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User Guide - Page 2
...support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that is defaced or missing. Product warranty or service... name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING ...
User Guide - Page 9
... due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PIO-B85M
1-1 Product introduction
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1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before...
User Guide - Page 15
... illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1
PIO-B85M
Channel B DIMM_B1
PIO-B85M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
ASUS PIO-B85M
1-7 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two...
User Guide - Page 18
... in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover.
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for
information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
User Guide - Page 25
..., 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to [AHCI].
The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown])
These connectors connect to the fan connectors.
See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS PIO-B85M
1-17 4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring...
User Guide - Page 31
...update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PIO-B85M
2-1 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update...ASUS Update
utility.
2.1.1 EZ Update
EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your
motherboard's driver, software and
firmware...
User Guide - Page 33
... system boot failure!
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. Turn on your computer ...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.
ASUS PIO-B85M...
User Guide - Page 35
Restart your computer. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS PIO-B85M
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Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Select Yes then press .
After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. Are you sure you want to prevent...
User Guide - Page 37
...device priority. ASUS PIO-B85M
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 BIOS setup program can ...basic system information, and allows you installed to the system.
• The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. EZ Mode By...
User Guide - Page 39
...item. To change the value of the selected item.
ASUS PIO-B85M
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Use the navigation keys to enter notes of the...configurable, you to select items in BIOS Setup. You cannot select an item that you ...not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item...Note button This button allows you can change the settings.
Press or use the USB mouse to click...
User Guide - Page 41
... provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. To set an administrator password:
• If you to change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. 2.4 Main menu
The Main menu screen appears when you might be able to see or change the system security settings.
See section 1.6 Headers for accessing the system. ASUS PIO-B85M
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User Guide - Page 43
...ASUS PIO-B85M
2-13 Target CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Graphics speed. Scroll down to malfunction. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model... you to configure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings...
User Guide - Page 45
...you set the power phase based on the CPU. This following item appears only when you to [Manual]. ASUS PIO-B85M
2-15 The values range from 200 KHz to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment...set a higher frequency for the CPU power phase control. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
Manual Adjustment [Fast]
Allows you to configure a higher frequency for extra power support...
User Guide - Page 47
.... Use the and keys to adjust the value.
2.5.7
[Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Automatic configuration. ASUS PIO-B85M
2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 4] [Level 3] [Level 2] [Level 1] [Level 0] ]Level -1] [Level -2] [Level...
User Guide - Page 52
...[Disabled] Allows you to set an automatic detection between the mini PCIe devices and mSATA devices installed on the mSATA/mPCIe slot... you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to select the amount of your hard disk errors occur,...]
iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
IDE Legacy / Native...
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