Motherboard B85-PRO GAMER
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi B85-PRO GAMER specifications summary............................................... vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed............................................
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.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Gaming Motherboard – B85-PRO GAMER 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.
B85-PRO GAMER specifications summary SupremeFX 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel MIC jack-retasking - High quality 115dB SNR stereo playback output Audio Storage Audio Features: - SupremeFX ShieldingTM Technology - ELNA premium audio capacitors - Headphone AMP - Sonic Radar - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Intel® B85 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.
B85-PRO GAMER specifications summary Gamer’s Guardian - ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS, and USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports DRAM Overcurrent Protection 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS DIGI+ VRM Performance Optimization ASUS gaming features Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS DIGI+ VRM utility ASUS EPU - EPU (Energy Processing Unit) allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and the Fan control settings to their power-saving conditions.
Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • 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.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.
1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2, SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4, [gray]) 7. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_5, SATA3G_6 [black]) 8. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 9.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1.3.1 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • 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.
4 5 C A B 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.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 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 is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect the CPU. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
1.4.3 • 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. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. B85-PRO GAMER motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 2 4 A-DATA AX3U2133W4G10-DR(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) SS - - 10-11-11-30 1.
DDR3 1866 MHz capability 1-10 DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 2 4 Transcend TX2133KLH-16GK(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 2133-10-1110-27 1.6 • • • Transcend TX2133KLN-8GK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 2133-10-1110-27 1.6 • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29)(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 1866 9-9-9-27 1.5 • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver4.13)(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.
DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2/4 1/2 3/4 A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB SS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-11-11-28 - - - A-DATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB DS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-11-11-28 - - - A-DATA ADDU1600W4G11-B 4GB SS A-DATA DWND-1211A 9-9-9-24 - - - A-DATA ADDU1600W8G11-B 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EBBG-GN-F 9-9-9-24 - - - A-DATA AX3U1600W4G9-DB(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.
DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 2/4 1/2 3/4 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 (Ver3.23) (XMP) 8GB ( 1x 8GB ) DS - - 10-1010-27 1.5 - - CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 (Ver8.21) (XMP) 8GB ( 1x 8GB ) DS - - 10-1010-27 1.5 - - CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 - - CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.
DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 2/4 1/2 3/4 Patriot PV316G160C9K(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 4GB ) SS - - 1600-9-9-9-24 1.5 - - Patriot PV316G160C9K(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) SS - - 1600-9-9-9-24 1.
DDR3 1333 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 1 2 4 Apacer 78.B1GDE.
DDR3 1333 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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.
1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.6 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Optical S/PDIF out port. This port allows you to connect your PC to amplified speakers, headphones, or Sony/Phillips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 5.
6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 7. HDMI port. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 8. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 9. 10. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • The plugged USB 3.
1.7.2 1. Internal connectors 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. 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT; CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3) 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.
3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 4. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.
5. 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. 6. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 8. USB 2.
9. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2, SATA6G_3, SATA6G_4, [gray]) 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 SATA Configuration for details. 10. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_5, SATA3G_6 [black]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.
11. System panel connector (10-1 pin 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.
1.8 1. Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit) and Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32-bit /64-bit) 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.
BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.
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 file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 2-2 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file 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 . 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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B85PGM.CAP. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the BIOS Boot Device Select menu. 3. When the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu 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.
2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D:. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85-PRO GAMER VER: 0212 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 02/12/2014 PATH: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C:\ C: D: FORMAN~1 B85PGM.CAP 8390626 2014-02-10 21:14:34 Drives panel Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3.
2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
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.
Back button Menu items Menu bar Submenu item Configuration fields Pop-up window General help Navigation keys Scroll bar Last modified settings Quick note 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 configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced Boot For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, p
Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / 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.
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 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: 2.
• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Scroll down to display the following items: 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. 2.5.
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core/3-Core/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items become configurable only when you set the CPU Core Ratio item to [Per Core]. 2.5.3 Min. / Max.
2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.10 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 key.
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock] RTL IOL control DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R1D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM
DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D1 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D0 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D1 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] Third Timings tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock] tRDRD_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] tRDRD_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] tWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [
MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. [Auto] Selects the optimum MRC fast boot. [Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot. [Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [14] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...
CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Fixed Frequency [xxxx] [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. This allows you set a fixed CPU frequency.
2.5.12 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.
CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to manage the CPU integrated VR efficiency. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] Enable to improve power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor enters low current mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to set the idle power-in response.
2.5.13 Extreme Over-Voltage [Disabled] By default, this item is set to [Disabled] and helps provide over voltage protection for the CPU. When you set this item to [Enabled], you can select voltage settings for overclocking, but this will not guarantee the CPU’s lifespan. 2.5.14 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU core voltage. Increase the voltage when increasing the core frequency.
Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.16 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage.
2.5.17 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset mode sign. Configuration 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. 2.5.18 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the CPU analog I/O voltage offset mode sign.
2.5.22 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage for the sytem memory. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.92000V with a 0.01000V interval. According to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2.5.23 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The minimum voltage is 0.
2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 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.
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function.
CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS.
Entry After [0] 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 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.
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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA 6G 1~4 [Gray], SATA 3G 5~6 [Black]) These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI functions. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link.
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 USB_3, 1~14 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.
SupremeFX Lighting LED [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SupremeFX Lighting LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the GbE controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel PXE Option ROM [Disabled] This item only appears when the item Intel LAN Controller is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel PXE Option ROM.
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCI-E/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device. [Enabled] Enables the PCI-E/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device.
2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
2.7.1 CPU Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature. 2.7.2 MB Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the mobtherboard temperature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature. 2.7.
The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20°C to 75°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.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis1/2 Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Upper Temperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis temperature. The values range from 40°C to 75°C. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan 1/2/3/4 duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%.
2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time.
USB Support [Partial In...] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed.
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. The values range from 1 to 10 seconds. 2.8.4 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.8.5 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.
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OPR...] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPR...] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPR...
PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS. Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load dbx from File Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device. Append dbx from file Allows you to load the additional DBX from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded.
2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 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.
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.
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.
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A-4 Appendices (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Feb. 21, 2014 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.