ASRock Fatal1ty B85 Killer User Manual - Page 9

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Fatal1ty B85 Killer Series

Chapter

1

Introduction

°ank you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty B85 Killer Series motherboard, a reliable

motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.

It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s

commitment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard

and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the

soﬅware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup.

1.1

Package Contents

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ASRock Fatal1ty B85 Killer Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)

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ASRock Fatal1ty B85 Killer Series Quick Installation Guide

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ASRock Fatal1ty B85 Killer Series Support CD

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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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1 x I/O Panel Shield

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS soﬅware might be updated, the

content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifica-

tions of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website

without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard,

please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You

may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well.

ASRock website

http://www.asrock.com.

Section	Page
Chapter 1 Introduction	9
1.1 Package Contents	9
1.2 Specifications	10
1.3 Unique Features	14
1.4 Motherboard Layout	17
1.5 I/O Panel	19
Chapter 2 Installation	21
2.1 Installing the CPU	22
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink	25
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)	26
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)	28
2.5 Jumpers Setup	29
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors	30
2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide	34
2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards	34
2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup	36
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation	37
3.1 Installing Drivers	37
3.2 F-Stream	38
3.3 Killer Network Manager	42
3.3.1 Installing Killer Network Manager	42
3.3.2 Using Killer Network Manager	42
3.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology	45
3.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology	50
3.6 Start8	55
3.7 XSplit Broadcaster	58
3.7.1 Live Streaming Your Gameplay	58
3.7.2 Recording Your Gameplay	61
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY	62
4.1 Introduction	62
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar	62
4.1.2 Navigation Keys	63
4.2 Main Screen	64
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen	65
4.4 Advanced Screen	73
4.4.1 CPU Configuration	74
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration	76
4.4.3 Storage Configuration	78
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology	79
4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology	80
4.4.6 Super IO Configuration	81
4.4.7 ACPI Configuration	82
4.4.8 USB Configuration	84
4.5 Tools	85
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen	88
4.7 Boot Screen	89
4.8 Security Screen	92

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