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... circles to secure the motherboard to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in this user manual are for B85-PLUS only. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to the chassis. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before... is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-1
... circles to secure the motherboard to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in this user manual are for B85-PLUS only. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to the chassis. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before... is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-1
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ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-5 2 3 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-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-5 2 3 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-PLUS B85-PLUS 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 ... any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS ...
... 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-PLUS B85-PLUS 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 ... any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS ...
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... to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-9 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Support the DIMM...
... to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-9 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Support the DIMM...
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.... 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 10 ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 9 8 7 6 1-11 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system... (C.P.R.) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re- B85-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
.... 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 10 ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 9 8 7 6 1-11 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system... (C.P.R.) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re- B85-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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...8226; Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. DVI port: 165 MHz - VGA port: 180 MHz 9. HDMI port.... HDMI port is only available on B85-PRO only) - These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. This port is for faster and better ...
...8226; Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. DVI port: 165 MHz - VGA port: 180 MHz 9. HDMI port.... HDMI port is only available on B85-PRO only) - These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. This port is for faster and better ...
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...5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND B85-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to this connector, set to [AC97]. 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND ...NC NC NC B85-PLUS AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2...
...5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND B85-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to this connector, set to [AC97]. 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND ...NC NC NC B85-PLUS AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2...
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... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_5~6 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-17 See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 7. B85-PLUS SATA_6 SATA_5 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2...
... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_5~6 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-17 See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 7. B85-PLUS SATA_6 SATA_5 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2...
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The illustration below shows the location of the system chassis. B85-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B85-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-19 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 10. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that ... module to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. COM PIN 1 B85-PLUS B85-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is a reminder that the system is for a serial (COM) port. This is purchased separately. 1.8...
The illustration below shows the location of the system chassis. B85-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B85-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-19 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 10. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that ... module to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. COM PIN 1 B85-PLUS B85-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is a reminder that the system is for a serial (COM) port. This is purchased separately. 1.8...
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... www.asus.com for details. Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32/64bit) • Lynx Point PCH with Core™ Haswell CPU (Shark Bay platforms) with 5MB ME 9.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 /i7 with one of these chipsets: B85, H87... be installed and running.) • Local Administrator rights on the target machine The Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-21 Please refer to the spec sheet for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
... www.asus.com for details. Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32/64bit) • Lynx Point PCH with Core™ Haswell CPU (Shark Bay platforms) with 5MB ME 9.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 /i7 with one of these chipsets: B85, H87... be installed and running.) • Local Administrator rights on the target machine The Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-21 Please refer to the spec sheet for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
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... 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-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the... ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to update...
... 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-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the... ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to update...
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...the BIOS! Before updating BIOS 1. 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 a hard disk drive or USB ...ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to load default BIOS values. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B85PRO.CAP (B85-PRO) or B85PLUS.CAP (B85... file. • Before using FAT32/16 on a single partition. 2. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-3 Do not save them on the system. 2.
...the BIOS! Before updating BIOS 1. 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 a hard disk drive or USB ...ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to load default BIOS values. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B85PRO.CAP (B85-PRO) or B85PLUS.CAP (B85... file. • Before using FAT32/16 on a single partition. 2. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-3 Do not save them on the system. 2.
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... details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-5 Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater...
... details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-5 Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater...
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...BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the Advanced Mode. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then...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 ...
...BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the Advanced Mode. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then...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 ...
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... when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that you can only use the...
... when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that you can only use the...
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... CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to clear the BIOS password. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . Otherwise, you might be able to see or change the system security settings. • If you...
... CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to clear the BIOS password. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . Otherwise, you might be able to see or change the system security settings. • If you...
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-13
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-13
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... [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is set CPU Core Ratio individually. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-15 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio.... Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [30]. 2.5.6 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] (B85PLUS) BCLK Frequency : DRAM frequency ratio mode [Auto] (B85-PRO) Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio...
... [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is set CPU Core Ratio individually. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-15 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio.... Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [30]. 2.5.6 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] (B85PLUS) BCLK Frequency : DRAM frequency ratio mode [Auto] (B85-PRO) Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio...
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... 1 Clock] - [Delay 15 Clock] Third Timings tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [7 DRAM Clock] tRDRD_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-17
... 1 Clock] - [Delay 15 Clock] Third Timings tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [7 DRAM Clock] tRDRD_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-17
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... conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-19 Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to [Manual...
... conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-19 Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to [Manual...