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...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 2.5 Advanced menu 2-11 2.6 Monitor menu 2-12 2.7 Boot menu 2-13 2.8 Tools menu 2-14 2.9 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
...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 2.5 Advanced menu 2-11 2.6 Monitor menu 2-12 2.7 Boot menu 2-13 2.8 Tools menu 2-14 2.9 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
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... and higher memory modules on XMP mode will work depending on the CPU installed. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 1920 x1200@60Hz - resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz - Maximum shared memory of DDR3 1600MHz...174; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS B85M-K motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of ...
... and higher memory modules on XMP mode will work depending on the CPU installed. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 1920 x1200@60Hz - resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz - Maximum shared memory of DDR3 1600MHz...174; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS B85M-K motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of ...
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... the 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 AI Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 -
... the 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 AI Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 -
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... Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does... Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) 9. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~10) 13. B85M-K B85M-K CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® LGA1150...
... Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does... Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) 9. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~10) 13. B85M-K B85M-K CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® LGA1150...
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1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B 4 C 5 A B ASUS B85M-K 1-5
1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B 4 C 5 A B ASUS B85M-K 1-5
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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... install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot. ASUS B85M-K 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 B85M-K Channel B DIMM_B1 B85M-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You...
... install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot. ASUS B85M-K 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 B85M-K Channel B DIMM_B1 B85M-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You...
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...or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be supported with 8GB or above...1. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from a memory module. Failure to do any of the following: - Profile is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other system components. For effective use a more memory on the socket. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the same...
...or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be supported with 8GB or above...1. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from a memory module. Failure to do any of the following: - Profile is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other system components. For effective use a more memory on the socket. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the same...
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... 23 Normal (Default) B85M-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically ...RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS B85M-K 1-11 1.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ...
... 23 Normal (Default) B85M-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically ...RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS B85M-K 1-11 1.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ...
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... Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 B85M-K +5V +5VSB (Default) B85M-K Keyboard and USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) ...jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keyboard and USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_KBPW1~4) This jumper...
... Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 B85M-K +5V +5VSB (Default) B85M-K Keyboard and USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) ...jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keyboard and USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_KBPW1~4) This jumper...
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These are for USB 2.0 ports. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB56) These connectors are not jumpers! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to ..., ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B85M-K CHA_FAN VCC CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B85M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of...
These are for USB 2.0 ports. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB56) These connectors are not jumpers! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to ..., ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B85M-K CHA_FAN VCC CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B85M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of...
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...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 Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes 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...
...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 Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes 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...
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2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Scroll down to malfunction.
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Scroll down to malfunction.
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ASUS B85M-K 2-11 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction.
ASUS B85M-K 2-11 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction.