User's Manual

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B85-A R2.0 specications summary
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Audio Realtek
®
ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
Storage Intel
®
B85 Express Chipset:
- 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
- 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
Supports Intel
®
Rapid Start Technology, Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology*
* These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
LAN
Realtek
®
8111GR Gigabit LAN controller
USB Intel
®
B85 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at midboard for front panel support
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
Intel
®
B85 Express Chipset
8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel)
ASUS unique
features
ASUS 5X Protection
-ASUS Dig+VRM - 4-phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage
prevention
-ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS High-quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with
excellent durability
-ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- ASUS EPU
- ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
- ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support
- ASUS GPU Boost
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS Anti Surge
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Slot