Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product B85-PLUS Asus
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Motherboard B85-PLUS.
ii E7928 First Edition V1 April 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, trans.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................... iv Package contents ..
iv Safety information Electrical safety T o 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.
v Where to nd 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.
vi B85-PLUS specications summary (continued on the next page) Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS B85-PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x S erial A T A 6.
vii B85-PLUS specications summary (continued on the next page) Storage Intel ® B85 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (dark brown) - 4 x Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connector (yellow) Supports Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology , Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology* * These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
viii B85-PLUS specications summary Specications are subject to change without notice. Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.
ASUS B85-PLUS 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed T ake 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.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction B85-PLUS Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout B85-PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 USB1112 USB1314 AAFP EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 BATTERY Super I/O Realtek ALC887 RTL 8111G KBMS DVI_VGA 128Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC 20.
ASUS B85-PLUS 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 150 socket designed for the Intel ® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium ® , Celeron ® processors. B85-PLUS B85-PLUS CPU socket LGA1 150 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1.
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. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1 150 socket only . DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1 155 and LGA1 156 sockets on the LGA1 150 socket.
ASUS B85-PLUS 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 .
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3 4 A B B A T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B A A B 1.
ASUS B85-PLUS 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 is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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. • For system stability , use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs).
ASUS B85-PLUS 1-9 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. 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 specications.
ASUS B85-PLUS 1-1 1 B85-PLUS B85-PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC CLRTC T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. T urn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction LAN port Speed LED Activity Link LED 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. V ideo Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port.
ASUS B85-PLUS 1-13 • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows ® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system’s setting.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Digital audio co nne cto r (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS B85-PLUS 1-15 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1 1 12, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector .
ASUS B85-PLUS 1-17 8. Intel ® B85 Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SA T A6G_1~4 [yellow]) This connector connects to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SA T A Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI].
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction • 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 LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ASUS B85-PLUS 1-19 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows ® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
ASUS B85-PLUS 1-21 1.9.3 Intel ® SBA support Intel ® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. • Intel ® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed.
ASUS B85-PLUS 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.
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.
ASUS B85-PLUS 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. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le.
2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Booting the system to a DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show th e BIOS Boot Device Select Menu .
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-5 3. Press <T ab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le and prompts you to conrm BIOS update. 4.
2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.
ASUS B85-PLUS 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.
2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and conguration Main For changing.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration 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.
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.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-1 1 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (R TC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed .
2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-13 Scroll down to display the following items: T arget CPU T urbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU T urbo-Mode speed. T arget DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. T arget Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed.
2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.3 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.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-15 2.5.7 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency . The conguration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Conguration options: [A.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-17 tWRRD_dr [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] tWRRD_dd [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] tWRWR [Auto] Con.
2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.12 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specication and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-19 2.5.13 CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology (EIST).
2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efciency Management [Auto] Allows you to manage the CPU integrated VR efciency .
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-21 [ Adaptive Mode ] is available for some specic CPU types. CPU Core V oltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core V oltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU core voltage override. The values range from 0.
2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Additional T urbo Mode CPU Cache V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache V oltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU cache voltage. The values range from 0.001V to 1.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-23 CPU System Agent V oltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency .
2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 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.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-25 2.6.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Intel ® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-27 Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.
2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Entry After [x] Allows you to set the wake-up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to 120. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is not enough for Rapid Start T echnology to work.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-29 S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur , this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST .
2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to congure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-31 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.
2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high- denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition audio.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-33 [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.
2-34 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 following items: 2.7.1 CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-35 2.7.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Chassis1/2 Fan Prole [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-37 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot.
2-38 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.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-39 2.8.4 W ait 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. Conguration 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.
2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM rst] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-41 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.
2-42 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.
ASUS B85-PLUS 2-43 2.9 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.
2-44 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.
B85-PLUS A-1 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.
A-2 Appendices 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.
B85-PLUS A-3 ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.
A-4 Appendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539.
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