ASUS a85xm-a motherboard a85xma User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Safety information

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• About this guide

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• A85XM-A specifications summary

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• Package contents

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• Chapter 1: Product introduction

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  • 1.1 Special features

    13
    • 1.1.1 Product highlights

      13
    • 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM

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    • 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

      14
  • 1.2 Before you proceed

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  • 1.3 Motherboard overview

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    • 1.3.1 Placement direction

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    • 1.3.2 Screw holes

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    • 1.3.3 Motherboard layout

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    • 1.3.4 Layout contents

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  • 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)

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    • 1.4.1 APU installation

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    • 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation

      21
  • 1.5 System memory

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    • 1.5.1 Overview

      23
    • 1.5.2 Memory configurations

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    • 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM

      28
  • 1.6 Expansion slots

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    • 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card

      29
    • 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card

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    • 1.6.3 PCI slot

      29
    • 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot

      29
    • 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot

      29
  • 1.7 Jumpers

    31
  • 1.8 Connectors

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    • 1.8.1 Rear panel ports

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    • 1.8.2 Internal connectors

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  • 1.9 Software support

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    • 1.9.1 Installing an operating system

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    • 1.9.2 Support DVD information

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• Chapter 2: BIOS information

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  • 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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    • 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility

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    • 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

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    • 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

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    • 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

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  • 2.2 BIOS setup program

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  • 2.3 Main menu

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    • 2.3.1 System Language [English]

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    • 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

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    • 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

      52
    • 2.3.4 Security

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  • 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu

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    • 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

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    • 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]

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    • 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]

      55
    • 2.4.4 NB Frequency [Auto]

      55
    • 2.4.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]

      55
    • 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control

      56
    • 2.4.7 APU Voltage [Offset Mode]

      56
    • 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]

      56
    • 2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]

      56
    • 2.4.10 DIGI+ VRM

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  • 2.5 Advanced menu

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    • 2.5.1 CPU Configuration

      59
    • 2.5.2 SATA Configuration

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    • 2.5.3 USB Configuration

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    • 2.5.4 NB Configuration

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    • 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration

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    • 2.5.6 APM

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    • 2.5.7 Network Stack

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  • 2.6 Monitor menu

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    • 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

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    • 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

      64
    • 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

      64
    • 2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

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    • 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Auto]

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  • 2.7 Boot menu

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    • 2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]

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    • 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

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    • 2.7.3 Bootup NumLock State [On]

      68
    • 2.7.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

      68
    • 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

      68
    • 2.7.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

      68
    • 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]

      68
    • 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

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    • 2.7.9 Security Boot

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    • 2.7.10 Boot Option Priorities

      71
    • 2.7.11 Boot Override

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  • 2.8 Tools menu

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    • 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

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    • 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information

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    • 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile

      73
  • 2.9 Exit menu

    74
• Appendices

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  • Notices

    75
  • ASUS contact information

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