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... 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 at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. VANGUARD B85 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No...
... 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 at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. VANGUARD B85 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No...
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... information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to... never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC VANGUARD B85 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...
... information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to... never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC VANGUARD B85 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...
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... Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration...
... Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration...
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... xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Set to [Auto] for this section vary depending on the...motherboard. The configuration options for optimized performance under XMP/Manual/User-defined memory frequency mode. Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause... CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-13
... xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Set to [Auto] for this section vary depending on the...motherboard. The configuration options for optimized performance under XMP/Manual/User-defined memory frequency mode. Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause... CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-13
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...2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Manual Mode. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when ...Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Skew Control Adjust these items may vary depending on the CPU. Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] MCH Full Check [Auto] Allows you to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75...
...2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Manual Mode. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when ...Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Skew Control Adjust these items may vary depending on the CPU. Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] MCH Full Check [Auto] Allows you to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75...
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...conditions of every component. [T. 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. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ... maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to enlarge the O.C. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-19 CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to maintain the current VRM balance. The values depend on selected CPU...
...conditions of every component. [T. 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. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ... maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to enlarge the O.C. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-19 CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to maintain the current VRM balance. The values depend on selected CPU...
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... Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] By default, this item is set to [Disabled] and helps provide over voltage protection for overclocking, but this item to [Enabled], you can select voltage settings for the CPU. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-21 Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive...
... Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] By default, this item is set to [Disabled] and helps provide over voltage protection for overclocking, but this item to [Enabled], you can select voltage settings for the CPU. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-21 Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive...
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Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to malfunction. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu ... items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Sets to [Enabled] for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-25 2.5.27 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for EMI control. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow...
Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to malfunction. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu ... items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Sets to [Enabled] for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-25 2.5.27 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for EMI control. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow...
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...) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-43 Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to load/save the...
...) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-43 Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to load/save the...