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... of their respective companies, and are included in this email address). All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Such software in this information. Copies...in the About Box of the product for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...
... of their respective companies, and are included in this email address). All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Such software in this information. Copies...in the About Box of the product for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...
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... the electrical outlet you detect any area where it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your retailer. It includes descriptions of the...
... the electrical outlet you detect any area where it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your retailer. It includes descriptions of the...
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...plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to select. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. v ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS...Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to yourself when completing a task. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this guide To .... Keys enclosed in this manual.
...plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to select. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. v ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS...Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to yourself when completing a task. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this guide To .... Keys enclosed in this manual.
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... section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at ...frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-9 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information...
... section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at ...frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-9 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information...
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The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the ... comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for updates. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit...
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the ... comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for updates. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit...
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... version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85M-D 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
... version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85M-D 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
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... set the memory operating frequency. Select the auto mode to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics ratio. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-13 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All...Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items become ...
... set the memory operating frequency. Select the auto mode to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics ratio. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-13 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All...Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items become ...
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... 2.5.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme... and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Select [Manual] to 350 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this menu allow you to ...
... 2.5.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme... and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Select [Manual] to 350 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this menu allow you to ...
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...frequency which may result in a specific condition. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. This following first three items appear only when you to set the CPU ratio and features. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-15 Probe] Select to maintain the VRM...set the package power time window. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Power Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Turbo ...
...frequency which may result in a specific condition. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. This following first three items appear only when you to set the CPU ratio and features. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-15 Probe] Select to maintain the VRM...set the package power time window. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Power Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Turbo ...
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... Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Configuration options: [+] [-] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to... to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only...
... Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Configuration options: [+] [-] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to... to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only...
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...Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V ...you to set the CPU graphics voltage. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Cache ...
...Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V ...you to set the CPU graphics voltage. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Cache ...
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... chassis fan is installed, select this mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU ...minimize the fan speed for the PWM mode Q-Fan control. [Disabled] Disables the chassis Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 75ºC. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at...
... chassis fan is installed, select this mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU ...minimize the fan speed for the PWM mode Q-Fan control. [Disabled] Disables the chassis Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 75ºC. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at...
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...to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of...Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Chassis Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-31 Chassis Fan Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the Chassis temperature. Chassis Fan Min. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This ...
...to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of...Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Chassis Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-31 Chassis Fan Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the Chassis temperature. Chassis Fan Min. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This ...
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.../english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates ... be able to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in different regions. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in municipal waste. If this is a Class B... (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. Please go to the instruction manual.
.../english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates ... be able to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in different regions. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in municipal waste. If this is a Class B... (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. Please go to the instruction manual.