Asus B85M-E/BR User Manual

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Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardB85M-EB85M-E/CSM

Page 2 - April 2013

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionB85M-EPlace this side towards the rear of the chassis1.2.3 Motherboard layoutB85M-EPCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCIEX1_1PCI1F_

Page 3 - Contents

ASUS B85M-E1-31.2.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 1-162. ATX power connectors (24-pin EAT

Page 4 - About this guide

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

Page 5 - Typography

ASUS B85M-E1-5ABC541.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you instal

Page 6 - Package contents

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

Page 7

ASUS B85M-E1-71.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A

Page 8

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

Page 9 - Product introduction

ASUS B85M-E1-92. Remove the DIMM from the socket.Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get dama

Page 10 - 1.2.3 Motherboard layout

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 PCI slotThe PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specic

Page 11 - 1.2.4 Layout contents

ASUS B85M-E1-11Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failur

Page 12 - 1.3.1 Installing the CPU

iiE8150First Edition V1April 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

Page 13 - ASUS B85M-E

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionRefer to the audio conguration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.Aud

Page 14

ASUS B85M-E1-131.7.2 Internal connectors1. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer

Page 15 - 1.4 System memory

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module

Page 16 - 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM

ASUS B85M-E1-156. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear

Page 17 - 1.5 Expansion slots

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module c

Page 18 - 1.6 Jumpers

ASUS B85M-E1-179. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED

Page 19 - 1.7 Connectors

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3

Page 20

ASUS B85M-E1-1913. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect

Page 21 - 1.7.2 Internal connectors

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Wi

Page 22

ASUS B85M-E1-211.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security

Page 23 - CHA_FAN2

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guide ...

Page 24 - SATA6G_2SATA6G_1

ASUS B85M-E2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the

Page 25 - +HD_LED RESET

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

Page 26 - USB1112 USB1314

ASUS B85M-E2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it f

Page 27 - 1.8 Onboard LEDs

2-4Chapter 2: Getting startedBooting the system to a DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB

Page 28 - 1.9 Software support

ASUS B85M-E2-53. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Ente

Page 29 - SBA support

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

Page 30 - BIOS information

ASUS B85M-E2-7• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when

Page 31 - 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedMenu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurationAi

Page 32 - 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

ASUS B85M-E2-9Pop-up windowSelect a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item.Scroll ba

Page 33 - Updating the BIOS le

2-10Chapter 2: Getting started2.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu pro

Page 34

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

Page 35 - 2.2 BIOS setup program

ASUS B85M-E2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing t

Page 36 - Advanced Mode

2-12Chapter 2: Getting started2.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing

Page 37 - Submenu items

ASUS B85M-E2-13Scroll down to display the following items:Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed.Target DRAM Sp

Page 38 - 2.3 My Favorites

2-14Chapter 2: Getting startedThe following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core].1-Core Ratio Limit

Page 39 - 2.4 Main menu

ASUS B85M-E2-152.5.11 DRAM Timing ControlThe subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <->

Page 40 - User Password

2-16Chapter 2: Getting startedRTL IOL controlDRAM RTL (CHA) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock]DRAM RTL (CHB) [Auto]Co

Page 41 - 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu

ASUS B85M-E2-17DRAM CLK Period [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [14]Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...]Conguration options: [Enable Both D

Page 42 - 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto]

2-18Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Internal Power Switching FrequencyFrequency Tuning Mode [Auto]Allows you to set the frequency tuning mode. Congurat

Page 43 - Cores] or [Per Core]

ASUS B85M-E2-19Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto]Allows you to set the power saving level

Page 44 - 2.5.11 DRAM Timing Control

2-20Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto]This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive M

Page 45 - DRAM IO-L (CHB) [Auto]

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

Page 46 - 2.5.12 CPU Power Management

ASUS B85M-E2-21CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto]This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. Increase the value when increasi

Page 47

2-22Chapter 2: Getting started2.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cauti

Page 48

ASUS B85M-E2-232.6.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The items shown in s

Page 49

2-24Chapter 2: Getting startedBoot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...]This item allows you to select the boot performance mode. Conguration options: [Ma

Page 50 - VCCIN Offset Voltage [Auto]

ASUS B85M-E2-252.6.2 PCH CongurationPCI Express CongurationDMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on

Page 51 - 2.6 Advanced menu

2-26Chapter 2: Getting started2.6.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port

Page 52 - 2.6.1 CPU Conguration

ASUS B85M-E2-27Graphics CongurationAllows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices.Primary Display [Auto]Allows you to s

Page 53

2-28Chapter 2: Getting started2.6.5 AMT CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) feature.

Page 54 - 2.6.2 PCH Conguration

ASUS B85M-E2-29USB Single Port ControlUSB3_1/2/5/6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Mother

Page 55 - 2.6.3 SATA Conguration

2-30Chapter 2: Getting startedSerial Port [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]Cha

Page 56 - Memory Conguration

viB85M-E specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Processo

Page 57 - 2.6.6 USB Conguration

ASUS B85M-E2-31Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.[Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. Thi

Page 58

2-32Chapter 2: Getting started2.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setting

Page 59 - 2.6.9 APM

ASUS B85M-E2-332.7.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.C

Page 60 - 2.6.10 Network Stack

2-34Chapter 2: Getting startedChassis1/2 Fan Prole [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows y

Page 61 - 2.7 Monitor menu

ASUS B85M-E2-352.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items:2.8.1 Fast Bo

Page 62 - CPU Fan Prole [Standard]

2-36Chapter 2: Getting startedPS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These set

Page 63

ASUS B85M-E2-372.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occ

Page 64 - 2.8 Boot menu

2-38Chapter 2: Getting startedBoot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM rst]Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that

Page 65

ASUS B85M-E2-39KEK ManagementThe KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx)

Page 66 - 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]

2-40Chapter 2: Getting started2.8.10 Boot Option PrioritiesThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The numb

Page 67 - 2.8.9 Secure Boot

viiB85M-E specications summaryLANRealtek 8111F Gigabit LAN controllerAudio 8-channel Realtek® ALC887-VD2 High Denition Audio CODEC- Supports multi-

Page 68

ASUS B85M-E2-412.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to dis

Page 69 - 2.8.11 Boot Override

2-42Chapter 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

Page 70 - 2.9 Tools menu

B85M-EA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f

Page 71 - 2.10 Exit menu

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

Page 72 - Appendices

B85M-EA-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +88

Page 73

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

Page 74 - Technical Support

viiiB85M-E specications summaryInternal connectors/ switches/ buttons1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 2.0 connectors

Page 75 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

ASUS B85M-E1-1Product introduction11.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a

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