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...ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by ASUS; Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your... terms and cost of these licenses are used only for a period of three years after our last shipment of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
...ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by ASUS; Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your... terms and cost of these licenses are used only for a period of three years after our last shipment of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. It includes ...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. It includes ...
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... such as warranty flyers, that you must press the Enter or Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Refer to yourself when completing a task. Used to...you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a ...
... such as warranty flyers, that you must press the Enter or Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Refer to yourself when completing a task. Used to...you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a ...
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... (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. VANGUARD B85 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots LGA1150 socket for ... 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...
... (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. VANGUARD B85 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots LGA1150 socket for ... 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...
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... 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate ...8226; Team TLD38G2133HC11ABK(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • • 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction VANGUARD B85 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Apacer 78.BAGFF....
... 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate ...8226; Team TLD38G2133HC11ABK(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • • 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction VANGUARD B85 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Apacer 78.BAGFF....
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To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-27 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating ... an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options...
To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS VANGUARD B85 1-27 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating ... an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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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 logo Click to restore the BIOS in this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To... launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update ...
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 logo Click to restore the BIOS in this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To... launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update ...
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.... Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-13 Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Set to display the other items. Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target... [Auto] for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for optimized performance under XMP/Manual/User-defined memory frequency mode.
.... Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-13 Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Set to display the other items. Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target... [Auto] for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for optimized performance under XMP/Manual/User-defined memory frequency mode.
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... configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. 2.5.2 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio ... Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items become unstable...
... configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. 2.5.2 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio ... Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items become unstable...
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Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] MCH Full Check [Auto] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability. Transmitter Rising Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [0]... conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Skew Control Adjust these items may vary depending on the CPU. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Manual Mode. This item allows you to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). Configuration ...
Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] MCH Full Check [Auto] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability. Transmitter Rising Slope [Auto] Configuration options: [0]... conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Skew Control Adjust these items may vary depending on the CPU. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Manual Mode. This item allows you to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). Configuration ...
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... Use the and keys to adjust the value. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-21 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the offset mode sign. Increase the voltage when...lifespan. 2.5.14 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]....
... Use the and keys to adjust the value. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-21 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the offset mode sign. Increase the voltage when...lifespan. 2.5.14 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]....
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...CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The following item... Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset...
...CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The following item... Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset...
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... Voltage to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The following item appears only when you set the CPU system agent voltage offset mode sign. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-23 Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [+] ...Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. The following item appears only when you set the total adaptive...
... Voltage to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The following item appears only when you set the CPU system agent voltage offset mode sign. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-23 Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [+] ...Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. The following item appears only when you set the total adaptive...
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...xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-31 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.6 USB Configuration The items in this requires additional firmware in the SPI device. • The ... features. • iAMT H/W is enabled. If no USB device is set it to [Enabled] to enable or disable this user manual for operating systems without using a password or set to [Enabled] and allows you set the Intel®AMT item to unconfigure AMT...
...xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-31 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.6 USB Configuration The items in this requires additional firmware in the SPI device. • The ... features. • iAMT H/W is enabled. If no USB device is set it to [Enabled] to enable or disable this user manual for operating systems without using a password or set to [Enabled] and allows you set the Intel®AMT item to unconfigure AMT...
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... to enable or disable the PXE Option ROM of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this user manual for the locations of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device...
... to enable or disable the PXE Option ROM of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this user manual for the locations of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device...
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...Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20% to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to 100%. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-35 If the fan is installed. CPU Upper Temperature [70] ...temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for the DC mode Q-Fan control when a 3-pin CPU fan is not connected to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you...
...Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20% to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to 100%. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-35 If the fan is installed. CPU Upper Temperature [70] ...temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for the DC mode Q-Fan control when a 3-pin CPU fan is not connected to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you...
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... minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 20% to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. When the CPU temperature is under...
... minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 20% to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. When the CPU temperature is under...