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... 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 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports... the above items is subject to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Intel® B85 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un- B85M-G PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion ...
... 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 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports... the above items is subject to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Intel® B85 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB*, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un- B85M-G PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion ...
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... it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such...
... it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such...
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... for the 4th Generation and New 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 8. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) 9. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 13. Intel® LGA1150...
... for the 4th Generation and New 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 8. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) 9. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 13. Intel® LGA1150...
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ASUS B85M-G PLUS 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 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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...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 B85M-G PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the ...up of the lower-sized channel for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the following: - ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-7 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from...
...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 B85M-G PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the ...up of the lower-sized channel for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the following: - ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-7 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from...
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... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-9
... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-9
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... system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which... CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC B85M-G PLUS PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the...
... system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which... CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC B85M-G PLUS PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the...
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... Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. DVI-D port. VGA port: 180 MHz 12. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 11. HDMI port: 300 MHz - ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-13 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better...
... Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. DVI-D port. VGA port: 180 MHz 12. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 11. HDMI port: 300 MHz - ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-13 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better...
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...COM) This connector is purchased separately. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-15 3. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B85M-G PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-G PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
...COM) This connector is purchased separately. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-15 3. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B85M-G PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-G PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
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...GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 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 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS ...(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. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-17 See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 7. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) These connectors connect to...
...GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 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 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS ...(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. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-17 See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 7. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) These connectors connect to...
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F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS +HDD_LED RESET B85M-G PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector...PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-G PLUS SPDIF_OUT B85M-G PLUS Digital audio connector ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-19 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 12. Ground HWRST# (...
F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS +HDD_LED RESET B85M-G PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector...PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-G PLUS SPDIF_OUT B85M-G PLUS Digital audio connector ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-19 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 12. Ground HWRST# (...
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...contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of your OS documentation for updates. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-21 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to your hardware. Click an icon to display Support...screen which lists the unique features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software ...
...contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of your OS documentation for updates. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-21 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to your hardware. Click an icon to display Support...screen which lists the unique features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software ...
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... EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-1 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 Click...
... EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-1 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 Click...
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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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash ...ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in your computer has a DVD optical drive. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
...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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash ...ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in your computer has a DVD optical drive. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
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...update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to security regulations. 5. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-5 Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. See ...section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-G PLUS VER: 0306 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/14/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B85MGP...
...update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to security regulations. 5. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-5 Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. See ...section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-G PLUS VER: 0306 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/14/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B85MGP...
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... mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed...
... mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed...
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... are items that you last modified and saved in BIOS. Last Modified button This button shows the items that do not fit on the screen. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays...
... are items that you last modified and saved in BIOS. Last Modified button This button shows the items that do not fit on the screen. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays...
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..., you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you set an administrator password: • If you might be able to clear the BIOS password. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-11 To set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. After you enter the administrator password for information on how to erase the RTC...
..., you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you set an administrator password: • If you might be able to clear the BIOS password. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-11 To set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. After you enter the administrator password for information on how to erase the RTC...
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... the screen shows Not Installed. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-13 After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause...
... the screen shows Not Installed. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-13 After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause...
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... set the memory operating frequency. If this menu may vary depending on the system loading. 2.5.7 GPU Boost [As is] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-15 CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] [Manaul] The CPU Graphics ratio is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage.
... set the memory operating frequency. If this menu may vary depending on the system loading. 2.5.7 GPU Boost [As is] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-15 CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] [Manaul] The CPU Graphics ratio is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage.