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...page) vi Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D and RGB ports - Package contents Check your retailer. B85-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Audio LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7...rate of DDR3 1600MHz. ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. *** Refer to www.asus.com 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 1920 x...
...page) vi Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D and RGB ports - Package contents Check your retailer. B85-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Audio LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7...rate of DDR3 1600MHz. ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. *** Refer to www.asus.com 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 1920 x...
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... rear part of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS B85-A 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling...
... rear part of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS B85-A 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling...
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... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB11~14) 13. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 12. Serial port connectors... a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. B85-A B85-A CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85-A 1-3
... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB11~14) 13. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 12. Serial port connectors... a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. B85-A B85-A CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85-A 1-3
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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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... memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B85-A B85-A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 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 The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. For effective use of memory,...
... memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B85-A B85-A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 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 The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. For effective use of memory,...
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... the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS B85-A 1-9 The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6.
... the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS B85-A 1-9 The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6.
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... onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) 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 B85-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
... onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) 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 B85-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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... 165 MHz - VGA port: 180 MHz 9. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. ASUS B85-A 1-13 • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 ...pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. 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 better compatibility. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks...
... 165 MHz - VGA port: 180 MHz 9. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. ASUS B85-A 1-13 • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 ...pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. 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 better compatibility. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks...
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... panel audio module to this connector. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to [AC97]. ASUS B85-A 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP B85-A PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio...then install the module to [HD]. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC B85-A PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND B85-A USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is for a ...
... panel audio module to this connector. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to [AC97]. ASUS B85-A 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP B85-A PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio...then install the module to [HD]. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC B85-A PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND B85-A USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is for a ...
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...RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND B85-A Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 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, ...
...RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND B85-A Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 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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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. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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...logo when the system goes into POST. 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 automatically update your... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires ... 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B85-A 2-1
...logo when the system goes into POST. 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 automatically update your... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires ... 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B85-A 2-1
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...utility screens are for the BIOS file. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS B85-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive ... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 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 recover BIOS settings. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference ...
...utility screens are for the BIOS file. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS B85-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive ... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 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 recover BIOS settings. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference ...
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... after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS B85-A 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press .
... after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS B85-A 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press .
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... device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for the detailed configurations. ASUS B85-A 2-7 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system...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 ...
... device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for the detailed configurations. ASUS B85-A 2-7 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system...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 ...
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... a pop-up window with the configuration options for that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85-A 2-9 A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. Last Modified button This button shows the...
... a pop-up window with the configuration options for that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85-A 2-9 A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. Last Modified button This button shows the...
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... press . 2. To set an administrator password: 1. Administrator Password If you have set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. To change an administrator password: 1. ASUS B85-A 2-11 From the Enter Current Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you must enter the user password for information on how to...
... press . 2. To set an administrator password: 1. Administrator Password If you have set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. To change an administrator password: 1. ASUS B85-A 2-11 From the Enter Current Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you must enter the user password for information on how to...
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...settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Enabled] for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set the profiles supported by your system to display the following items: Target CPU ...Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. Scroll down to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. ASUS B85-A 2-13 Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to automatically ...
...settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Enabled] for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set the profiles supported by your system to display the following items: Target CPU ...Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. Scroll down to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. ASUS B85-A 2-13 Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to automatically ...
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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 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.11 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency. If this menu allow...
... 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 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.11 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency. If this menu allow...
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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...
