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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-D PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.9 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1... Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-20 2.7 Monitor menu 2-29 2.8 Boot menu 2-32 2.9 Tools menu 2-38 2.10 Exit menu...2-39 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-D PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.9 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1... Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-20 2.7 Monitor menu 2-29 2.8 Boot menu 2-32 2.9 Tools menu 2-38 2.10 Exit menu...2-39 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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...8226; If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable ...all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. iv...
...8226; If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable ...all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. iv...
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... at back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-D PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
... at back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-D PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
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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 supply. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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 supply. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis B85M-D PLUS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the...
... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis B85M-D PLUS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the...
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...pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-15 1-17 1-4 1-8 1-19 1-18 1-17 1-20 1-18 1-19 1-12 1-20 1-16 1-16 1-15 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron...3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. B85M-D PLUS B85M-D PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-15 1-17 1-4 1-8 1-19 1-18 1-17 1-20 1-18 1-19 1-12 1-20 1-16 1-16 1-15 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron...3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. B85M-D PLUS B85M-D PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to ...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-5
... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to ...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-5
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... Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended to prevent installation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the same... latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. Use a maximum of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets B85M-D PLUS Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 B85M-D PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 ...
... Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended to prevent installation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the same... latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. Use a maximum of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets B85M-D PLUS Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 B85M-D PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 ...
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To remove a DIMM B A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that...may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with ...
To remove a DIMM B A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that...may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with ...
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... PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared USB2.0_2 - - - - shared - - PCI x2 - USB3.0 - - - - - USB2.0_1 - - - - - - - ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-11 PCIE x16 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - PCI x1...
... PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared USB2.0_2 - - - - shared - - PCI x2 - USB3.0 - - - - - USB2.0_1 - - - - - - - ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-11 PCIE x16 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - PCI x1...
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...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B85M-D PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-D PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B85M-D PLUS B85M-D PLUS Serial port connector The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • ...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B85M-D PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-D PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B85M-D PLUS B85M-D PLUS Serial port connector The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • ...
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... of the connector. Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. 6. These are not jumpers! SPEAKER B85M-D PLUS PIN 1 B85M-D PLUS Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-17 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the...
... of the connector. Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. 6. These are not jumpers! SPEAKER B85M-D PLUS PIN 1 B85M-D PLUS Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-17 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the...
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...motherboard! With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 10. ASUS B85M-D PLUS... 1-19 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC B85M-D PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND B85M-D PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a ...
...motherboard! With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 10. ASUS B85M-D PLUS... 1-19 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC B85M-D PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND B85M-D PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a ...
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...is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit), Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8.1 (32bit/... the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of ...
...is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit), Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8.1 (32bit/... the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of ...
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... to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-1 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. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI...
... to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-1 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. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI...
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...corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • ...the system. 2. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in your USB flash drive.
...corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • ...the system. 2. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in your USB flash drive.
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... To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. If you in section 2.8 Boot menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during...hotkey F5. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for details...
... To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. If you in section 2.8 Boot menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during...hotkey F5. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for details...
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...the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal ... (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
...the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal ... (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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.... Target CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Graphics speed. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items...
.... Target CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Graphics speed. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items...