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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-G R2.0 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.9 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-G R2.0 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.9 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10...
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... Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® 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...
... Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® 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...
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B85M-G R2.0 specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x CLRTC jumper 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 2 x 4-pin ....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) Windows®...
B85M-G R2.0 specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x CLRTC jumper 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 2 x 4-pin ....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) Windows®...
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... may damage the motherboard components. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 B85M-G R2.0 B85M-G R2.0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin...
... may damage the motherboard components. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 B85M-G R2.0 B85M-G R2.0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin...
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...[120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-15 Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM...extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response for extra power support. 2.5.11 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core...
...[120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-15 Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM...extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response for extra power support. 2.5.11 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core...
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...Enabled]. 2.5.20 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-19 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU input voltage....CPU digital I /O voltage offset mode sign. Configuration options: [+] [-]. Configuration options: [+] [-]. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.10V]. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.19 SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support...
...Enabled]. 2.5.20 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-19 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU input voltage....CPU digital I /O voltage offset mode sign. Configuration options: [+] [-]. Configuration options: [+] [-]. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.10V]. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.19 SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support...
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Be cautious when changing the settings of CPU cores to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit ... [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in this function. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-21 Active Processor ...
Be cautious when changing the settings of CPU cores to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit ... [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in this function. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-21 Active Processor ...
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... on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-23 CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] L0sL1]. Configuration options: [Enabled] ...Technology S4 mode. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set to work. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [x] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express...
... on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-23 CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] L0sL1]. Configuration options: [Enabled] ...Technology S4 mode. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set to work. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [x] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express...
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...support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to select which of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] ASUS B85M-G R2... of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics device should be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to control various DMI functions....
...support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to select which of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] ASUS B85M-G R2... of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics device should be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to control various DMI functions....