Asus F2A85-M/CSM - APU Installation; Step-by-Step Guide

Asus F2A85-M/CSM

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ASUS F2A85-M

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1.4.1 Installing the APU

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents3
Safety Information6
Electrical Safety6
About this Guide7
Conventions Used in this Guide8
F2A85-M Specifications Summary9
Package Contents12
Product Introduction13
Special Features13
- Product Highlights13
- DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design14
- Innovative ASUS Features14
Before You Proceed17
Motherboard Overview18
- Placement Direction18
- Screw Holes18
- Motherboard Layout19
- Layout Contents20
Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)20
- Installing the APU21
- APU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation22
System Memory24
- Overview24
- Memory Configurations25
- Installing a DIMM32
- Removing a DIMM32
Expansion Slots33
- Installing an Expansion Card33
- Configuring an Expansion Card33
- PCI Slot33
- PCI Express X1 Slot33
- PCI Express X16 Slots34
- Jumper35
- Clear RTC RAM (3-Pin CLRTC)35
Jumpers35
Connectors36
- Rear Panel Connectors36
- LAN Port LED Indications36
- Internal Connectors38
Memok! Switch44
Onboard Switches44
Onboard Leds45
Software Support47
- Installing an Operating System47
- Support DVD Information47
BIOS Information49
Managing and Updating Your BIOS49
- ASUS Update Utility49
- ASUS EZ Flash 250
- ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility51
- ASUS BIOS Updater52
- Updating the Bios File53
BIOS Setup Program54
- Bios Menu Screen55
- Advanced Mode56
- Menu Bar56
- Menu Items57
- Submenu Items57
- Scroll Bar57
- Navigation Keys57
- General Help57
- Configuration Fields57
Main Menu58
- System Language [English]58
- System Date [Day XX/XX/XXXX]58
- System Time [XX:XX:XX]58
- Security58
  - Administrator Password59
  - User Password59
Ai Tweaker Menu60
- Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]62
- Memory Frequency [Auto]62
- APU Multiplier [Auto]62
- NB Frequency [Auto]62
- EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]62
- GPU Boost [Auto]63
- OC Tuner63
- DRAM Timing Control63
- CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]63
- DRAM Voltage [Auto]64
- SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]64
- VSB Voltage [Auto]64
- APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]64
- VDDA Voltage [Auto]64
- Digi+ Vrm64
Advanced Menu66
- CPU Configuration66
- SATA Configuration67
- USB Configuration68
- NB Configuration68
- Onboard Devices Configuration68
- Apm69
- Serial Port Configuration69
- Network Stack70
Monitor Menu71
- CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [XXXºC/XXXºf]71
- CPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed [XXXX RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]71
- CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]72
- CHA_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled]72
- CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage73
- Anti Surge Support [Enabled]73
Boot Menu74
- Bootup Numlock State [On]74
- Full Screen Logo [Enabled]75
- Fast Boot [Enabled]75
- Post Logo Delay Time [3 Sec]75
- Wait for 'F1' if Error [Enabled]75
- Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]75
- Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]76
- CSM Parameters76
- Security Boot Parameters76
- Setup Mode [EZ Mode]77
- Boot Option Priorities77
- Boot Override77
Tools Menu78
- ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility78
- ASUS SPD Information78
- ASUS O.C. Profile78
Exit Menu79
Appendices81
Notices81
Canadian Department of Communications Statement82
ASUS Contact Information84

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