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... with PCIe x1 device) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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 ...Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/InsiderTM - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). TROOPER B85 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory VGA Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for New 4th ...
... with PCIe x1 device) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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 ...Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/InsiderTM - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). TROOPER B85 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory VGA Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for New 4th ...
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... 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. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-1 Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by the...
... 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. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-1 Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by the...
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-3 System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 8. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (black) 7. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the... Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_1314) 11. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (8-pin EATX12V, 24-pin EATXPWR) 2. ...
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-3 System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 8. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 4. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (black) 7. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the... Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_1314) 11. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (8-pin EATX12V, 24-pin EATXPWR) 2. ...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS TROOPER B85 1-5 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 ASUS TROOPER B85 1-5 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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...memory, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM ASUS TROOPER B85 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. 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 DDR3 1600MHz. ...
...memory, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM ASUS TROOPER B85 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. 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 DDR3 1600MHz. ...
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....0 A shared shared shared - Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. IRQ assignments for information on the slot. 5. D shared shared - ASUS TROOPER B85 1-9 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that complies with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace...
....0 A shared shared shared - Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. IRQ assignments for information on the slot. 5. D shared shared - ASUS TROOPER B85 1-9 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that complies with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace...
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... indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Refer to wake then steady) up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN...
... indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Refer to wake then steady) up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN...
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... cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set the item to [HD]. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-13 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately...
... cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set the item to [HD]. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-13 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately...
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... more power-consuming devices or when you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-15 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you are...
... more power-consuming devices or when you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-15 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you are...
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... reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. • Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-17 The system power LED lights up when you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up or flashes...
... reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. • Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-17 The system power LED lights up when you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up or flashes...
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... CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to exit the message. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-19 By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or...
... CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to exit the message. ASUS TROOPER B85 1-19 By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or...
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... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS TROOPER B85 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo...
... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS TROOPER B85 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo...
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...found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under FreeDOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when... DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your computer screen. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn on your computer has a DVD optical ...
...found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under FreeDOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when... DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your computer screen. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn on your computer has a DVD optical ...
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When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to...computer. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2015/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: TROOPER B85 VER: 0310 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 02/02/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: TROOPER.CAP 8390656 2015-02-02 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home...
When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to...computer. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2015/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: TROOPER B85 VER: 0310 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 02/02/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: TROOPER.CAP 8390656 2015-02-02 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home...
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...without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized Selects the boot device priority Displays the SATA information Power saving Advanced mode mode menus default Displays the system ...or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary ...
...without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized Selects the boot device priority Displays the SATA information Power saving Advanced mode mode menus default Displays the system ...or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS TROOPER B85 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary ...
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... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS TROOPER B85 2-9 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to the item. 2.
... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS TROOPER B85 2-9 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to the item. 2.
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ASUS TROOPER B85 2-11 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ...
ASUS TROOPER B85 2-11 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ...
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Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS TROOPER B85 2-13
Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS TROOPER B85 2-13
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..., there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ASUS TROOPER B85 A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...
..., there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ASUS TROOPER B85 A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...
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...components as well as the packaging materials. This symbol of electronic products. Google™ License Terms Copyright© 2015 Google Inc. ASUS TROOPER B85 A-3 Licensed under the License. We believe in providing solutions for detailed recycling information in writing, software distributed under the License is ...bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse of the License at http://csr...
...components as well as the packaging materials. This symbol of electronic products. Google™ License Terms Copyright© 2015 Google Inc. ASUS TROOPER B85 A-3 Licensed under the License. We believe in providing solutions for detailed recycling information in writing, software distributed under the License is ...bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse of the License at http://csr...