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...DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in this email ... Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be reproduced,...
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... with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. These devices could interrupt the...
... with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. These devices could interrupt the...
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... updates. 1. Refer to yourself when completing a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to emphasize a word or a phrase. Optional documentation Your product package ...may have been added by your dealer. Italics Used to help you complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). ...
... updates. 1. Refer to yourself when completing a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to emphasize a word or a phrase. Optional documentation Your product package ...may have been added by your dealer. Italics Used to help you complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). ...
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..., 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. • For 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 ...
..., 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. • For 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 ...
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.... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your OS documentation for updates. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21 If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists... of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to install If Autorun is for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an ...
.... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your OS documentation for updates. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21 If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists... of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to install If Autorun is for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an ...
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... restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is...
... restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is...
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... may vary depending on the system loading. Use the or keys to apply the optimized setting. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-13 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All...Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the default setting. If this happens, revert to the 2-Core Ratio Limit...
... may vary depending on the system loading. Use the or keys to apply the optimized setting. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-13 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All...Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the default setting. If this happens, revert to the 2-Core Ratio Limit...
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...GPU Boost [As is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Select [Manual] to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this menu may vary depending ...As is] [Enabled]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200 KHz to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Changing the values in this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.5.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is...
...GPU Boost [As is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Select [Manual] to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this menu may vary depending ...As is] [Enabled]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200 KHz to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Changing the values in this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.5.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is...
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...174; SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value ... Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component. [T. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. • The following ...
...174; SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value ... Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component. [T. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. • The following ...
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...you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Configuration options: [+] [-] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-17 Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears ...set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the offset mode sign. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with ...
...you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Configuration options: [+] [-] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-17 Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears ...set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the offset mode sign. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with ...
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... set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage offset. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when ...you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only...
... set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage offset. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when ...you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only...
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... 4-pin chassis fan is installed, select this mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan... Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. Duty Cycle(%) ...
... 4-pin chassis fan is installed, select this mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan... Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. Duty Cycle(%) ...
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The values range from 60% to 100%. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. When the... fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-31
The values range from 60% to 100%. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. When the... fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-31
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... and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you to be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the instruction manual. A-2 Appendices Install and use the equipment according to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling...
... and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you to be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the instruction manual. A-2 Appendices Install and use the equipment according to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling...