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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Unique Features 6
1.4 Motherboard Layout 9
1.5 I/O Panel 11
Chapter 2 Installation 13
2.1 Installing the CPU 14
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 20
2.5 Jumpers Setup 21
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 26
3.1 Installing Drivers 26
3.2 A-Tuning 27
3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 31
3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 36
3.5 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet
Technology 41
3.5.1 Conguring and Using Sunlogin 41
3.6 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) 48
3.7 Start8 50
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 53
4.1 Introduction 53
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 53
4.1.2 Navigation Keys 54
4.2 Main Screen 55
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 56
4.4 Advanced Screen 63
4.4.1 CPU Conguration 64
4.4.2 Chipset Conguration 66
4.4.3 Storage Conguration 68
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 70
4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 71
4.4.6 ACPI Conguration 72
4.4.7 USB Conguration 74
4.4.8 Trusted Computing 75
4.5 Tools 76
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 79
4.7 Boot Screen 80
4.8 Security Screen 83
4.9 Exit Screen 84
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Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock B85M-ITX motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock ’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock ’s commitment to quality
and endurance.
In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard
and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the
soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of the BIOS setup.
Becau se the motherboard specications and th e BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In ca se any modications of this documentation occur, the u pdated version will be available on ASRock ’s
website w ithout further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specic information about the model you are using. You
may nd the l atest VGA cards and CPU suppor t list on ASRock’s website a s well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock B85M-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor)
ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
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* For detailed product information, ple ase vi sit our website: http://www.asrock.com
Due to limitation , the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the re servation for s ystem usage under Windows® 32-bit ope rating systems . Windows® 64-bit operating systems
do not have s uch limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that
Windows® cannot use.
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1.3 Unique Features
ASRock A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite with a new interface, more new
features and improved utilities, including XFast R AM, Dehumidier, Good Night
LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more.
ASRock Instant Flash
ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS ash utility embedded in Flash ROM. is conve-
nient BIOS update tool allows you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without
preparing an additional oppy diskette or other complicated ash utility. Just save
the new BIOS le to your USB storage and launch this tool by pressing <F6> or
<F2> during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash.
Please be noted that the USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 le
system.
ASRock APP Charger
Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
charge up to 40% faster than before on your computer. ASRock APP Charger allows
you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports
continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM
(S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power o (S5).
ASRock XFast USB
ASRock XFast USB can boost the performance of your USB storage devices. e
performance may depend on the properties of the device.
ASRock XFast LAN
ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which includes the benets
listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can congure your application’s
priority ideally and add new programs to the list. Lower Latency in Game: Aer
setting online game’s priority higher, it can lower the latency in games. Trac
Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Real-
Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize
which data streams you are currently transferring.
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ASRock XFast RAM
ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. It fully utilizes the memory space
that cannot be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM
shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surng faster
than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another
advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your
SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.
ASRock Crashless BIOS
ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing. If
power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will
** If you use a 2- channel speaker, plea se connect the speake r’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below
for connection d etails in accordance w ith the ty pe of speaker you use.
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Audio Output
Channels
Front Speaker
(No. 8)
Rear Speaker
(No. 6)
Central / Bass
(No. 5)
2V------
4VV----
6VVV--
8VVVV
To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to c onnect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel au dio header. Aer restarting your computer, you will nd the “Mixer” tool on your
system. Plea se select “Mixe r ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and
click “ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select
“Realtek HDA Primary output” to u se the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Spea ker,
or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use the front panel audio.
*** e eSATA connector supports SATA with cabl es within 1 meters.
Line In
(No. 7)
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Chapter 2 Installation
is is an Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,
study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
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Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard
components.
In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
•
NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded
wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
•
Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
•
in the bag that comes with the components.
When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
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tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, ple ase check if the PnP cap is on the
socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not
force to in sert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found . Otherwise, the CPU
will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power c ables before in stalling the CPU.
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A
B
2
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4
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor i s removed. e cover must be placed if
you wish to return the motherboard for aer se rvice.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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CPU_
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channel cong uration , you always need to in stall identical (the same brand,
speed , size and chip-type) DDR3 DI MM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Du al Channel Memory Technology with only one memory module
installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; other wise,
this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will c ause permanent damage to the
motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
ere is 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard.
Before installing an ex pansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched o
or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the document ation of the expansion card and
make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
e illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper
is “Open”. e illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”
when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMO S1)
(see p.9, No. 3)
CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system
parameters to default setup, please turn o the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power supply. Aer waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to
short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear
the CMOS right aer you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when
you just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system rst, and then shut
it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password,
date, time, and user default prole will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is
removed.
Clear CMOSDefault
B85M-ITX
If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detec ted. Please adjust the BIOS option “Clear
Status” to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
PWRBTN
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these
heade rs and connectors. Placing jumper caps o ver the headers and connectors will cause
permanent damage to the motherboard.
System Panel Header
(9-pi n PANEL1)
(see p.9, No. 9)
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connec t to the power switch on the chassi s front panel. You may congure the way to tur n
o your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connec t to the reset switch on the chassi s front panel. Press the reset sw itch to restart the
computer if the computer f reezes and fails to per form a normal restar t.
PLED (Syste m Power LED):
Connec t to the power status indicator on th e chassis front panel . e LED is on when the
system is operating. e LED k eeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. e
LED is o when the system is in S4 slee p state or powered o (S5).
HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):
Connec t to the hard drive ac tivity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when the
hard drive is reading or wr iting data.
e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front panel module mainly con sists of power
switch, reset switch , power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speaker and etc. When conne cting your ch assi s front panel module to thi s header, make sure the wire a ssignments and the
pin assignments are matched correctly.
GND
PLED-
PLED+
GND
RESET#
GND
#
HDLED-
HDLED+
1
Connect the power
switch, reset switch and
system status indicator on
the chassis to this header
according to the pin
assignments below. Note
the positive and negative
pins before connecting
the cables.
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GNDGND
P+7
P-7
P+6
P-6
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
1
MIC2_L
OUT_RE
Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA3_0:
see p.9, No. 10)
(SATA3_1:
see p.9, No. 11)
(SATA3_ 2:
see p.9, No. 12)
(SATA3_ 3:
see p.9, No. 13)
USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB10_11)
(see p.9, No. 8)
USB 3.0 Headers
(19-pin USB3_5_6)
(see p.9, No. 7)
SATA3_3
IntA_PB_SSTX+
IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSRX+
IntA_PB_SSRX-
SATA3_2
Dummy
IntA_PB_D+
IntA_PB_D-
GND
GND
Vbus
SATA3_1
1
SATA3_0
IntA_PA_D+
IntA_PA_D-
GND
IntA_PA_SSTX+
IntA_PA_SSTX-
GND
IntA_PA_SSRX+
IntA_PA_SSRX-
Vbus
ese four SATA3
connectors support SATA
data cables for internal
storage devices with up to
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
Besides two USB 2.0 ports
on the I/O panel, there
are one header on this
motherboard. Each USB
2.0 header can support
two ports.
Besides four USB 3.0 ports
on the I/O panel, there
are one header on this
motherboard. Each USB
3.0 header can support
two ports.
Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_ AUDIO1)
(see p.9, No. 16)
PRESENCE#
MIC_RET
T
GND
OUT2_L
J_SENSE
1
is header is for
connecting audio devices
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
to the front audio panel.
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