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...(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... ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector Realtek® RTL8111GR PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller 7.1-channel Realtek® ALC887-VD2 High Definition Audio CODEC - B85M-D PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list.
...(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... ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector Realtek® RTL8111GR PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller 7.1-channel Realtek® ALC887-VD2 High Definition Audio CODEC - B85M-D PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list.
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ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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... 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... bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to 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
... 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... bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to 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
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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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... manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-9 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
... manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-9 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
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PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCI x2 - HD Audio - - - - - - PCIE x16 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA controller - - - shared - - - - shared USB2.0_2 - - - - shared - - - - - PCI x1 - ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-11 USB2.0_1 - - - - - - - shared - - - USB3.0 - - - - - shared - - shared - 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards ...
PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCI x2 - HD Audio - - - - - - PCIE x16 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA controller - - - shared - - - - shared USB2.0_2 - - - - shared - - - - - PCI x1 - ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-11 USB2.0_1 - - - - - - - shared - - - USB3.0 - - - - - shared - - shared - 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards ...
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... 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-13
... 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-13
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... http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of 300W power rating. B85M-D PLUS ATX12V EATXPWR ...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 use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU)... 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
... http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of 300W power rating. B85M-D PLUS ATX12V EATXPWR ...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 use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU)... 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
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... CPU fans and chassis fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. 6. SPEAKER B85M-D PLUS PIN 1 B85M-D PLUS Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-17 5. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B85M-D PLUS CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B85M-D PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the...
... CPU fans and chassis fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. 6. SPEAKER B85M-D PLUS PIN 1 B85M-D PLUS Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-17 5. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B85M-D PLUS CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B85M-D PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-19 B85M-D PLUS USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ 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.... 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 connect a USB 3.0 module...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-19 B85M-D PLUS USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ 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.... 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 connect a USB 3.0 module...
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... ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the... the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only.
... ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the... the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only.
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...you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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...With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo...
...you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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...With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo...
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...• 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. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-3 The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B85MDP.CAP. • The BIOS file... are for the BIOS file. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in your USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Insert the support DVD to the optical...
...• 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. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-3 The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B85MDP.CAP. • The BIOS file... are for the BIOS file. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in your USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Insert the support DVD to the optical...
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...ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Select Yes then press . Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-5 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes ... updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. 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 C: FORMAN~1 D: B85MDP.CAP ...
...ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Select Yes then press . Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-5 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes ... updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. 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 C: FORMAN~1 D: B85MDP.CAP ...
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... default Displays the system properties of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-7 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below...
... default Displays the system properties of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-7 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below...
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... modified and saved in the menu and change the settings. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. A configurable field is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-9 Quick Note button This button allows you have done in BIOS. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Configuration...
... modified and saved in the menu and change the settings. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. A configurable field is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-9 Quick Note button This button allows you have done in BIOS. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Configuration...
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... and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-11 Otherwise, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Enter Current Password box, key in...
... and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-11 Otherwise, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Enter Current Password box, key in...
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... set the CPU Core Ratio item to [Per Core]. 2.5.2 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics ratio. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [8] ~ [80]. 2.5.4 BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto...
... set the CPU Core Ratio item to [Per Core]. 2.5.2 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics ratio. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [8] ~ [80]. 2.5.4 BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto...
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... Phase Control item to [Enabled]. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-15 CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range...
... Phase Control item to [Enabled]. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-15 CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range...
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... the CPU core voltage override. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [+] [-] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to...
... the CPU core voltage override. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [+] [-] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to...