU Configuration  
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically  
detects.  
The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.  
AMD PowerNow function [Enabled]  
Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
NX Mode [Enabled]  
Enables or disables the No-execute page protection function. Configuration options:  
[Enabled] [Disabled]  
SVM Mode [Enabled]  
Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
CPB Mode [Auto]  
Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to [Auto] for automatic  
configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]  
C6 Mode [Enabled]  
Enables or disables C6 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
IOMMU [Disabled]  
Set this item to [Enabled] to show IOMMU Mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
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Bank Interleaving [Enabled]  
Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Channel Interleaving [Enabled]  
Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
2.5.2  
SATA Configuration  
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The  
SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA  
port.  
OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]  
Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
OnChip SATA Type [AHCI]  
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.  
[IDE]  
Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as  
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.  
[RAID]  
[AHCI]  
Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA  
hard disk drives.  
Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI  
(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage  
driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage  
performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally  
optimize the order of commands.  
SATA Port 5, 6, 7, ESATA [AHCI]  
This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set to [AHCI]. If SATA ports 5, 6,  
7, and the eSATA port are configured as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under OS  
with driver installed. Set to [IDE] instead of [AHCI] to access devices on SATA ports 5,  
6, 7, and the eSATA port before entering OS. Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE]  
SATA Port 5, 6, 7, ESATA [RAID]  
This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set to [RAID]. If SATA ports 5, 6,  
7, and the eSATA port are configured as [RAID], the ports can only be used under OS  
with driver installed. Set to [IDE] instead of [RAID] to access devices on SATA ports 5,  
6, 7, and the eSATA port before entering OS. Configuration options: [RAID] [IDE]  
Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM]  
This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set to [RAID].  
[Disabled]  
Disables this function.  
[Legacy ROM] Select this option when using legacy operating systems.  
[UEFI DRIVER] Select this option when using UEFI operating systems.  
OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s]  
Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. Configuration options: [SATA 3.0Gb/s] [SATA  
6.0Gb/s]  
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S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]  
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When  
read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning  
messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
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.  
USB Device Enable [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable all USB ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Auto]  
Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).  
The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.  
Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If  
detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is  
detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.  
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.  
2.5.4  
NB Configuration  
IGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled]  
Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for add-on VGA  
devices. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics  
technology.  
Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video]  
Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video]  
Integrated Graphics [Auto]  
Enables the integrated graphics controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force]  
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UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]  
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Force]. Configuration options:  
[Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] [1G] [2G]  
2.5.5  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
HD Audio Device [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.  
[Disabled]  
Disables the controller.  
The following item appears 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 supports.  
[HD]  
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio.  
[AC97]  
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97.  
Atheros Lan [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Enables the Atheros LAN controller.  
Disables the controller.  
Atheros Rom [Disabled]  
This item appears only when you set the Atheros Lan item to [Enabled] and allows you to  
enable or disable the Rom of the Atheros LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Serial Port Configuration  
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration.  
Serial Port [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Change Settings [Auto]  
Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [Auto]  
[IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]  
2.5.6  
APM  
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]  
[Power On]  
[Power Off]  
[Last State]  
The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.  
The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.  
The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was  
before the AC power loss.  
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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Space Bar]  
[Ctrl-Esc]  
Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.  
Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.  
Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.  
[Power Key]  
Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature  
requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.  
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.  
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]  
[Enabled]  
Disables the PME to wake up by PCI/PCIE devices.  
Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card.  
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the  
+5VSB lead.  
Power On By Ring [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables Ring to generate a wake event.  
Enables Ring to generate a wake event.  
Power On By RTC [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables RTC to generate a wake event.  
When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/  
Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.  
RTC Alarm Date (Days)  
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to select  
RTC alarm time (days). When you set the time to zero, the RTC alarms everyday. Use <+>  
and <-> keys to adjust the time.  
- Hour / - Mimute / - Second  
Allows you to set the RTC alarm time. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.  
2.5.7  
Network Stack  
Network Stack [Disabled]  
This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options:  
[Disabled] [Enabled]  
Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]  
This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. When this item  
is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]  
This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. When this item  
is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
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2.6  
Monitor menu  
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change  
the fan settings.  
Scroll down to display the following items:  
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2.6.1  
CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]  
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.  
2.6.2  
CPU_FAN / CHA_FAN1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or  
[Ignore] / [N/A]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / chassis fan  
speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field  
shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed.  
2.6.3  
[Disabled]  
CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled]  
Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.  
Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.  
[Enabled]  
CPU_FAN Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]  
This item appears only when you enable the CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control feature and  
allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore]  
[200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]  
CPU_FAN Profile [Standard]  
This item appears only when you enable the CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control feature and  
allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.  
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on  
the CPU temperature.  
[Silent]  
Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.  
[Turbo]  
Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.  
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.  
The following four items appear only when you set CPU_FAN Profile to [Manual].  
CPU_FAN Upper Temperature [70]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range  
from 20ºC to 75ºC.  
CPU_FAN Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from  
20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at  
the maximum duty cycle.  
CPU_FAN Lower Temperature [20]  
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.  
CPU_FAN Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [40]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from  
20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at  
the minimum duty cycle.  
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2.6.4  
[Disabled]  
CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]  
Disables the CHA_FAN1/2 connector’s Q-Fan control feature.  
Enables the CHA_FAN1/2 connector’s Q-Fan control feature.  
[Enabled]  
CHA_FAN1/2 Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]  
This item appears only when you enable the CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control feature  
and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options:  
[Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]  
CHA_FAN1/2 Fan Profile [Standard]  
This item appears only when you enable the CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and  
allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.  
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending  
on the chassis temperature.  
[Silent]  
[Turbo]  
[Manual]  
Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.  
Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.  
Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.  
The following four items appear only when you set CHA_FAN1/2 Fan Profile to [Manual].  
CHA_FAN1/2 Upper Temperature [70]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range  
from 40ºC to 75ºC.  
CHA_FAN1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from  
60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will oper-  
ate at the maximum duty cycle.  
CHA_FAN1/2 Lower Temperature [20]  
Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.  
CHA_FAN1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [40]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from  
40% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the  
minimum duty cycle.  
2.6.5  
CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard  
voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.  
2.6.6  
Anti Surge Support [Enabled]  
This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options:  
[Disabled] [Enabled]  
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2.7  
Boot menu  
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.  
Scroll down to display the following items:  
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2.7.1  
Fast Boot [Enabled]  
Enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices to launch active boot  
option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following four items appear only when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled].  
USB Support [Partial Initialization]  
[Disabled]  
All USB devices will not be available until OS bootup for a fastest  
POST time.  
[Full Initialization]  
[Partial Initialization]  
All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will  
extend the POST time.  
For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and  
mouse connections will be detected.  
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]  
The settings of this item only take effect when the Fast Boot item is enabled and when a  
PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse are connected.  
[Auto]  
For a faster BIOS POST time, PS/2 devices are available when the system  
boots up or is rebooted when PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or  
changed.  
[Full Initial]  
[Disabled]  
For full system control, PS/2 devices are always available during POST.  
This process extends POST.  
For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices are available after the PC  
enters the OS.  
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
The BIOS skips over the Network Stack Driver and tries to boot from the  
next device.  
[Enabled]  
Allows the BIOS to boot from the Network Stack Driver.  
Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]  
[Normal Boot]  
[Fast Boot]  
Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss.  
Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.  
2.7.2  
[Enabled]  
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]  
Enables the full screen logo display feature.  
Disables the full screen logo display feature.  
[Disabled]  
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 is set to [Disabled] and allows you to  
set the waiting time for the system to display the post report. Configuration options: [1 sec] [2  
sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]  
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2.7.3  
Post Delay Time [3 sec]  
This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Enabled] and allows you  
to set the POST Report wait time. This configuration only functions in Normal Boot mode.  
Configuration options: [0 sec] [1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9  
sec] [10 sec]  
2.7.4  
[On]  
Bootup NumLock State [On]  
Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].  
[Off]  
Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].  
2.7.5  
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]  
When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error  
occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
2.7.6  
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.  
2.7.7  
Setup Mode [EZ Mode]  
[Advanced Mode]Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup  
program.  
[EZ Mode]  
Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.  
2.7.8  
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)  
Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support  
various VGA devices, bootable devices, and add-on devices for better compatibility.  
Launch CSM [Auto]  
[Auto]  
The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on  
devices.  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI  
driver add-on devices, or the Windows UEFI mode.  
Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and  
Security Boot.  
The following four items appear only when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].  
Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM]  
Configuration option: [UEFI and Legacy OpRom] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only]  
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first]  
Configuration option: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]  
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpRom first]  
Configuration option: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI driver first] [Legacy  
OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]  
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Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first]  
Configuration option: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first]  
2.7.9  
Security Boot  
This option allows you to configure the Secure Boot related parameters.  
OS Type [Other OS]  
Allows you to select your installed operating system.  
[Windows UEFI mode]  
Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this  
option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft®  
Secure Boot compliant OS.  
[Other OS]  
Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-UEFI  
mode, Windows® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft® Secure Boot  
non-compliant OS. Only on Windows® UEFI mode that Microsoft®  
Secure Boot can function properly.  
Secure Boot Mode [Standard]  
This item appears only when you set the OS Type to [Windows UEFI mode]. Configuration  
option: [Standard] [Custom]  
The following items appear when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom].  
Key Management  
Allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys.  
Manage the Secure Boot Keys (PK, KEK, db, dbx)  
Install default Secure Boot Keys  
Allows you to immediately load the default Secure Boot keys including Platform Key  
(PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures  
database (dbx). The key state will change from Unloaded mode to Loaded mode  
after a key is loaded. The settings are applied after reboot or at the next boot.  
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
PK Management  
Load PK from File  
Configuration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]  
Copy PK to File  
Configuration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]  
Delete the PK  
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
KEK Management  
Load KEK from File  
Configuration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]  
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Copy KEK to File  
Configuration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]  
Delete the KEK  
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
Append KEK from file  
Configuration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]  
DB Management  
Load DB from File  
Configuration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]  
Copy DB to File  
Configuration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]  
Delete the DB  
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
Append DB from file  
Configuration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]  
DBX Management  
Load DBX from File  
Configuration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]  
Copy DBX to File  
Configuration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]  
Delete the DBX  
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
Append DBX from file  
Configuration options: [Acpi (a0341d0, 0)\PCI (1212)\USB (2, 0)\HD(Part1, Sig ?)\]  
2.7.10  
Boot Option Priorities  
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The  
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices  
installed in the system.  
To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo  
appears.  
To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST.  
2.7.11  
Boot Override  
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on  
the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start  
booting from the selected device.  
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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.  
Exit  
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Be used to update BIOS  
>
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility  
ASUS SPD Information  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
>
>
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 screen.  
For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.  
2.8.2  
ASUS SPD Information  
DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1]  
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the  
selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2]  
2.8.3  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.  
The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.  
Label  
Allows you to input the label of the setup profile.  
Save to Profile  
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a  
profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.  
Load from Profile  
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile  
number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the  
system boot failure!  
We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/  
CPU configuration and BIOS version.  
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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.  
Exit  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Save Changes & Reset  
Discard Changes & Exit  
ASUS EZ Mode  
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device  
Load Optimized Defaults  
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup  
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.  
Select Yes to load the default values.  
Save Changes & Reset  
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to  
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,  
a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.  
Discard Changes & Exit  
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you  
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to  
discard changes and exit.  
ASUS EZ Mode  
This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.  
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device  
This option allows you to attempt to launch the UEFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one  
of the available devices that have a filesystem.  
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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 that may cause  
undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required  
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority  
to operate this equipment.  
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 Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)  
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le  
matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le  
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :  
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et  
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer  
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.  
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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 Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement  
VCCI Class B Statement  
KC: Korea Warning Statement  
REACH  
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of  
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at  
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to  
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin  
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in  
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol  
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal  
waste.  
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services  
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards  
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to  
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging  
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling  
information in different regions.  
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Appendices  
ASUS contact information  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
E-mail  
Web site  
15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259  
+886-2-2894-3447  
+886-2-2890-7798  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
Online support  
+86-21-38429911  
support.asus.com  
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA  
+1-812-282-3777  
+1-510-608-4555  
usa.asus.com  
Web site  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
Support fax  
+1-812-282-2787  
+1-812-284-0883  
support.asus.com  
Online support  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)  
Address  
Fax  
Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany  
+49-2102-959911  
Web site  
Online contact  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
Support Fax  
+49-1805-010923*  
+49-2102-9599-11  
support.asus.com  
Online support  
* EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.  
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A-4  
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