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... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-K specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-20 1.9 Software support 1-21 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10...
... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-K specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-20 1.9 Software support 1-21 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10...
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...temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before... need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you are using, contact your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock ...
...temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before... need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you are using, contact your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock ...
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... next page) vii B85M-K specifications summary USB Intel® B85 Express Chipset - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring...
... next page) vii B85M-K specifications summary USB Intel® B85 Express Chipset - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring...
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B85M-K specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL...
B85M-K specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL...
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1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 17.5cm(6.9in) 35 KBMS ASP ATX12V 1255 CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA LGA1150 2 USB3_12 22.6cm(8.9in) EATXPWR PS2_USBPW1-4 LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN SATA6G_4 BATTERY AUDIO B85M-K PCIEX16 8 RTL 8111G SATA6G_3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® 64Mb BIOS 6 SPEAKER SB_PWR ALC 887- VD2 PCIEX1_2 USBPW5-10 B85 7 F_PANEL CLRTC SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB3_910 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 AAFP USB78 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 ASUS B85M-K 1-3
1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 17.5cm(6.9in) 35 KBMS ASP ATX12V 1255 CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA LGA1150 2 USB3_12 22.6cm(8.9in) EATXPWR PS2_USBPW1-4 LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN SATA6G_4 BATTERY AUDIO B85M-K PCIEX16 8 RTL 8111G SATA6G_3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® 64Mb BIOS 6 SPEAKER SB_PWR ALC 887- VD2 PCIEX1_2 USBPW5-10 B85 7 F_PANEL CLRTC SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB3_910 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 AAFP USB78 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 ASUS B85M-K 1-3
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... support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. D shared - Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. H - Before installing the... USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared - shared - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B shared - F shared G shared - Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. C shared -
... support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. D shared - Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. H - Before installing the... USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared - shared - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B shared - F shared G shared - Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. C shared -
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... from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS B85M-K 1-11 1.6 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. For system failure due to pins... 2-3. B85M-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85M-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing ...
... from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS B85M-K 1-11 1.6 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. For system failure due to pins... 2-3. B85M-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) B85M-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing ...
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... must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal conditions or in the BIOS. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 B85M-K +5V +5VSB (Default) B85M-K Keyboard and USB device wake-up feature. B85M-K USBPW5~10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) B85M-K USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that...
... must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal conditions or in the BIOS. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 B85M-K +5V +5VSB (Default) B85M-K Keyboard and USB device wake-up feature. B85M-K USBPW5~10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) B85M-K USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that...
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...]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L...want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS B85M-K 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. By default, this connector, set the item to this connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ...
...]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L...want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS B85M-K 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. By default, this connector, set the item to this connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ...
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...SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B85M-K SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal... GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B85M-K 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 ...
...SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B85M-K SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal... GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B85M-K 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 ...
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...AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B85M-K 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and ...firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection...
...AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B85M-K 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and ...firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection...
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... 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the ...USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6....
... 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the ...USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6....
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... are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to load default BIOS values. Turn on the USB flash drive. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS B85M-K 2-3 The system requires...
... are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to load default BIOS values. Turn on the USB flash drive. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS B85M-K 2-3 The system requires...
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... To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: B85M-K VER: 0301 DATE: 13/10/2013 B85MK.CAP 4194304 2013-13-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot...
... To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: B85M-K VER: 0301 DATE: 13/10/2013 B85MK.CAP 4194304 2013-13-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot...
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... DOS prompt after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. 3. ASUS B85M-K 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. If you to select the...
... DOS prompt after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. 3. ASUS B85M-K 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. If you to select the...
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...Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. We recommend to always shut down the system properly ... you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started You...
...Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. We recommend to always shut down the system properly ... you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started You...
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... and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Selects the boot device ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the priority Displays the system properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information, and CPU/Chassis fan speed... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS B85M-K 2-7
... and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Selects the boot device ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the priority Displays the system properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information, and CPU/Chassis fan speed... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS B85M-K 2-7
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar General help Submenu item Pop-up window Menu bar Configuration Scroll bar Navigation keys fields The menu...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar General help Submenu item Pop-up window Menu bar Configuration Scroll bar Navigation keys fields The menu...
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... RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ASUS B85M-K 2-9 After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings.... • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an ...
... RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ASUS B85M-K 2-9 After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings.... • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an ...
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Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9 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: Getting started 2.8 Tools menu The Tools 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. 2.9 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: Getting started 2.8 Tools menu The Tools 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.