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ASUS F2A85-M/CSM mATX FM2 85X FCH DDR3 2PCI-E16 1PCI-E1 1PCI SATA3 DVI HDMI USB3.0 Motherboard

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APU,FCH and Graphics features

AMD® A-series Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series Graphics

This motherboard supports AMD® A-series Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series Graphics. 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)

AMD® A85X FCH (Hudson D4) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 graphics. It natively supports 8 x SATA6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports.

Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!

Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
F2A85-M brings you the multi-GPU choice of CrossFireX™. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!

Latest Transfer Technology

DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design

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

Remote GO!

One-stop PC Remote Control and Home Entertainment
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

USB 3.0 Boost

Accelerated USB 3.0 Data Transfer Rates with ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Technology
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 configuration.
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Native SATA 6Gb/s Support

The AMD® A85X FCH natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems

Network iControl
Real-time Network Bandwidth Control

With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network congestion and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for enhanced online convenience. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center.

ASUS Exclusive Features

MemOK!

Any Memory is A-OK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time.

AI Suite II

One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package. It allows users to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed, voltage, and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

ESD

Protect Your Computer with ESD Guards. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to the computer. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment.

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

Anti-Surge Protection Design detects overvoltage conditions and prevents voltage surges from spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the overvoltage supply to protect the system.
1. Real-time over voltage detection.
2. Active protection against potential damage to your motherboards and systems.

GPU Boost

Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up!
GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use.

ASUS TurboV

Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. It natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings.


Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB
ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions!
Exclusive ASUS Interface
  • EZ Mode - easy to learn, use, and manage
  • Advanced Mode - for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand intricate system settings

F2A85-M Product Overview

RoHS

GreenASUS and 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.


64-bit Processing    Yes
Audio Channels    7.1
Audio Line In    Yes
Audio Line Out    Yes
Brand Name    Asus
Buttons & Keys    MemOK
Certifications & Standards   
  • FCC
  • CE
  • C-Tick
  • BSMI
  • ErP Ready

Chipset Manufacturer    AMD
Chipset Model    A85X
Controller Type    Serial ATA/600
Depth    243.8 mm
DVI    Yes
eSATA    Yes
Form Factor    Micro ATX
Gigabit Ethernet    Yes
Graphics Controller Manufacturer    AMD
Graphics Controller Memory    2 GB
Graphics Controller Model    Radeon HD 7000
Graphics Memory Accessibility    Shared
Graphics Memory Technology    DDR3 SDRAM
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority    RoHS
WEEE
Green Compliant    Yes
HDMI    Yes
HyperTransport Speed    5 GT/s
Manufacturer    ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Part Number    F2A85-M/CSM
Manufacturer Website Address    www.asus.com
Marketing Information    AMD® A-series Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series Graphics

This motherboard supports AMD® A-series Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series Graphics. 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.


Maximum Memory    64 GB
Memory Form Factor    DIMM
UDIMM
Memory Standard    DDR3-2400/PC3-19200 (O.C.)
DDR3-2200/PC3-17600 (O.C.)
DDR3-2250/PC3-18000 (O.C.)
DDR3-2000/PC3-16000 (O.C.)
DDR3-2133/PC3-17000 (O.C.)
DDR3-1866/PC3-15000
DDR3-1600/PC3-12800
Memory Technology    DDR3 SDRAM
Microphone Port    Yes
Multi GPU Supported    CrossFireX
Network (RJ-45)    Yes
Number of DVI Outputs    1
Number of eSATA Ports    1
Number of HDMI Outputs    1
Number of Memory Slots    4
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports    1
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports    6
Number of Onboard USB 3.0 Ports    2
Number of PCI Express x1 Slots    1
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots    2
Number of PCI Slots    1
Number of PS/2 Ports    1
Number of S/PDIF Out Ports    1
Number of SATA Interfaces    7
Number of Total Expansion Slots    4
Number of USB 2.0 Ports    4
Number of USB 3.0 Ports    2
Onboard Audio Header    Yes
Onboard LEDs Header    Yes
Onboard S/PDIF Header    Yes
Onboard Serial Header    Yes
Onboard Video    CPU Dependent Video
Package Contents   
  • F2A85-M/CSM Desktop Motherboard
  • User's Manual
  • I/O Shield
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s Cable(s)
  • Support Disc

PCI Express Standard    PCI Express 2.0
Power Supply Supported    ATX12V
Processor Socket    Socket FM2
Processor Supported    A-Series
Athlon
Processor Technology    Turbo CORE Technology
Product Model    F2A85-M/CSM
Product Name    F2A85-M/CSM Desktop Motherboard
Product Type    Desktop Motherboard
PS/2 Port    Yes
RAID Levels    0
1
5
1+0
JBOD
RAID Supported    Yes
S/PDIF    Yes
Sound Controller Manufacturer    Realtek
Sound Controller Model    ALC887
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports    8
Total Number of PCI Express Slots    3
Total Number of USB Ports    6
Total Processor Supported    1
VGA    Yes
Width    243.8 mm
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