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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B85-A specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 ... 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-36 2.9 Tools menu 2-42 2.10 Exit menu 2-43 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B85-A specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 ... 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-36 2.9 Tools menu 2-42 2.10 Exit menu 2-43 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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...support: DVI-D and RGB ports - Supports DVI-D 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 for Intel® 4th ... items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 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 4GB capacity or more, Windows...
...support: DVI-D and RGB ports - Supports DVI-D 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 for Intel® 4th ... items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 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 4GB capacity or more, Windows...
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... the CPU installed. Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller Intel® B85 Express Chipset - ASUS EPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network network bandwidth domination for CPU - B85-A specifications summary Storage LAN USB ASUS unique features Intel® B85 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (dark brown) - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
... the CPU installed. Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller Intel® B85 Express Chipset - ASUS EPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network network bandwidth domination for CPU - B85-A specifications summary Storage LAN USB ASUS unique features Intel® B85 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (dark brown) - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
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viii B85-A specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB ... 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...
viii B85-A specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB ... 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...
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... Take note 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 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in...
... Take note 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 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B85-A 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 3 5 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) ...pin module) EATXPWR DVI_VGA LGA1150 1-2 USB910 2 USB3_56 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB34 USB3_12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 BATTERY AUDIO COM CHA_FAN1 6 PCIEX1_1 B85-A RTL 8111G PCIEX16_1 7 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCI1 Intel® B85 8 SB_PWR ASM 1083 Realtek ALC887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP 14 13 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 PCI3 USB1112 USB1314 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS SATA_6 SATA_5 PANEL SATA6G_4...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B85-A 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 3 5 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) ...pin module) EATXPWR DVI_VGA LGA1150 1-2 USB910 2 USB3_56 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB34 USB3_12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 BATTERY AUDIO COM CHA_FAN1 6 PCIEX1_1 B85-A RTL 8111G PCIEX16_1 7 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCI1 Intel® B85 8 SB_PWR ASM 1083 Realtek ALC887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP 14 13 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 PCI3 USB1112 USB1314 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS SATA_6 SATA_5 PANEL SATA6G_4...
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... fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 12. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_5~6 [dark brown]) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB11~14) 13. B85-A B85-A CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85-A 1-3 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. Clear RTC...
... fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 12. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_5~6 [dark brown]) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB11~14) 13. B85-A B85-A CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85-A 1-3 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. Clear RTC...
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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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... DDR or DDR2 module. Use a maximum of the following: - 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. ... sockets. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS B85-A 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the same vendor. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB...
... DDR or DDR2 module. Use a maximum of the following: - 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. ... sockets. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS B85-A 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the same vendor. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB...
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... the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS B85-A 1-9 DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage...
... the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS B85-A 1-9 DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage...
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...Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. B85-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer....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 enter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. Except when ...
...Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. B85-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer....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 enter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. Except when ...
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... 1. These two 4-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 any DVI-D compatible device. This port is purchased separately. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. DVI port: 165... - • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. ASUS B85-A 1-13 DVI-D port.
... 1. These two 4-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 any DVI-D compatible device. This port is purchased separately. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. DVI port: 165... - • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. ASUS B85-A 1-13 DVI-D port.
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...when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85-A SPDIF_OUT B85-A Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ... in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to a slot opening at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices.
...when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85-A SPDIF_OUT B85-A Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ... in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to a slot opening at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices.
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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. USB 2.0 connectors (...the module to [HD]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS B85-A 1-15 4. 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 this connector, ...
...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. USB 2.0 connectors (...the module to [HD]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS B85-A 1-15 4. 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 this connector, ...
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...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB3_12 B85-A USB3+5V USB3+5V B85-A USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU... with USB 2.0. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 B85-A B85-A Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports....
...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB3_12 B85-A USB3+5V USB3+5V B85-A USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU... with USB 2.0. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 B85-A B85-A Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports....
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...; SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 8. ASUS B85-A 1-17 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. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) This connector connects to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ...
...; SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 8. ASUS B85-A 1-17 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. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) This connector connects to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ...
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... system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground B85-A PIN 1 HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply B85-A System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the...
... system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground B85-A PIN 1 HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply B85-A System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the...
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B85-A SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B85-A Onboard LED ASUS B85-A 1-19 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
B85-A SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B85-A Onboard LED ASUS B85-A 1-19 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
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...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 need to ...BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating 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 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the...
...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 need to ...BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating 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 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the...