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... back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-D PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing...
... back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-D PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-1
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-1
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...contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover... damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket ...
...contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover... damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket ...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-7
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-7
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Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-9 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. •... system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial...
Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-9 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. •... system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial...
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PCIE x16 shared - - - - - - - PCI x1 - shared - USB2.0_1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - USB3.0 - - - - - PCI x2 - shared USB2.0_2 - - - - ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-11 PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDEF G H LAN - - HD Audio - - - - - - 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI ...
PCIE x16 shared - - - - - - - PCI x1 - shared - USB2.0_1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - USB3.0 - - - - - PCI x2 - shared USB2.0_2 - - - - ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-11 PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDEF G H LAN - - HD Audio - - - - - - 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI ...
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... audio configuration table for a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard. 2. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-13 PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port.
... audio configuration table for a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard. 2. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-13 PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port.
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...+3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts B85M-D PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. This PSU... PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-D PLUS SPDIF_OUT B85M-D PLUS Digital audio connector ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-15 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin ...
...+3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts B85M-D PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. This PSU... PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-D PLUS SPDIF_OUT B85M-D PLUS Digital audio connector ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-15 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin ...
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... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 5. SPEAKER B85M-D PLUS PIN 1 B85M-D PLUS Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-17 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis... fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-...
... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 5. SPEAKER B85M-D PLUS PIN 1 B85M-D PLUS Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-17 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis... fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-...
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...+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B85M-D PLUS USB3.0 connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-19 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC B85M-D PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND B85M-D PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to ...
...+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B85M-D PLUS USB3.0 connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-19 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC B85M-D PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND B85M-D PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to ...
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...motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit), Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Refer to install If Autorun is for detailed...install to display their respective menus. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the ...
...motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit), Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Refer to install If Autorun is for detailed...install to display their respective menus. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the ...
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo ... update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS...
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo ... update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS...
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...BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS ... and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-3 NTFS is in single partition and in your computer has a DVD optical drive. Ensure that you to enter BIOS Setup to update the...
...BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS ... and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-3 NTFS is in single partition and in your computer has a DVD optical drive. Ensure that you to enter BIOS Setup to update the...
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... security regulations. 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. Select Yes then press . ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-5 See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-D PLUS VER: 0305 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/27/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
... security regulations. 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. Select Yes then press . ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-5 See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-D PLUS VER: 0305 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/27/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
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... setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot SATA information device priority Displays the Power saving Advanced mode mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default... Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-7
... setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot SATA information device priority Displays the Power saving Advanced mode mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default... Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-7
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... menu and change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of the selected item. A configurable field is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display...
... menu and change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of the selected item. A configurable field is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display...
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..., then press . 3. After you set a user password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-11 The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Administrator Password If you have...
..., then press . 3. After you set a user password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-11 The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Administrator Password If you have...
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... the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to set CPU Core Ratio individually. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-13
... the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to set CPU Core Ratio individually. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-13
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Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-15 This following first three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a ...
Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-15 This following first three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a ...
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... some specific CPU types. Use the and keys to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Increase the voltage when increasing the core frequency. Configuration options: [+] [-] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-17 Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you...
... some specific CPU types. Use the and keys to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Increase the voltage when increasing the core frequency. Configuration options: [+] [-] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-17 Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you...