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... 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 Cloud 39 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 49 3.6.1 UI Overview 49 3.6.2 Apps 50...
... 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 Cloud 39 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 49 3.6.1 UI Overview 49 3.6.2 Apps 50...
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... the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock B85M Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M Pro3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M Pro3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M Pro3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA...
... the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock B85M Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M Pro3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M Pro3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M Pro3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA...
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... ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 4 ment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/...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)) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events •...
... ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 4 ment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/...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)) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events •...
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You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. B85M Pro3 Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5 English Overclocking may be done at your system. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® ... your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools.
You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. B85M Pro3 Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5 English Overclocking may be done at your system. We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® ... your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools.
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... CPU_FAN1 CMOS 20 Battery RoHS 8 SATA_3 SATA_2 Front USB 3.0 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 9 PCI Express 3.0 Audio CODEC PCIE2 B85M Pro3 Super I/O PCIE3 Intel B85 32Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 10 11 12 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 TPMS1 USB4_5 USB6_7 1 1 CI1 1 SATA_5 CHA_FAN1 SATA_4 19 18 17 16 15...
... CPU_FAN1 CMOS 20 Battery RoHS 8 SATA_3 SATA_2 Front USB 3.0 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 9 PCI Express 3.0 Audio CODEC PCIE2 B85M Pro3 Super I/O PCIE3 Intel B85 32Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 10 11 12 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 TPMS1 USB4_5 USB6_7 1 1 CI1 1 SATA_5 CHA_FAN1 SATA_4 19 18 17 16 15...
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... that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if... clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". After waiting for 5 seconds. B85M Pro3 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please...
... that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if... clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". After waiting for 5 seconds. B85M Pro3 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please...
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Please leave your contact information along with your computer. B85M Pro3 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. English 27 Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem.
Please leave your contact information along with your computer. B85M Pro3 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. English 27 Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem.
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... installed into your system, it is recommended to your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 30 English Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. Windows will automatically create a hidden... system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Enter Windows 8/7. Press F10 to AHCI. 3.
... installed into your system, it is recommended to your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 30 English Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to save changes and exit. 5. Windows will automatically create a hidden... system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Enter Windows 8/7. Press F10 to AHCI. 3.
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Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. B85M Pro3 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to start the update process. 53 English Click to select one or more details. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to update.
Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. B85M Pro3 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to start the update process. 53 English Click to select one or more details. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to update.
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... tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. If you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test... POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on. Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what...
... tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. If you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test... POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on. Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what...
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...support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is recommended to use USB devices under the...79 English If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to disable legacy USB support. 4.4.7 USB Configuration B85M Pro3 USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Legacy USB ...
...support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is recommended to use USB devices under the...79 English If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is disabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to disable legacy USB support. 4.4.7 USB Configuration B85M Pro3 USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Legacy USB ...
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...storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Network Configuration Use this function. 4.5 Tools UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you . Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to install the drivers from our... servers for Internet Flash. 82 English Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to configure internet connection ...
...storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Network Configuration Use this function. 4.5 Tools UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you . Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to install the drivers from our... servers for Internet Flash. 82 English Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to configure internet connection ...
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PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 B85M Pro3 23 DVI1 VGA1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, ... CPU_FAN1 CMOS 20 Battery RoHS 8 SATA_3 SATA_2 Front USB 3.0 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 9 PCI Express 3.0 Audio CODEC PCIE2 B85M Pro3 Super I/O PCIE3 Intel B85 32Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 10 11 12 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 TPMS1 USB4_5 USB6_7 1 1 CI1 1 SATA_5 CHA_FAN1 SATA_4 19 18 17 16 15...
PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 B85M Pro3 23 DVI1 VGA1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, ... CPU_FAN1 CMOS 20 Battery RoHS 8 SATA_3 SATA_2 Front USB 3.0 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 9 PCI Express 3.0 Audio CODEC PCIE2 B85M Pro3 Super I/O PCIE3 Intel B85 32Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 10 11 12 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 TPMS1 USB4_5 USB6_7 1 1 CI1 1 SATA_5 CHA_FAN1 SATA_4 19 18 17 16 15...
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... will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M Pro3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M Pro3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M Pro3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of...
... will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M Pro3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M Pro3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M Pro3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of...
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... +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64- B85M Pro3 Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-... 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)) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events...
... +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64- B85M Pro3 Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-... 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)) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events...
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... at your own risk and expense. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking...
... at your own risk and expense. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking...
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B85M Pro3 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Short". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.1, No. 21) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be ...on the pins, the jumper is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if...
B85M Pro3 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Short". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.1, No. 21) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be ...on the pins, the jumper is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if...