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User Guide - Page 2
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Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is valid to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives, etc. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS...
User Guide - Page 3
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... About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-E R2.0 specifications summary vi
Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4
1.4 System memory 1-8
1.5 Expansion slots 1-10
1.6 Headers...1-12
1.7 Connectors 1-13
1.9 Software support 1-22
Chapter 2:
BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your...
User Guide - Page 8
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... UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS
v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
mATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.9 in (24.4 cm x 22.6 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii
User Guide - Page 9
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...ASUS B85M-E R2.0
1-1 Product introduction
1
1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to the motherboard... them .
• Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
User Guide - Page 17
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..., 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 at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL.
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1
2
3
ASUS B85M-E R2.0
1-9 • The default memory operation...
User Guide - Page 18
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... expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later
use . To remove a DIMM
B A
1.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1.
Before installing the expansion card...
User Guide - Page 27
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... with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors.
GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)
This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of these connectors, then install the module to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS B85M-E R2.0
1-19
USB 2.0 connectors...
User Guide - Page 29
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... connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. TPM
PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK
B85M-E R2.0
PIN 1
NC CLK_RUN#
SERIRQ NC...
User Guide - Page 31
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Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0
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 need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your
motherboard's driver, software and
firmware
Click to find and select the BIOS
...
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...recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0
2-3 The utility automatically checks the ... BIOS settings.
Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com....
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... not supported due to exit BIOS Updater.
6.
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press .
4.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Drives panel
ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01]
Current ROM BOARD: B85M-E R2...
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... to the system. ASUS B85M-E R2.0
2-7
The figure below shows an example of the selected mode on the right hand side
• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
• The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to configure the BIOS settings.
User Guide - Page 39
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...cannot select an item that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup.
2.3 My Favorites
MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0
2-9 A configurable field is a brief description of the menu... screen.
To change the settings. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation ...
User Guide - Page 48
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... Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset.
Configuration options: [+] [-]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode].
[Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto...
User Guide - Page 73
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... http://www.service.asus.com/
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://www.asus.com/de/support/
B85M-E R2.0
A-3 ASUS contact information...
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