Instruction Manual

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B85 Series 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 (dark brown)
- 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (yellow)
Supports Intel
®
Rapid Start Technology, Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology*
* These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
LAN
Realtek
®
8111G 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)
8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel)
ASUS unique
features
ASUS 5X Protection
- ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM,
DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors, and
Stainless Steel Back I/O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability
ASUS Dig+VRM
- ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for CPU
- ASUS 4 Phase Power Design
- ASUS CPU power utility
ASUS DRAM Fuse
- Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention
ASUS ESD Guards
- Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan
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 Network iControl featuring instant network network bandwidth
domination for top network program in use
- ASUS GPU Boost
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS Anti Surge