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... un- buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. B85M-E R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage...is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-E R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz...
... un- buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. B85M-E R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage...is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-E R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz...
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ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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...damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-5 • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.... ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does ...
...damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-5 • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.... ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does ...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-7
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-7
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...-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-9 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information... from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load ...
...-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-9 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information... from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load ...
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... to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. HD Audio - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - Intel PCH SATA controller - - - USB2.0_1 - - - - - - - ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-11 See page 1-15 for this motherboard A B CDEF G H LAN - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card...
... to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. HD Audio - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - Intel PCH SATA controller - - - USB2.0_1 - - - - - - - ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-11 See page 1-15 for this motherboard A B CDEF G H LAN - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card...
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..., the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-13
..., the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-13
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... 1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 B85M-E R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices ...PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD B85M-E R2.0 Parallel port connector ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-15 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices. Find the proper orientation ...
... 1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 B85M-E R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices ...PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD B85M-E R2.0 Parallel port connector ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-15 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices. Find the proper orientation ...
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...GND A CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B85M-E R2.0 B C CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR C CHA FAN IN +5V B85M-E R2.0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These...the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out B85M-E R2.0 SPEAKER PIN 1 B85M-E R2.0 Speaker out connector ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-17 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis fans ...
...GND A CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B85M-E R2.0 B C CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR C CHA FAN IN +5V B85M-E R2.0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These...the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out B85M-E R2.0 SPEAKER PIN 1 B85M-E R2.0 Speaker out connector ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-17 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis fans ...
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...USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-19 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC B85M-E R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND B85M-E R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to ...USB 3.0 module, you to the USB connectors. USB3+5V PIN 1 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V B85M-E R2.0 USB3.0 connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of up to a...
...USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-19 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC B85M-E R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND B85M-E R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to ...USB 3.0 module, you to the USB connectors. USB3+5V PIN 1 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V B85M-E R2.0 USB3.0 connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of up to a...
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The signal is removed or replaced. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-21 TPM 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 ... or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. TPM PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK B85M-E R2.0 PIN 1 NC CLK_RUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND B85M-E R2.0 TPM connector The TPM module is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper caps only when...
The signal is removed or replaced. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-21 TPM 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 ... or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. TPM PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK B85M-E R2.0 PIN 1 NC CLK_RUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND B85M-E R2.0 TPM connector The TPM module is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper caps only when...
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... to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, ...BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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 motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find...
... to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, ...BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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 motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find...
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... rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B85MER2.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. To ensure system compatibility and ...to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version....
... rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B85MER2.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. To ensure system compatibility and ...to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version....
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... BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-E R2.0 VER: 0203 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/20/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B85MER2.CAP ...then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Are you sure you want to...
... BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-E R2.0 VER: 0203 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/20/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B85MER2.CAP ...then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Are you sure you want to...
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ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage... the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot SATA information device priority Displays the Power saving Advanced mode mode menus Selects the boot device priority...the boot device is installed to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage... the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot SATA information device priority Displays the Power saving Advanced mode mode menus Selects the boot device priority...the boot device is installed to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7.
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... Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-9 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the selected item. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description...
... Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-9 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the selected item. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description...
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... a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-11 From the Enter Current Password box, key in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. To set a user...
... a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-11 From the Enter Current Password box, key in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. To set a user...
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... you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible minimum value. Use the or keys to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics ratio. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-13 Max. 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel...
... you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible minimum value. Use the or keys to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics ratio. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-13 Max. 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel...
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... condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-15 Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to enable your...
... condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-15 Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to enable your...
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... [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-17 Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2.5.12 CPU...
... [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-17 Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2.5.12 CPU...