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Asus B85M-E User Manual

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Motherboard
B85M-E
B85M-E/CSM

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Asus B85M-E Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600 MHz
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium
USB 2.0 connectors2
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel® B85
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory1024 MB
Parallel processing technology support4-Way CrossFireX
PCI Express slots version2.0, 3.0
BIOS typeAMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth213 mm
Width244 mm

Summary

Safety Precautions

Electrical and Operational Safety

Precautions for handling electrical components, power, and general operation.

About This Manual

Manual Structure and Notation Guide

Explains manual structure, symbols, conventions, and provides links for further info.

B85M-E Specifications

Core Component Support (Processor, Chipset, Memory)

Details processor, chipset, and memory support.

Expansion Slots and Display Features

Lists expansion slots, display outputs, and multi-GPU support.

B85M-E Specifications (Continued)

Storage, LAN, Audio, and USB Interfaces

Details SATA, LAN, audio, and USB functionalities.

Back Panel Connectors and ASUS Features

Explains back panel connectors and ASUS-specific features.

B85M-E Specifications (Continued)

Onboard Connectors, BIOS, and Management Features

Lists onboard connectors, BIOS functions, and management features.

Support DVD and OS Compatibility

Information on the support DVD and supported OS.

Product Overview

Installation Prerequisites and Guidance

Precautions before installation and motherboard orientation/mounting.

Product Overview (Continued)

Motherboard Component Layout Diagram

Diagram showing motherboard layout and component labels.

Product Overview (Continued)

Layout Component Descriptions

Lists and describes motherboard layout components with page references.

Processor Installation

Supported Processors and Socket Information

Information about supported processors and the LGA1150 socket.

Product Overview (Continued)

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU.

Product Overview (Continued)

CPU Cooler Installation Guide

Instructions for installing the CPU cooler.

Product Overview (Continued)

CPU Cooler Mounting and Removal Steps

Detailed steps for mounting and removing the CPU cooler.

Product Overview (Continued)

System Memory Installation

Introduces memory slots and explains memory configurations.

Product Overview (Continued)

Installing and Removing Memory Modules

Step-by-step guides for installing and removing memory modules.

Product Overview (Continued)

Expansion Slot Installation and Configuration

Steps for installing and configuring expansion cards.

Product Overview (Continued)

PCI and PCI Express Slot Specifications

Details supported PCI and PCI Express slots and IRQ assignments.

Motherboard Jumpers

How to clear CMOS settings using the jumper.

Product Overview (Continued)

Motherboard Connector Guide

Details various motherboard connectors, focusing on back panel.

Product Overview (Continued)

Back Panel Audio, Display, and USB Connectors

Describes audio, display, and USB ports on the back panel.

Product Overview (Continued)

Internal Motherboard Connectors

Describes internal connectors like Parallel Port and ATX Power.

ATX Power Supply Connection Details

Connects the ATX power supply and provides related recommendations.

Product Overview (Continued)

Front Panel Audio and TPM Header Connections

Connects front panel audio and TPM modules.

Product Overview (Continued)

Fan Connectors and System Speaker

Connects CPU/case fans and the system beep speaker.

Product Overview (Continued)

Serial and SATA 6Gb/s Port Connections

Connects serial ports and SATA 6Gb/s storage devices.

Product Overview (Continued)

System Panel and SATA 3Gb/s Connections

Connects system panel functions and SATA 3Gb/s storage devices.

Product Overview (Continued)

USB 3.0 and 2.0 Front Panel Connections

Connects USB 3.0 and 2.0 devices via front panel headers.

Product Overview (Continued)

Case Intrusion Detection and Onboard LEDs

Connects intrusion sensors and explains onboard status LEDs.

Product Overview (Continued)

Operating System Installation Guide

Guidance on installing operating systems.

Support DVD Contents and Usage

Details about the included support DVD contents and how to use it.

Product Overview (Continued)

Intel Small Business Advantage Support

Information on Intel Small Business Advantage support.

UEFI BIOS Setup

UEFI BIOS Update Procedures

Using the EZ Update utility for BIOS and driver updates.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Updating BIOS with ASUS EZ Flash 2

Using EZ Flash 2 utility to update UEFI BIOS.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

BIOS Recovery with CrashFree BIOS 3

How to recover from corrupted BIOS files.

BIOS Updates via DOS with ASUS BIOS Updater

Using BIOS Updater tool for DOS environment updates.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Preparing for DOS-based BIOS Updates

Steps to boot into DOS and procedures for updating UEFI BIOS.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Performing UEFI BIOS Updates in DOS

Procedures for updating UEFI BIOS using DOS.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

UEFI BIOS Utility Interface

How to enter BIOS setup during boot or after POST.

BIOS Menu Screen Navigation

Overview of EZ Mode and Advanced Mode interfaces.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

EZ Mode Interface and Functions

Description of the EZ Mode interface and its functions.

Advanced Mode Interface Overview

Introduction to the Advanced Mode interface.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

BIOS Utility Navigation and Controls

Explains menu bar, navigation keys, UI elements, and interaction methods.

BIOS Configuration Field Interaction

How to interact with configuration fields and use notes.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Favorites Menu Management

Steps to add and manage items in the Favorites menu.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Main BIOS Menu Settings

How to set system language, date, and time.

System Security and Password Settings

Settings related to system security, including passwords.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Administrator and User Password Management

How to set and manage administrator and user passwords.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Ai Tweaker Menu for Performance Tuning

Settings for overclocking and performance tuning.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

CPU Overclocking Options and MultiCore Enhancement

Selects CPU overclocking options and enhances multicore performance.

CPU Core Ratio and Cache Ratio Settings

Sets CPU core and cache ratios for synchronization and performance.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

CPU Core and Cache Ratio Limits

Sets ratio limits for CPU cores and cache.

CPU Bus Speed, Memory Frequency, and Graphics Clock Settings

Configures CPU bus speed, memory frequency, and integrated graphics clock.

GPU Boost and EPU Power Saving Modes

Overclocks integrated graphics and manages EPU power saving.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

DRAM Timing Control Parameters

Adjusts memory access timing parameters for performance.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

DRAM RTL, IO-L, and Third Timing Settings

Configures DRAM RTL, IO-L, and advanced timing parameters.

Miscellaneous DRAM Settings

Miscellaneous DRAM settings like MRC Fast Boot.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

DRAM Clock Period and DIMM Control

Sets memory clock period and controls DIMM operation for Channels A & B.

Memory Scrambler and CPU Power Management Intro

Configures memory scrambler and introduces CPU power management.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep and Turbo Boost

Manages CPU clock/voltage for power saving and enables Turbo Boost.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

CPU Internal Power Control and Configuration

Controls CPU internal power switching, fault management, efficiency, and decay modes.

CPU Power Response and Current Settings

Manages idle power response, current slope, and offset settings.

Power Fast Ramp Response

Improves voltage regulator response for load transients.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

CPU Internal Power Saving Level Adjustments

Controls internal power saving levels for CPU.

CPU Core Voltage Settings

Sets CPU core voltage adjustment method, override, and offset.

CPU Cache Voltage Settings

Sets CPU cache voltage adjustment method, override, and offset.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

CPU Graphics and System Agent Voltage Controls

Configures graphics, system agent, and I/O voltage settings.

CPU Graphics Voltage Override and Offset

Manually sets CPU graphics voltage and offset.

System Agent and Analog I/O Voltage Offset Control

Sets System Agent and Analog I/O voltage offset sign and value.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Control

Sets CPU Digital I/O voltage offset sign and value.

SVID Support and VCCIN Voltage Offset

Configures SVID support and VCCIN voltage offset.

DRAM Voltage and Timing Control

Sets DRAM operating voltage, reference voltages, and timing parameters.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

CPU Spread Spectrum Control

Reduces EMI by modulating CPU frequency.

Advanced Menu for Detailed Configuration

Detailed settings for CPU, chipset, and onboard devices.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

CPU Configuration Options

Settings for CPU thermal monitoring, Hyper-Threading, core selection, and legacy support.

CPU Security and Virtualization Features

Enables Execute Disable Bit and Intel Virtualization Technology.

Cache Prefetching and Boot Performance Modes

Configures cache prefetching and boot performance modes.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

CPU Power Management and C-State Configuration

Manages CPU power, EIST, and C-state settings.

CPU C-State Settings and Latency Control

Configures C1E, C3, C6, C7 states and their latency.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

PCH and PCI Express Configuration

Controls PCI Express and DMI link ASPM settings.

Intel Rapid Start Technology Management

Manages Intel Rapid Start Technology features like S3 RTC Wake and entry settings.

Hybrid HDD and Smart Connect Technologies

Enables/disables Hybrid HDD and Smart Connect technologies.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

SATA Mode Selection and Power Management

Sets SATA mode, LPM, IDE legacy mode, SMART check, and hot plug.

System Agent and Audio Device Settings

Configures VT-d, CPU audio, and DVI port audio.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Integrated Graphics and Memory Configuration

Configures display output, iGPU memory, render standby, and multi-monitor.

DMI and NB PCIe Configuration Settings

Configures DMI and North Bridge PCI Express settings including ASPM.

Memory Scrambler and Remap Options

Enables memory scrambler and address space remapping.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Intel AMT and USB Configuration Settings

Configures USB functionality and enables legacy USB support.

Intel xHCI Mode and EHCI Hand-off Settings

Sets USB port operating mode and EHCI hand-off compatibility.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Individual USB Port Control Options

Controls individual USB port enablement.

Platform and Onboard Device Configuration

Enhances PCI Express power saving and controls ASPM.

Onboard Device Enable/Disable Settings

Enables/disables HD Audio, LAN, Front Panel Audio, and Serial Port.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Serial and Parallel Port Configuration

Configures serial and parallel port settings.

Advanced Power Management (APM) Features

Reduces power in S4 state and sets behavior after power loss.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On Functionality

Enables/disables power on via PS/2 keyboard.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

PS/2 Mouse Power On and Wake-on-LAN Settings

Enables power on via PS/2 mouse and Wake-on-LAN for PCIE/PCI.

RTC Alarm Wake-up and Network Stack Configuration

Enables RTC alarm wake-up and manages network stack settings.

PXE Network Boot Support (IPv4/IPv6)

Enables/disables IPv4 and IPv6 PXE network boot.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Monitor Menu for System Status Information

Displays CPU temperature, fan speeds, and system voltages.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

CPU Fan Control (Q-Fan) Settings

Configures CPU fan speed limit, profiles, temperature limits, and duty cycles.

Chassis Fan Control (Q-Fan) Settings

Sets chassis fan speed limit and selects control profiles.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Chassis Fan Temperature and Duty Cycle Settings

Sets temperature limits and duty cycles for chassis fan.

Anti-Surge Protection Functionality

Enables/disables anti-surge protection.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Boot Menu Options

Speeds up boot and controls USB initialization during boot.

PS/2 Devices and Network Boot Driver Settings

Controls PS/2 devices and network boot driver loading.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

System Behavior After Power Loss and Boot Logo Display

Sets behavior after power loss and manages boot logo display.

POST Delay, Error Handling, and NumLock State

Adjusts POST delay, error handling, and bootup NumLock state.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Option ROM Messages, Interrupt Capture, and Setup Mode

Manages Option ROM messages, Interrupt 19 capture, and default setup mode.

Compatibility Support Module (CSM) Configuration

Enables CSM and sets boot device priorities for various device types.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Secure Boot Configuration and Key Management

Selects OS type and installs default Secure Boot keys.

Secure Boot Key Management Operations

Clears, saves, and manages Platform Key (PK) for Secure Boot.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

KEK, DB, and DBX Database Management

Manages Key Exchange Key, Signature, and Revoked Signature databases.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

Boot Option Priorities and Override Settings

Sets boot device priority and allows single boot overrides.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

BIOS Utility Tools and SPD Information

Utilities for BIOS updates and saving/loading OC profiles.

CMOS Profile USB Management and SPD Information

Manages CMOS profiles via USB and displays SPD info for memory.

UEFI BIOS Setup (Continued)

BIOS Exit Menu Options

Options to load defaults, save changes, or exit without saving.

Launching EZ Mode and EFI Shell

Launches EZ Mode and EFI Shell applications.

Appendix

Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC compliance statement regarding device operation and interference.

Appendix (Continued)

International Compliance Statements (Canada, Japan, Korea)

Compliance statements for Canada, Japan (VCCI), and Korea.

REACH and ASUS Recycling Information

Statements on chemical compliance and ASUS recycling programs.

Appendix (Continued)

ASUS Contact and Support Information

Contact details for ASUS support, services, and global offices.

Appendix (Continued)

Declaration of Conformity Document

Declaration of conformity to various regulations like FCC and EMC directives.

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