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  • Page 1 B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................iv Package contents ....................... vi B85M-G PLUS specifications summary ..............vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............1-3 System memory ................... 1-7 Expansion slots ...................
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety 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.
  • Page 5 Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    ** Due to Intel chipset limitation, the DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Graphics Integrated graphics processor...
  • Page 7 - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x longer lifespan with excellent durability - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion- resistant coating UEFI BIOS - Most advanced options with fast response time...
  • Page 8 1 x S/PDIF out connector BIOS features 64Mb 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...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Placement direction 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. ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 10 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B85M-G PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.3cm(7.6in) CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN KBMS DIGI +VRM ATX12V USB910 LGA1150 USB3_56 HDMI 1442K CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek 8111GR B85M-G PLUS 64Mb BIOS PCIEX1_1 Super ® Intel...
  • Page 11: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-16 ® 1-18 ® 1-17 1-11 ® 1-17 1-19 1-16 1-18 1-19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® ® ® processors. B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 12 components. cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 13 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 14 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 15: System Memory

    System memory 1.4.1 Overview Channel Sockets B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations sockets. operation. ® ® following: ® ® motherboard. less. ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 16 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory www.asus.com 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 17: Expansion Slots

    1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: make the necessary hardware settings for the card. use. seated on the slot. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 18 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot IRQ assignments for this motherboard – – shared – – – – – – – – shared – – – – – – – – – – – shared –...
  • Page 19: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) CLRTC B85M-G PLUS PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: enter data. battery. ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-11...
  • Page 20: Connectors

    Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Speed Activity Link Linked 1Gbps connection wake up from LAN port Line In port (light blue).
  • Page 21 To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: output. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. HDMI port. content. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6 ® operating system’s setting. ® USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. DVI-D port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-13...
  • Page 22 +5 Volts PSON# B85M-G PLUS +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS ATX power connectors power plugs. not boot up. for details. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) computers. PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS Parallel Port connector...
  • Page 23 PIN 1 PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-G PLUS Front panel audio connector 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS Serial port (COM) connector...
  • Page 24 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS Fan connectors Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) allows you hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER B85M-G PLUS PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS Speaker Out connector 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 25 Intel ® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors SATA Mode Selection 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. Intel ® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) SATA6G_1 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1...
  • Page 26 IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSRX+ B85M-G PLUS IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3+5V USB3+5V PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) USB1112 USB1314 PIN 1 PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS USB2.0 connectors 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 27 PIN 1 B85M-G PLUS +HDD_LED RESET B85M-G PLUS System panel connector This connector is for the system power button. This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 28 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis detection feature. CHASSIS B85M-G PLUS B85M-G PLUS Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 29: Software Support

    Installing an operating system ® ® ® detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information To run the Support DVD The following screen is for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install ASUS B85M-G PLUS 1-21...
  • Page 30 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 31: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update Click to automatically update your motherboard’s driver, software and firmware Click to find and Click to select a select the BIOS Click to update boot logo from file the BIOS ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 32 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: Advanced Mode Tool ASUS EZ Flash Utility Drive Folder Info Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 33 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility B85MGP.CAP Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 34 Booting the system in DOS environment Please select boot device: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is detected.
  • Page 35 2012-02-26 21:14:34 Drives Files panel panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit Are you sure you want to update the BIOS? the Load Optimized Defaults Exit 2.10 Exit Menu ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 36: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: www.asus.com Load Optimized Defaults 2.10 Exit Menu 1.6 Jumpers for information BIOS menu screen EZ Mode and Advanced Mode...
  • Page 37 SATA information Selects the boot device priority Displays the system Displays the Selects the boot properties of the Power saving Advanced mode device priority selected mode on the mode menus right hand side Boot Menu (F8) ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 38 Advanced Mode Advanced Mode Exit ASUS EZ Mode Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Last modified settings Pop-up window Submenu item Navigation keys Quick note Scroll bar Menu bar My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...
  • Page 39 Menu items Main Back button Submenu items Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys General help Configuration fields Quick Note button Last Modified button ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 40: My Favorites

    My Favorites Adding items to My Favorites 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 41: Main Menu

    Main menu 2.4.1 System Language [English] 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] 2.4.4 Security Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1.6 Jumpers Administrator or User Password Not Installed Installed Administrator Password ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-11...
  • Page 42 Create New Password To change an administrator password: Administrator Password Enter Current Password Create New Password Administrator Password Not Installed User Password User Password Not Installed Installed To set a user password: User Password Create New Password To change a user password: User Password Enter Current Password Create New Password...
  • Page 43: Ai Tweaker Menu

    To change a user password: User Password Enter Current Password Create New Password User Password Not Installed Ai Tweaker menu Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 44 Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] ® CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core] 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] CPU Core Ratio 2.5.2 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] 2.5.3...
  • Page 45 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] 2.5.6 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] 2.5.7 GPU Boost [As is] 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] 2.5.9 DRAM Timing Control 2.5.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-15...
  • Page 46 CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] [Manual] Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment] [Manual Adjustment] Manual Adjustment [Fast] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] CPU Current Capability [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 47 Package Power Time Window [Auto] Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-17...
  • Page 48 CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Power Decay Mode [Auto] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Power Current Slope [Auto] Power Current Offset [Auto] Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto]...
  • Page 49 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Offset Mode Sign [+] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] 2.5.14 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] Offset Mode Sign [+] CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-19...
  • Page 50 2.5.15 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] Offset Mode Sign [+] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] 2.5.16 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] 2.5.17 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] 2.5.19...
  • Page 51 PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] 2.5.23 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] 2.5.24 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] 2.5.25 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] 2.5.26 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] 2.5.27 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-21...
  • Page 52: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu 2.6.1 CPU Configuration Intel ® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 53 Virtualization Technology [Disabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] CPU Power Management Configuration EIST [Enabled] ® Turbo Mode [Enabled] CPU C states [Auto] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 54 CPU C6 report [Enabled] C6 Latency [Short] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] ASPM Support [Disabled] PCIe Speed [Auto] Intel ® Rapid Start Technology Intel ®...
  • Page 55 Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Intel ® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection [Native] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-25...
  • Page 56 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] iGPU Memory [Auto] Render Standby [Auto] ® iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] DMI Configuration DMI Gen 2 [Auto] NB PCIe Configuration PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 57 PEG - ASPM [Disabled] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] 2.6.5 USB Configuration USB Devices Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Intel ® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] USB Single Port Control 1.2.3 Motherboard layout ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-27...
  • Page 58 2.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Native ASPM [Disabled] 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] HD Audio Controller Front Panel Type [HD] SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] Auto Shielding LED [Auto] Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] Realtek PXE Option ROM [Disabled] Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 59 Serial Port Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Serial Port Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port [Enabled] Parallel Port Configuration item to Change Settings [Auto] Device Mode [STD Printe...] 2.6.8 Deep S4 [Disabled] ErP Ready [Disabled] ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-29...
  • Page 60 Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] ® ® Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second 2.6.9 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 61: Monitor Menu

    CPU / Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] 2.7.3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), CPU Core Coltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2.7.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 62 CPU Fan Profile [Standard] CPU Upper Temperature [70] CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] CPU Lower Temperature [20] CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] 2.7.5 Chassis Q-Fan 1/2 Control [Enabled] Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile [Standard] Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 63 Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 64: Boot Menu

    Boot menu 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] Fast Boot SATA Support [All Devices] USB Support [Partial Initialization] Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 65 Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] ® POST Delay Time [3 sec] Boot Logo Display Post Report [5 sec] Boot Logo Display 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 66 2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM [Enabled] ® ® Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 67 OS Type [Windows UE...] ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® OS Type Windows UEFI mode Key Management Install Default Secure Boot keys Clear Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot keys PK Management Delete PK Load PK from File ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 68 KEK Management ® Delete the KEK Load KEK from File Append KEK from file DB Management Delete the db Load db from File Append db from file DBX Management Delete the DBX Load DBX from File Append DBX from file Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 69 2.8.10 Boot Option Priorities ® ® 2.8.11 Boot Override ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 70: Tools Menu

    Tools menu 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile Setup Profile Status Not Installed Save to Profile Load from Profile 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] 2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 71: Exit Menu

    2.10 Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device ASUS B85M-G PLUS 2-41...
  • Page 72 2-42 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 73: Appendices

    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. ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 74 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.
  • Page 75 Direktiva EK. Za više Δήλωση Συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ. informacija molimo pogledajte Deklaraciju o usklađenosti EK. Magyar Az AsusTek Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy a készülék megfelel a CE-irányelvek alapvető követelményeinek és ide vonatkozó egyéb rendelkezéseinek. További részletekért tekintse meg a CE-megfelelőségi nyilatkozatot. ASUS B85M-G PLUS...
  • Page 76: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +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 +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555...
  • Page 77 ASUS B85M-G PLUS...

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