ASROCK B85M User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Unique Features 6
1.4 Motherboard Layout 10
1.5 I/O Panel 12
Chapter 2 Installation 14
2.1 Installing the CPU 15
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21
2.5 Jumpers Setup 22
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23
2.7 CrossFireX
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide 28
2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 28
2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31
3.1 Installing Drivers 31
3.2 A-Tuning 32
3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 36
3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 41
3.5 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet

ASROCK B85M Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	Intel B85
Socket	LGA 1150
Maximum Memory	32GB
Memory Slots	4
Memory Standard	DDR3
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
SATA Ports	4 x SATA3 6Gb/s, 2 x SATA2 3Gb/s
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
LAN	Realtek RTL8111GR
Video Outputs	1 x DVI-D, 1 x D-Sub