Asus F2A85-M PRO User Manual
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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
F2A85-M PRO specifications summary .................................................................... x
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv
Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv
Chapter 1:
Product highlights........................................................................1-1
Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM ................................1-2
ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................1-2
Before you proceed .....................................................................1-5
Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-6
System memory ..........................................................................1-8
Expansion slots .........................................................................1-16
Onboard switches and buttons..................................................1-18
Jumpers ....................................................................................1-21
Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-22
Internal connectors....................................................................1-24
Chapter 2:
Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1
APU installation ...........................................................................2-4
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-5
DIMM installation.........................................................................2-8
ATX Power connection ................................................................2-9
SATA device connection ............................................................2-10
Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-11
USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................2-12
Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-13
2.3.1
Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-13
Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-15