Asus VANGUARD B85 Specifications

MotherboardVANGUARD B85

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ASUS VANGUARD B851-1Product introduction11.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or ch

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionPlace this side towards the rear of the chassis1.2.3 Motherboard layoutPCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCIEX1_1VGA_LEDDRAM_LEDBOO

ASUS VANGUARD B851-31.2.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 1-192. Intel® LGA11

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.1 Installing the CPU123ABUnplug all power cables before installing the CPU.• Upon purchase of the motherboard,

ASUS VANGUARD B851-5ABC541.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction3 4ABBATo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly21To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly2BAAB1

ASUS VANGUARD B851-71.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) socke

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard wa

ASUS VANGUARD B851-9DDR3 1866 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsA-

iiE8519First Edition V1August 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsCORSAIRCMZ3

ASUS VANGUARD B851-11Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsSanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4G

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsKINGSTON K

ASUS VANGUARD B851-131.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Expansion slotsUnplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you

ASUS VANGUARD B851-15IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HSATA Controller 0 – – – shared – – – –SATA Controller 1 – – – shared – – – –SM

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y

ASUS VANGUARD B851-171.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectorsLAN portSpeed LEDActivity Link LED12115 1432135 6 7 89104111. PS/2 keyboard/mouse com

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionRefer to the audio conguration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1 channel congura

ASUS VANGUARD B851-191.7.2 Internal connectors• We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specication 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimu

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guide ...

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module

ASUS VANGUARD B851-215. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherb

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction6. Chassis intrusion jumper (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This jumper is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or sw

ASUS VANGUARD B851-238. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_5~6 [black]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk

1-24Chapter 1: Product introduction10. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3

ASUS VANGUARD B851-2511. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin

1-26Chapter 1: Product introduction12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB

ASUS VANGUARD B851-271.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bi

1-28Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that prov

ASUS VANGUARD B852-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor

ivSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

2-2Chapter 2: Getting started2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.Before

ASUS VANGUARD B852-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le whe

2-4Chapter 2: Getting startedUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press

ASUS VANGUARD B852-53. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press &l

2-6Chapter 2: Getting started2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include

ASUS VANGUARD B852-7• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedNavigation keysGeneral helpMenu barSubmenu itemConguration eldsMenu itemsBack buttonPop-up windowScroll barMenu itemsTh

ASUS VANGUARD B852-9Submenu itemsA greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the subm

2-10Chapter 2: Getting started2.3 My FavoritesMyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favoriteBIOS items.Adding

ASUS VANGUARD B852-112.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you

vWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe ASUS

2-12Chapter 2: Getting startedAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password

ASUS VANGUARD B852-132.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the sett

2-14Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.2 CPU Core Ratio [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually.[Auto] Sets all CPU Core Rat

ASUS VANGUARD B852-152.5.8 GPU Boost [As is]Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Con

2-16Chapter 2: Getting startedDRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width

ASUS VANGUARD B852-17Third TimingstRDRD [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock]tRDRD_dr [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto]

2-18Chapter 2: Getting startedScrambler Setting [Optimized ...]Conguration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)]MCH Full Check [Auto]Allows you

ASUS VANGUARD B852-19DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal conditions should be monitored.CPU Power Duty C

2-20Chapter 2: Getting startedPackage Power Time Window [Auto]Allows you to set the package power time window.Use the <+> and <-> keys to

ASUS VANGUARD B852-21Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto]Allows you to set the power fast ramp response. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the

viVANGUARD B85 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3, Pentium®/Celeron® Proces

2-22Chapter 2: Getting startedAdditional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU core voltage. The

ASUS VANGUARD B852-23The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode].CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto]This i

2-24Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto]This item allows you to set the CPU analog I/O voltage offset. Increase the value wh

ASUS VANGUARD B852-252.5.27 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB. The values range from 0.39500x to

2-26Chapter 2: Getting startedHyper-threading [Enabled]The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logica

ASUS VANGUARD B852-27Turbo Mode [Enabled]Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specic condition. Congur

2-28Chapter 2: Getting startedPCIe Speed [Auto]Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]Intel® Rapid

ASUS VANGUARD B852-29SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]Allows you to set the SATA conguration.[Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] whe

2-30Chapter 2: Getting startedRender Standby [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use whe

ASUS VANGUARD B852-31• iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional rmwa

viiVANGUARD B85 specications summaryVGA Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics supportMulti-VGA output support: DP/HDMI/DVI/D-sub port -

2-32Chapter 2: Getting startedUSB3, 4, 9~14 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard l

ASUS VANGUARD B852-33Serial Port [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]Change Setti

2-34Chapter 2: Getting started2.6.10 Network StackNetwork Stack [Disabled]This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Congura

ASUS VANGUARD B852-352.7.2 CPU / Chassis Fan1/2/3/4 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displa

2-36Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values

ASUS VANGUARD B852-372.7.7 Chassis Intrusion Detection Support [Enabled]Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to the chassi

2-38Chapter 2: Getting startedUSB Support [Partial Initialization][Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest

ASUS VANGUARD B852-39Post Report [5 sec]This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. This item allows you to select a desired

2-40Chapter 2: Getting startedBoot Devices Control [UEFI and L...]Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Conguration opti

ASUS VANGUARD B852-41PK ManagementThe Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the rmware from any non-permissible changes. The system veries the PK befo

viii(continued on the next page)VANGUARD B85 specications summaryOther Special Features- USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB3.0 transmission- Ai Charg

2-42Chapter 2: Getting startedDBX ManagementThe dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and

ASUS VANGUARD B852-432.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter>

2-44Chapter 2: Getting started2.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

VANGUARD B85A-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

A-2AppendicesREACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published

VANGUARD B85A-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

A-4AppendicesDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corpora

ixSpecications are subject to change without notice. VANGUARD B85 specications summaryBIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM2.0, SM