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...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. 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...
...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. 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...
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... this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. 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 set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer...
... this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. 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 set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer...
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... the Enter or Return key. + + If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. v ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to the...added by your dealer. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press the enclosed key...
... the Enter or Return key. + + If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. v ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to the...added by your dealer. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press the enclosed key...
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...to section 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 at ... 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 frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information...
...to section 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 at ... 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 frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information...
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...contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: ...
...contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: ...
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... 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver...Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
... 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver...Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
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The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Max. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-13 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® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows... 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 its possible minimum value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] ~ [80]. 2.5.3...
The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Max. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-13 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® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows... 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 its possible minimum value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] ~ [80]. 2.5.3...
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...[Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may cause the system to become unstable! Select [Manual] to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 DRAM Timing... Control The subitems in this menu allow you to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Use the or to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you ...
...[Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may cause the system to become unstable! Select [Manual] to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 DRAM Timing... Control The subitems in this menu allow you to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Use the or to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you ...
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...Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the CPU Power Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Turbo... when you set the package power time window. Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you set the CPU ratio and features. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-15 Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust...
...Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the CPU Power Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Turbo... when you set the package power time window. Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you set the CPU ratio and features. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-15 Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust...
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...Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-17 Use the and keys to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears ... adjust the value. 2.5.12 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Cache voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to...
...Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-17 Use the and keys to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears ... adjust the value. 2.5.12 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Cache voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to...
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...interval. 2.5.16 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only ...interval. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] This item...
...interval. 2.5.16 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only ...interval. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] This item...
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... Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 20% to 100%. The values range from 20% to 100%. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore]...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan...
... Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 20% to 100%. The values range from 20% to 100%. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore]...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan...
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... adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 75ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-31 The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to enable or disable...
... adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 75ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-31 The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to enable or disable...