Asus B85M-E R2.0 User Manual

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ii E9282 First Edition April 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, modied or altered, unless such repair, modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, 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 any warranty to the extent permitted by the applicable law. Copies of these licenses are included in this product. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, 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 notication 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).
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv Package contents ....................................................................................................... vi B85M-E R2.0 specifications summary...................................................................... vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................................. 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................... 1-4 1.4 System memory ........................................................................................... 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots ......................................................................................... 1-10 1.6 Headers ....................................................................................................... 1-12 1.7 Connectors ................................................................................................. 1-13 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 T weaker menu ........................................................................................ 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu ......................................................................................... 2-20 2.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................................. 2-29 2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................................. 2-32 2.9 Tools menu ................................................................................................. 2-38 2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................... 2-39 Appendices Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1 ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-3
iv Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are also provided.
v 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 yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. T ypography 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> <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ).
vi B85M-E R2.0 specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel ® Core TM i7/ Core TM i5/ Core TM i3, Pentium ® , Celeron ® Processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel ® CPU support list. Chipset Intel ® B85 Express Chipset Memory 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). Graphics Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D/D-Sub port - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz/ 3840 x 2160 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports DVI-D with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Multi-GPU support Supports ATI ® CrossFireX™ Technology Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (@ x4) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot Storage Intel ® B85 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector LAN Realtek ® RTL8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS B85M-E R2.0 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.
vii B85M-E R2.0 specifications summary Audio 7.1-channel Realtek ® ALC887 High Denition Audio CODEC with AMP - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-recording, Anti-pop Function and Front Panel Retasking * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. USB 4 x USB 3.0 port s (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 port s (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS unique features 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 Ai Charger - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 100% Solid Capacitors Supports SBA Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x 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)
viii Specications are subject to change without notice. B85M-E R2.0 specifications summary Internal connectors 1 x 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 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector Special features On-Semi 4 phase increment CPU/ 5VSB protection circuits increment PowerPackMOS increment BIOS features 128Mb Flash ROM, AMI UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor mATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.9 in (24.4 cm x 22.6 cm)
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before 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. • 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 Chapter 1: Product introduction B85M-E R2.0 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2 Motherboard overview Beforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studythecongurationofyourchassistoensurethatthe motherboardts. Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodosocan cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction Wheninstallingthemotherboard,placeitintothechassisinthecorrectorientation.Theedge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Donotovertightenthescrews!Doingsocandamagethemotherboard.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout B85M-E R2.0 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 F_PANEL SPEAKER CHASSIS CLRTC USB1112 USB1314 AAFP EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 BATTERY Super I/O ALC 887 ASM 1083 RTL 8111F ASM 1442K 128Mb BIOS TPM 24.4cm(9.6in) Intel ® B85 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1150 DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 AUDIO KBMS HDMI_DP USB34 22.6cm(8.9in) DVI VGA USB910 LAN_USB3_56 DIGI VRM USB3_12 COM LPT EATX12V 1 3 2 1 4 1 7 7 6 2 5 11 10 9 8 12 13 14 15 16
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN1/2) 1-17 2. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,8-pinEATX12V) 1-15 3. Intel ® LGA1150CPUsocket 1-4 4. DDR3DIMMslots 1-8 5. USB3.0connector(20-1pinUSB3_12) 1-19 6. Intel ® B85SerialATA3.0Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA3G_1~2) 1-18 7. Intel ® B85SerialATA6.0Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_1~4) 1-18 8. Systempanelconnector(10-1pinF_PANEL) 1-20 9. Speakerconnector(4-pinSPEAKER) 1-17 10. Chassisintrusionconnector(4-1pinCHASSIS) 1-21 11. ClearRTCRAM(2-pinCLRTC) 1-12 12. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB1112,USB1314) 1-19 13. TPMconnector(20-1pinTPM) 1-21 14. Serialportconnectors(10-1pinCOM) 1-16 15. LPTconnector(26-1pinLPT) 1-15 16. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-16 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1150socketdesignedforthe4th GenerationIntel ® Core™i7/Core™i5/Core™i3,Pentium ® ,Celeron ® processors. B85M-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 CPU socket LGA1150 UnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-5 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B • 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. • 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. • 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.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction A B C 5 4 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterial totheCPUheatsinkandCPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-7 3 4 A B B A To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B A A B 1
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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gureillustratesthe locationoftheDDR3DIMMsockets: Channel Sockets ChannelA DIMM_A1&DIMM_A2 ChannelB DIMM_B1&DIMM_B2 1.4.2 Memory configurations Youmayinstall1GB,2GB,4GB,and8GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR3DIMMsintotheDIMM sockets. • 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conguration.Any excessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channel operation. • AccordingtoIntelCPUspec,DIMMvoltagebelow1.65Visrecommendedtoprotect theCPU. • AlwaysinstallDIMMswiththesameCASlatency.Foroptimalcompatibility,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.  -  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. B85M-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-9 • 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 T weaker menu for manual memory frequencyadjustment. • Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull memoryload(4DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition. • VisittheASUSwebsiteat: www.asus.comforthelatestQVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. 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rmly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,congure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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,conictswillarisebetweenthetwoPCI groups,makingthesystemunstableandthecardinoperable. To remove a DIMM B A
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-11 1.5.3 PCI slot ThePCIslotsupportscardssuchasaLANcard,SCSIcard,USBcard,andothercardsthat complywithPCIspecications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot ThismotherboardsupportsPCIExpressx1networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthat complywiththePCIExpressspecications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ThismotherboardhasaPCIExpress2.0x16slotthatsupportsPCIExpress2.0x16graphic cardscomplyingwiththePCIExpressspecications. 1.5.6 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot ThismotherboardhasaPCIExpress3.0/2.0x16slotthatsupportsPCIExpress3.0/2.0x16 graphiccardscomplyingwiththePCIExpressspecications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H LAN – – shared – – – – – PCIEx16_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIEx1_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIEx16_2 shared – – – – – – – IntelPCHSATAcontroller – – – shared – – – – HDAudio – – – – – – shared – USB2.0_1 – – – – – – – shared USB2.0_2 – – – – shared – – – USB3.0 – – – – – shared – – • InsingleVGAcardmode,usethePCIe3.0/2.0x16_1slot(gray)foraPCIExpress x16 graphics card to get better performance. • WerecommendthatyouprovidesufcientpowerwhenrunningCrossFireX™mode. Seepage1-15fordetails. • ConnectachassisfantothemotherboardconnectorlabeledCHA_FAN1/2when usingmultiplegraphicscardsforbetterthermalenvironment. VGA configuration PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16(RecommendedforsingleVGA card) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Headers 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. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord. 2. Useametalobjectsuchasascrewdrivertoshortthetwopins. 3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer. 4. Holddownthe< Del>keyduringthebootprocessandenterBIOSsetuptore- enter data. • Ifthe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. B85M-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 Clear RTC RAM 1 2 1 2 Normal (Open) Clear CMOS Values (Short) CLRTC
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors LAN port Speed LED Activity Link LED 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). ThisportisforaPS/2mouse. 2. DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororother VGA-compatibledevices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications 5. Line In port (light blue). Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orother audio sources. Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off Nolink OFF 10Mbpsconnection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection Orange (Blinking) Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange (Blinkingthen steady) Readyto wake up from S5mode _ _ Refertotheaudiocongurationtableforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin2.1,4.1,5.1,or 7.1-channelconguration. 6. Line Out port (lime). Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe4.1,5.1 and7.1-channelcongurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFrontSpeakerOut. 7. Microphone port (pink) . This port connects to a microphone. 5 6 4 7 9 12 8 1 2 13 3 10 11
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel LightBlue(Rearpanel) LineIn RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut Lime(Rearpanel) LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut Pink(Rearpanel) MicIn MicIn Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime(Frontpanel) - - - SideSpeakerOut 8. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 .Thesetwo9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB 3.0devices. • 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rmwareforbettercompatibility. 9. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. Thesetwo4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsarefor USB2.0/1.1devices. 10. 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. 11. HDMI port. ThisportisforaHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connector, andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-ray,andotherprotected content. Inteldisplayarchitecturedesignsupportsthefollowingmaximumsupportedpixelclocks (PixelClock=HtotalxVTotalxFrameRate(Screenrefreshrate)):  - DVIportsupports:165MHz  - DisplayPortsupports:533MHz  - HDMIportsupports:300MHz 12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Thesetwo4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB 2.0/1.1devices. 13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ThisportisforaPS/2keyboard. 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.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors • WerecommendthatyouuseanATX12VSpecication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. • DONOTforgettoconnectthe4-pin/8-pinATX 12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,the system will not boot up. • WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconguring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. • Ifyouareuncertainaboutthe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. 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) TheseconnectorsareforATXpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsare designedtottheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand pushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt. 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. B85M-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 ATX power connectors EATXPWR PIN 1 GND 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts 12 Volts 12 Volts 5V Standby Power OK GND 5 Volts GND 5 Volts GND 3 Volts 3 Volts A A B B EATX12V 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC GND GND GND GND PIN 1 B85M-E R2.0 LPT PIN 1 SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD B85M-E R2.0 Parallel port connector
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupports eitherHDAudioorlegacyAC`97audiostandard.Connectoneendofthefrontpanel audioI/Omodulecabletothisconnector. • Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denitionaudiocapability. • Ifyouwanttoconnectahigh-denition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 2.6.8 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. TheCOMmoduleispurchasedseparately. B85M-E R2.0 AAFP PIN 1 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition PIN 1 AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L Legacy AC’97 compliant definition B85M-E R2.0 Front panel audio connector B85M-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 Serial port connectors PIN 1 COM DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-17 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. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 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. Donotforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairowinside thesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!Donot placejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!TheCPU_FANconnectorsupportsaCPUfanof maximum1A(12W)fanpower. Only4-pinCPUfansandchassisfanssupporttheASUSFANXpert2feature. B85M-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 Fan connectors CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN 5V CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN 5V CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN A A B C B C B85M-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 Speaker out connector 5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER PIN 1
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. 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6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 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. 7. 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. 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. B85M-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B85M-E R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors B85M-E R2.0 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-19 9. 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benetsof USB3.0includingfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,fasterchargingtimefor USB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,andbackwardcompatibilitywith USB2.0. TheUSB3.0moduleispurchasedseparately. 10. 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specications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. B85M-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 USB3.0 connector USB3_12 GND IntA_P1_D IntA_P1_D- GND IntA_P1_SSTX IntA_P1_SSTX- GND IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3 5V PIN 1 IntA_P2_D IntA_P2_D- GND IntA_P2_SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX- GND IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX- USB3 5V B85M-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 USB2.0 connectors PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P11- USB_P11 GND NC USB 5V USB_P12- USB_P12 GND USB1112 USB1314 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P13- USB_P13 GND NC USB 5V USB_P14- USB_P14 GND
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions. • 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ashes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. B85M-E R2.0 PIN 1 PWR_BTN PWR_LED PWR_LED- PWR GND HDD_LED HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) F_PANEL PWR LED- HDD_LED- RESET B85M-E R2.0 System panel connector
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 1-21 12. 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 cable 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. 13. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichcansecurely storekeys,digitalcerticates,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-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 Chassis intrusion connector PIN 1 5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS TPM PIN 1 PWRDWN GND 3VSB NC LAD0 3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK NC CLK_RUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND B85M-E R2.0 B85M-E R2.0 TPM connector
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system ThismotherboardsupportsWindows ® 7(32bit/64bit),Windows ® 8(32bit/64bit)and Windows ® 8.1(32bit/64bit)OperatingSystems(OS).AlwaysinstallthelatestOSversionand correspondingupdatestomaximizethefeaturesofyourhardware. Motherboardsettingsandhardwareoptionsvary.RefertoyourOSdocumentationfor detailed information. 1.9.2 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. 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.ClickDrivers,Utilities,AHCIDriver,Manual,ContactandSpecialstabsto displaytheirrespectivemenus. Click an item to install Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information IfAutorunisNOTenabledinyourcomputer,browsethecontentsoftheSupportDVDto locatetheleASSETUP.EXEfromtheBINfolder.Double-clicktheASSETUP.EXEtorun theDVD.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash 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 BIOS information 2 EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. 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 BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider).
2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it. 3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>. 5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB ash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2‑3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device into B85MER2.CAP . • The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash drive that contains the BIOS le to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility reads the BIOS le 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 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 ash drive. • Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB ash drive. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB ash drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive.
2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le 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. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup  and  to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults 4. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within ve (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt. Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:/> d: D:/> 5. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash 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 le: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. 2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press <Tab> to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D:. D:/> bupdater /pc /g
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-5 ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-E R2.0 VER: 0203 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/20/2014 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: D: FORMAN~1 <DIR> B85MER2.CAP 16779264 2014-03-20 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit Files panel Drives panel 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 failaure. 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 section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. 3. Press <Tab> to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press <Up/Down or Home/ End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. 4. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le, select Yes to conrm the BIOS update. Are you sure you want to update the BIOS? Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to security regulations.
2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure 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 <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> 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 rst two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the 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. • If the 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 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. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click 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.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2‑7 • 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. Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode SATA information Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, 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 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end‑users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7.
2‑8 Chapter 2: Getting started Navigation keys General help Menu bar Submenu item Configuration fields Menu items Back button Pop-up window Scroll bar Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic 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 <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently‑used system settings and conguration Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot conguration Tool For conguring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Last modified settings Quick note
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop‑up window with the conguration 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 t 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 elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user‑congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user‑congurable. A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, 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. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.
2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration options: [English] [Español] [ Русский] [ 한국어] 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.4.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. 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‑congurable items such as language and boot device order • Conguration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-11 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 elds in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Headers 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. Conrm 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. Conrm 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/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted.
2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking‑related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display the other items. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed . Target CPU Turbo-Mode 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.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2‑13 2.5.1 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] . 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 congurable only when you set the CPU Core Ratio item to [Per Core]. 2.5.2 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible minimum value. Conguration options: [Auto] [8] ~ [80]. 2.5.3 Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible maximum value. Conguration options: [Auto] [8] ~ [80]. 2.5.4 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 set to 100:133. [100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The congurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting. Conguration options: [DDR3‑800MHz] [DDR3‑1066MHz] [DDR3‑1333MHz] [DDR3‑ 1400MHz] [DDR3‑1600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.6 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] The CPU Graphics ratio is set to its optimized setting depending on the system loading. [Manaul] Use the < > or <‑> keys to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics ratio. The value may vary depending on the system loading.
2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.7 GPU Boost [As is] Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Conguration options: [As is] [Enabled]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the < > and <‑> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.5.10 DIGI VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load‑line is dened by Intel VRM specication and affects CPU voltage. 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). Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to congure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual] . Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Use the < > or <‑> to adjust the value. The values range from 200 KHz to 350 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to set the power phase based on the CPU. Conguration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment] . The thermal conditions should be monitored.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-15 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. Conguration 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. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to maintain the current VRM balance. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. 2.5.11 CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable your core processor’s speed to run faster than the marked frequency in a specic condition. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. • The following rst three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration package power. Use the < > and <‑> keys to adjust the value. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to set the package power time window. Use the < > and <‑> keys to adjust the value.
2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power. Use the < > and <‑> keys to adjust the value. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current Use < > and <‑> key to adjust the value. CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the frequency tuning mode. Conguration 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.Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Allows you to manage the CPU Integrated VR fault. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to manage the CPU integrated VR efciency. Conguration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] Enable to improve power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor enters low current mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to set the idle power‑in response. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Allows you to set the idle power‑out response. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to set the power current slope. Conguration options: [Auto] [Level 4] [Level 3] [Level 2] [Level 1] [Level 0] ]Level ‑1] [Level ‑2] [Level ‑3] [Level ‑4]. Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the power current offset. Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [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 < > and <‑> keys to adjust the value.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2‑17 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. Use the < > and <‑> keys to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Use the < > and <‑> keys to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Use the < > and <‑> keys to adjust the value. 2.5.12 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU core voltage. Increase the voltage when increasing the core frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] 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. Offset Mode Sign [ ] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Conguration 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. 2.5.13 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Cache voltage. Increase the cache voltage when increasing the ring frequency. Conguration 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. Conguration 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 0.001V interval.
2‑18 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.14 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Increase the graphics voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [ Adaptive Mode ] is available for some specic CPU types. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Offset Mode Sign [ ] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Conguration options: [ ] [‑] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage offset. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the total adaptive mode CPU graphics voltage. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.15 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [ ] This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset mode sign. Conguration options: [ ] [‑]. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.16 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [ ] This item allows you to set the CPU analog I/O voltage offset mode sign. Conguration 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.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-19 2.5.17 CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [ ] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset mode sign. Conguration 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. 2.5.18 SVID Control [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the external voltage regulator. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2.5.19 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU input voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 3.040V with a 0.010V interval. 2.5.20 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 1.800V with a 0.005V interval. 2.5.21 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub Core voltage. The values varies depending on the DRAM voltage. The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 2.5.22 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage. The values range from 0.3950V to 0.6300V with a 0.0050V interval. 2.5.23 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 2.5.24 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 2.5.25 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic conguration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU‑related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU 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. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration 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 ag to always return to zero (0).
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-21 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. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to select the boot performance mode. Conguration options: [Max Non‑ Turbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and congure 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. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specic condition. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic conguration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. 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. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Conguration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. Conguration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Conguration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the whole C‑State package support. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1]. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel ® Rapid Start Technology Intel ® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel ® Rapid Start Technology. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [x] Allows you to set the wake‑up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to 120. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is not enough for Rapid Start Technology to work. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2‑23 Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work. 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. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel ® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT conguration. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. Aggressive LPM Support [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. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection [Native] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [IDE]. Conguration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (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. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DVI port. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIe and PCI graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select which of the iGPU/PCIE/PCI Graphics device should be the Primary Display. Conguration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi‑Monitor. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to congure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1]
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-25 Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable remapping the memory above 4GB. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.5 AMT Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the Intel ® Active Management Technology (AMT) feature. Intel ® AMT [Enabled] Allow you to enable or disable the Intel ® Active Management Technology (AMT) in the BIOS extension. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] • iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional rmware in the SPI device. • The following two items become congurable only when you set the Intel ® AMT item to [Enabled]. BIOS Hotkey Pressed [Disabled] This item become congurable only when the previous item is set to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable this function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Un-Configure ME [Disabled] Sets this item to [Disabled] to uncongure AMT/ME without using a password or set it to [Enabled] to use a password. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB‑related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto‑detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 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.
2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. 2.6.7 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to congure the Platform Misc. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE express native power management. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high‑ denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 Depop [Enabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2‑27 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek PXE Option ROM [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. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub‑items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Co n g ur at i on op ti o ns : [ En a bl ed ] [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. Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] Parallel Port Configuration The sub‑items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port conguration. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5;] [IO=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=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 Printer Port mode. Conguration 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] 2.6.9 APM Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will power off the USB and PS/2 devices. The system in deep S4 state can be woken up via the power button, devices in LAN, or other ways except via the USB and PS/2 devices. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2‑28 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 Ctrl Esc 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 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 generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user‑congurable with set values. 2.6.10 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2-29 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other items. 2.7.1 CPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] 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 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), CPU Core Coltage, 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. Conguration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM]
2‑30 Chapter 2: Getting started 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. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the < > and <‑> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20 º C to 75º C. CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the < > 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 < > and <‑> 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. 2.7.5 Chassis Q-Fan 1/2 Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q‑Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q‑Fan control feature. Chassis Fan 1/2 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. Conguration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan 1/2 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 automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2‑31 The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1/2 Prole to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] Use the < > and <‑> keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis temperature. The values range from 40 ºC to 75 ºC. Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the < > and <‑> 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 Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the < > and <‑> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2‑32 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following ve 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. 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. Scroll down to display the other items.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2‑33 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices. [Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances. This process will extend POST time. [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] Adjusts logo automatically based on Windows ® display requrements. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST. Set this item to [Full Screen] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. 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 select a desired post report waiting time. Conguration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 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].
2‑34 Chapter 2: Getting started 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. Conguration 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] [A dv an ce d Mo de ] 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 congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add‑on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add‑on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non‑UEFI driver add‑on devices or the Windows ® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows ® Security Update and Security Boot. 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. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Legacy OPROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Conguration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM rst] [Both, UEFI rst] [Legacy OPROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] [Ignore]
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2‑35 Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Conguration options: [Legacy OPROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to congure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. OS T ype [Windows UE...] Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft ® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows ® UEFI mode or other Microsoft ® Secure Boot compliant OS. [Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows ® non‑UEFI mode, Windows ® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft ® Secure Boot non‑compliant OS. Only on Windows ® UEFI mode that Microsoft ® Secure Boot can function properly. The following item appears when OS T ype 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. Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key‑exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, all the Secure Boot keys’ state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode. Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Save Secure Boot keys 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 rmware from any non‑permissible changes. The system veries 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. Conguration options: [Yes] [No] Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated variable.
2‑36 Chapter 2: Getting started KEK Management The KEK (Key‑exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key‑exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key‑Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Conguration 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. The KEK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated variable. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Delete the db Allows you to delete the db le from your system. Conguration 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. The DB le 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 le from your system. Conguration 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. The DBX le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated variable.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2‑37 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. • To access Windows ® OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST (Windows ® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. 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.
2‑38 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS le only coming from the same memory/ CPU conguration and BIOS version. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save prole from your USB drive, load and save prole to your USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Conguration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ 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 prole is created. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
ASUS B85M-E R2.0 2‑39 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset Once you are nished 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 conrmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. Discard Changes & 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 conrmation 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.e) from one of the available devices that have a lesystem.
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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. • 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. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required toassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.Changesormodicationstothisunitnot expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. IC: Canadian Compliance Statement ComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecications.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 numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel 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’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. B85M-E R2.0 A-1
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 indicates that the product (electrical and 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. 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 KC: Korea Warning Statement A-2 Appendices
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886-2-2894-3447 Fax 886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone 86-21-3842-9911 Fax 86-21-5866-8722 ext. 9101# Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx 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 Support fax 1-812-284-0883 General support 1-812-282-2787 Online support http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany 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://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone 49-2102-5789555 Support Fax 49-2102-959911 Online support http://www.asus.com/de/support/ B85M-E R2.0 A-3
EC Declaration of Confo rmity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAI WAN Author ized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 4088 0 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the follo wing app aratus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : B85M-E R2.0 conform with the essent ial requirements of the foll owing directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC D irective EN 55022: 2010 AC:2011 EN 61000- 3-2:2006 A2:2009 EN 55013: 2001 A1:2003 A2:2006 EN 55024: 2010 EN 61000- 3-3:2008 EN 55020: 2007 A11:2011 1999/5/EC-R&TT E Directive EN 300 328 V 1.7.1(2006-10) EN 300 440- 1 V1.6.1(2010-08) EN 300 440- 2 V1.4.1(2010-08) EN 301 511 V 9.0.2(2003-03) EN 301 908- 1 V5.2.1(2011-05) EN 301 908- 2 V5.2.1(2011-07) EN 301 893 V 1.6.1(2011-11) EN 302 544- 2 V1.1.1(2009-01) EN 302 623 V 1.1.1(2009-01) EN 50360: 2001 EN 62479: 2010 EN 50385: 2002 EN 62311: 2008 EN 301 489- 1 V1.9.2(2011-09) EN 301 489- 3 V1.4.1(2002-08) EN 301 489- 4 V1.4.1(2009-05) EN 301 489- 7 V1.3.1(2005-11) EN 301 489- 9 V1.4.1(2007-11) EN 301 489- 17 V2.2.1(2012-09) EN 301 489- 24 V1.5.1(2010-09) EN 302 326- 2 V1.2.2(2007-06) EN 302 326- 3 V1.3.1(2007-09) EN 301 357- 2 V1.4.1(2008-11) EN 302 291- 1 V1.1.1(2005-07) EN 302 291- 2 V1.1.1(2005-07) 2006/95/EC-LVD Directive EN 60950-1 / A12:201 1 EN 60065:2002 / A12:201 1 2009/125/EC-ErP Directive Regulati on (EC) No. 1275/2008 Regulati on (EC) No. 642/2009 Regulati on (EC) No. 278/2009 Regulati on (EC) No. 617/2013 2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive V e r . 1 4 0 3 3 1 CE marking Declaration Date: 28/04/2014 Y ear to begin affixing CE marking: 2014 Position : CEO Name : Jerry S hen Signature : __________ (EC conf ormity mark ing) DECLARATION OF CO NFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. P hone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby dec lares that the product Product Name : Motherboa rd M o d e l N u m b e r : B 8 5 M - E R 2 . 0 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Un in t en t io na l Ra di a to rs Supplementar y Informatio n: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not c ause h armful interference, and (2) th is device m ust accept any interference received, including in terference that may cause undesired operation. Representativ e Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President S i g n a t u r e : D a t e : A p r . 2 8 , 2 0 1 4 Ver. 140331 A-4 Appendices