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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-... 2.4 Main menu 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-21 2.7 Monitor menu 2-30 2.8 Boot menu 2-33 2.9 Tools menu 2-39 2.10 Exit menu...2-40 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-... 2.4 Main menu 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-21 2.7 Monitor menu 2-30 2.8 Boot menu 2-33 2.9 Tools menu 2-39 2.10 Exit menu...2-40 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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Package contents Check your retailer. B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset ... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111GR PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Intel® B85 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 ..., contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of...
Package contents Check your retailer. B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary CPU Chipset ... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111GR PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Intel® B85 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 ..., contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of...
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... (4 ports at midboard, 2 ports at the back panel) High Performance ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS DIGI+VRM - 3 phase digital power design - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features 7.1-channel Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio CODEC - Dedicated audio...
... (4 ports at midboard, 2 ports at the back panel) High Performance ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS DIGI+VRM - 3 phase digital power design - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features 7.1-channel Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio CODEC - Dedicated audio...
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....0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) viii ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - ASUS Q-SLOT Quiet Thermal Design - B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS...
....0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) viii ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - ASUS Q-SLOT Quiet Thermal Design - B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS...
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ix B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary Support DVD OS support Form factor Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) mATX form factor: 9.2 in x 8.3 in (23.4 cm x 21.1 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary Support DVD OS support Form factor Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) mATX form factor: 9.2 in x 8.3 in (23.4 cm x 21.1 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to the chassis. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the motherboard fits...
... in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to the chassis. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the motherboard fits...
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... 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 15. B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. System panel connector (10...
... 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 15. B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. System panel connector (10...
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ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-5 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-5 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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...sockets. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the following: - ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-7 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel... A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered...
...sockets. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the following: - ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-7 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel... A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered...
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... card. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card.
... card. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card.
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Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 CLRTC PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1.6 ... to short the two pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key...
Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 CLRTC PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1.6 ... to short the two pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key...
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...(Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 7. DVI port: 165 MHz - Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel...7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. USB 3.1 Type C port. USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 Type A port. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-13
...(Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 7. DVI port: 165 MHz - Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel...7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. USB 3.1 Type C port. USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 Type A port. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-13
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...HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-15 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector is purchased separately. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS ...RI B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is set to avail of the system chassis. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for...
...HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-15 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector is purchased separately. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS ...RI B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is set to avail of the system chassis. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for...
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...details. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-17 Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) This connector connects to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 ...the BIOS to [AHCI]. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item ...
...details. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-17 Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) This connector connects to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 ...the BIOS to [AHCI]. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item ...
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..., optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB1314 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable...
..., optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB1314 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable...
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F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 +HDD_LED RESET B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights ...RESET) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 SPDIF_OUT B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 Digital audio connector ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-19 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-...
F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 +HDD_LED RESET B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights ...RESET) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 SPDIF_OUT B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 Digital audio connector ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-19 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-...
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..., AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-21 Refer to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information... to your hardware. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
..., AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-21 Refer to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information... to your hardware. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
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... an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI ...Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
... an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI ...Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
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... process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to the USB port. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find... the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑...
... process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to the USB port. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find... the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑...