Asus F2A85-M PRO - Manual (Page 3)

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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 introduction 1-1
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1
Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM ................................1-2
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................1-2
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-5
1.2.1
Before you proceed .....................................................................1-5
1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-6
1.2.3 System memory ..........................................................................1-8
1.2.4 Expansion slots .........................................................................1-16
1.2.5 Onboard switches and buttons..................................................1-18
1.2.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................1-21
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-22
1.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................1-24
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1
Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1
2.1.2 APU installation ...........................................................................2-4
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-5
2.1.4 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-8
2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................2-9
2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................2-10
2.1.7 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-11
2.2 BIOS update utility ...................................................................................2-12
2.2.1
USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................2-12
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-13
2.3.1
Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-13
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-15
2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-17
2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-17