Asus B85M-G R2.0 manual

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    M otherboar d B85M-G R2.0[...]

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    ii E9176 First Edition March 2014 Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser[...]

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    iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv Package contents .....................................................................[...]

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    iv Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all [...]

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    v Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentati[...]

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    vi B85M-G R2.0 specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation and New 4th Generation Intel ® Core TM i7/ Core TM i5/ Core TM i3, Pentium ® , Celeron ® Processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types[...]

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    vii B85M-G R2.0 specifications summary Audio 7.1-channel Realtek ® ALC887 High Denition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Retasking * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. USB 4 x USB 3.0 port s (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 port s (4 ports at [...]

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    viii Specications are subject to change without notice. B85M-G R2.0 specifications summary Internal connectors 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 [...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent. • Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedw[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction B85M-G R2.0 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout B85M-G R2.0 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1442K AAFP EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 BATTERY Super I/O KBMS HDMI DVI_VGA BIOS CLRTC 19.3cm(7.6in) Intel ® B85 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-20 2. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,4-pinATX12V) 1-14 3. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN1/2) 1-16 4. Intel ® LGA1150CPUsocket 1-3 5. DDR3DIMMslots 1-7 6. [...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B UnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU. • Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand thesocketcontactsarenotbent.Contactyourretailerimmediatelyifthe?[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-5 A B C 5 4 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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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3 4 A B B A To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B A A B 1[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview ThismotherboardcomeswithfourDoubleDataRate3(DDR3)DualInlineMemoryModule (DIMM)sockets.ADDR3modulehasthesamephysicaldimensionsasaDDR2DIMMbut isnotcheddifferentlytopreventinstallationonaD[...]

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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction • 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[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-9 1.5 Expansion slots Inthefuture,youmayneedtoinstallexpansioncards.Thefollowingsub-sectionsdescribe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomay cause you physical[...]

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    1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots ThismotherboardsupportsPCIExpressx1networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthat complywiththePCIExpressspecications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot ThismotherboardhasaPCIExpressx16slotthatsupport[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-11 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) ThisjumperallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.Youcan cleartheCMOSmemoryofdate,time,andsystemsetupparametersbyerasingthe CMOSRTCRAMdata.Theonboardbuttoncellbattery?[...]

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    1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors LAN port Speed LED Activity Link LED 4 5 3 6 7 1 12 10 9 2 11 8 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). ThisportisforaPS/2mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororother VGA-compatibledevice[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-13 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel LightBlue(Rearpanel) LineIn RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut Lime(Rearpanel) LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut Pink(Rear[...]

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    1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Internal connectors • WerecommendthatyouuseanATX12VSpecication2.0-compliantpowersupply unit(PSU)withaminimumof300Wpowerrating.ThisPSUtypehas24-pinand4-pin power plugs. • DONOTforgettoconnectthe?[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-15 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupports eitherHDAudioorlegacyAC`97audiostandard.Connectoneendofthefrontpanel audioI/Omodulecabletothisconnector. [...]

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    1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.Thespeaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connectthefancablestothefanconnector[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-17 8. Intel ® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) Thisconnector connectstoSerial ATA6.0 Gb/shard diskdrives viaSerial ATA6.0Gb/s signal cables. Whenusinghot-plugandNCQ,setthe SATA Mode Selection itemintheBIOSto[AHCI].?[...]

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    1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.0moduleforadditionalUSB3.0front orrearpanelports.WithaninstalledUSB3.0module,youcanenjoyallthebenetsof USB3.0includingfasterd[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-19 11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions. • SystempowerLED(2-pinPWR_LED) This2-pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.ConnectthechassispowerLED cabletothisconnector.Thesystempower[...]

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    1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 13. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedintrusiondetectionsensororswitch.Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusionsensororswitchsendsahigh-levelsigna[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-21 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system ThismotherboardsupportsWindows ® 7(32bit/64bit),Windows ® 8(32bit/64bit)and Windows ® 8.1(32bit/64bit)OperatingSystems(OS).AlwaysinstallthelatestOSversionand correspondingupdatestomaximi[...]

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    1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update BIOS information 2 EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your [...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIO[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2‑3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le. • [...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press <F8> to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into th[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-5 ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-G R2.0 VER: 0306 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/14/2014 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C: C: D: FORMAN~1 <DIR> B85MGR2.CAP 16779264 2014-03-14 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Mov[...]

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    2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press <Delete> during the Power‑On S[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2‑7 • 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 the system. Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode SATA information Select[...]

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    2‑8 Chapter 2: Getting started Navigation keys General help Menu bar Submenu item Configuration fields Menu items Back button Pop-up window Scroll bar Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Bo[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop‑up window with the conguration options for that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to [...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS lan[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-11 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase [...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking‑related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model yo[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G 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 you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for all cores. [Per Core] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio individually. The following two items[...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.7 GPU Boost [As is] Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Conguration options: [As is] [Enabled]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-15 This following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment] . Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response for the CPU power phase control. Conguration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the curre[...]

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    2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power. Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current Use <+> and <‑> key to adjust the value. CPU Interna[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2‑17 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Use the <+> and <‑> keys to ad[...]

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    2‑18 Chapter 2: Getting started Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Conguration options: [+] [‑] CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mod[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-19 2.5.16 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset mode sign. Conguration options: [+] [‑]. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. The values[...]

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    2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.24 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage. The values range from 0.3950V to 0.6300V with a 0.0050V interval. 2.5.25 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA. The values range from 0.3950V to 0.6300V with a 0.0050V interval 2.5.26 DRAM[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-21 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU‑related information that [...]

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    2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Intel ® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to aut[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2‑23 CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Conguration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. Congura[...]

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    2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work. Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Conguration options: [Enabled[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-25 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable VT‑d function on MCH. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Allows you to enable or dis[...]

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    2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started PEG - ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG Device. The setting takes no effect if PEG is not the active device at present. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scramb[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2‑27 2.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to congure the Platform Misc. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE express native power management. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Native ASPM [Disabled] The item appears only when you set the pr[...]

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    2‑28 Chapter 2: Getting started Serial Port Configuration The sub‑items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Con  gu ra ti o n o pt io n s: [E na b le d] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the Seri[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-29 Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake‑on‑LAN feature of the Intel ® / Realtek LAN device. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake‑on‑LAN feature of the Intel ® / Realtek LAN device. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake even[...]

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    2‑30 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other items. 2.7.1 CPU Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if you do no[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2‑31 CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q‑Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed[...]

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    2‑32 Chapter 2: Getting started The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1/2 Prole to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC. Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+>[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2‑33 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following ve items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connec[...]

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    2‑34 Chapter 2: Getting started PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2‑35 2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third‑party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [K[...]

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    2‑36 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Conguration options: [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to congure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to pro[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2‑37 KEK Management The KEK (Key‑exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key‑exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key‑Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Conguration options: [Yes] [No] L[...]

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    2‑38 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8.10 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows ® OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST (Windows ® 8 not sup[...]

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    ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2‑39 2.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS le only coming from the s[...]

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    2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus[...]

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    Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equip[...]

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    REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of pa[...]

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    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-3842-9911 Fax +86-21-5866-8722 ext. 9101# Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUT[...]

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    EC Declaration of Confo rmity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAI WAN Country: TAIWAN Author ized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 4088 0 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the follo wing app aratus: Product name : Mothe[...]