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... apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation....harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any language, in this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any kind, either expressed...
... apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation....harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any language, in this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any kind, either expressed...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 9 1.5 I/O Panel 11 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 9 1.5 I/O Panel 11 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
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... are using. In this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M-HDS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M-HDS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M-HDS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In case any modifications...
... are using. In this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M-HDS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M-HDS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M-HDS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In case any modifications...
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...it also boosts the speed of your current PC and the devices connected. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". B85M-HDS ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to extend their BIOS without fear of accessing your system via... OMG. In order to dehumidify the system after regaining power. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is a handy ...
...it also boosts the speed of your current PC and the devices connected. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". B85M-HDS ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to extend their BIOS without fear of accessing your system via... OMG. In order to dehumidify the system after regaining power. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is a handy ...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout B85M-HDS PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard HDMI1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 DVI1 VGA1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) X Fast RAM DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 2.0 T: ... X Fast USB USB 2.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 LAN B: USB3 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE1 Front USB 3.0 Audio CODEC Super I/O COM1 1 IR1 1 TPMS1 CHA_FAN1 1 PCIE2 RoHS B85M-HDS LPT1 USB4_5 1 1 USB6_7 1 Intel B85 SATA_1 SATA_0 SATA_3 SATA_2 64Mb BIOS PANEL1 CI1 1 SPEAKER1 1 USB3_2_3 1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PLED PWRBTN...
1.4 Motherboard Layout B85M-HDS PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard HDMI1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 DVI1 VGA1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) X Fast RAM DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 2.0 T: ... X Fast USB USB 2.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 LAN B: USB3 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE1 Front USB 3.0 Audio CODEC Super I/O COM1 1 IR1 1 TPMS1 CHA_FAN1 1 PCIE2 RoHS B85M-HDS LPT1 USB4_5 1 1 USB6_7 1 Intel B85 SATA_1 SATA_0 SATA_3 SATA_2 64Mb BIOS PANEL1 CI1 1 SPEAKER1 1 USB3_2_3 1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PLED PWRBTN...
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... it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your motherboard directly on a carpet. Doing so may cause physical injuries to you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to ensure that comes with the components. •... When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by ...
... it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your motherboard directly on a carpet. Doing so may cause physical injuries to you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to ensure that comes with the components. •... When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by ...
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The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15 English B85M-HDS Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15 English B85M-HDS Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
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... DIMM may be damaged. B85M-HDS 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type...
... DIMM may be damaged. B85M-HDS 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type...
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PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 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 off or the power cord is unplugged. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. B85M-HDS 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. 19 English
PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 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 off or the power cord is unplugged. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. B85M-HDS 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. 19 English
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... on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel... chassis. English 21 Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). B85M-HDS 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly.
... on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel... chassis. English 21 Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). B85M-HDS 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly.
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...p.9, No. 8) (SATA_2: see p.9, No. 6) (SATA_3: see p.9, No. 21) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one header on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.9, No. 5) SATA_1 SATA_3 SATA_0 SATA_2 These four SATA3 connectors support SATA... IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides two USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard.
...p.9, No. 8) (SATA_2: see p.9, No. 6) (SATA_3: see p.9, No. 21) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one header on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.9, No. 5) SATA_1 SATA_3 SATA_0 SATA_2 These four SATA3 connectors support SATA... IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides two USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard.
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...Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.9, No. 22) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.9, No. 4) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. If you use a 20-pin ATX ...OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". D. E. B85M-HDS 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan,...
...Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.9, No. 22) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.9, No. 4) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. If you use a 20-pin ATX ...OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". D. E. B85M-HDS 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan,...
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...TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.9, No. 18) IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.9, No. 1) Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.9, No. 20) ...Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.9, No. 19) 24 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin...
...TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.9, No. 18) IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.9, No. 1) Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.9, No. 20) ...Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.9, No. 19) 24 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin...
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...com/kb/2720599/en-us 26 English Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD... To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu.
...com/kb/2720599/en-us 26 English Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD... To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu.
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HDMI-IN Connect two different devices to dampness. Please set a hotkey for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. 29 English B85M-HDS Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to one monitor and toggle between the two devices. OC Tweaker Configurations for switching between the primary and secondary screen without replugging the connectors every time. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process.
HDMI-IN Connect two different devices to dampness. Please set a hotkey for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. 29 English B85M-HDS Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to one monitor and toggle between the two devices. OC Tweaker Configurations for switching between the primary and secondary screen without replugging the connectors every time. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process.
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... resume to wake up faster from 3 into 0. B85M-HDS 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft...
... resume to wake up faster from 3 into 0. B85M-HDS 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft...
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... system is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. If your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh...
... system is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. If your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh...
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B85M-HDS Load XMP settings to confirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Configuration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in response. Click ... beginning of memory and accessing columns within it. 49 English DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to CAS# Delay (tRCD...
B85M-HDS Load XMP settings to confirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Configuration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in response. Click ... beginning of memory and accessing columns within it. 49 English DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to CAS# Delay (tRCD...
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... hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. B85M-HDS 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to... temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Over Temperature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated.
... hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. B85M-HDS 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to... temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Over Temperature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated.
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... a particular purpose. With respect to the contents of this device must accept any means, except duplication of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. This device complies with Part 15 of HDMI Licensing LLC in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation...
... a particular purpose. With respect to the contents of this device must accept any means, except duplication of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. This device complies with Part 15 of HDMI Licensing LLC in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation...