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...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. or (2) the serial number of alteration is distributed without any problems in receipt of this information. Such software in this manual... the location where you . If however you give us a notification to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. Product warranty or service will...
...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. or (2) the serial number of alteration is distributed without any problems in receipt of this information. Such software in this manual... the location where you . If however you give us a notification to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. Product warranty or service will...
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...motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Supports DVI-D with PCIe x4, x1 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Package contents Check your retailer. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D and RGB ports - Integrated graphics processor - Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. B85-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Audio LGA1150 socket...
...motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Supports DVI-D with PCIe x4, x1 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Package contents Check your retailer. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D and RGB ports - Integrated graphics processor - Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. B85-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Audio LGA1150 socket...
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... top network program in use - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Anti Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller Intel® B85 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS Dig+VRM - ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM Fuse...
... top network program in use - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Anti Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller Intel® B85 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS Dig+VRM - ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM Fuse...
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... fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF connector 1 x COM Header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
... fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF connector 1 x COM Header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
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For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the retailer...
For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the retailer...
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... expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS B85-A 1-9 DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with...
... expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS B85-A 1-9 DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with...
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...The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as system passwords. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - - - shared - - - - - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that...
...The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as system passwords. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - - - shared - - - - - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that...
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... definition B85-A Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS B85-A 1-15 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB...
... definition B85-A Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS B85-A 1-15 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB...
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....EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the...
....EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the...
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B85-A 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85-A Click to find and select the BIOS from file 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). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that...
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B85-A 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85-A Click to find and select the BIOS from file 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). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that...
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... the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you press to update BIOS in a DOS environment. The system requires you to load default BIOS values. Doing so can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Do...
... the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you press to update BIOS in a DOS environment. The system requires you to load default BIOS values. Doing so can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Do...
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...-06 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to a DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3.
...-06 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to a DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3.
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...10 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to its optimized setting depending on the system loading. 2.5.9 GPU Boost [As is] GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.11 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to the default setting. 2.5.8 Max. Use the and keys to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] [Manaul] The CPU Graphics Max. 2.5.7 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock...
...10 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to its optimized setting depending on the system loading. 2.5.9 GPU Boost [As is] GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.11 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to the default setting. 2.5.8 Max. Use the and keys to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] [Manaul] The CPU Graphics Max. 2.5.7 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock...
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Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to [Enabled]. 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is available on selected CPU models only. Configuration options: [Max NonTurbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to set the CPU C states to automatically analyze the requirements and ...
Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to [Enabled]. 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is available on selected CPU models only. Configuration options: [Max NonTurbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to set the CPU C states to automatically analyze the requirements and ...
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...® Rapid Start Technology. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] L0sL1]. Entry on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85-A 2-27 Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode.
...® Rapid Start Technology. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] L0sL1]. Entry on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85-A 2-27 Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode.
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... Start Technology to work . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is larger than the total memory size. Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI] and allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Legacy...
... Start Technology to work . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is larger than the total memory size. Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI] and allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Legacy...
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... hard disk to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. The iGPU shared system memory size will be the Primary Display. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug...
... hard disk to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. The iGPU shared system memory size will be the Primary Display. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug...
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... Motherboard layout in OS during bootup. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. The setting takes no effect if PEG is detected, the item shows None. USB Single Port Control USB3_1, 2, 5, 6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Smart Auto...
... Motherboard layout in OS during bootup. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. The setting takes no effect if PEG is detected, the item shows None. USB Single Port Control USB3_1, 2, 5, 6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Smart Auto...
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...the power saving feature of the USB ports. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. USB_3, 4, 9~14 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85-A 2-31 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to configure the Platform Misc. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this menu allow you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy...
...the power saving feature of the USB ports. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. USB_3, 4, 9~14 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85-A 2-31 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to configure the Platform Misc. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this menu allow you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy...
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... achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85-A 2-35 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low...
... achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85-A 2-35 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low...