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...; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-G R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with max. Please refer to Memory QVL...
...; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-G R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with max. Please refer to Memory QVL...
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... as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the bag that the motherboard fits. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with the component. • Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis...
... as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the bag that the motherboard fits. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with the component. • Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis...
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1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. B85M-G R2.0 B85M-G R2.0 CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-3 Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 10. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. Serial port connectors (...
1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. B85M-G R2.0 B85M-G R2.0 CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-3 Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 10. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. Serial port connectors (...
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ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-5 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-5 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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...the total size of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B85M-G R2.0 B85M-G R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into ... Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-7 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due...
...the total size of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B85M-G R2.0 B85M-G R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into ... Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-7 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due...
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... already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. To remove a DIMM B A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future...
... already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. To remove a DIMM B A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future...
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... RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard ...
... RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard ...
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... - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. HDMI port: 300 MHz - ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-13
... - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. HDMI port: 300 MHz - ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-13
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...to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 ...R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B85M-G R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-G R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...
...to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 ...R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B85M-G R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-G R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...
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...GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND B85M-G R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA ... ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-17 See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 8. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details.
...GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND B85M-G R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA ... ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-17 See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 8. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details.
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... GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-G R2.0 SPDIF_OUT B85M-G R2.0 Digital audio connector ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-19 RESET B85M-G R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The HDD...
... GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-G R2.0 SPDIF_OUT B85M-G R2.0 Digital audio connector ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-19 RESET B85M-G R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The HDD...
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Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that...with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-21 The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE ...
Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that...with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-21 The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE ...
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... Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-1 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find...
... Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-1 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find...
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...you press to load default BIOS values. NTFS is in single partition and in your computer screen. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-3 Turn on your USB flash drive. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • ...BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices...
...you press to load default BIOS values. NTFS is in single partition and in your computer screen. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-3 Turn on your USB flash drive. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • ...BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices...
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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Restart your computer. Select Yes then press . ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-5 Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? After ... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-G R2.0 VER: 0306 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/14/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B85MGR2.CAP ...
...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Restart your computer. Select Yes then press . ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-5 Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? After ... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-G R2.0 VER: 0306 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/14/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B85MGR2.CAP ...
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...installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-7 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections ... 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 ...
...installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-7 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections ... 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 ...
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.... 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is not user-configurable. To change the settings. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-9 You cannot select an item that you have done in BIOS. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right...
.... 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is not user-configurable. To change the settings. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-9 You cannot select an item that you have done in BIOS. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right...
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... of the screen shows the default Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the...
... of the screen shows the default Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the...
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... set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to its possible maximum value. Select the auto mode to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics ratio. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-13 Use the or keys to apply the optimized setting. The following two items appear only when you set to the default setting. The configurable...
... set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to its possible maximum value. Select the auto mode to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics ratio. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-13 Use the or keys to apply the optimized setting. The following two items appear only when you set to the default setting. The configurable...
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... keys to set the package power time window. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to set the CPU ratio and features. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-15 Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than the marked frequency in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production...
... keys to set the package power time window. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to set the CPU ratio and features. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-15 Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than the marked frequency in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production...