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Contents Safety information iv 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...
Contents Safety information iv 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...
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...and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for CPU support list. Intel® B85 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600/1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory... 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, ...
...and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for CPU support list. Intel® B85 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600/1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory... 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, ...
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... B85 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) - 8 x USB2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" ESD Guards (continued on the CPU... Angel: - VANGUARD B85 specifications summary VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Integrated graphics processor - resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz/2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DP/HDMI/DVI/D-sub port - Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with...
... B85 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) - 8 x USB2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" ESD Guards (continued on the CPU... Angel: - VANGUARD B85 specifications summary VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB Exclusive TUF Features Integrated graphics processor - resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz/2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DP/HDMI/DVI/D-sub port - Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with...
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...) viii ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Ai Charger - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-DIMM - EZ Update - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB3.0 transmission - Profile - Disk Unlocker - 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- ASUS O.C. Multi...
...) viii ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Ai Charger - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-DIMM - EZ Update - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB3.0 transmission - Profile - Disk Unlocker - 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- ASUS O.C. Multi...
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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, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS utilities Network iControl Windows® 8 Windows®...
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, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS utilities Network iControl Windows® 8 Windows®...
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...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 ...CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at the maximum transfer rate of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS VANGUARD B85...
...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 ...CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at the maximum transfer rate of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS VANGUARD B85...
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...ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit)/Windows® 8 (32/64bit) • Lynx Point PCH with Core™ Haswell CPU (Shark Bay platforms) with 5MB ME 9.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 with one of these chipsets: B85...Please refer to the spec sheet for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 • The Intel®...
...ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit)/Windows® 8 (32/64bit) • Lynx Point PCH with Core™ Haswell CPU (Shark Bay platforms) with 5MB ME 9.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 with one of these chipsets: B85...Please refer to the spec sheet for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 • The Intel®...
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...[Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in this item to adjust the value. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-19 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo... production. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this menu allow you to set the Turbo Mode to enlarge the...
...[Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in this item to adjust the value. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-19 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo... production. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this menu allow you to set the Turbo Mode to enlarge the...
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...systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to zero (0). Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [...Max NonTurbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to select the boot performance mode. EIST [...
...systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to zero (0). Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [...Max NonTurbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to select the boot performance mode. EIST [...
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... Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-27 Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0...
... Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-27 Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0...
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...] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M][320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-29 Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI] and allows...
...] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M][320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-29 Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI] and allows...
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... to display the detected temperature. 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started Select Ignore if you do not wish to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. 2.6.10 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user ... the system temperature/power status, and allows you set the previous item to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other items. 2.7.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the...
... to display the detected temperature. 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started Select Ignore if you do not wish to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. 2.6.10 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user ... the system temperature/power status, and allows you set the previous item to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other items. 2.7.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the...
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... parameters. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan 1/2/3/4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan 1/2/3/4. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make.... Enables the Chassis fan 1/2/3/4 Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Max. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CHASSIS Fan 1/2/3/4 Min. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%....
... parameters. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan 1/2/3/4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan 1/2/3/4. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make.... Enables the Chassis fan 1/2/3/4 Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Max. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CHASSIS Fan 1/2/3/4 Min. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%....