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...Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to the physical characteristics of DDR3 1600MHz. B85M-V PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1150 socket...174; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS B85M-V PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any ...
...Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to the physical characteristics of DDR3 1600MHz. B85M-V PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1150 socket...174; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS B85M-V PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any ...
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... the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
... the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
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... 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [gray]) 6. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [black]) 10. B85M-V PLUS B85M-V PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap ... the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-3 Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Serial port connectors...
... 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [gray]) 6. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [black]) 10. B85M-V PLUS B85M-V PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap ... the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-3 Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Serial port connectors...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-5 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.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-5 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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...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 1 Installing a DIMM ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-7 For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of... the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. ...
...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 1 Installing a DIMM ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-7 For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of... the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. ...
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... that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. B shared - E - shared - Keep the screw for later use . C shared - F shared G shared - H - See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-9 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...
... that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. B shared - E - shared - Keep the screw for later use . C shared - F shared G shared - H - See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-9 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...
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This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to support an 8-channel audio output. This port connects the tape, CD, ...
This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to support an 8-channel audio output. This port connects the tape, CD, ...
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...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B85M-V PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-V PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.... module cable to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-13 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then ...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B85M-V PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-V PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.... module cable to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-13 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then ...
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...GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts B85M-V PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator...use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W power rating. SPEAKER B85M-V PLUS PIN 1 B85M-V PLUS Speaker Out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-15 The speaker allows you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. 5.
...GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts B85M-V PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator...use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W power rating. SPEAKER B85M-V PLUS PIN 1 B85M-V PLUS Speaker Out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-15 The speaker allows you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. 5.
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... PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. USB3_910 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTXGND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B85M-V PLUS PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ B85M-V PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-17 The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system...
... PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. USB3_910 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTXGND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B85M-V PLUS PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ B85M-V PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-17 The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system...
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...you can install to display their respective menus. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. B85M-F Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ...ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Refer to your hardware. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-19 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ...
...you can install to display their respective menus. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. B85M-F Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ...ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Refer to your hardware. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 1-19 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system ... Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system ... Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
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...in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the ...corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-3 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS ...
...in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the ...corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-3 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS ...
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Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-V PLUS VER: 0310 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/08/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B85MVPL.CAP 8390656 2014-08-08 21:... switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 5. Restart your computer. Are you sure you want to update the BIOS? ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-5
Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-V PLUS VER: 0310 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/08/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B85MVPL.CAP 8390656 2014-08-08 21:... switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 5. Restart your computer. Are you sure you want to update the BIOS? ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-5
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... saving mode Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when...
... saving mode Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when...
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... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-9 Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My...
... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-9 Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My...
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... to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-11 The configuration options for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field...
... to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-11 The configuration options for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field...
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2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-13 Scroll down to change the system boot options.
2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS B85M-V PLUS 2-13 Scroll down to change the system boot options.
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... this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. ASUS B85M-V PLUS A-1 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device...
... this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. ASUS B85M-V PLUS A-1 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device...
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...GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY ASUS B85M-V PLUS A-3 Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com/tw/ Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86...+1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support General support Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, ...
...GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY ASUS B85M-V PLUS A-3 Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com/tw/ Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86...+1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support General support Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, ...