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... About this guide iv Package contents vi VANGUARD B85 specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-16 1.7 Connectors 1-17 1.8 Onboard LED 1-26 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu...
... About this guide iv Package contents vi VANGUARD B85 specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-16 1.7 Connectors 1-17 1.8 Onboard LED 1-26 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu...
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...motherboard and the new technology it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or... technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord.
...motherboard and the new technology it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or... technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord.
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... 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB3.0 transmission - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Update - Disk Unlocker - ASUS O.C. Intel® Small Business Advantage 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1...continued on the next page) viii VANGUARD B85 specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19- Ai Charger - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user ...
... 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB3.0 transmission - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Update - Disk Unlocker - ASUS O.C. Intel® Small Business Advantage 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1...continued on the next page) viii VANGUARD B85 specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19- Ai Charger - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user ...
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VANGUARD B85 specifications summary BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME...
VANGUARD B85 specifications summary BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME...
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... EATXPWR 1 TPU 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_12 AUDIO Intel I217 V VGA_LED BATTERY PCIEX16_1 5 6 BOOT_DEVICE_LED 6 SATA6G_12 ASM 1083 PCIEX1_1 Super I/O PCI1 Intel® B85 7 SATA6G_3 SB_PWR SATA6G_4 16Mb SATA3G_56 ALC PCIEX16_2 BIOS 887 SPIDF_OUT CHA_FAN4 TPM COM USB910 USB1112 USB1314 CHA_FAN1 PANEL 8 AAFP CLRTC CHASSIS 18 16 15 3 14 13 12 3 11 10 9 1-2 Chapter...
... EATXPWR 1 TPU 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_12 AUDIO Intel I217 V VGA_LED BATTERY PCIEX16_1 5 6 BOOT_DEVICE_LED 6 SATA6G_12 ASM 1083 PCIEX1_1 Super I/O PCI1 Intel® B85 7 SATA6G_3 SB_PWR SATA6G_4 16Mb SATA3G_56 ALC PCIEX16_2 BIOS 887 SPIDF_OUT CHA_FAN4 TPM COM USB910 USB1112 USB1314 CHA_FAN1 PANEL 8 AAFP CLRTC CHASSIS 18 16 15 3 14 13 12 3 11 10 9 1-2 Chapter...
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CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC VANGUARD B85 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer ...seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and... Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins...
CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC VANGUARD B85 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer ...seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and... Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins...
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...MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition VANGUARD B85 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you want to connect an AC...module to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. TPM SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK PIN 1 RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND LAD1 LAD2 PWROWN GND VANGUARD B85 TPM connector The TPM module is for details. 4.
...MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition VANGUARD B85 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you want to connect an AC...module to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. TPM SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK PIN 1 RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND LAD1 LAD2 PWROWN GND VANGUARD B85 TPM connector The TPM module is for details. 4.
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... sends a high-level signal to this jumper. The signal is removed or replaced. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND VANGUARD B85 PIN 1 VANGUARD B85 Chassis intrusion connector 7. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [brown]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. By default, the pin...RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND VANGUARD B85 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
... sends a high-level signal to this jumper. The signal is removed or replaced. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND VANGUARD B85 PIN 1 VANGUARD B85 Chassis intrusion connector 7. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [brown]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. By default, the pin...RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND VANGUARD B85 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
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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. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-23 Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_5~6 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details.
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. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-23 Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_5~6 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details.
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...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. With this section may vary by models. ASUS VANGUARD 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 to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in case you can also...
...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. With this section may vary by models. ASUS VANGUARD 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 to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in case you can also...
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...the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down ... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition...
...the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down ... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition...
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... may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on a single...
... may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on a single...
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...select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. VANGUARD B85 0214 07/26/2013 B85VA.CAP 8194 2013-07-20 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS... prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device ...
...select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. VANGUARD B85 0214 07/26/2013 B85VA.CAP 8194 2013-07-20 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS... prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device ...
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...Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your computer. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-5 3.
...Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your computer. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-5 3.
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...after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.6 Jumpers for the advanced BIOS settings. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details.... • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the...
...after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.6 Jumpers for the advanced BIOS settings. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details.... • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the...
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...Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects ... 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 default Displays the system properties of the Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-7 Refer to the...
...Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects ... 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 default Displays the system properties of the Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-7 Refer to the...
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...is user-configurable, you can only use the English letters to display the other items on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to type your next system bootup. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on... on the screen. Last Modified button This button shows the items that do not fit on your notes. If you last modified and saved in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the ...
...is user-configurable, you can only use the English letters to display the other items on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to type your next system bootup. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on... on the screen. Last Modified button This button shows the items that do not fit on your notes. If you last modified and saved in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the ...
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... page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites: 1. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to the item. 2. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your...
... page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites: 1. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to the item. 2. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your...
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... 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. After you to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the...your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to choose the BIOS language version from the options. The Main menu provides you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you an overview of the screen show Installed. ASUS VANGUARD B85 ...
... 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. After you to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the...your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to choose the BIOS language version from the options. The Main menu provides you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you an overview of the screen show Installed. ASUS VANGUARD B85 ...
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... the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. To change only selected fields in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. From the Create New Password...
... the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. To change only selected fields in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. From the Create New Password...