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... Public License ("GPL"), under the same license as stated in this information. If however you encounter any language in this product. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF... product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without intent to this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, ...
... Public License ("GPL"), under the same license as stated in this information. If however you encounter any language in this product. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF... product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without intent to this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, ...
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... is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. iv 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 local power company. • If the power supply is organized This guide contains the...
... is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. iv 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 local power company. • If the power supply is organized This guide contains the...
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... that you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase...
... that you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase...
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... can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to support...
... can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to support...
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... comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-...click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is for reference...
... comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-...click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is for reference...
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...BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B85M-E 2-1 Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet ... 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... To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main...
...BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B85M-E 2-1 Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet ... 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... To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main...
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... for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 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 Cores] Allows you to...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 ...the CPU installed. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. ASUS B85M-E 2-13
... for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 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 Cores] Allows you to...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 ...the CPU installed. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. ASUS B85M-E 2-13
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...Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to improve power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor enters low current mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]. Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the power fast ramp response. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87...Response [Auto] Allows you to set the power current offset. Use the and keys to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. ASUS B85M-E 2-19 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and ...
...Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to improve power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor enters low current mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]. Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the power fast ramp response. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87...Response [Auto] Allows you to set the power current offset. Use the and keys to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. ASUS B85M-E 2-19 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and ...
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...] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode...to set the CPU Cache voltage override. 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. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core...
...] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode...to set the CPU Cache voltage override. 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. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core...
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... port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. 2.6.7 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this user manual for the locations of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85M-E 2-29 PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to detect the presence of the ... native power management. Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in this user manual for the locations of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. The USB Devices item shows the...
... port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. 2.6.7 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this user manual for the locations of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85M-E 2-29 PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to detect the presence of the ... native power management. Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in this user manual for the locations of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. The USB Devices item shows the...
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... 100%. The values range from 20% to detect this item. 2.7.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. ASUS B85M-E 2-33 Select Ignore if you to display the detected temperature. 2.7.2 CPU / Chassis Fan1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware ...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set CPU Fan Profile to 75ºC. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the...
... 100%. The values range from 20% to detect this item. 2.7.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. ASUS B85M-E 2-33 Select Ignore if you to display the detected temperature. 2.7.2 CPU / Chassis Fan1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware ...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set CPU Fan Profile to 75ºC. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the...
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... item allows you set Chassis1/2 Fan Profile to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. 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]...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis1/2 fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis1/2 fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Enables the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 40ºC to enable or disable the Anti Surge function....
... item allows you set Chassis1/2 Fan Profile to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. 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]...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis1/2 fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis1/2 fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Enables the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 40ºC to enable or disable the Anti Surge function....
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... or television receiver in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the highest standards for detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. This... from our commitment to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. A-2 Appendices This symbol of Communications. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
... or television receiver in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the highest standards for detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. This... from our commitment to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. A-2 Appendices This symbol of Communications. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.