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ASUS B85M-G E9884 User's Manual

1. 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 ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWR_BTN This connector is for the system power button 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 12 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis SPDIFOUT 5V B85M G Digital audio connector ASUS B85M G E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 19 i SPDIF_OUT 2014 11 4 11 09 51 13 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cab
2. Visitthe ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM 1 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 8 e 2014 11 4 11 09 48 1 4 4 Removing a DIMM 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 N Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage 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 Turn on 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 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion
3. a To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1 Product introduction 2014 11 4 11 09 47 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 has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets n 32 Ss Channel Sockets De i nn nn ChannelA DIMM A1 A DIMM A2 es Channel B DIMM B1 amp DIMM B2 D i com l E ge mm op mn mm on T ey B85M G 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets A e 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 Dueto Intel chipset limitation DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibilit
4. i5 Core i3 Pentium Celeron processors TT D S y T t co Oo L d G a es a mm mm mmm uns mf ed B85M G CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M G 1 3 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 3 e 2014 11 4 11 09 46 A Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU N 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 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related gt 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 1 3 1 Installing the CPU 14 Chapter 1 Product introduction E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 4 e 2014 11 4 11 09 46 1 3 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ASUS B85M G E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 5 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary 2014 11 4 11 09 47 e ES
5. 15 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock Chapter 2 Getting started 2014 11 4 11 09 56 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 17 RTL IOL control DRAM RTL CHA RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHA _R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHA R1DO0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHB_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHB RO0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHB_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock DRAM IO L CHA_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto DRAM IO L CHA_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto DRAM IO L CHA_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto DRAM IO L CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto DRAM IO L CHB_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto DRAM IO L CHB_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto DRAM IO L CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto DRAM IO L CHB_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto tRDRD dr Auto Configuration options Auto tRDRD dd Auto Configuration options Au
6. 1 6 Headers and Jumpers U U u 1 10 1 7 EE 60 LR tonsa a a 1 12 1 8 SoftWare support 1 21 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS s tup programa oreet Eeer 2 6 2 3 My 2 10 2 4 M in mMenu uuu 2 11 2 5 Ai Tweaker Menu er 2 13 2 6 Advanced RE 2 24 2 7 Lise M et 2 33 2 8 PRguem M 2 36 2 9 DIOE 2 42 2 10 Ebene 2 43 Appendices NOTICES teti en A 1 ASUS contact information A 3 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 3 e 2014 11 4 11 09 45 Safety information Electrical safety e 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 your power supply is set to the correct voltage in
7. 2014 11 4 11 09 59 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 TA PR AUER E RESI PLU D dr MIE DUT CORBIS BREED RR VCCI DEALE 7 2 Z PRICE KA EE EE EE 3 Y RCL CERS AL Sept al SECT Kata ET A EK HEEL EK ECH 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 Ba 77 ARS 3 47 2 4 e AlE 7H8 amp g8 8 d xpdu7 7 g FE PAAA ASAE AS Sa sj HE AANA ASS NSU le tat dg 334332 P324 HSE dasz 049933 Bag Aya ud REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at 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 e de ai indicates that the product electrical a
8. EIS PELO zz 31 3 1212 BH HDMI ajajaja og o lo x a 2 lle lelle saa a alalal e a 2 jja 00 x AC 5 3 LAN USB34 g a SEI N g ubio PCIEX16 sav Bios PCIEX1 1 o Super yo Intel B85 PCIEX1_2 Ac aur SCT SPDIF OUT USBPWF SC CHASSIS SPEAKER om 9ATA6G 4 PT USB1112 USB1314 ENT SATA3G 1 EE SATA3G 2 REELE FE 2 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 2 e 2014 11 4 11 09 46 1 2 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots LED ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V Keyboard and USB device wakeup KB USBPWB CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 4 pin CHA FAN Intel LGA1150 CPU socket DDR3 DIMM slots USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_12 Intel B85 Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G 1 4 yellow Clear RTC RAM 2 pin CLRTC Intel B85 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 2 dark brown Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 USB device wake up USBPWF LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS Serial port connectors 10 1 pin COM Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT SIN Oa Ploy 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel 4th generation Core i7 Core
9. HS B85M G Ke CS Le p D om n E9884 Revised Edition V4 October 2014 Copyright 2014 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 U
10. Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 209C to 759C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and 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 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 cycle 2 34 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 34 e 2014 11 4 11 09 58 2 7 5 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis 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 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
11. Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please 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 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 2 e 2014 11 4 11 09 45 Contents Safety information c iv About this guide aa ias iv ee E U uu U u u u I uuu vi B85M G specifications summary Product introduction 1 1 Before YOU proceed u U U u Q S 1 1 1 2 Motherboard overview seen 1 1 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 3 1 4 SYSTEM IMEMONV E eege 1 7 1 5 IS Cero MH 1 9
12. the system would not power up e The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode 3 USB device wake up USBPWF This jumper allows you to enable or disable the USB device wake up feature When you set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking on the USB mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS H f D D P Gren USBPWF Di 1 32 23 S ET CO 5V 5VSB Default ASUS B85M G E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 11 2014 11 4 11 09 48 1 7 Connectors 1 7 1 Rear panel connectors HUE 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 3 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 Status Description Status Description Off No link 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange Data activity 1Gbps connection Blinking Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port Orange Ready to Bl
13. 0 001V interval 2 5 17 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 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 4 This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Offset Mode and allows you to set the offset mode sign Configuration options CPU Graphics Voltage Offset Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Offset 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 2 5 18 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset mode sign Configuration options 2 22 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 22 e 2014 11 4 11 09 56 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 19 CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign This item allows you to set the CPU analog I O voltage offset mo
14. 0 Gb s signal cables SATA6G 4 SATA6G 1 GND RSATA TXP1 RSATA TXNT GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA RXP1 GND SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA TXN2 GND RSATA RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_3 RSATA TXP3 RSATA TXN3 GND pe B85M G Intel SATA 6 0Gb s connectors W ASUS B85M G E9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 17 When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 6 3 SATA Configuration for details 1 17 2014 11 4 11 09 50 10 1 18 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 18 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 5Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 USBS3 12 GND ZZ mA P2 D Inta_pt_D Le a IntA P2 D Ia P1 D Le GND GND La wt IntA_P2_SSTX IntA_P1_SSTX a m4 IntA_P2_SSTX GND GND IntA P1 SSTX w Int P2 SSRX IntA P1 SSRX m w IntA P2 SSRX E IntA P1 SSRX 4 m USB3 5V BD RM USB3 5V mm mm mmmn mm on D B85M
15. Auto 1 14 Channel A DIMM Control Enable Bot Configuration options Disable Both DIMMS Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMMO Disable DIMM1 Channel B DIMM Control Enable Bot Configuration options Disable Both DIMMS Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMMO Disable DIMM1 Scrambler Setting Optimized Configuration options Optimized ASUS Default MRC MCH Full Check Optimized Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled SKEW Control Transmitter Rising Slope Auto Allows you to adjust the transmitter rising slope Transmitter Rising Slope Auto Allows you to adjust the transmitter rising slope Transmitter Falling Slope Auto Allows you to adjust the transmitter falling slope E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 18 15 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock D DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock D DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock Chapter 2 Getting started 2014 11 4 11 09 56 Transmitter Control Time Auto Allows you to adjust the transmitter control time Receiver Rising Slope Auto Allows you to adjust the receiver rising slope Receiver Falling Slope Auto Allows you to adjust the receiver falling slope Receiver Control Time Auto Allows you to adjust the receiver control time 2 5 12 DIGI VRM CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU volta
16. Enabled Disabled USB3 4 9 14 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 Express Native Power Management Disabled Allows you to enable or disable PCIE express native power management Configuration options Enabled Disabled Native ASPM Disabled The item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable ASPM Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the HD Audio Device Disabled Disables the HD Audio Device LA The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 30 e 2014 11 4 11 09 57 Front Panel Type HD 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 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 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to an SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to an HDMI
17. F5 gt to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system bool failure 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 NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32 16 format Turn off the computer Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 1 Insertthe USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer then press F8 to launch the select boot device screen 3 When the select boot device screen appears insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device ASUS B85M G 2 3 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 3 e 2014 11 4 11 09 52 Please select boot device El ASUS DVD E818A6T 4069MB USB DISK 2 0 3824MB UEFI FAT USB DISK 2 0 3824MB Enter Setup T and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot usi
18. Flash 2 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen For more details see section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 9 2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created 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 from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Ves DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system bool failure e Werecommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Load Save Profile from to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive load and save profile to your 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 2 42 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 42 e 2014 11 4 11 09 59 2 10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS ite
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20. USB 3 0 ports 5 and 6 These two 9 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 3 0 devices L4 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 The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting USB 3 0 devices can only be used for data storage 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 Due to the design of the Intel 8 series chipset all USB devices connected to the USB 2 0 and USB 3 0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility 10 USB 2 0 ports 9 and 10 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 11 DVI D port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D can t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI I Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks Pixel Clock H total x V Total x Frame Rate Screen refresh rate HDMI port 300 MHz DVI port 165 MHz VGA port 180 MHz 12 PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard ASUS B85M G E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 13 e 1 13 2014 11 4 11 09 49 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 ATX power co
21. minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 2 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT The LPT Line Printing Terminal connector supports devices such as a printer LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284 which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC compatible computers E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 14 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2014 11 4 11 09 49 3 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio UO module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio UO module cable to this connector c c E E u Uu c c al 959 o z z aT Got oo i zo o lt 22 2 ere EE CEA Jerod g g SEHR EA 9z z E E 5 RER 253 000 0 zo o Gacua ZE amp D a S 24 z D HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition B85M G Front panel audio connector A We recommend 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 h
22. press F7 ASUS B85M G 2 7 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 7 e 2014 11 4 11 09 53 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode ir i weaker on ermal Monitor Last modified settings Submenu item Pop up window Navigation keys Quick note Scroll bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Wie Wei For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration KCL For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system setting For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the _fan settings i For changing the system boot configuration Monitor For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 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 Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press lt Esc gt or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the subme
23. the power cord Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Chapter 1 Product introduction E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 10 e 2014 11 4 11 09 48 L4 Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery 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 2 Keyboard and USB device wake up KP USBPWB Set this jumper to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode H El UC m mm mm mmmn m md KB_USBPWB 5V 5VSB Default B85M G Keyboard and USB device wake up AN The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port otherwise
24. to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not Z The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required d N 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 fonctionnement 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 B85M G E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 1 e A 1
25. version easily With this utlity you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST To launch EZ Update click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar 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 EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP Internet Service Provider ASUS B85M G 9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 1 e 2014 11 4 11 09 52 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 L4 Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at lt 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 Enterthe Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Pressthe Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done A This f
26. 4 11 09 58 KEK Management The KEK Key exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key manages the Signature database db and Revoked Signature database dbx LA Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK B Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Append KEK from file Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management ff The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated am 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 db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append db from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely Ff The DB file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DBX Management The dbx Revoked Signature database lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded Delete the DBX Allows you to delete the DBX file from y
27. Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current Use lt gt and 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 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 VR Efficiency Management Auto Allows you to manage the CPU integrated VR efficiency Configuration options Auto High Performance Balanced 2 20 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 20 e 2014 11 4 11 09 56 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 L
28. G USB3 0 Front panel connector The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 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 USB1112 gt oa Ed om 00 22 USB1314 USB P11 GND NC USB P13 GND NC USB 5V USB P1 3 USB P12 8 USB P14 PIN1 PIN1 PIN1 GND GND USB 5V USB 5V USB_P12 USB P14 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 2014 11 4 11 09 50 11 System panel connector 10 1 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions F PANEL PWR LED TT a Cl m Lage PWR_LED PWR_LED 8 PIN1 u NO a D HHDD LED I HDD LED I Ground HWRST ER a mom mn tm EE A T o s m o m m m 4 B85M G Svstem panel connector
29. Hz 2560 x 1600 60Hz Maximum UMA memory 1 GB Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots Storage Intel B85 Express Chipset 2 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors dark brown 4 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connector yellow Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN controller 7 1 channel Realtek ALC887 VD2 High Definition Audio CODEC Supports multi streaming Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 7 1 channel audio output continued on the next page vi E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 6 e 2014 11 4 11 09 45 e B85M G specifications summary 4 x USB 3 0 ports 2 ports at midboard 2 ports at back panel 8 x USB 2 0 ports 4 ports at midboard 4 ports at back panel ER ER CL ASUS 5X Protection ASUS DIGI VRM 3 Phase digital Power Design ASUS Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards Enhanced ESD protection ASUS High Quality 5K Hour Solid Capacitors 2 5x longer lifespan with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back UO 3x More durable corrosion resistant coating ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q SLOT ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS EPU ASUS USB 3 0 Boost ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Network iControl ASUS Ai Charger ASUS GPU Boost ASUS AI Suite 3 ASUS Anti
30. PU you installed Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Hyper threading Enabled The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously Enabled Two threads per activated core are enabled Disabled Only one thread per activated core is 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 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 Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to automatically analyze the requirements and prefetch data and codes for the CPU Disabl
31. RAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options DRAM Command Rat Configuration options Secondary Timings e Auto DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Configuration options DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options DRAM WRITE to REA Configuration options DRAM CKE Minimum Configuration options DRAM CAS Write to Configuration options E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 16 D Delay Auto pulse width Auto Latency Auto Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Auto 1 DRAM Clock Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings 31 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock 2 DRAM Clock 3 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock 511 DRAM Clock 65535 DRAM Clock 16 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock 255 DRAM Clock
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33. Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 10096 Solid Capacitors Rear panel I O ports 1x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x PS 2 mouse port green 1 x DVI port 1 x D Sub port 1x HDMI port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 x USB 3 0 ports 3 x Audio jacks continued on the next page vii E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 7 2014 11 4 11 09 45 e B85M G specifications summary Internal connectors 1x USB 3 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 ports 2 x USB 2 0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 ports 2 x SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 4 X SATA 6 0 Gb s connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1x CLRTC header 1 x 4 pin CPU QFan connector 1 x 4 pin Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1x LPT Header 1x S PDIF Out Header 1x COM Header 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 64Mb Flash ROM EFI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS v2 7 ACPI v2 08 SLP 3 0 EUP ready Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor uATX form factor 9 2 x 7 6 23 4cm x 19 3cm L4 Specifications are subject to change without notice viii E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 8 e 2014 11 4 11 09 45 Product introduction 1 1 B
34. This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Manual Mode and allows you to set the CPU core voltage override The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval ASUS B85M G 2 21 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 21 e 2014 11 4 11 09 56 Offset Mode Sign 4 This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode and 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 16 CPU Cache Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the CPU Cache voltage Increase the 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 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
35. U Memory Auto Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5 0 used by the iGPU Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 96M 128M 160M 192M 224M 256M 288M 320M 352M 384M 416M 448M 480M 512M 1024M 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 iGPU Multi Monitor Disabled Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi Monitor 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 PCle Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCIEX16_1 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 DMI Link ASPM Control Auto Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link Configuration options Auto Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 PEG ASPM Disabled Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG Device The setting takes no effect if PEG is not the active device at present Configuration options Disabled Auto ASPM LOs ASPM L1 ASPM LOsL 1 Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler Enabled Allows you to enable or disable Mem
36. ais Deutsch D r c S424 xz A 488 Espa ol Pycckwi E 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 44 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings 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 administrator password ASUS B85M G 2 11 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 11 e 2014 11 4 11 09 55 e Ifyou have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 6 Headers and Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM 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 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 Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm
37. any and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site http www asus com de Online contact http www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone 49 2102 5789555 Support Fax 49 2102 959911 Online support http www asus com de support Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Address 4F No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN R O C Authorised representative in ASUS Computer GmbH Europe Address HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY B85M G A 3 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 3 e 2014 11 4 11 09 59 aunyeuBbig usus Auer eueN 8020 L en O39 uonsod Burjsew Ajuuojuoo 23 Loz Bunueuwu 32 Burxyje uiBeq o wea LOZ v0 62 eYeq uoneiel5 q Buppeu 3351 SAR981Q SHOH n3 s9 LL0Z bd 6002 842 ON 93 uonernbey J 6002 2 9 ON 23 uoneinbes J 8002 5221 ON 23 uonejnbes J 8AN9811Q d13 23 SZL 600Z 1 LLOZ ZLV Z002 59009 N3 o LLOZ ZLY 09609 Na X npada aAT O3 S6 9002 d B00Z LLEZ9 NI 2007 58 06 NA 20 6002 L L LA 2 162 ZOE N3 VLA L L62 20 NA LA Z LSE LOE N3 LA 92 20 N3 90 2002 2 Z LA z 92 ZOE NA 60 0L02 L S LA PZ 68r LOE N3 OLOZ 6LVZ9 NA 1002 09 05 N3 20 0L02 L S LA z 0 00 N3 LA VOEE 00 N3 VLA 29 20 NA VLA ZtYs 20 N3 LL LLOZ L 9 LA 68 LOE N3 C s0 6002 VZ 21 68 LOE N3 0 110 11 2002 LA 6 68 LOE N3 S0 LL0Z LZ SA 1 806
38. audio output Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled 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 Change Settings IO 3F8h 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 IO 3F8h IRQ 4 10 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 I0 2E8h IRQ 3 Parallel Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration Parallel Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port LPT LPTE Configuration options Enabled Disabled The following items appear only when you set the Parallel Port Configuration item to Enabled Change Settings Auto Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I O devices Configuration options Auto 10 378h IRQ 5 10 378h IRQ 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 10 278h IRQ 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 IO 3BCh IRQ 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 Device Mode STD Printe Allows you to select the Print
39. 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 ff The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis 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 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 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 6 Anti Surge Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS B85M G 2 35 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 35 e 2014 11 4 11 09 58 2 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options ASUS UEFI BIOS Util
40. bility 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 L4 The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Device Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want 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 2 38 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 38 e 2014 11 4 11 09 58 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 PCI Expansion Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of PCI E PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first 2 8 9 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
41. card AN 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 ASUS B85M G E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 9 e 2014 11 4 11 09 48 1 5 3 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 4 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications IRQ assignments for this motherboard shared shared shared shared Headers and Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM 2 pin CLRTC This header 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 jen 48 D e CLRTC E 7 H 3V_BAT GND C 3 L PIN 1 El on of fo T mg B85M G Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 2 3 4 1 10 Turn OFF the computer and unplug
42. ct a desired post report waiting time Configuration options 1 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC ASUS B85M G 2 37 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 37 e 2014 11 4 11 09 58 2 8 3 Bootup NumLock State On On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off 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 Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so 2 8 6 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Enabled Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Disabled Disables this function 2 8 7 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 8 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 compati
43. de 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 with a 0 001V interval 2 5 20 CPU Digital UO 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 21 SVID Control Auto Disabling SVID Control stops the processor from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 2 5 22 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 23 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage The values range from 1 200V to 1 800V and the adjustable values range from 1 350V to 1 800V with a 0 05V interval 2 5 24 PCH VLX Voltage Auto Allows you to set the voltage for the I O on the PCH Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 0 10V 2 5 25 PCH Core Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub core voltage Use the lt gt or lt gt keys t
44. e Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for the advanced BIOS settings The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 8 Boot menu for details Displays the CPU motherboard Selects the display language Exits the BIOS setup program without temperature CPU voltage output of the BIOS setup program saving the changes saves the changes and CPU chassis fan speed and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode 04 55 05 1520RPM N A Normal Per formance Boot Priority vanced SATA Informal Tun ca Selects the Advanced Wee Loads mode functions optimized Normal mode default Selects the boot ASUS Optimal device priority Displays the system Displays the mode s Isp ays y i elects the boot properties of the elek RE Advanced mods device priority selected mode on the right hand side e The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode or
45. e linked with a plus sign E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 5 e 2014 11 4 11 09 45 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS B85M G motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables Accessories 1 x I O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer B85M G specifications summary LGA1150 socket for Intel 4th Generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron Processors Refer to www asus com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel B85 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM max 32GB DDR3 1600 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List Due to Intel chipset limitation the DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Graphics Integrated graphics processor Multi VGA output support D Sub DVI HDMI ports Supports DVI D with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports HDMI with max resolution of 4096 x 2160 24
46. eases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands Aggressive LPM Support Auto 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 Auto Disabled Enabled S M A R T Status Check Enabled SMART Self Monitoring 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 Enabled Disabled Hot Plug Disabled 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 CPU Audio Device Enabled Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device Configuration options Enabled Disabled DVI Port Audio Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the DVI port 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 iGPU PCIE 2 28 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 28 e 2014 11 4 11 09 57 iGP
47. ect this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance 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 The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to Sync All Cores or Per Core 2 14 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 14 e 2014 11 4 11 09 56 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value which should be higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit 2 3 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 CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible minimum value Configuration options Auto 1 37 2 5 4 Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible maximum value Configuration options Auto 1 37 2 5 5 BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode Auto DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings 100 133 The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is se
48. ects and displays the CPU chassis fan 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 ASUS B85M G 2 33 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 33 e 2014 11 4 11 09 58 2 7 3 CPU Input Voltage VCCIN 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 4 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 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 100RPM 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 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 temperature 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 LA The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to
49. ed Disables this function Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching Disabled Disables this function ASUS B85M G 2 25 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 25 e 2014 11 4 11 09 57 2 26 Boot performance mode Max Non Tu This item allows you to select the boot performance mode Configuration options Max Non Turbo Performance Max battery Turbo Performance CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power EIST 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 CPU C states Auto Auto Automatic configuration Enabled Enables the CPU C states Disabled Disables the CPU C states L4 The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to Enabled Enhanced C1 state Enabled Enabled 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 All
50. efore you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component 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 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 1 2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits 4 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 chass
51. er Port mode Configuration options STD Printer Mode SPP Mode EPP 1 9 and SPP Mode EPP 1 7 and SPP Mode ECP Mode ECP and EPP 1 9 Mode ECP and EPP 1 7 Mode ASUS B85M G 2 31 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 31 e 2014 11 4 11 09 57 2 6 8 APM 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 Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Space Bar Sets the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Ctrl Esc Sets the CtrltEsc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to ge
52. erclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field 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 d Mode H Exit E Advanced Gf Monitor b Ge Too CPU Core Ratio atio Min CPU Cache Ratio eney Ratio Frequen y Favorites ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode W My Favorites Ea Advanced GF Monitor b Boot amp Tool y Favorites ASUS B85M G 2 13 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 13 e 2014 11 4 11 09 55 Scroll down to display the following items Target CPU Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo Mode speed Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed Target Cache Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed Target DMI PEG Clock xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI PEG clock Target CPU Graphics Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Graphics speed 2 5 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system X M P Allows your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio BCLK frequency and memory parameters If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology sel
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54. evel 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 75 62 5 50 37 5 25 12 5 0 12 5 25 37 5 50 0 62 5 75 87 5 100 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 keys to adjust the value Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold Auto Allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold Use the lt gt and 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 keys to adjust the value 2 5 14 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 15 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 CPU Core Voltage Override Auto
55. ge The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher value gets a higher voltage 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 0 Regular 25 Medium 50 High 75 Ultra High and 100 Extreme Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Ultra High Extreme L4 The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification CPU Fixed Frequency XXX This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 200kHz to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval CPU Power Phase Control Auto Allows you to set the power phase based on the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme Manual Adjustment N DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme and Manual Le Adjustment The thermal conditions should be monitored This following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control item to Manual Adjustment Manual Adjustment Fast Allows you to set a response for the CPU power phase control Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component T Pr
56. he fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside an 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 1A 12 W fan power 6 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings kg CH SPEAKER o KEN E un em E d Ld oo z 563 g LLLI PTUS on SS en s B85M G Speaker Out Connector 1 16 Chapter 1 Product introduction E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 16 e 2014 11 4 11 09 50 Intel B85 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 2 dark brown 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 HyS s s i E es a o A UID mm mmm GT oo SATA3G 1 SATA3G 2 B85M G Intel SATA 3 0Gb s connectors W 8 When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 6 3 SATA Configuration for details Intel B85 Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connector 7 pin SATA6G 1 4 yellow This connector connects to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6
57. he items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup ASUS B85M G 2 9 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 9 e 2014 11 4 11 09 54 2 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items ASUS UFF BIOS utility Advanced Moc ain Ai Tweaker En GE Monitor W Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently used BIOS items to My Favorites 1 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add When using a mouse hover the pointer to the item 2 Press F4 on your keyboard or right click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page You cannot add the following items to My Favorites Items with submenu options User configurable items such as language and boot device order Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date 2 10 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 10 e 2014 11 4 11 09 54 2 4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Exit es Ai Tweaker E Advanced et Monitor b Boot 2 Tool Chat 2 4 1 System Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options Configuration options English Fran
58. igh 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 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 4 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 Q RXD DTR DSR CTS E PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI B85M G Serial port COM connector The COM module is purchased separately ASUS B85M G 1 15 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 15 e 2014 11 4 11 09 50 5 CPUandchassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 4 pin 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 D GND OT L CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR EY PA CHA FAN H HT a D i a BEDS Ll H gaa L LT Elm lt lt o lt co mmm mmmn mm mn P 5 B85M G Fan connectors sl Do not forget to connect the fan cables to t
59. inking wake up from then steady S5 mode 4 Lineln port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 1 5 1 and 7 1 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 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 1 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction E9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 12 e 2014 11 4 11 09 49 Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Headset 2 1 4 1 channel 5 1 channel channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 7 1 channel Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mein Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel To configure an 7 1 channel audio output Side Speaker Out Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 7 1 channel audio output 7 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 8 HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content 9
60. is N Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ASUS B85M G 1 1 E9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 1 e 2014 11 4 11 09 46 RE ae GUS re Q Si RS CO Is CH CO ES Place this side e eh towards the rear E of the chassis B F ott e E H O 1 2 3 Motherboard layout 9 99 EM dud lt I gt D KBMS CPU FAN Sr el t enu DLI gt ATX12V S Skascd s 31131313 dag E JEJ EJE DIEN DIR a Es aj a USB910 elle Q S JSS E z s sii 60 sizzle jog USB3_56 EI Eg
61. ity Advan We My Favor ites Main Ai ed GF Monitor amp tool mLock S Fi If Error d My Favorites 2 8 1 Fast Boot Enabled Enabled Select to accelerate the boot speed Disabled Select to go back to normal boot The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to Enabled SATA Support All Devices All Devices All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST This process extends the POST time Hard Drive Only Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST Boot Drive Only Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST 2 36 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 36 e 2014 11 4 11 09 58 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
62. le to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pin labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature LI Sed CHASSIS Chassis Signal 5VSB MB GND 1 B85M G Chassis intrusion connector 1 20 Chapter 1 Product introduction E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 20 e 2014 11 4 11 09 51 1 8 Software support 1 8 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 7 32bit 64bit and Windows 8 32bit 64bit Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware f Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for i 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 ff 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 Suppor
63. 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 LA The following item appears when OS Type is set to Windows UEFI mode Key Management This item appears only when you set OS Type to Windows UEFI mode It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys 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 This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to save all default Secure Boot keys 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 PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable ASUS B85M G 2 39 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 39 e 2014 11
64. ms and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Adv We My Favorites Se Main Advanced F Monitor W Boot x Tool Load pt imiz Taunch EFT Shell from fife 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 F5 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 F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen 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 ASUS B85M G 2 43 E9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 43 e 2014 11 4 11 09 59 2 44 E9884 B85M G v4 Manual indb 44 Chapter 2 Ge
65. nd electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal 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 A 2 Appendices E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 2 e 2014 11 4 11 09 59 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 WWW asus com Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Fax 86 21 58668722 ext 9101 Online support http www asus com tw support ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site http www asus com us Technical Support General support 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support http www service asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germ
66. nerate 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 Network Stack Disabled This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled L4 The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 32 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 32 e 2014 11 4 11 09 57 Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings Utility Advanced Mode Aj Tweaker E Advanced 1 amp Boot 44 C 111 F T CPU Temperature Standard 2 7 1 CPU Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature 2 7 2 CPU Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically det
67. ng defaults 4 When the booting message appears press Enter 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 5 Onthe FreeDOS prompt type d then press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file 1 Onthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter D bupdater pc g 2 Onthe BIOS Updater screen press Tab to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D 2 4 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 4 2014 11 4 11 09 52 ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2014 01 01 o NEM B85MG CAP 8390656 2014 07 15 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 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 L4 The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due t
68. nnectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V 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 ATX12V 12V DC PIN 1 GND O 12v DC C GND pi nf E mm mmm oo ooo gu EATXPWR 3 Volts CL ou 12 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby H CH 5 Volts Power OK CH 5 Volts GND GND 5 Volts GND cno GND 5 Volts CHH PSON GND C L T GND 3 Volts i l 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts B85M G ATX power connectors A Werecommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs DONOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up e We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a System with 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 e Ifyou are uncertain about the
69. nu select the item and press lt Enter gt 2 8 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 8 e 2014 11 4 11 09 54 Pop up window Select a menu item and press Enter to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 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 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item 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 Enter to display a list of options Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS The quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions delete cut copy and paste e You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes Last Modified button This button shows t
70. o adjust the value Configuration options Auto 0 10V ff The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings ASUS B85M G 2 23 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 23 e 2014 11 4 11 09 56 2 5 26 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 0050x interval 2 5 27 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA Auto Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA The values range from 0 3950V to 0 6300V with a 0 0050V interval 2 5 28 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB Auto Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB The values range from 0 3950V to 0 6300V with a 0 0050V interval 2 5 29 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 3 can cause the system to malfunction GE Monitor D Boot S Too CPU Configuration Parameters 2 24 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 24 2014 11 4 11 09 57 2 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects BT The items shown in submenu may be different due to the C
71. o 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 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot Ce J failure AN Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chapter 2 of your motherboard user guide for details ASUS B85M G 2 5 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 5 e 2014 11 4 11 09 53 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 Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis 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 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 yo
72. obe 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 100 110 120 130 140 ASUS B85M G 2 19 E9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 19 e 2014 11 4 11 09 56 a Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power support 2 5 13 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 Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration package power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Package Power Time Window Auto Allows you to set the package power time window Use the lt gt and 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
73. om 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 V4 Ensure that the caching partition size 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 ICST Configuration Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS B85M G 2 27 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 27 e 2014 11 4 11 09 57 2 6 3 SATA 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 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 incr
74. ory 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 L4 The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None ASUS B85M G E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 29 e 2 29 2014 11 4 11 09 57 2 30 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 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 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
75. our system Configuration options Yes No Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device Append DBX from file Allows you to load the additional DBX from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded L4 The DBX file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 2 40 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 40 e 2014 11 4 11 09 58 2 8 10 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 f Toselect the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS Logo appears Press lt F8 gt after POST 2 8 11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device ASUS B85M G 2 41 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 41 e 2014 11 4 11 09 58 2 9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 2 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ
76. ows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS Configuration options Disabled CPU C7 CPU C7s 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 2 6 2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control Auto Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 26 e 2014 11 4 11 09 57 ASPM Support Disabled Allows you to set the ASPM support Configuration options Disabled Auto LOs L1 LOsL1 PCle Speed Auto Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed Configuration options Auto Gent 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 x Allows you to set the wake up time The values range fr
77. 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 Disabled 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 Automatically adjust the boot logo size for Windows requirements Full Screen Maximize the boot logo size Disabled Hide the boot logo during the POST power on self test POST Delay Time 3 sec This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to Enabled 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 The values range from 0 to 10 seconds ff This feature will only work under normal boot Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to Disabled This item allows you to sele
78. t DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard Click Drivers Utilities AHCI Driver Manual Contact and Specials tabs to display their respective menus VA The following screen is for reference only ASUS InstAll Click an icon to display Support Google Chrome Browser Please select items to install DNDimotherhoard Intel Chipset Driver Realtek Audio Driver Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Realtek LAN Driver Management Engine Interface Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver s Intel USB 3 0 Driver Norton Internet Security Solution APRP Utility Click an item to install VA If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to a locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS B85M G 1 21 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 21 e 2014 11 4 11 09 51 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 22 e 2014 11 4 11 09 51 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS A 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
79. t to 100 133 100 100 The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100 100 2 5 6 DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configuration options vary with the BCLK PEG Frequency item settings N Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this N happens revert to the default setting 2 5 7 Max CPU Graphics Ratio Auto Auto The Max CPU Graphics ratio is set to its optimized setting depending on the system loading Manaul 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 8 GPU Boost As is Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance Configuration options As is Enabled 2 5 9 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS B85M G 2 15 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 15 e 2014 11 4 11 09 56 2 16 2 5 10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the Enter key Le LN Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Configuration options Auto DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options D
80. the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter 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 Fromthe 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 lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new 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 2 12 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 12 e 2014 11 4 11 09 55 WE e NNNM m 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure ov
81. to tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto tWRRD dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM C 1 DRAM C 1 DRAM C 1 DRAM C 1 DRAM C ASUS B85M G Delay 1 Clock Delay 1 Clock Delay 1 Clock Delay 1 Clock Delay 1 Clock Delay 1 Clock Delay 1 Clock Delay 1 Clock ock ock ock ock ock 15 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock Delay 15 Clock Delay 15 Clock Delay 15 Clock Delay 15 Clock Delay 15 Clock Delay 15 Clock Delay 15 Clock Delay 15 Clock 7 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock 2 17 2014 11 4 11 09 56 2 18 tWRRD dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock tWRWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock tWRWR dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock tWRWR dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock Dec WRD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 tRDWR Auto Configuration options Auto tRDWR dr Auto Configuration options Auto tRDWR dd Auto Configuration options Auto MISC MRC Fast Boot Auto Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled DRAM CLK Period Auto Configuration options
82. tting started 2014 11 4 11 09 59 Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference 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 or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help
83. tup menus Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are also provided E9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 4 e 2014 11 4 11 09 45 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 J DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when N completing a task A CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when e completing a task AN IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task LA NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key Key1 Key2 lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names ar
84. u always shut down the system properly from the operating system A e The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen e Visitthe 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 Ifthe 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 2 10 Exit Menu for details 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 1 6 Headers and 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 from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen 2 6 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 6 e 2014 11 4 11 09 53 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 th
85. unction supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32 16 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 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 213 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 A e Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B85MG CAP e The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com 2 2 Chapter 2 Getting started E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 2 e 2014 11 4 11 09 52 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt
86. y we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules Due to 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 3GB 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 This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits Mb chips or less The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market ASUS B85M G 1 7 E9884 B85M G v4 Manualindb 7 e 2014 11 4 11 09 47 LA 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 Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition
87. your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company Ifthe power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Beforeinstalling 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 e Ifyou 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 settings through the BIOS Se

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