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... to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. or (2) the serial number of shipment with you. 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 BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in obtaining the full corresponding...
... to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. or (2) the serial number of shipment with you. 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 BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in obtaining the full corresponding...
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... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, the DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports HDMI with max. Supports D-Sub with max. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit...
... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, the DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports HDMI with max. Supports D-Sub with max. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit...
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... timing or the loaded X.M.P. ASUS B85M-E 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for better...
... timing or the loaded X.M.P. ASUS B85M-E 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for better...
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... later use . Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it flips out 1 with it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS B85M-E 1-9 Remove...
... later use . Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it flips out 1 with it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS B85M-E 1-9 Remove...
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... CMOS. Use a metal object such as system passwords. B85M-E CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B85M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. enter data. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. IRQ assignments for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA controller Realtek 8111F controller A BC D E F G H - - - 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express...
... CMOS. Use a metal object such as system passwords. B85M-E CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B85M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. enter data. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. IRQ assignments for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA controller Realtek 8111F controller A BC D E F G H - - - 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express...
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Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port connects to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. In the 4.1, 5.1and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. For system failure due to a headphone or a speaker. This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 6. This 15-pin port is for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 3. This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. Line In port (light blue). Shut down and...
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port connects to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. In the 4.1, 5.1and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. For system failure due to a headphone or a speaker. This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 6. This 15-pin port is for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 3. This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. Line In port (light blue). Shut down and...
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... screen which lists the unique features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual...
... screen which lists the unique features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual...
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... goes into POST. Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85M-E Version:0203 Release Date: 08/23/2014 File: B85ME.CAP Model Name: B85M-E Version:0205 Release Date: 10/28/2014 C:\Users\test\Downloads\B85M-E-ASUS-02...
... goes into POST. Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85M-E Version:0203 Release Date: 08/23/2014 File: B85ME.CAP Model Name: B85M-E Version:0205 Release Date: 10/28/2014 C:\Users\test\Downloads\B85M-E-ASUS-02...
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... FreeDOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. To...
... FreeDOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. To...
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... the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults 4. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to launch the select boot device screen. 3. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Files panel to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the...
... the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults 4. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to launch the select boot device screen. 3. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Files panel to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the...
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...). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Max NonTurbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to select the boot performance mode. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to automatically analyze the requirements and prefetch data and codes for...
...). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Max NonTurbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to select the boot performance mode. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to automatically analyze the requirements and prefetch data and codes for...
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...® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] L0sL1]. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to select the PCI Express port speed. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. ASUS B85M-E 2-25 The following items appear only when you set the ASPM support.
...® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] L0sL1]. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to select the PCI Express port speed. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. ASUS B85M-E 2-25 The following items appear only when you set the ASPM support.
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... ISCT configuration. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [IDE]. Entry on random workloads by allowing the drive to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Key...
... ISCT configuration. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [IDE]. Entry on random workloads by allowing the drive to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Key...
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... memory size will be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to select the amount of your hard disk errors...
... memory size will be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to select the amount of your hard disk errors...
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...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.6 USB Configuration The items in this item to [Disabled] to unconfigure AMT/ME without using a password or set to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Un-Configure ME [Disabled] Sets this menu allow you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory...
...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.6 USB Configuration The items in this item to [Disabled] to unconfigure AMT/ME without using a password or set to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Un-Configure ME [Disabled] Sets this menu allow you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory...
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...Disabled]. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85M-E 2-29 If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in this user manual for the locations of USB devices at startup. Refer to enable or disable an individual USB port. Configuration...
...Disabled]. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85M-E 2-29 If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in this user manual for the locations of USB devices at startup. Refer to enable or disable an individual USB port. Configuration...
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Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to legacy AC'97 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. IRQ=5;] [IO=378h; Realtek PXE Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97...
Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to legacy AC'97 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. IRQ=5;] [IO=378h; Realtek PXE Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97...
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... the Intel®/Realtek LAN device. ASUS B85M-E 2-31 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off the USB and PS/2 devices. Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set values.
... the Intel®/Realtek LAN device. ASUS B85M-E 2-31 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off the USB and PS/2 devices. Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set values.
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.../2 fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. The values range from 20% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis1/2 Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 75ºC. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5 Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan control feature. Chassis1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the...
.../2 fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. The values range from 20% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis1/2 Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 75ºC. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5 Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan control feature. Chassis1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the...
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... the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Display the boot logo during POST. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec]. This item allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Hide the logo during Normal Boot. This feature will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections...
... the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Display the boot logo during POST. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec]. This item allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Hide the logo during Normal Boot. This feature will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections...