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... 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 29 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.5 ASRock APP Shop 39 3.5.1 UI Overview 39 3.5.2 Apps 40 3.5.3 BIOS & Drivers 43 3.5.4 Setting 44
... 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 29 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.5 ASRock APP Shop 39 3.5.1 UI Overview 39 3.5.2 Apps 40 3.5.3 BIOS & Drivers 43 3.5.4 Setting 44
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... motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. B85M-HDS R2.0 Chapter 1 Introduction hank you for speciic information about the model you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance. If you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M-HDS R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M-HDS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M-HDS R2.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel...
... motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. B85M-HDS R2.0 Chapter 1 Introduction hank you for speciic information about the model you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance. If you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M-HDS R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M-HDS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M-HDS R2.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel...
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B85M-HDS R2.0 Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Storage • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) • Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb...
B85M-HDS R2.0 Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Storage • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) • Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb...
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... Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi...
... Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi...
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... the chassis, please do not overtighten the screws! Failure to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 9 English B85M-HDS R2.0 Chapter 2 Installation his is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
... the chassis, please do not overtighten the screws! Failure to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 9 English B85M-HDS R2.0 Chapter 2 Installation his is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
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PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched of or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 16 English PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched of or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 16 English PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
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... to default setup, please turn of previous chassis intrusion status. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to clear the record of the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. he illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Open". Ater waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. B85M-HDS R2.0 2.5 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose...
... to default setup, please turn of previous chassis intrusion status. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to clear the record of the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. he illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Open". Ater waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. B85M-HDS R2.0 2.5 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose...
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... MIC2_L his header is one header on this motherboard. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.6, No. 17) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.6, No. 15) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides four USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 19 English Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. B85M-HDS R2.0 Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA2_4: see p.6, No. 6) (SATA2_5: see p.6, No. 5) SATA2_5 SATA2_4 hese two SATA2 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with...
... MIC2_L his header is one header on this motherboard. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.6, No. 17) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.6, No. 15) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides four USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 19 English Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. B85M-HDS R2.0 Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA2_4: see p.6, No. 6) (SATA2_5: see p.6, No. 5) SATA2_5 SATA2_4 hese two SATA2 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with...
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... his motherboard pro- 2 +12V 3 FAN_SPEED vides a 4-Pin CPU fan 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (Quiet Fan) connector. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. B. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for the HD audio panel only. E. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.6, No. 1) 1 GND his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. 1. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and...
... his motherboard pro- 2 +12V 3 FAN_SPEED vides a 4-Pin CPU fan 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (Quiet Fan) connector. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. B. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for the HD audio panel only. E. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.6, No. 1) 1 GND his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. 1. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and...
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... Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. his connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. his feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. his motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed.
... Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. his connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. his feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. his motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed.
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... drivers. Drivers Menu he drivers compatible to display the menu. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a speciic item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
... drivers. Drivers Menu he drivers compatible to display the menu. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a speciic item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
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B85M-HDS R2.0 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidiier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning here are six sections in -one driver to your computer. 23 English Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon...
B85M-HDS R2.0 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidiier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning here are six sections in -one driver to your computer. 23 English Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon...
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... automatically shit to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays detailed HDD information, such as hard disk model, serial number, irmware, power on count, power on , and the duration of the dehumidifying process. USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in red color). HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. Click on the health status icon to...
... automatically shit to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays detailed HDD information, such as hard disk model, serial number, irmware, power on count, power on , and the duration of the dehumidifying process. USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in red color). HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. Click on the health status icon to...
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... booting. If Windows 8.1/8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to avoid loss. 1. Double click on OK. 29 English B85M-HDS R2.0 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. or 64-bit edition) • Set...
... booting. If Windows 8.1/8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to avoid loss. 1. Double click on OK. 29 English B85M-HDS R2.0 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. or 64-bit edition) • Set...
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... -date. 3.4.1 System Requirements • Conirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsot Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8.1/8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social...
... -date. 3.4.1 System Requirements • Conirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsot Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8.1/8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social...
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... exactly match what you power on the system chassis. Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking conigurations Advanced For advanced system conigurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For coniguring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility 48 English
... exactly match what you power on the system chassis. Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking conigurations Advanced For advanced system conigurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For coniguring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility 48 English
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... graphics when an external graphics card is idle for lower power consumption. 62 English 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE1. Share Memory Conigure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Select enable...
... graphics when an external graphics card is idle for lower power consumption. 62 English 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE1. Share Memory Conigure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Select enable...
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... power recovers. If [Power On] is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state ater a power failure. Set to Auto to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore on . It will start to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is shut down. B85M-HDS R2.0 Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Deep Sleep Conigure deep sleep mode for the onboard...
... power recovers. If [Power On] is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state ater a power failure. Set to Auto to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore on . It will start to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is shut down. B85M-HDS R2.0 Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Deep Sleep Conigure deep sleep mode for the onboard...
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... USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Set [Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled ater rebooting (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver ater entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Disabled] to disable legacy USB support. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 70 English Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Select UEFI Setup Only to use USB devices...
... USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Set [Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled ater rebooting (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver ater entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Disabled] to disable legacy USB support. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 70 English Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Select UEFI Setup Only to use USB devices...
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... UEFI that installs the LAN driver to plug in your UEFI. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our servers for Internet Flash. 73 English Network Coniguration Use this to update your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to conigure internet connection settings for you are having trouble with your USB pen drive before using this function. 4.5 Tools B85M-HDS R2.0 UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you . Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates...
... UEFI that installs the LAN driver to plug in your UEFI. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our servers for Internet Flash. 73 English Network Coniguration Use this to update your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to conigure internet connection settings for you are having trouble with your USB pen drive before using this function. 4.5 Tools B85M-HDS R2.0 UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you . Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates...