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... mode, compatible with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS VANGUARD B85 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The...
... mode, compatible with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS VANGUARD B85 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The...
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... the motherboard. The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-1 Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to...
... the motherboard. The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-1 Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to...
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 12. Chassis intrusion jumper (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 10. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [black]) 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) ...processors. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~4) 4. VANGUARD B85 CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-3 Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 13. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin ...
... (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 12. Chassis intrusion jumper (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 10. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [black]) 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) ...processors. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~4) 4. VANGUARD B85 CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-3 Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 13. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin ...
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4 C 5 A B 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. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-5
4 C 5 A B 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. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-5
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...and compatibility of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 VANGUARD B85 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the ...chips or less. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-7 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are developed for the dual-channel configuration. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard ...
...and compatibility of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 VANGUARD B85 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the ...chips or less. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-7 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are developed for the dual-channel configuration. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard ...
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...)(XMP) 16GB(2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 • • CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB(4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • continued on the next page ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-9 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Size SS/ DS AX3U1866XW8G10(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS CMY16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver 4.21)(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS CMY8GX3M2A1866C9...
...)(XMP) 16GB(2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 • • CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB(4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • continued on the next page ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-9 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Size SS/ DS AX3U1866XW8G10(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS CMY16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver 4.21)(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS CMY8GX3M2A1866C9...
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...-15A - - • • KFC8FNLBF-GXX-12A - - • KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • J2108ECSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • • J2108BDBG-GN-F - 1.5 • • continued on the next page ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-11 GEIL - - N/A Timing DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs - 1.5 • • - 1.5 • • 9 - • • - - • • 9-10-10-26 - • • 9-9-9-24 - •...
...-15A - - • • KFC8FNLBF-GXX-12A - - • KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • J2108ECSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • • J2108BDBG-GN-F - 1.5 • • continued on the next page ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-11 GEIL - - N/A Timing DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs - 1.5 • • - 1.5 • • 9 - • • - - • • 9-10-10-26 - • • 9-9-9-24 - •...
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... or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-13 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
... or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-13 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
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shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-15 IRQ assignments for this motherboard SATA Controller 0 SATA Controller 1 SMBUS Controller Thermal Controller USB2.0 Controller 0 USB2.0 Controller 1 PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x1_1 PCI1 Intel LAN A B C D E F - - - G H - - - - - - - - -
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... a network hub. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-17 DisplayPort. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a microphone. 10. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port (light blue). PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
... a network hub. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-17 DisplayPort. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a microphone. 10. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port (light blue). PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
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...; We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT VANGUARD B85 Digital audio connector ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-19 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an additional...
...; We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT VANGUARD B85 Digital audio connector ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-19 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an additional...
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... E CHA_FAN1 D +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND VANGUARD B85 E VANGUARD B85 Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-21 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors...
... E CHA_FAN1 D +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND VANGUARD B85 E VANGUARD B85 Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-21 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors...
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Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_5~6 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-23 SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND VANGUARD B85 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND VANGUARD B85 SATA 3.0Gb/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 and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 8.
Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_5~6 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-23 SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND VANGUARD B85 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND VANGUARD B85 SATA 3.0Gb/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 and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 8.
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... connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
... connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
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To run the DVD. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT ... you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-27 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to your hardware. If Autorun is for updates. ...
To run the DVD. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT ... you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-27 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to your hardware. If Autorun is for updates. ...
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this section may vary by models. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-1 Click to check for the latest BIOS from the Internet Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot... in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS...
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this section may vary by models. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-1 Click to check for the latest BIOS from the Internet Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot... in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS...
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...updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on a single partition. 2. This utility also allows you to the USB port. 3. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-3 Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to update BIOS in ...a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in a DOS environment. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this ...
...updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on a single partition. 2. This utility also allows you to the USB port. 3. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-3 Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to update BIOS in ...a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in a DOS environment. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this ...
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Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-5 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS ...
Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-5 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS ...
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... Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for details. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The figure below shows an...saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the SATA Advanced information mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized...
... Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for details. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The figure below shows an...saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the SATA Advanced information mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized...
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... in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the settings. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-9 You cannot select an item that you to enter notes of the field opposite the item. Quick Note button This button allows you have done...
... in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the settings. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-9 You cannot select an item that you to enter notes of the field opposite the item. Quick Note button This button allows you have done...
