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... product is distributed without any problems in this information. Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT...the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc.
... product is distributed without any problems in this information. Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT...the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc.
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... avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts...
... avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts...
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... mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI/D-sub port - Maximum shared memory of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS TROOPER B85 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x TUF inside sticker Support DVD User manual Feature manual TUF Certification card...
... mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI/D-sub port - Maximum shared memory of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS TROOPER B85 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x TUF inside sticker Support DVD User manual Feature manual TUF Certification card...
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... Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Thermal Solution - certified by military-standard) - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Supports Jack-detection, multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking - Profile - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio...
... Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Thermal Solution - certified by military-standard) - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Supports Jack-detection, multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking - Profile - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio...
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...DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS/TUF CPU-Z Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.1 in (30.5 cm x 18 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. TROOPER B85 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 8-channel audio output 2 x USB...
...DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS/TUF CPU-Z Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.1 in (30.5 cm x 18 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. TROOPER B85 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 8-channel audio output 2 x USB...
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... that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid...
... that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid...
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... PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 12. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (black) 7. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-3 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if...
... PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 12. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (black) 7. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-3 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if...
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... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM ASUS TROOPER B85 1-7 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the higher-sized channel...
... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM ASUS TROOPER B85 1-7 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the higher-sized channel...
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... the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared shared - When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. C shared - D shared shared - shared - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards...
... the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared shared - When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. C shared - D shared shared - shared - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards...
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... failure due to short the two pins. 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to default values. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn...
... failure due to short the two pins. 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to default values. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn...
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... (VGA) port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-11 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Line In port (light blue). Refer to wake then steady) up from S5 mode Speed LED Status...
... (VGA) port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-11 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Line In port (light blue). Refer to wake then steady) up from S5 mode Speed LED Status...
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... connector, set to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. 2. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio...
... connector, set to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. 2. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio...
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... a slot opening at the back of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 3. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. These are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect...
... a slot opening at the back of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 3. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. These are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect...
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... sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-17 The speaker allows you to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to connect a USB 3.0 module for the system power LED. The HDD LED lights up when you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector...
... sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-17 The speaker allows you to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to connect a USB 3.0 module for the system power LED. The HDD LED lights up when you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector...
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.... If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit...
.... If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit...
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... select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-1
... select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-1
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... Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS...
... Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS...
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... support DVD may not be the latest version. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B85MVPL.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash drive. Turn...
... support DVD may not be the latest version. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B85MVPL.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash drive. Turn...
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... system will boot next priority device automatically. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Press ENTER to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 4. If no key is detected. Boot your...
... system will boot next priority device automatically. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Press ENTER to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 4. If no key is detected. Boot your...
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... the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-7 Displays the CPU temperature, Selects the display language DRAM information, CPU voltage of the BIOS setup program output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets...
... the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-7 Displays the CPU temperature, Selects the display language DRAM information, CPU voltage of the BIOS setup program output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets...