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... the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. This offer is distributed without the express written permission of the product for backup...
... the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. This offer is distributed without the express written permission of the product for backup...
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... from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are also provided. iv E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 4 2015/2/13 14:25:07 How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and...
... from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are also provided. iv E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 4 2015/2/13 14:25:07 How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and...
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... list. Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology* and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will run at x16 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller Intel® B85 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) - B85M-K PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN Storage LGA1150 socket for the following items. Motherboard ASUS B85M-K PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD...
... list. Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology* and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will run at x16 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller Intel® B85 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) - B85M-K PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN Storage LGA1150 socket for the following items. Motherboard ASUS B85M-K PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD...
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... B85 Express Chipset - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) High Performance UEFI BIOS - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - GPU Boost - AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking Audio Features: - LED-lit audio shielding - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - B85M-K PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC887 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Most advanced options with HD audio module...
... B85 Express Chipset - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) High Performance UEFI BIOS - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - GPU Boost - AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design - Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking Audio Features: - LED-lit audio shielding - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - B85M-K PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC887 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Most advanced options with HD audio module...
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B85M-K PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM header 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 ...
B85M-K PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM header 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 ...
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... below. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 1-1 2015/2/13 14:25:08 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded...
... below. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 1-1 2015/2/13 14:25:08 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded...
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... total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more details, refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is...
... total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more details, refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is...
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... installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. H - B shared - F shared G shared - D shared - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card...
... installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. H - B shared - F shared G shared - D shared - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card...
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.... You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. B85M-K PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC B85M-K PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Turn OFF the...
.... You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. B85M-K PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC B85M-K PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Turn OFF the...
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... or in the BIOS. otherwise the system would not power up feature. Keyboard and USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_KBPW1~4) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up 3. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 B85M-K PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) B85M-K PLUS Keyboard and USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). B85M-K PLUS USBP5-10...
... or in the BIOS. otherwise the system would not power up feature. Keyboard and USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_KBPW1~4) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up 3. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 B85M-K PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) B85M-K PLUS Keyboard and USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). B85M-K PLUS USBP5-10...
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... Speed LED LED LAN port 3. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port (pink). ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 13 1-13 2015/2/13 14:25:13 Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port connects a microphone. Refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED...
... Speed LED LED LAN port 3. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port (pink). ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 13 1-13 2015/2/13 14:25:13 Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port connects a microphone. Refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED...
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... a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector.
... a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector.
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... B85M-K PLUS USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND B85M-K PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fans and 4-pin chassis fans support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard...
... B85M-K PLUS USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND B85M-K PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fans and 4-pin chassis fans support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard...
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Ground HWRST# (NC) B85M-K PLUS PIN 1 +HDD_LED- RESET B85M-K PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system...
Ground HWRST# (NC) B85M-K PLUS PIN 1 +HDD_LED- RESET B85M-K PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system...
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Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD to your hardware. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for updates. Refer to locate the...
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD to your hardware. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for updates. Refer to locate the...
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 2-1 2015/2/13 14:25:17 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 2-1 2015/2/13 14:25:17 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
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... function supports USB flash disks formatted using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2015/2/13 14:25:17 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Before you to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
... function supports USB flash disks formatted using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2015/2/13 14:25:17 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Before you to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
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... an auto recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 3 2-3 2015/2/13 14:25:17 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
... an auto recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 3 2-3 2015/2/13 14:25:17 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
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... select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot from Files panel to the USB port. 2. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults...
... select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot from Files panel to the USB port. 2. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults...
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... boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Displays the SATA information Power saving mode Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Displays...
... boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Displays the SATA information Power saving mode Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Displays...