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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 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and... 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 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and... 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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... recognize less than 3GB. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D and RGB ports - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Integrated graphics processor - Supports DVI-D with PCIe x4, x1 devices) 2 x... 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 1200...
... recognize less than 3GB. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D and RGB ports - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Integrated graphics processor - Supports DVI-D with PCIe x4, x1 devices) 2 x... 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 1200...
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...-quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - 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...damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for front panel support 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless ...
...-quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - 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...damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for front panel support 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless ...
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Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B85-A 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in ... Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power ...
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B85-A 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in ... Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power ...
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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) DDR3 ...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) DDR3 ...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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...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-13 1-14 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-16 1-19 1-10 1-17 1-18 1-15 1-14 1-15 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron...174; processors. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB11~14) 13. B85-A B85-A CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85-A 1-3 Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5.
...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-13 1-14 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-16 1-19 1-10 1-17 1-18 1-15 1-14 1-15 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron...174; processors. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB11~14) 13. B85-A B85-A CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85-A 1-3 Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5.
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...Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS B85-A 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the same vendor. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation... on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to Intel...
...Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS B85-A 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the same vendor. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation... on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to Intel...
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...on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS B85-A 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Assign ... card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you...
...on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS B85-A 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Assign ... card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you...
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...this connector, set the item to 480Mbps connection speed. By default, this connector is set to this connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS B85-A 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to [AC97]. 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This...
...this connector, set the item to 480Mbps connection speed. By default, this connector is set to this connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS B85-A 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to [AC97]. 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This...
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...+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. 6. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a ...connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product ...
...+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. 6. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a ...connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product ...
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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. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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...flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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). ASUS B85-A 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and...
...flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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). ASUS B85-A 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and...
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...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. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16... The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS B85-A 2-3 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Do not ...
...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. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16... The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS B85-A 2-3 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Do not ...
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... to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS B85-A 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the...
... to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS B85-A 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the...
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.... [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable ASPM. Refer to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85-A 2-31 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this menu allow you to configure the Platform Misc. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller...
.... [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable ASPM. Refer to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85-A 2-31 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this menu allow you to configure the Platform Misc. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller...
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... the following apparatus: Product name : ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard Model name : B85-A conform with the essential requirements of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may...
... the following apparatus: Product name : ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard Model name : B85-A conform with the essential requirements of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may...