Asus Digi+ Vrm; Asus Exclusive Features - Asus A85XM-A User Manual

1.1.2

ASUS DIGI+ VRM

DIGI+ Power Control: Digital Power Design for the APU*
ASUS motherboards using the AMD
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 are also available in FM2 socket compatible CPUs.
1.1.3

ASUS Exclusive Features

Network iControl
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities
for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a
more convenient online experience.
* ASUS Network iControl feature is not supported on Windows
Ai Charger
Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
* Check your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.
** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device's conditions.
*** Ai Charger is only supported when you set the USB device wake-up jumpers to +5VSB. See
section 1.7 Jumpers for details.
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive
graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,
providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the
traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard
drives larger than 2.2 TB.
ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:
• F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey
• F3 Shortcut for most accessed information
• ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and
helping with difficult POST situations.
EPU
EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip,
automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage.
It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the
component's lifespan.
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A85X chipset employ precise digital voltage regulation
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XP/Vista operating systems.
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