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... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-F PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.6 Headers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker...
... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-F PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.6 Headers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker...
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... power supply is set to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read... motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you are connected.
... power supply is set to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read... motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you are connected.
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...) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.1 in (22.6 cm x 18 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - B85M-F PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor...
...) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.1 in (22.6 cm x 18 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - B85M-F PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor...
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...) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SATA6G_4 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA LGA1150 1 USB3_12 LAN_USB56 CHA_FAN 15 AUDIO BATTERY COM B85M-F PLUS Realtek 8111GR PCIEX16 SPEAKER SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 14 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS 5 Intel® B85 ALC 887- VD2 PCIEX1_2 TPM 6 CLRTC F_PANEL USB910 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT USB3_1314 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_1 7 AAFP 13 12...
...) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SATA6G_4 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA LGA1150 1 USB3_12 LAN_USB56 CHA_FAN 15 AUDIO BATTERY COM B85M-F PLUS Realtek 8111GR PCIEX16 SPEAKER SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 14 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS 5 Intel® B85 ALC 887- VD2 PCIEX1_2 TPM 6 CLRTC F_PANEL USB910 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT USB3_1314 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_1 7 AAFP 13 12...
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... card that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. B shared - ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-9 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16...card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. IRQ assignments for the expansion card. Secure the card to ...
... card that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. B shared - ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-9 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16...card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. IRQ assignments for the expansion card. Secure the card to ...
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... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND B85M-F PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 B85M-F PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include... RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to default values. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.
... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND B85M-F PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 B85M-F PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include... RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to default values. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.
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... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-13 By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF...
... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-13 By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF...
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... SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND B85M-F PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® B85...
... SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND B85M-F PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® B85...
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... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-F 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 need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find...
... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-F 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 need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find...
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... process. Before you to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability....flash disks formatted using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ...
... process. Before you to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability....flash disks formatted using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ...
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... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. Ensure that your USB flash ...BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS B85M-F PLUS...
... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. Ensure that your USB flash ...BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS B85M-F PLUS...
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Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. When the select boot device ...Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Booting ...
Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. When the select boot device ...Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Booting ...
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... and press . 4. Select Yes then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Restart your computer. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is not supported due to ensure system compatibility and...
... and press . 4. Select Yes then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Restart your computer. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is not supported due to ensure system compatibility and...
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... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to...from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any...
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to...from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any...
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... can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-7 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press for entering the...
... can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-7 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press for entering the...
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...power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Scroll bar Last modified settings ...Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press . Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default ...
...power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Scroll bar Last modified settings ...Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press . Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default ...
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... items to add. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to the... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-9
... items to add. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to the... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-9
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... system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. The Main menu provides you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top... of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to clear the BIOS password. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you an overview ...
... system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. The Main menu provides you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top... of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to clear the BIOS password. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you an overview ...
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Scroll down to change the fan settings. 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information
Scroll down to change the fan settings. 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to load the optimal default values for special functions.
Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to load the optimal default values for special functions.