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... (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at the back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at the back panel) High Performance ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS DIGI+VRM - 3 phase digital power design - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - B85M-G PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features 7.1-channel Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio CODEC...
... (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at the back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at the back panel) High Performance ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS DIGI+VRM - 3 phase digital power design - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - B85M-G PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features 7.1-channel Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio CODEC...
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... (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 2 x 4-....4 cm x 19.3 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii B85M-G PLUS specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Quiet Thermal...
... (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 2 x 4-....4 cm x 19.3 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii B85M-G PLUS specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Quiet Thermal...
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... EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 13. B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-3 Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 4. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1...
... EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 13. B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-3 Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 4. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1...
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... for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 9. VGA port: 180 MHz 12. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-13 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI...
... for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 9. VGA port: 180 MHz 12. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-13 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI...
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... and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB3_12 B85M-G PLUS GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC B85M-G PLUS USB1112 PIN 1 USB1314 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND B85M-G PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors...
... and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB3_12 B85M-G PLUS GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC B85M-G PLUS USB1112 PIN 1 USB1314 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND B85M-G PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors...
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a ... BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update 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. BIOS information 2.1 Managing...
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a ... BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update 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. BIOS information 2.1 Managing...
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Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. ... the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ...
Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. ... the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ...
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... actually shown on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-3 Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The system requires...
... actually shown on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-3 Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The system requires...
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... file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to enter FreeDOS prompt. If ... drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Press ENTER to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from the DVD/CD. Insert the...
... file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to enter FreeDOS prompt. If ... drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Press ENTER to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from the DVD/CD. Insert the...
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... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. You can change modes from the Exit menu... program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on .
... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. You can change modes from the Exit menu... program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on .
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...program. Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that you have their... respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
...program. Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that you have their... respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
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... or disable remapping the memory above 4GB. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to enable or disable the individual USB ports. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows...
... or disable remapping the memory above 4GB. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to enable or disable the individual USB ports. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows...
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...the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-29 IRQ=3] Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will be woken up via the power button... allow you to select the Serial Port base address. Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in deep S4 state can only be switched off the USB, PS/2 and LAN devices. IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the parallel port configuration. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [...
...the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-29 IRQ=3] Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will be woken up via the power button... allow you to select the Serial Port base address. Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in deep S4 state can only be switched off the USB, PS/2 and LAN devices. IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the parallel port configuration. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [...
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...]. Select to go back to SATA ports are available during POST. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. SATA Support [All Devices] [All...All devices connected to normal boot. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started The following five items appear when you to accelerate the ...
...]. Select to go back to SATA ports are available during POST. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. SATA Support [All Devices] [All...All devices connected to normal boot. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started The following five items appear when you to accelerate the ...
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...; UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot non-compliant OS. Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to delete the PK from a USB storage device. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to [Windows... set OS Type to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-37
...; UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot non-compliant OS. Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to delete the PK from a USB storage device. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to [Windows... set OS Type to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-37
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... variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Append KEK from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that are no longer trusted and cannot be... The DBX file must be loaded. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to load the additional KEK from a USB storage device. Append DBX from file Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system. Delete the db Allows you to load the downloaded...
... variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Append KEK from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that are no longer trusted and cannot be... The DBX file must be loaded. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to load the additional KEK from a USB storage device. Append DBX from file Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system. Delete the db Allows you to load the downloaded...