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... at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. *** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports DVI-D with max.resolution of 1024MB Supports AMD® CrossFireXTM technology 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16... shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 3GB system memory if you ...
... at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. *** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports DVI-D with max.resolution of 1024MB Supports AMD® CrossFireXTM technology 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16... shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 3GB system memory if you ...
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... circles to secure the motherboard to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS B85-A 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...
... circles to secure the motherboard to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS B85-A 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...
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...) 14. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_5~6 [dark brown]) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-13 1-14 1-16 1-3 1-7...Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. B85-A B85-A CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85-A 1-3 System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 12. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1....
...) 14. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_5~6 [dark brown]) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-13 1-14 1-16 1-3 1-7...Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. B85-A B85-A CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85-A 1-3 System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 12. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1....
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ASUS B85-A 1-5 4 C 5 A B 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.
ASUS B85-A 1-5 4 C 5 A B 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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... 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS B85-A 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. Any excess...
... 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS B85-A 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. Any excess...
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... expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS B85-A 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to...
... expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS B85-A 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to...
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Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. B85-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for ... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 ASUS B85-A 10 9 8 7 6 1-11 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Move the...
Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. B85-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for ... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 ASUS B85-A 10 9 8 7 6 1-11 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Move the...
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... port is for a serial (COM) port. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B85-A B85-A Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI port: 165 MHz - ASUS B85-A 1-13 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10...
... port is for a serial (COM) port. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B85-A B85-A Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI port: 165 MHz - ASUS B85-A 1-13 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10...
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... Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85-A Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 4. The USB 2.0 ...specifications and supports up to [HD]. By default, this connector. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for details. 5. ASUS B85-A 1-15 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...
... Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85-A Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 4. The USB 2.0 ...specifications and supports up to [HD]. By default, this connector. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for details. 5. ASUS B85-A 1-15 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...
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... Gb/s signal cables. 8. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_5~6 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS B85-A 1-17 B85-A SATA_6 SATA_5 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 ...RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND B85-A Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ,...
... Gb/s signal cables. 8. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_5~6 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS B85-A 1-17 B85-A SATA_6 SATA_5 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 ...RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND B85-A Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ,...
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1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. B85-A SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B85-A Onboard LED ASUS B85-A 1-19 This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. B85-A SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B85-A Onboard LED ASUS B85-A 1-19 This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
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... utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS B85-A 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update 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 restore the BIOS in case you can also ...
... utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS B85-A 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update 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 restore the BIOS in case you can also ...
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ASUS B85-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to copy the current... checks the devices for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. ...environment. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. Doing so can ...
ASUS B85-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to copy the current... checks the devices for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. ...environment. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. Doing so can ...
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... BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUS B85-A 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. DO...
... BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUS B85-A 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. DO...
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... saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced Normal mode mode functions ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default...Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for experienced end-users to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS B85-A 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary ...
... saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced Normal mode mode functions ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default...Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for experienced end-users to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS B85-A 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary ...
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... that item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that you have done in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85-A 2-9 A configurable field is not user-configurable. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the...
... that item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that you have done in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85-A 2-9 A configurable field is not user-configurable. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the...
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... Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. User Password If you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To change an administrator password: 1. ASUS B85-A 2-11 To set an administrator password: 1. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the...
... Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. User Password If you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To change an administrator password: 1. ASUS B85-A 2-11 To set an administrator password: 1. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the...
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... options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. ASUS B85-A 2-13 If you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for optimizing the system performance.... 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set the profiles supported by your system to [Enabled] for the system....
... options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. ASUS B85-A 2-13 If you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for optimizing the system performance.... 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set the profiles supported by your system to [Enabled] for the system....
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... RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM COMMAND Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] [2 DRAM Clock] [3 DRAM Clock] ASUS B85-A 2-15 Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to adjust the value. Use the or keys...
... RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM COMMAND Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] [2 DRAM Clock] [3 DRAM Clock] ASUS B85-A 2-15 Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to adjust the value. Use the or keys...
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... DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] ASUS B85-A 2-17 tWRRD_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] tWRRD_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration...
... DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] ASUS B85-A 2-17 tWRRD_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] tWRRD_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration...