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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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...; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, 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 DDR3 1600MHz. *** Refer to www...
...; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, 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 DDR3 1600MHz. *** Refer to www...
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... left and right channels to support a 7.1-channel audio output. ASUS EPU (continued on the next page) vii B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features 7.1-channel Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Retasking Audio Features - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface...
... left and right channels to support a 7.1-channel audio output. ASUS EPU (continued on the next page) vii B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features 7.1-channel Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Retasking Audio Features - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface...
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... 2 - B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability EZ DIY UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-SLOT Quiet Thermal Design - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink 1 x PS/2 Keyboard and mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB...
... 2 - B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability EZ DIY UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-SLOT Quiet Thermal Design - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink 1 x PS/2 Keyboard and mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB...
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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. ix
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... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-1 The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Unplug the power cord before touching any...
... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-1 The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Unplug the power cord before touching any...
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.../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1.
.../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1.
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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. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-5
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...you do any of DDR3 1600MHz. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. ... size 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 non-ECC DDR3...
...you do any of DDR3 1600MHz. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. ... size 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 non-ECC DDR3...
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..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-9 Failure to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. To...
..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-9 Failure to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. To...
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...to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup ...to re- 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help...
...to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup ...to re- 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help...
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... to output RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are for better compatibility. 8. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-13 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) ...chassis with DVI-I. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 devices. 9. USB 3.1 Type C port. DVI-D can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending...
... to output RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are for better compatibility. 8. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-13 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) ...chassis with DVI-I. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 devices. 9. USB 3.1 Type C port. DVI-D can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending...
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...PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...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 for details. 3. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-15 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to...
...PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...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 for details. 3. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-15 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to...
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... GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the ...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 in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 6. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 7. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB...
... GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the ...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 in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 6. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 7. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB...
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... so will damage the motherboard! USB3_12 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- 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 to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With...
... so will damage the motherboard! USB3_12 B85M-G PLUS/USB3.1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- 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 to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With...
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...data 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 The HDD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is...button for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector. 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 system power LED. Digital ...
...data 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 The HDD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is...button for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector. 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 system power LED. Digital ...
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... to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-21 Motherboard settings and...
... to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 1-21 Motherboard settings and...
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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. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 2-1 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 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 automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware...
...restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS B85M-G PLUS/USB 3.1 2-1 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 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 automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware...
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... update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot... Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using...
... update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot... Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using...