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change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 3
Connectors 17 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 29 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.5 ASRock Cloud 39 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 49 3.6.1 UI Overview 49 3.6.2 Apps 50 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 53 - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 4
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 58 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 59 4.2 Main Screen 60 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 61 4.4 Advanced Screen 69 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 70 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 72 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 74 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 75 4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 5
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M-DGS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M-DGS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 6
Platform CPU • Micro ATX Form Factor • All Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • Supports New 4th and 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3/ Xeon®/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1150) • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® B85 Memory - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 7
B85M-DGS Audio • 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111GR • Supports Wake-On-WAN • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 8
Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU for possible damage caused by overclocking. English Due to limitation, the actual - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 9
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 B85M-DGS DVI1 AT LAN B85M-DGS 10 PCI Express 3.0 11 PCIE1 Audio CODEC Super I/O RoHS CHA_FAN1 HD_AUDIO1 1 CI1 1 COM1 1 PCIE2 32Mb BIOS LPT1 1 SPEAKER1 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 1 Intel B85 - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 10
No. Description 1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 9 SATA3 Connector ( - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 11
1.4 I/O Panel 1 B85M-DGS 3 2 4 10 9 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 8 7 6 5 No. Description 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 7 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01) 8 D-Sub Port 9 DVI-D Port 10 - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 12
2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 13
B85M-DGS 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 14
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B85M-DGS Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 11 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 16
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 CPU_FAN English 12 - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 17
B85M-DGS 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 18
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B85M-DGS 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 20
short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 21
B85M-DGS 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.5, No - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 22
GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides two USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is one header on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.5, No. 21) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 23
B85M-DGS 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 24
Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module SMB_DATA_MAIN LAD2 LAD1 GND S_PWRDWN# SERIRQ# GND This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 25
B85M-DGS Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.5, No. 18) AFD# ERROR# PINIT# SLIN# GND 1 SPD7 SPD6 ACK# SPD5 BUSY SPD4 PE SPD3 SLCT SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB# This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices. English 21 - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 26
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 27
B85M-DGS 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock Installing A-Tuning When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well. After Tweaker, System Info, Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 28
, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive. XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection! Select a specific mode for making time. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8.1/8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 29
B85M-DGS FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. The health status block displays Good - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 30
OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 26 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 31
Live Update Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers. B85M-DGS Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem. English 27 - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 32
Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 28 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 33
B85M-DGS System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. There are certain risks. Please 2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows Registry Editor. - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 34
F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to AHCI. Press F10 to save changes and exit. 5. Enter Windows 8/7. Windows will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 35
B85M-DGS Step 3 When prompted to restart after the setup, click Yes to reboot. Step 4 Double-click the Intel® Rapid Start Technology Manager icon system tray. in the Windows 31 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 36
Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on. Drag the slider to configure the time. For example, if the timer value is set to ten minutes, the system will enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep state for ten minutes. If the timer is set to 0 minutes, Windows will immediately enable Rapid Start mode as - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 37
B85M-DGS state for a period of time. The power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut off, it will not cause data loss of - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 38
System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. There are certain risks. Please OK. 2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows Registry Editor. Double - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 39
B85M-DGS 3.4.2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect. Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 40
Step 3 Click the Add button. Take Foxmail as an example, add Foxmail to the Application list. Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List, then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List. Step 5 Click Apply to enable Smart Connect. 36 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 41
B85M-DGS Step 6 Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager icon Windows system tray. in the Step 7 Drag the slider to configure how often the system will connect to the network to download updates. Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates, but may cause more power - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 42
4. The system will wake up from sleep state periodically, and then start to update Foxmail. The screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain minimum power usage. Afterwards, the system will automatically return to sleep state again. 5. - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 43
wake up and control their computers, or they could wake up the computer then use any other preferred remote desktop application. This motherboard supports Wake-On-WAN with the onboard Realtek® LAN, so you can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world. You will be able to power your PC on - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 44
UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Configuration. *The UEFI screen is for reference only. The actual screen may differ by model. • Make sure that the "Shutdown Wake-On-Lan" is enabled in Device Manager > Network Adapters > Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller > Advanced. 40 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 45
B85M-DGS 3.5.2 Configuring You can find the Orbweb.ME Professional host software in the Support CD or just download it from http://orbweb.me. Step 1 package file to start installation. Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Step 3 When installation completes, reboot - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 46
Step 3 You will receive a verification email. Follow the steps in the email to verify your account. After verifying your account, you can access your PC through web browsers at http://orbweb.me. On the Account Verified page, if you click Go to My Computers, you will see the Orbweb. ME portal page as - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 47
B85M-DGS REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of Java is required to sleep and wake your host computer up from a client device. If you use a motherboard with dual LAN ports, please disable one of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake-Up function. To do so, go to Control Panel > - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 48
Step 4 Click and power options appear. Click to select Restart, Sleep or Shut Down. Select Restart from the options to restart your host computer remotely. When you select Sleep or Shut Down, if the host device is WOW(Wake-On-Wan) compatible, you can put your host computer to sleep (S3/S4) or shut - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 49
B85M-DGS Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible, the host status icon will to log in and you will see the desktop of your host computer. Please refer to the user manual of the Orbweb.ME Professional for more instructions on how to use Orbweb.ME Professional. 45 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 50
For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install "Orbweb.ME Professional" app from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android). Step 1 Tap the "Orbweb.ME Professional" app icon to launch it. Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb.ME account and password. Step 3 Tap the host computer name that - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 51
B85M-DGS Using Xplorer Xplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your host computer from a client to preivew the file. You can also delete, rename, move, and copy a selected file. For more instructions on how to use Xplorer, refer to the user manual of the Orbweb.ME Professional. 47 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 52
see the files in this folder. Tap a file name to preivew the file. You can also delete, rename, move, and copy a selected file. For more instructions on how to use Xplorer, refer to the user manual of the Orbweb.ME Professional. English Tutorial Video 48 - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 53
B85M-DGS 3.6 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 54
on the right. Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed. You can check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not. - The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge. - The green "Installed" icon means the app - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 55
B85M-DGS Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green " - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 56
Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 57
B85M-DGS 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see more - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 58
3.6.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup. 54 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 59
B85M-DGS 3.7 Start8 For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.7.2 Configuring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 60
Configure Configure provides configuration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick access to recently used apps, the functionality of the power button, and more. Control 56 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 61
B85M-DGS Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 62
ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Not only will it make BIOS otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines. If you wish to is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup overclocking - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 63
B85M-DGS 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 64
, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 60 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 65
you can set up overclocking features. B85M-DGS Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Advanced Turbo Load optimized CPU and GPU OC settings - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 66
Bus Speed Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. CPU OC Fixed Mode CPU OC fix mode allows you to keep the max CPU ratio as your setting without throttling. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 67
B85M-DGS Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 68
DRAM Configuration CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it. Row Precharge Time (tRP) The - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 69
B85M-DGS Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Activate command read to read delay from different ranks. tRDRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRWSR Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. tWRRD Configure between module write to read delay. 65 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 70
tWRRDDR Configure between module write to read delay from different ranks. tWRRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRRSR Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. Configure between module write to read delay from different DIMMs. tWRWR Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWRDR Configure - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 71
B85M-DGS ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B. ODT NOM (CHA) Use this to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CHB) Use this to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. Command Tri State Enable for DRAM - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 72
the voltage for the System Agent. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I/O Analog Voltage. CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset CPU I/O Digital Voltage. CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 73
B85M-DGS 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 74
overall performance on threaded software is improved. Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving. Enhanced Halt - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 75
B85M-DGS Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 76
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 77
B85M-DGS Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable front panel HD audio. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 78
Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power. It is only supported by AHCI mode. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 79
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology B85M-DGS Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds. English 75 - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 80
4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. while the computer is in sleep mode. 76 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 81
4.4.6 Super IO Configuration B85M-DGS PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 82
ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL tests. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN. Ring-In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 83
B85M-DGS RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let it - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 84
entering the OS (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to use USB devices under Windows® 7). Set [Disabled] to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 85
B85M-DGS USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this option to fix it. Please note that after enabling this option, it is normal that the system will postpone booting up after pressing the power button. 81 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 86
4.4.9 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security for your hard disk drives. 82 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 87
4.5 Tools B85M-DGS UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 88
entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is enabled. The higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Max: 255 Min: 1 84 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 89
Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default. Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults. B85M-DGS English 85 - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 90
of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 91
B85M-DGS 4.7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 92
number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you're running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8.1/8 64-bit and all of your devices - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 93
B85M-DGS Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 94
are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Secure Boot Enable to support Windows 8.1 / 8 Secure Boot. 90 English - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 95
4.9 Exit Screen B85M-DGS Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop out. Select [OK] to save - ASRock B85M-DGS | User Manual - Page 96
or want to know more about ASRock, you're welcome to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec
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B85M-DGS
B85M-DGS