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1. SB PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off umn mm mm Dm J Nn B85M GAMER Onboard LED ASUS B85M GAMER 1 1 1 2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components 1 2 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image 1 2 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis i Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 3 Motherboard layout iD C ER 4 20 6cm 8 1in E TE 3 qup KBMS DD d LID lt 9ileise se ELI AA slm sls IT Nr ollo lloll e ey EVIE lle gt slisi ells Le a Ak olle lalla 2 st st st st S S AJIA PR LGA1150 N e jejje o ee N T N E USB3 56 Bl gisala o z ziz z e 51 5 ISS e alla l allj
2. 18 4 H KC il P pC ms D d Q E L Ica I D d ueste B85M GAMER Serial port connector The COM module is purchased separately ASUS B85M GAMER 1 15 3 EATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit e EATX12V EATXPWR PIN 1 412V DC GND 3 Volts GND jJ 12 Volts 5 Volts 12V DC GND 12V DC GND 12 Volts 5 Volts Wey B6 GND 9V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts GND GND 5 Volts GND GND GND i O nous 5 Volts PSON B85M GAMER G N D G N D n 3 Volts 12 Volts Cl 3 Volts 3 Volts r PIN 1 D w OO uui M B85M GAMER ATX power connectors EN e Fora fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W e DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system wit
3. Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No Load Default KEKe Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Append Default KEK Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management Z The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DB Management The db Authorized Signature database lists the signers or images of UEFI applications operating system loaders and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Load Default db Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append Default db Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely DBX Management The dbx Revoked Signature database lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded ASUS B85M GAMER 2 43 2 44 Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system Configuration options Yes No Load Default dbx Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device Append Default dbx Allows you to load the additional DBX from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded Z The DBX file must be formatted as a UEFI varia
4. E 8 PIN 1 PIN 1 gt oita gt q ta ioe T SEES ZZ ees Oo od D m m DA be 20 be U om I Cum umm e HESSE 223 25 B85M GAMER USB2 0 connectors I Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard fF The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction Intel B85 Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connector 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 3 4 gray This connector connects to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables LI IDE E qo SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND L H SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 d x geg RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXN1 G GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXN1 ua RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_RXP1 L 31 S Gro mi UL B85M GAMER SATA 6 0Gb s connectors L When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to AHCI See section PCH Storage Configurationfor details Intel B85 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 2 black These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables SATA3G_2 RSATA RXP2 RSATA RXN2 RSATA TXN2 RSATA TXP2 SATASG 1
5. Enabled The option ROM messages will be shown during the POST power on self test Disabled Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST 2 8 6 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Enabled Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Disabled Disables this function 2 8 7 Above 4G Decoding Disabled This item allows you to decode the 64 bit capable devices above 4G address space Ensure that your system supports 64 bit PCI decoding Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 8 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 8 9 CSM Compatibility Support Module Allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot Z The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to Enabled ASUS B85M GAMER 2 41 2 42 Boot Device Control UEFI and Legacy OPROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want
6. C7 Latency Long Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6 Configuration options Short Long Package C State Support Auto Allows you to disable or enable the whole C State package support Configuration options Auto Enabled C0 C1 C2 C3 C6 CPU C7 CPU C7s CFG Lock Disabled Allow you to configure MSR OxE2 15 CFG lock bit Chapter 2 Getting started 2 6 2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI E Speed Auto Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology Disabled Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled The following items appear only when you set the Intel Rapid Start Technology to Enabled Entry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled Entry After 0 Allows you to set the wake up time The values range from 0 immediately to 120 Active Page Threshold Support Enabled The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is not enough for Rapid Start Technology to work Configuration options Enabled Disabled Active Memory Threshold 0 Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work Z Ensure that the caching partition size
7. 0 31 Transmitter Falling Slope Auto Configuration options 0 31 Transmitter Control Time Auto Configuration options 0 31 Receiver Rising Slope Auto Configuration options 0 31 Receiver Falling Slope Auto Configuration options 0 31 Receiver Control Time Auto Configuration options 0 31 ASUS B85M GAMER 2 19 2 5 10 DIGI VRM CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher value gets a higher voltagve and better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance Configuration options Auto Level 1 Level 9 Z The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification CPU VRM Switching Frequency Auto Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component Higher frequency gets quicker transient response Configuration options Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Manual mode The thermal conditions should be monitored Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency KHz xxxx This item only appears when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to Manual This allows you set a fixed CPU VRM switching frequency The configur
8. 2560 x 1600 960 Hz Supports D Sub with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 960 Hz Supports Intel InTruTM 3D Quick Sync Video Intel Clear Video HD Technology and Intel Insider Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot gray at x16 mode 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots continued on the next page B85M GAMER specifications summary Intel B85 Express Chipset 4x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors gray 2x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors black Supports Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology Storage These functions work depending on the CPU installed Intel Gigabit LAN LANGuard SupremeFX 7 1 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports jack detection multi streaming and front panel MIC jack retasking High quality 115dB SNR stereo playback output Audio Features SupremeFX Shielding Technology ELNA premium audio capacitors Headphone AMP Useachassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 7 1 channel audio output Intel B85 Express Chipset support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost 4x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 ports at mid board 2 ports at rear panel Intel B85 Express Chipset 6x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at mid board 2 ports at rear panel ASUS Gamer s Guardian Gaming ESD Guards on LAN Audio KBMS and USB3 0 2 0 ports Features DRAM Overcurrent Protection Stainless Steel Back I O ASUS DIGI VRM Performance
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10. Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM IO L CHA RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 ASUS B85M GAMER 2 18 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock tRDRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tRDRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock tWRRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tWRRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tWRWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clo
11. gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold Auto Allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Chapter 2 Getting started 25 12 Extreme Over Voltage Disabled By default this item is set to Disabled and helps provide over voltage protection for the CPU When you set this item to Enabled you can select voltage settings for overclocking but this will not guarantee the CPU s lifespan 2 5 13 CPU Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the CPU core voltage Increase the voltage when increasing the core frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Core Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to set the CPU core voltage override The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign 4 This item allows you to set the offset mode sign Configuration options CPU Core Voltage Offset Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode and allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 14 CPU Cache Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the CPU cache voltage Increase th
12. key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re N enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure e ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery e You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 Connectors 1 7 1 Rear panel connectors 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Activity Link Speed LED LED Off No link OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection Orange Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Blinking x x Orange Blinking Ready to wake from S5 mode LAN port 3 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 4 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 2 1 4 1 5 1 and 7 1 channel configurat
13. value The values range from 0 73500V to 1 50000V with a 0 0050V interval Z The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings 2 5 23 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage The values range from 0 39500x to 0 63000x with a 0 00500x interval 2 5 24 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA Auto Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA The values range from 0 39500x to 0 63000x with a 0 00500x interval ASUS B85M GAMER 2 25 2 5 26 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 0 63000x with a 0 00500x interval 2 5 27 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control 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 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects L The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal
14. RSATA TXP1 RSATA TXN1 RSATA RXN1 RSATA RXP1 B85M GAMER SATA 3 0Gb s connectors When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to AHCI See section PCH Storage Configuration for details ASUS B85M GAMER 10 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions l SPEAKER T8 ere guum ae I d Qa a 5 S51 E UJ Ww gt 000 ES E to ke ke CL A A OO o PANEL ae QIcIN QO E G u4 amp PP O lo O GC jca E 2 Fee UL I om Of prr B85M GAMER System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PWR_LED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDD_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWR_SW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the
15. VR Efficiency Management Auto Allows you to manage the CPU integrated VR efficiency Configuration options Auto High Performance Balanced Power Decay Mode Auto Enable to improve power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor enters low current mode Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Idle Power in Response Auto Allows you to set the idle power in response Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Idle Power out Response Auto Allows you to set the idle power out response Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Power Current Slope Auto Allows you to set the power current slope Configuration options Auto Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Power Current Offset Auto Allows you to set the power current offset Configuration options Auto 10096 87 596 7596 62 596 5096 37 5 25 12 596 096 12 5 25 37 596 50 096 62 5 75 87 596 100 Power Fast Ramp Response Auto Allows you to set the power fast ramp response Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold Auto Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold Auto Allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold Use the lt
16. WOL by PME PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version mATX form factor 9 2 in x 8 1 in 23 3 cm x 20 6 cm fF Specifications are subject to change without notice Product introduction 1 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings e Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component e Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity e Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them e Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down 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
17. a plus sign vi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS Gaming Motherboard B85M GAMER Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables Accessories 1 x I O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide fF If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer B85M GAMER specifications summary Chipset Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for Intel 4th and new 4th Generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium and Celeron processors Supports Intel 22nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on the type of CPU installed in your system Refer to www asus com for Intel CPU support list Intel B85 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM maximum 32 GB DDR3 1600 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Please refer to Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List for details Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List Due to Intel chipset limitation DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 MHz Integrated graphics processor Intel HD Graphics support Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 924 Hz
18. enable or disable the SupremeFX Lighting LED Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the GbE controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel LAN PXE Option ROM Disabled This item only appears when the item Intel LAN Controller is set to Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel PXE Option ROM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Charging USB devices in Power State S5 Enabled Charges USB devices even when the system is in Power State S5 Disabled Disables this function Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS B85M GAMER 2 33 Change Settings IOZ3F8h IRQ 4 This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to Enabled and allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options O 3F8h IRQ 4 lO 2F 8h IRQ 3 IOZ3E8h IRQ 4 IOZ2bE8h IRQ 3 2 6 8 APM Deep S4 Disabled Allows you to enable or disable entering deep S4 sleep mode The system in deep S4 state can be woken up via power button Configuration options Enabled Disabled Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss
19. is larger than the total memory size Hybrid Hard Disk Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel Smart Connect Technology Disabled Intel Smart Connect Technology Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port ASUS B85M GAMER 2 29 2 30 SATA Mode Selection AHCI Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands Aggressive LPM Support Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to AHCI and allows you to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively Configuration options Disabled Enabled S M A R T Status Check On S M A R T Self Monitoring
20. or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionn
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22. to move selection ENTER to select boot device TOC tO boOe using e ee Ee When the Boot Loader appears press lt Enter gt within five 5 seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt ISOLINUX 3 20 2006 08 26 Copyright C 1994 2005 H Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD CD is detected Press ENTER to boot from the DVD CD If no key is pressed within 5 seconds the system will boot next priority device automatically boot On the FreeDOS prompt type d then press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file 1 2 4 On the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g Chapter 2 Getting started 2 On the BIOS Updater screen press Tab to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2014 01 01 F NES B85MGAMER CAP 8390626 2014 02 10 21 14 34 Drives panel Files panel Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit 3 Press Tab to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press Up Down or Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter 4 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file select Yes to confirm the BIOS update Are you sure you want to update the BIOS fF The BIOS Backup featu
23. your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding components carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports It includes descriptions of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 2 BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system
24. Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options On Off Hot Plug Disabled SATA 6G 1 4 Gray SATA 3G 1 2 Black These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to AHCI and allow you to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 4 System Agent Configuration VT d Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the VT d function on MCH Configuration options Enabled Disabled Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU and PCle graphical devices Primary Display Auto Allows you to select which of the iGPU PCIE Graphics device should be the Primary Display Configuration options Auto CPU Graphics PCIE DVMT Pre Allocated For Haswell Auto Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5 0 used by CPU Graphics Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 96M 128M 160M 192M 224M 256M 288M 320M 352M 884M 416M 448M 480M 512M Render Standby Auto Allows you to enable or disable Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 Getting started CPU Graphics Multi Monitor Disabled Allows you to enable the CPU Graphics Multi Monitor For
25. EC CC neei 1 10 1 6 AIV E RE 1 12 1 7 ejl mM 1 13 1 8 Software suppolr t 1 21 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup progra EE 2 6 2 3 JANUgLccm e 2 10 2 4 Main Mei ull E EE ES qusa 2 11 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu l ullu 2 13 2 6 Advanced menu 2 26 2 7 Montor Ment uuu l u u u u usss 2 35 2 8 EOE rr UN EE 2 39 2 9 e Tel Ru TEE 2 45 210 EXN MEMU nnna eee eee 2 46 Appendices NOICE Bet e a kaypas A 1 ASUS contact information A 3 Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that
26. HIEOOUGU OI B85M GAMER E10068 First Edition V1 January 2015 Copyright 2015 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or 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 AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TI
27. IMM B1 EE ES EE EE LECH B85M GAMER d Ha L D D D un mum M B85M GAMER 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS B85M GAMER 1 7 1 8 1 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets You can refer to the recommended memory population below Combination Recommended DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 SS SS DS DS DS DS SS Single sided memory DS Double sided memory k You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation e Due to Intel chipset limitation DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 MHz e Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same
28. Key Management This item appears only when you set OS Type to Windows UEFI mode It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys Platform key PK Key exchange Key KEK Signature database db and Revoked Signatures dbx When the default Secure boot keys are loaded the PK state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys Allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device Chapter 2 Getting started PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any non permissible changes The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system Once the PK is deleted all the system s Secure Boot keys will not be active Configuration options Yes No Load Default PK Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device Z The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable KEK Management The KEK Key exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key manages the Signature database db and Revoked Signature database dbx Z Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK
29. LGA1150 socket EN Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components e Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket e The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap Chapter 1 Product introduction Installing the CPU 1 3 1 ASUS B85M GAMER 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 4 System memory 1 4 1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Module DIMM sockets A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot LN According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65 V is recommended to protect the CPU DIMM_A2 mum DIMM B2 EE DIMM_A1 D
30. Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PCI E Disabled Disabled Disables the PCI E devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Enabled Enables the PCI E devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 2 6 9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Disabled This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 Getting started 2 7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings AEE LE GUE Lei Adyancas 16 379 gt Mar ASUS B85M GAMER 2 35 2 36 2 7 1 Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan 2 7 2 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU mobtherboard temperature Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detec
31. LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support set this item to Enabled to empower both integrated and discrete graphics The CPU Graphics shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI functions DMI Gen 2 Auto Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2 Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled NB PCI E Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCI EX16_1 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEX16 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler Enabled Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support Memory Remap Enabled Allows you to enable or disable remapping the memory above 4GB Enabled Enables the function Disabled Disables this function 2 6 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None E Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled AS
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33. Optimization Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI VRM ASUS USB 3 0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3 0 transmission ASUS Fan Xpert EZ DIY Al Suite 3 Disk Unlocker Al Charger Award winning BIOS Design ASUS UEFI BIOS with EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 continued on the next page Vii viii B85M GAMER specifications summary Rear Panel I O ports Internal UO connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x PS 2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x D Sub port 1 x LAN RJ45 port 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 channel audio I O ports 1 x 19 pin USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x System panel 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 4 X SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors gray 2 X SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors black 1 x CPU Fan connector 4 pin 1 x Chassis Fan connector 4 pin 1 x COM connector 1 x 24 pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 4 0a Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 My Favorites Quick Note Last Modified log F12 PrintScreen Function F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Wfm 2 0 DMI 2 0
34. Profile items show Not Installed if no profile is created Profile Name Allows you to key in a profile name Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load Save Profile from to USB Drive Allows you to load save profile from to USB drive 2 9 3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot DIMM_A1 Displays the Serial Presence Detect SPD information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot Configuration options DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ASUS B85M GAMER 2 45 2 46 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 You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program wi
35. US B85M GAMER 2 31 2 32 Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup Smart Auto Enables the operation of xHCI controller Enabled Enables the function Disabled Disables the function EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function USB Single Port Control USB3 1 2 5 6 USB3 4 9 10 11 12 Enabled Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port Refer to the section 1 2 3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the Platform Misc PCI E Native Power Management Disabled Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled Native ASPM Disabled The item appears only when you set the PCI E Native Power Management to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable ASPM Configuration options Enabled Disabled PCH PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB NorthBridge side and SB SouthBridge side of the DMI Link Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASPM Support Disabled This item allo
36. a N 5 NB gije le 2 Gi ZAA a a a a a a a a LAN USB34 6 JC ms AUDIO B85M GAMER CHA_FAN PCIEX16 EC Super Intel Vo B85 AAFP USB910 USB1112 USB3 12 COM HAABA EE HIE HIT mee 13 12 11 10 9 8 SB_PWR T PANEL O EEE bel ETEN 1 2 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots LED TEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN EATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V Intel LGA1150 CPU socket DDR3 DIMM slots Intel B85 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_ 1 2 black Intel B85 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G 1 2 3 4 gray Standby Power LED SB PWHR System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC USB 3 0 connectors 20 1 pin USB3_12 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 Serial port connectors 10 1 pin COM Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP ASUS B85M GAMER 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel 4th and New 4th Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium Celeron processors ES Be LI E E B85M GAMER CPU socket LGA1150 e Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the
37. adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Fan Middle Temperature 45 C Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the chassis Fan middle temperature The values range from 40 C to 75 C Chassis Fan Middle Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the middle chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Fan Lower Temperature 40 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature Chassis Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 7 7 Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 Getting started 2 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options FCTNT T CT EE 17 039 2 8 1 Fast Boot Enabled Enabled Select to accelerate the boot speed Disabled Select to go back to normal boot LA The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to Enabled SATA Su
38. ar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen MyFavorite F3 This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup Select frequently used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorite menu J Refer to section My Favorites for more information Q Fan Control F6 This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans Use this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings EZ Tuning Wizard F11 This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system It also allows you to change the motherboard s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode Quick Note F9 This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS e The quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions delete cut copy and paste e Youcan only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and chang
39. ard Devices Configuration for details 6 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 panel ports With an installed USB 3 0 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 USB3_12 GND Int P2 SSTX GND IntA P2 SSRX Int P2 SSTX Int P2 SSRX Int P2 D Int P2 D USB3 5V PIN 1 GND IntA P1 D GND IntA P1 D IntA_P1_SSTX GND IntA_P1_SSRX USB3 5V Int P1 SSTX Int P1 SSRX B85M GAMER USB3 0 Front panel connector Z The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately ASUS B85M GAMER 1 17 7 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed USB910 USB1112 1 sad SiL B E e Kei Kelte onma onma OO OO O OO Z O gt 5 AA z XDDOZ
40. ation options ranges from 300 KHz to 500 KHz with a 5Ok Hz interval CPU Power Phase Control Auto Allows you to set the power phase based on the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme l DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duyy Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component T Probe Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance Extreme Select to maintain the current VRM balance CPU Current Capability Auto Allows you to configure the total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 1 10 120 130 140 fF Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power support Chapter 2 Getting started 25 11 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled Disables this function Enabled The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to enable your core processor
41. ble structure with time based authenticated variable 2 8 11 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Z e To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears e Toaccess Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press lt F5 gt when ASUS Logo appears Press lt F8 gt after POST 2 8 12 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Allows you to set the order of the legacy devices in this group 2 8 13 Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device Chapter 2 Getting started 2 9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu 2 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press lt Enter gt to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen fF For more details see section ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 9 2 Setup Animator Enabled Enables or disables the Setup animator Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 9 2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Z The ASUS Overclocking
42. ce Max battery Turbo Performance CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power ASUS B85M GAMER 2 27 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition Configuration options Enabled Disabled Z Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only CPU C states Enabled Auto Automatic configuration Enabled Enables the CPU C states Disabled Disables the CPU C states fF The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to Enabled Enhanced C1 State Enabled Enabled X Enables enhanced C1 state Disabled Disables enhanced C1 state CPU C3 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6 Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 Report CPU C7s Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS Configuration options Disabled CPU C7 CPU C7s
43. ck 7 DRAM Clock tWRWR_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tWRWR dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock Dec WRD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 tRDWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock tRDWR dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock tRDWR dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock Chapter 2 Getting started MISC MRC Fast Boot Auto Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot Auto Selects the optimum MRC fast boot Enabled Enables the MRC fast boot Disable Disables the MRC fast boot DRAM CLK Period Auto Configuration options Auto 1 14 Channel A DIMM Control Enable Both DIMMS Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMMO Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Channel B DIMM Control Enable Both DIMMS Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMMO Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Scrambler Setting Optimized ASUS Configuration options Optimized ASUS Default MRC MCH Full Check Auto Allows you to enable disable or automatically set the MCH Full Check function Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Skew Control Adjust these items may enhance the DRAM overclocking capability and stability Transmitter Rising Slope Auto Configuration options
44. cycle 2 7 6 Chassis Fan Q Fan Control DC Mode DC Mode Enables the Chassis fan Q Fan control feature Disabled Disables the Chassis fan Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan O Fan Source CPU This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source Configuration options CPU MB Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 300 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Fan Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Fan Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters ASUS B85M GAMER 2 37 Z The following seven items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Fan Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis temperature The values range from 40 C to 75 C Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to
45. d For the fastest POST time all PS 2 devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss 2 8 2 Boot Logo Display Auto Auto Adjust automatically for Windows requrement Full Screen Maximize the boot logo size Disabled Hide the logo during POST POST Delay Time 3 sec This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to Auto or Full Screen This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot Configuration options 1 sec 10 sec This feature will only work under normal boot Chapter 2 Getting started 2 8 3 Bootup NumLock State Enabled Enabled Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Enabled Disabled Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Disabled 2 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 occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 5 Option ROM Messages Enabled
46. e cache voltage when increasing the ring frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode CPU Cache Voltage Override Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Manual Mode and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage override The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Offset Mode and allows you to set the offset mode sign Configuration options 4 CPU Cache Voltage Offset Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Offset Mode and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval ASUS B85M GAMER 2 23 2 24 2 5 15 CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage Increase the graphics voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Override Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Manual Mode and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Offset Mode or Adaptive Mode and allows you to set the offset mode sign Configuration options 4 CPU Graphics Voltage Offset Auto T
47. e following screen is for reference only use LR en NU Click an icon to ASUS Install pu 7 d display Support DVD motherboard information nil Heid Ze mppmp i enhan INsvn n uite E EIN Click an item to install Z If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to Ge locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS B85M GAMER 1 21 Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility and performance However BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary Z Visit http www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard suppor
48. e motherboard components 1 5 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turnon the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card d Install the software drivers for the expansion card A 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 and the card inoperable Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 4 PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 5 5 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot This motherboard sup
49. e the settings Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use F12 key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device ASUS B85M GAMER 2 9 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup 2 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently used BIOS items to My Favorites 1 Press lt F3 gt on your keyboard or click ST to open Setup Tree Map screen 2 On the Setup Tree Map screen select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen then click the plus sign to save it in My Favorites screen J You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items Se e items with submenu o
50. ement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil ASUS B85M GAMER A 1 A 2 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement LTEM a raat ERLSm This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual KC Korea Warning Statement Bu 7 7 Cra SSB e 77e ASB 3235 3977 4 T 7344 AR AE sal ss sm Sp dea ASE o deich fags 45x49 322523 yeg Bag dal zs y a ga uu ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for dispo
51. erature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters Z The following six items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual Chapter 2 Getting started CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Middle Temperature 25 C Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU middle temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the middle CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty
52. ercer Ay eo Ex H He Wort Mioniber foot Le LLIP TM re ra cron d cus nd x uu n rx d ire Pork Cole e deel Misra gt v gt I mr Gage Re Tas al Fite Perla Bruce 3 m a inre Bre erct ri Ew retard Rafi i s di du H hi LE n rem Tigris Pa Wes F Bry pn SPTE resch k CPS Pes Haass dad Geck T gw ls E LUE TIT e BE Ir n ae er ee Se a A ed og ed a LE Pog Dabi hd meter l D PL b ge oe Dia CPL Tipi ee E a or Eu a Tudi a pasir E Lai aS d Lovie rr Arap F Sk 180 Lumia if 3014 Aeron CH MT Submenu items General help Menu items Last modified settings Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature CPU and memory voltage output Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2 Getting started Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items My Favorites Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu b
53. h more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 Frontpanel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector D m E SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC C B AGND NC AAFP B PIN 1 NC Line out L Sor S43 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R PORT2 L A ASUS d B85M GAMER PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE SEND Ei HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 C mm D pin definition compliant definition x B85M GAMER Front panel audio connector k 3 Werecommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability e Ifyou want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 6 7 Onbo
54. his item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Offset Mode or Adaptive Mode and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage offset The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Adaptive Mode and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Adaptive Mode and allows you to set the total adaptive mode CPU graphics voltage The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 16 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset mode sign Configuration options CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 17 CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign This item allows you to set the CPU analog I O voltage offset mode sign Configuration options CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to set the CPU analog I O voltage offset Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V w
55. ions the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 5 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration e For8 channel speaker you may refer to the 7 1 channel configuration ASUS B85M GAMER 1 13 Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Headset 4 1 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel 2 1 channel Light Blue Rear Line In panel Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mein Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out 6 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 7 USB 3 0 ports 5 and 6 These two 9 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 3 0 2 0 devices EN e Due to USB 3 0 controller limitations USB 3 0 devices can only be used under a Windows OS environment and after USB 3 0 driver installation e The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting e USB 3 0 devices can only be used for data storage e We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3 0 devices 8 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatib
56. istrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new
57. ith a 0 001V interval Chapter 2 Getting started 2 5 18 CPU Digital I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign This item allows you to set the CPU digital I O voltage offset mode sign Configuration options CPU Digital I O Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to set the CPU digital I O voltage offset Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 19 SVID Support Auto Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled SVID Voltage Override Auto This item appears only when you set the SVID Support to Enabled and allows you to set the SVID voltage override The values range from 0 001V to 2 440V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 20 CPU Input Voltage VCCIN Auto This item allows you to set the CPU input voltage The values range from 0 800V to 2 700V with a 0 010V interval 2 5 21 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage for the sytem memory The values range from 1 1850V to 1 8000V with a 0 00500V interval According to Intel CPU specifications DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V 2 5 22 PCH Core Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the
58. le devices 9 HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content 10 PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 2 1 Internal connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CPU_FAN i HOH O PE SEET H EE CO E c gd EH DOD EE o n ES S o CHA FAN H B85M GAMER Lu LIU GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN il O 5V Dm EI aum B85M GAMER Fan connectors AN eg Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A 12 W fan power Only the 4 pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis
59. lease provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents Safety information uu u u u iV Abo t this QUIAE uu iv xcii cg vi B85M GAMER specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 Before you proceed 1 1 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 2 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 4 1 4 raul en E 1 7 1 5 de
60. menu for more details on how to change the default screen when entering the BIOS setup program Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click lt or gt to switch EZ System Tuning modes Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis power fan speed and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program AAE WEF BIOS tte EZ Mode LFF art l T be Liv DLE ELM a haura Voces d Displays the CPU Fan s speed Click Saves the changes and the button to manually tune the fans resets the system Loads optimized default settings Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority Z e The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system e The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system ASUS B85M GAMER 2 7 2 8 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations Z To access the EZ Mode click EZ Mode or press lt F7 gt Configuration fields Quick Note F9 Pop up Menu Scroll bar Menu bar Language MyFavorite F3 Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Hot Keys F 9 WEF SDS Unity Advanced Mode zer 00 409 Suan massa Wy Favorites Man Ae D s ice VA K s Ze CR PRT EA A Dw
61. ns vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings Selecting a very high frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings 2 5 6 Max CPU Graphics Ratio Auto Auto The CPU Graphics Maximum ratio is set to its optimized setting depending on the system loading Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the optimal Max CPU Graphics ratio The value may vary depending on the system loading 2 5 7 GPU Boost Keep Current Settings Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance Configuration options Keep Current Settings Enabled 2 5 8 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS B85M GAMER 2 15 2 16 2 8 9 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configu
62. ou to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings ss N DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system bool failure 3 Press lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values Highly recommended 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen Before updating BIOS Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http support asus com and save them in your USB flash drive k NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32 FAT16 format Turn off the computer Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive ASUS B85M GAMER 2 3 Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 1 2 3 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port Boot your computer then press lt F8 gt to launch the BIOS Boot Device Select menu When the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu appears insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device mls EASUSGSDVDEEGUCSAGT 406 9M5 USB DISK 2 0 3824MB URED FAT USB DISK 2 0 3024MB ENTE SETUP T and L
63. password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed Chapter 2 Getting started 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field H values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard AE LEET ETS Line Ajy 1 5 307 Liy Bee D i Te Ki LPi Lara gre Se Di Tac Bes ET aam Em E CC ES F Dr ur ee bes ss Rp eras agmen Rm om per FALLE E as maoa m E ASUS B85M GAMER 2 14 Scroll down to display the following items Target CPU Turbo Mode Frequency xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo Mode frequency Target DRAM Frequency xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed Target Cache Frequency xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed Target DMI PEG Frequency xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI PEG clock Target CPU Graphics Frequency xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Graphics speed 2 5 1 CPU Ratio Unlock Disabled Allows you to unlock the overclocking capability of K series CPUs This mothe
64. perly from the operating system e The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only Some screen displays may not be the same as what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard e Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program e fthe system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5 See section Exit Menu for details e Ifthe system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes by pressing F7 or from the Advanced EZ Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen Chapter 2 Getting started EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode or press lt F7 gt Z Refer to the item Setup Mode in section Boot
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66. ports PCI Express x16 graphic card complying with the PCI Express specifications IRQ assignments for this motherboard I G D PCle x16 Shared PCle x1 1 Shared PCle x1 2 Shared _ _ Shared _ Intel LAN Shared Intel XHCI Shared Intel SATA Controller Intel EHCI 1 Intel EHCI 2 Shared HD Audio ASUS B85M GAMER 1 11 1 6 1 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords Q Co ED SEI DEI S LL EE D I i U CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Lol CEN Normal Clear RTC uu dun qana E Q Default B85M GAMER Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del
67. power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 Software support 1 8 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit and Windows 8 8 1 32 bit 64 bit Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information 1 8 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features LA The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard Click the Drivers Utilities AHCI Driver Manual Contact or Specials tabs to display their respective menus LA Th
68. pport All Devices All Devices All devices connected to SATA ports will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Hard Drive Only Only hard drives connected to SATA ports will be detected during POST Any hardware change will disable fast boot ASUS B85M GAMER 2 39 2 40 Boot Drive Only Only boot drive connected to SATA ports will be detected during POST Any hardware change will disable fast boot USB Support Partial Initialization Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time Full Initialization All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial Initialization For a faster POST time only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto Select any of these settings when PS 2 keyboard and mouse are installed These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled Auto For a faster POST time PS 2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS 2 devices have not been reconnected or changed If you disconnect or change PS 2 devices before restarting the system PS 2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS 2 devices Full Initialization For full system control PS 2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances This process will extend POST time Disable
69. ptions e User managed items such as language and boot order e Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information Chapter 2 Getting started 2 4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings 2 4 1 Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options Configuration options English Fran ais Deutsch j 4 FR c S882 rh x E288 Espa ol Pyccku 01 2 4 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 4 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 4 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings e Ifyou have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section Jumpers for information on how to v erase the RTC RAM e The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed ASUS B85M GAMER 2 11 2 12 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an admin
70. ration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 2 DRAM Clock Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 511 DRAM Clock DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 65535 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 16 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 255 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock Chapter 2 Getting started DRAM CAS Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock RTL IOL control DRAM RTL Intial Value Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA RO0DO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA R1D1
71. rboard supports unlocked CPU depending on Intel chipset CPU and firmware 2 5 2 CPU Core Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually Auto Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel CPU default settings automatically Sync All Cores Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for all cores Per Core Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio individually Chapter 2 Getting started The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to Sync All Gen Cores or Per Core 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Allows you to set the 1 Core Ratio Limit Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core 3 Core 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto These items become configurable only when you set the CPU Core Ratio item to Per Core 2 5 3 Min Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible minimum or maximum value depending on the type of CPU installed Configuration options Auto x xx 2 5 4 BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio of the BCLK and DRAM frequency Auto The Ratio will be set to the optimized settings 100 133 The Ratio will be set to 100 133 100 100 The Ratio will be set to 100 100 2 5 5 DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configuration optio
72. re is not supported due to security regulations 5 Select Yes then press Enter When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater 6 Restart your computer N DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure A Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu for more information ASUS B85M GAMER 2 5 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure 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 enter BIOS Setup at startup Press lt Delete gt or lt F2 gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt or lt F2 gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST e Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously e Press the reset button on the system chassis e Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options T N Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend you always shut down the system pro
73. s speed to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z e Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only The following first three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration package power Package Power Time Window Auto Allows you to set the package power time window Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value CPU Integrated VR Current Limit Auto Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current Use lt gt and lt gt key to adjust the value CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode Auto Allows you to set the frequency tuning mode Configuration options Auto CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback Auto When enabled it allows CPU to take precautionary actions when the thermal of the external regulator exceeds the limit Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled ASUS B85M GAMER 2 21 2 22 CPU Integrated VR Fault Management Auto Allows you to manage the CPU Integrated VR fault Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated
74. sal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Appendices ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site http www asus com Technical Support Telephone 86 21 3842 991 1 Fax 86 21 5866 8722 ext 9101 Online support http support asus com techserv techserv aspx ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Support fax General support Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 http www asus com us 1 812 284 0883 1 812 282 2787 http www service asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online sup
75. settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package 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 to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task WI gt Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select ltalics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with
76. ss lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process o Reboot the system when the update process is done e This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32 or FAT16 on a single partition only e Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu e DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 2 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file aN e Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B85MGAMER CAP Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and automatically enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The system requires y
77. t DVD and a USB flash disk drive Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your 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 Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to find and Click to select a Click to update select the BIOS boot logo the BIOS from file AK EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP Internet Service Provider ASUS B85M GAMER 2 1 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Before you 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 USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS then press lt Enter gt 5 Pre
78. ted temperature 2 7 3 CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore Monitor The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU Fan Speed Chassis fan 1 2 speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed 2 7 4 CPU Input Voltage VCCIN CPU Core Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item 2 7 5 CPU Q Fan Control PWM Mode Auto Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the mode control Disabled Disables the Q Fan control DC Mode Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature in DC mode for 3 pin CPU fan PWM Mode Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4 pin CPU fan CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 300 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 2OORPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temp
79. thout saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available devices that have a filesystem Chapter 2 Getting started Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
80. throttle point The thermal monitor includes TM1 Thermal monitor 1 TM2 Thermal monitor 2 and EMTTM Enhanced Multi threaded Thermal Monitoring Configuration options Disabled Enabled Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function Execute Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function Hardware Prefetcher L2 Cache Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to automatically analyze the requirements and prefetch data and codes for the CPU Disabled Disables this function Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching Disabled Disables this function Boot performance mode Max Non Turbo Performance This item allows you to select the boot performance mode Configuration options Max Non Turbo Performan
81. to boot up Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OPROM Legacy OPROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices Legacy OPROM first Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OPROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy OPROM first Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Both Legacy OPROM first Both UEFI first Legacy OPROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from PCI E Expansion Devices Legacy OPROM first Allows you to select the type of PCI E expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OPROM first UEFI driver first 2 8 10 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Windows UE Allows you to select your installed operating system Windows UEFI mode Executes the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Windows Vista XP or other Microsoft Secure Boot non compliant OS Only on Windows UEFI mode that Microsoft Secure Boot can function properly fF The following item appears when OS Type is set to Windows UEFI mode
82. version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules e Dueto the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us e This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb 64 MB chips or less Chapter 1 Product introduction e The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module e For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM ASUS B85M GAMER 1 9 1 5 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support U Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damag
83. ws you to select the ASPM state for energy saving conditions Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 Auto SA PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH platform controller hub Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to take effect Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL 1 Chapter 2 Getting started PEG ASPM Support Disabled This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy saving conditions or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile Configuration options Disabled ASPM LOs L1 LOsL1 Auto 2 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the HD Audio Device Disabled Disables the HD Audio Device Z The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Audio Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Audio Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 Depop Enabled Enabled Enables the depop function Disabled Disables the depop function SupremeFX Lighting LED Auto Allows you to

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