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...the extent permitted by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of shipment with you. All Rights Reserved. No part of this product is...code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in this email address). 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. ii ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial...
...the extent permitted by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of shipment with you. All Rights Reserved. No part of this product is...code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in this email address). 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. ii ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial...
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... from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter technical problems...
... from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter technical problems...
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... Supports DVI-D with max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D, RGB port - Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology* and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will run at x16 mode, yellow) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN Controller Audio Storage Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports RGB with max. Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor - Maximum shared memory of 1024MB Expansion slots LAN 1 x PCI Express...
... Supports DVI-D with max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D, RGB port - Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology* and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will run at x16 mode, yellow) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN Controller Audio Storage Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports RGB with max. Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor - Maximum shared memory of 1024MB Expansion slots LAN 1 x PCI Express...
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... Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS EPU - B85M-K specifications summary USB Intel® B85 Express Chipset - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Network...
... Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS EPU - B85M-K specifications summary USB Intel® B85 Express Chipset - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Network...
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... install or remove any component, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the image below. ASUS B85M...
... install or remove any component, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the image below. ASUS B85M...
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... cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB56) 12. Keyboard and USB device wakeup (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA...
... cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB56) 12. Keyboard and USB device wakeup (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA...
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... XMP mode will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other installed devices. •...
... XMP mode will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other installed devices. •...
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... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared - F shared G shared - shared - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared - F shared G shared - shared - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
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... failure due to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS B85M-K 1-11 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing...
... failure due to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS B85M-K 1-11 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing...
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... (Default) B85M-K USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can wake up 3. When you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction otherwise the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~10) Set this jumper to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up...
... (Default) B85M-K USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can wake up 3. When you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction otherwise the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~10) Set this jumper to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up...
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...This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. ASUS B85M-K 1-13 This port allows Gigabit connection to wake then steady) up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 3. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. Line In port (light blue). PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with...
...This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. ASUS B85M-K 1-13 This port allows Gigabit connection to wake then steady) up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 3. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. Line In port (light blue). PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with...
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... panel audio module to this connector. ASUS B85M-K 1-15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect one end 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 system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-K SPDIF_OUT B85M-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 2. 1.7.2 Internal connectors...
... panel audio module to this connector. ASUS B85M-K 1-15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect one end 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 system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-K SPDIF_OUT B85M-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 2. 1.7.2 Internal connectors...
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.... Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B85M-K CHA_FAN VCC CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B85M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480Mbps connection speed. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the...
.... Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B85M-K CHA_FAN VCC CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B85M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480Mbps connection speed. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the...
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... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_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. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up or flashes when...
... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_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. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_910) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up or flashes when...
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Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS B85M-K 1-21 To run...
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS B85M-K 1-21 To run...
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... a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires 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. 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. ASUS B85M-K 2-1
... a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires 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. 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. ASUS B85M-K 2-1
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... Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. 4. Before you to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
... Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. 4. Before you to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
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... all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you to load default BIOS values. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in the support DVD...
... all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you to load default BIOS values. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in the support DVD...
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ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: B85M-K VER: 0301 DATE: 13/10/2013 B85MK.CAP 4194304 2013-13-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and...
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: B85M-K VER: 0301 DATE: 13/10/2013 B85MK.CAP 4194304 2013-13-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and...
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... to turn the system off then back on. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Press to switch between screen...
... to turn the system off then back on. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Press to switch between screen...