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    Motherboard B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 2015/2/13 14:25:07
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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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    About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-K PLUS specifications summary 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-21 1.9 Software support 1-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and 10 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 3 iii 2015
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the
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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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    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS B85M-K PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact
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    B85M-K PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC887 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking Audio Features: - LED-lit audio shielding - Ensures precision analog/
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    B85M-K PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS
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    the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 1-1 2015/2/13 14:25:08
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    the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B85M-K PLUS 1-2 E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2015/2/13 14:25:09
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    B85 8 ALC 887-VD2 PCIEX1_2 USBPW5-10 F_PANEL USB56 15 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC USB78 USB3_910 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 AAFP TPM 14 13 12 11 10 9 6 ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 3 1-3 2015/2/13 14:25:09
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    Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. B85M-K PLUS B85M-K PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
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    1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B 4 C 5 A B ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 5 1-5 2015/2/13 14:25:10
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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 1-6 E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 6 Chapter 1: Product
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    the CPU. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 B85M-K PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 B85M-K PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb
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    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 1-8 E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb
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    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. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 9 1-9 2015/2/13 14:25:12
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    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 "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable
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    due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 11 1-11 2015/2/13 14:25:12
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    an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 B85M-K PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) B85M-K PLUS Keyboard and USB device wake-up 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~10) Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer
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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-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 13 1-13 2015/2/13 14:25:13
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    Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front
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    cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B85M-K PLUS SPDIF_OUT B85M-K PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 15 1-15 2015/2/13 14:25:14
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    4-pin CPU fans and 4-pin chassis fans support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. USB 2.0 connectors ( supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB56 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC B85M-K PLUS USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND B85M-K PLUS
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    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. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER B85M-K PLUS
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    Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B85M-K PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 B85M-K PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI
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    5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B85M-K PLUS PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ B85M-K PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 19 1-19 2015
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    system chassis. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B85M-K PLUS B85M-K PLUS Serial port 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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    the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. B85M-K PLUS SB_PWR B85M-K PLUS Onboard LED ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 21 1-21 2015/2/13 14:25:16
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    screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to display their respective menus. The following screen is for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to
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    motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 2-1 2015/2/13 14:25:17
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    start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the . Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. •
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    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-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 3 2-3 2015/2/13 14:25
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    boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB)
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    . Are you sure you want to update the BIOS? Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is done, press item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 5 2-5 2015/2/13 14:25:18
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    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 exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. •
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    , or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Displays the SATA when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 7 2-7 2015/2/13 14:25:18
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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. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Scroll bar Last modified settings
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    : • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 9 2-9 2015/2/13 14:25:19
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    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. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password,
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    configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 11 2-11 2015/2/13 14:25:20
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    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 field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system
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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-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 13 2-13 2015/2/13 14:25:21
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    2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an 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.
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil. ASUS B85M-K PLUS A-1 E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 2015/2/13 14:25:22
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    interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. KC: Korea Warning Statement REACH Complying with the REACH the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the
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    directives européennes. Veuillez consulter la déclaration de conformité CE pour plus d'informations. Deutsch AsusTek Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät CE. Para mais detalhes, consulte a Declaração de Conformidade CE. ASUS B85M-K PLUS A-3 E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 3 2015/2/13 14:25:24
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    USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880
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    A-5 2015/2/13 14:25:25 ASUS B85M-K PLUS E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the
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    A-6 E10185_B85M-K_PLUS_Guide.indb 6 Appendices 2015/2/13 14:25:25
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