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...the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ...such as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in this user manual are for B85-PLUS only. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to do so may cause severe damage to ensure that the motherboard fits...
...the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ...such as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in this user manual are for B85-PLUS only. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to do so may cause severe damage to ensure that the motherboard fits...
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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. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-5
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...® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-7 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...
...® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-7 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...
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... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-9 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you...
... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-9 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you...
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... steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the... move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. B85-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
... steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the... move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. B85-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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HDMI port: 300 MHz (available on B85-PRO only) - HDMI port. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-13 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. This port is for faster and better performance from ... of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is only available on B85-PRO. 12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB...
HDMI port: 300 MHz (available on B85-PRO only) - HDMI port. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-13 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. This port is for faster and better performance from ... of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is only available on B85-PRO. 12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB...
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... the item to this connector. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is set to [HD]. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-15 By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the...for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. 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 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin ...
... the item to this connector. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is set to [HD]. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-15 By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the...for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. 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 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin ...
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... to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-17 7. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_5~6 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. B85-PLUS SATA_6 SATA_5 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND...
... to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-17 7. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_5~6 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. B85-PLUS SATA_6 SATA_5 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND...
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...that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. B85-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B85-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-19 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to a slot ... is purchased separately. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. COM PIN 1 B85-PLUS B85-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 10.
...that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. B85-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B85-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-19 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to a slot ... is purchased separately. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. COM PIN 1 B85-PLUS B85-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 10.
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... hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-21 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. • Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. •...with 5MB ME 9.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 /i7 with one of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 • The Intel® Management Engine software kit must be installed (The Local Manageability Service and the Intel® Management ...
... hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 1-21 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. • Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. •...with 5MB ME 9.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 /i7 with one of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 • The Intel® Management Engine software kit must be installed (The Local Manageability Service and the Intel® Management ...
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Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85-PLUS Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the ... disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 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 to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection...
Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85-PLUS Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the ... disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 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 to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection...
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...an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. Turn on a single partition. 2. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. 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-PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Do not save them on the ...
...an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. Turn on a single partition. 2. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. 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-PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Do not save them on the ...
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... while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-5 3. Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Restart your computer. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file...
... while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-5 3. Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Restart your computer. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file...
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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 ...or press F7 for the detailed configurations. Refer to the system. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-7 Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an...
...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 ...or press F7 for the detailed configurations. Refer to the system. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-7 Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an...
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... in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the settings. 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 is not user-configurable. To...
... in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the settings. 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 is not user-configurable. To...
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... you to change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-11 Otherwise, you might be able to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you...
... you to change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-11 Otherwise, you might be able to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you...
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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... [Auto] This item becomes configurable only when you set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and allows you to its possible maximum value. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-15 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than... value. 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 CPU Core Ratio individually. The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores...
... [Auto] This item becomes configurable only when you set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and allows you to its possible maximum value. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-15 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than... value. 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 CPU Core Ratio individually. The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores...
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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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... Adjustment [Fast] Allows you set the power phase based on your CPU specification. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-19 CPU Fixed Frequency (KHz) [XXX] This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO...
... Adjustment [Fast] Allows you set the power phase based on your CPU specification. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. ASUS B85-PRO / B85-PLUS 2-19 CPU Fixed Frequency (KHz) [XXX] This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO...