Asus B85M-E Specifications

M otherboardB85M-E R2.0

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionB85M-E R2.0Place this side towards the rear of the chassis1.2 Motherboard overviewBeforeyouinstallthemotherboar

ASUS B85M-E R2.01-31.2.3 Motherboard layoutB85M-E R2.0PCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCIEX1_1PCI1F_PANELSPEAKERCHASSISCLRTCUSB1112USB1314AAFPEATXPWRCPU_FANCHA_FAN

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.2.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_F

ASUS B85M-E R2.01-51.3.1 Installing the CPU123AB• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketandthesocketcontacts

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionABC541.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtotheCPUheatsinkandC

ASUS B85M-E R2.01-73 4ABBATo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly21To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly2BAAB1

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThismotherboardcomeswithfourDoubleDataRate3(DDR3)DualInlineMemoryModule

ASUS B85M-E R2.01-9• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessing

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Expansion slotsInthefuture,youmayneedtoinstallexpansioncards.Thefollowingsub-sectionsdescribethe

ASUS B85M-E R2.01-111.5.3 PCI slotThePCIslotsupportscardssuchasaLANcard,SCSIcard,USBcard,andothercardsthatcomplywithPCIspecicat

iiE9282First EditionApril 2014Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software d

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Headers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)ThisheaderallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.You

ASUS B85M-E R2.01-131.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectorsLAN portSpeed LEDActivity Link LED1. PS/2 mouse port (green).ThisportisforaPS/2m

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionAudio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configurationPortHeadset 2.1-channel4.1-channel5.1-channel7.1-channelLightBlue

ASUS B85M-E R2.01-151.7.2 Internal connectors•WerecommendthatyouuseanATX12VSpecication2.0-compliantpowersupplyunit(PSU)withaminimum

1-16Chapter 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 B85M-E R2.01-176. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction8. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow])ThisconnectorconnectstoSerialATA6.0Gb/

ASUS B85M-E R2.01-199. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.0moduleforadditionalUSB3.0frontorrear

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.• Systemp

ASUS B85M-E R2.01-2112. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedintrusiondetectionsensororswitch.Co

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guid

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThismotherboardsupportsWindows®7(32bit/64bit),Wind

ASUS B85M-E R2.02-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore

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 B85M-E R2.02‑32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when

2-4Chapter 2: Getting startedBooting the system in DOS environmentTo boot the system in DOS:1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and

ASUS B85M-E R2.02-5ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01]Current ROMBOARD: B85M-E R2.0VER: 0203 (H :00 B :00)DATE: 03/20/2014Update ROMBOARD:

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 B85M-E R2.02‑7• 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 itemConfiguration fieldsMenu itemsBack buttonPop-up windowScroll barMenu items

ASUS B85M-E R2.02-9Pop-up windowSelect a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop‑up window with the conguration options for that item.Scro

ivSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

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

ASUS B85M-E R2.02-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for access

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

ASUS B85M-E R2.02‑132.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually.[Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Inte

2-14Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.7 GPU Boost [As is]Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics perform

ASUS B85M-E R2.02-15This following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment].Manual Adjustment [Fast]Allo

2-16Chapter 2: Getting startedShort Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power.Use the <+> and

ASUS B85M-E R2.02‑17CPU Internal Power Saving ControlPower Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto]Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. Use

2‑18Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.14 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Increase the graphics voltage w

ASUS B85M-E R2.02-192.5.17 CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+]This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset mode sign. Con

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

2-20Chapter 2: Getting started2.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cauti

ASUS B85M-E R2.02-21Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled][Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and

2-22Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU C6 report [Enabled]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disable

ASUS B85M-E R2.02‑23Active Memory Threshold [0]Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work.Ensure that the c

2-24Chapter 2: Getting started2.6.4 System Agent ConfigurationCPU Audio Device [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Congura

ASUS B85M-E R2.02-25Memory ConfigurationMemory Scrambler [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. Conguration options: [Ena

2-26Chapter 2: Getting startedIntel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto][Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup.[Smart Auto] Enabl

ASUS B85M-E R2.02‑27Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller.[Disabled] Disables the controller.Realtek PXE Opti

2‑28Chapter 2: Getting startedRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] The syste

ASUS B85M-E R2.02-292.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Scroll d

viB85M-E R2.0 specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/ CoreTM i5/ CoreTM i3, Pen

2‑30Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q‑Fan Control feature and allows you to set the

ASUS B85M-E R2.02‑31The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1/2 Prole to [Manual].Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70]Use the

2‑32Chapter 2: Getting started2.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled][Enabled] Selec

ASUS B85M-E R2.02‑33PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only

2‑34Chapter 2: Getting started2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed

ASUS B85M-E R2.02‑35Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPROM first]Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you wan

2‑36Chapter 2: Getting startedKEK ManagementThe KEK (Key‑exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature

ASUS B85M-E R2.02‑372.8.10 Boot Option PrioritiesThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of devi

2‑38Chapter 2: Getting started2.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <E

ASUS B85M-E R2.02‑392.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your chang

viiB85M-E R2.0 specifications summaryAudio 7.1-channel Realtek® ALC887 High Denition Audio CODEC with AMP- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-recording,

2-40Chapter 2: Getting started

AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890-

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN A

viiiSpecications are subject to change without notice. B85M-E R2.0 specifications summaryInternal connectors 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additiona

ASUS B85M-E R2.01-1Product introduction11.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or cha