Asus B85M-K PLUS, User Manual

Page 1: ...Motherboard B85M K PLUS E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide indb 1 2015 2 13 14 25 07 ...

Page 2: ...e used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product is distributed without a...

Page 3: ...ansion slots 1 9 1 6 Jumpers 1 11 1 7 Connectors 1 13 1 8 Onboard LEDs 1 21 1 9 Software support 1 22 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 6 2 3 My Favorites 2 9 2 4 Main menu 2 10 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu 2 11 2 6 Advanced menu 2 12 2 7 Monitor menu 2 12 2 8 Boot menu 2 13 2 9 Tool menu 2 14 2 10 Exit menu 2 14 Appendices Notices A 1 ASUS contact ...

Page 4: ... installing the motherboard and adding devices on it 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...

Page 5: ...wing symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to sele...

Page 6: ... at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support DVI D RGB port Supports DVI D with max resolution up to 1920 x1200 60Hz Supports RGB with max resolution 1920x1200 60Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024MB Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot at x16 mode 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots LAN Realtek 8111GR Gig...

Page 7: ... 3 0 Boost 4 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 ports at mid board 2 ports at the rear panel Intel B85 Express Chipset 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at mid board 2 ports at the rear panel ASUS unique features High Performance UEFI BIOS Most advanced options with fast response time ASUS EPU EPU ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost USB 3 0 Boost AI Suite 3 ASUS AI Charger ASUS ESD ASUS Anti surge Production UEFI BI...

Page 8: ...EATX 12V power connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x CLRTC jumper BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 2 0a Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 My Favorites Quick Note Last Modified Log F12 PrintScreen F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Manageab...

Page 9: ...nent 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 into it Ensure that you unplu...

Page 10: ...e towards the rear of the chassis 1 2 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide indb 2 2015 2 13 14 25 09 ...

Page 11: ..._FAN CHA_FAN BATTERY Super I O ALC 887 VD2 RTL 8111GR ASP 1255 22 6cm 8 9in LGA1150 Intel B85 DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA3G_2 AUDIO KBMS LAN_USB34 USB3_12 17 5cm 6 9in DVI VGA 64Mb BIOS TPM SB_PWR 2 4 1 5 3 3 2 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 6 8 9 16 17 18 E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide indb 3 2015 2 13 14 25 09 ...

Page 12: ...tallation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Page 1 Keyboard and USB device wake up 3 pin PS2_USBPW1 4 1 12 2 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V 1 17 3 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN 1 16 4 Intel LGA1150 CPU socket 1 4 5 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 7 6 Intel B85 Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connector 7 pin SATA6G_1 4 gra...

Page 13: ...ASUS B85M K PLUS 1 5 1 3 1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B A B C 4 5 E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide indb 5 2015 2 13 14 25 10 ...

Page 14: ...d fan assembly installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B A A B 1 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary 3 4 E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide indb 6 2015 2 13 14 25 11 ...

Page 15: ...dule to the DDR3 slot Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 1 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets A B B A To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU B85M K PLUS B85M K PLUS 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B...

Page 16: ...em memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits Mb chips or less Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or t...

Page 17: ...lowing sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide indb 9 2015 2 13 14 25 12 ...

Page 18: ...hange 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 card 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...

Page 19: ...d turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the bat...

Page 20: ...med must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal conditions or in sleep mode 2 Keyboard and USB device wake up 3 pin PS2_KBPW1 4 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and 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 keyboard or using the connected USB devices This feature requi...

Page 21: ... port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 1 channel 5 1 channel and 7 1 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 5 Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone To configure a 7 1 channel audio output Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7 1 channel audio output Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Descripti...

Page 22: ...nce from your USB 3 0 devices 8 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 9 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 isn t compatible with DVI I 10 PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Port Headset 2...

Page 23: ... connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD The S PDIF module is purchased separately 2 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...

Page 24: ...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 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately Only the 4 pin CPU fans and 4 p...

Page 25: ... PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 5 ATX power connectors 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 6 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for th...

Page 26: ... the BIOS to AHCI When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to AHCI SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B85M K PLUS B85M K PLUS SATA 3 0Gb s connectors SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GN...

Page 27: ... is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power 10 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_910 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 charg...

Page 28: ...s a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity The TPM module is purchased separately B85M K PLUS B85M K PLUS TPM connector PIN 1 TPM LPCPD GND 3VSB NC LAD0 3V LAD3 PCIRST LFRAME LCLK NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND B85M ...

Page 29: ... system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED B85M K PLUS B85M K PLUS Onboard LED SB_PWR E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide indb 21 2015 2 13 14 25 16 ...

Page 30: ...atures 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 The following screen is for reference only To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard Cli...

Page 31: ...s softwares drivers and the BIOS version easily With this utlity you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST 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 select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the...

Page 32: ...tch 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 Press the 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 This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32 1...

Page 33: ...ty 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 F5 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you ...

Page 34: ...disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive 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 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file 1 On the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter 2 On the ...

Page 35: ...lect the BIOS file and press Enter 5 Select Yes then press Enter When BIOS update is done press ESC to exit BIOS Updater 6 Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu 4 After the ...

Page 36: ...o erase the RTC RAM 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 or F2 during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete or F2 POST continues with its ro...

Page 37: ... information and CPU chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode ASUS Optimal mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the Advanced mode functions Power saving mode EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup p...

Page 38: ...fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Navigation keys General help Menu bar Submenu item Configuration fields Menu items Back button Pop up window Scroll bar Last modified settings Quick note Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experie...

Page 39: ... 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 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items E10185_B8...

Page 40: ...et the system date time language and security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 6 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 E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide ...

Page 41: ...us 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 Scroll down to display the following items E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide indb 11 2015 2 13 14 25 20 ...

Page 42: ...an settings Scroll down to display the following items 2 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide indb 12 2015 2 13 14 25 21 ...

Page 43: ...ASUS B85M K PLUS 2 13 2 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Scroll down to display the following items E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide indb 13 2015 2 13 14 25 21 ...

Page 44: ...unctions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu 2 10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu E10185_B85M K_PLUS_Guide indb 14 2015 2 13 14 25 22 ...

Page 45: ... connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IC Canadian Compliance Statement...

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