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    B85M-F PLUS Motherboard
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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    Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-F PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product Software support 1-19 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
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    it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this
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    ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information
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    contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B85M-F PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
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    B85M-F PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel High Definition Audio a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output Intel® B85 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at
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    B85M-F PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface -
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    screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-1
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    ) EATXPWR SATA6G_4 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA LGA1150 1 USB3_12 LAN_USB56 CHA_FAN 15 AUDIO BATTERY COM B85M-F PLUS Realtek 8111GR PCIEX16 SPEAKER SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 14 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS 5 Intel® B85 ALC 887- VD2 PCIEX1_2 TPM 6 CLRTC F_PANEL USB910 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT USB3_1314
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    Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. B85M-F PLUS B85M-F PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, , or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-3
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    1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B 4 C 5 A B 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-5
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    slot. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 B85M-F PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 B85M-F PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non
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    frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-7
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    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 injury and damage motherboard components
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    BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support - E shared - F shared G shared - H shared - ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-9
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    PIN 1 B85M-F PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
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    Speaker Out. 5. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-11
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    to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • 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. • USB 3.0 devices can only
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    front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-F PLUS SPDIF_OUT B85M-F PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-13
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    fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. USB specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC B85M-F PLUS USB910 PIN
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    at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. B85M-F PLUS SPEAKER Speaker
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    RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B85M-F PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 8. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [gray]) These
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    with USB 2.0. USB3_1314 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTXGND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B85M-F PLUS PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ B85M-F PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-17
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    chassis. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B85M-F PLUS B85M-F PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates
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    only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 1-19
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    1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-1
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    to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to
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    from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-3
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    in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive
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    . 6. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-5
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    BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure 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 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for
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    EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-7
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    to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the
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    is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Use the arrow keys to select an item items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-9
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    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. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC
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    CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-11
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    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: 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS B85M-F PLUS 2-13
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    item then press to display the submenu. 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. 2-14 Chapter
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    radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. ASUS B85M-F PLUS A-1
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    . If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. KC: Korea Warning Statement A-2 Appendices
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    bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. ASUS B85M-F PLUS A-3
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    européennes. Veuillez consulter la déclaration de conformité CE pour plus d'informations. Deutsch AsusTek Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Ger Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione di conformità CE. ASUS AsusTek Inc CE CE Hrvatski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je
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    Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11 Online support http://www.asus.com/de/support/ ASUS B85M-F PLUS A-5
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    apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : B85M-F PLUS conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive
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