Asus VANGUARD B85 User Manual

Motherboard

VANGUARD B85

E8519 First Edition V1

August 2013

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................... iv

About this guide ......................................................................................... iv

Package contents ....................................................................................... vi

VANGUARD B85 specications summary ................................................ vi

Chapter 1 Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................

1-1

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

1-3

1.4 System memory ...........................................................................

1-7

1.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

1-14

1.6 Jumpers ......................................................................................

1-16

1.7 Connectors .................................................................................

1-17

1.8 Onboard LED ..............................................................................

1-26

1.9 Software support ........................................................................

1-27

Chapter 2 BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1

2.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

2-6

2.3 My Favorites ...............................................................................

2-10

2.4 Main menu ..................................................................................

2-11

2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................

2-13

2.6 Advanced menu .........................................................................

2-25

2.7 Monitor menu .............................................................................

2-34

2.8 Boot menu ..................................................................................

2-37

2.9 Tools menu .................................................................................

2-43

2.10 Exit menu ....................................................................................

2-44

Appendices

Notices .......................................................................................................A-1

ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-3

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.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are also provided.

•

Where to nd 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 yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

VANGUARD B85 specications summary

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CPU LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3, Pentium®/Celeron®

Processors

Supports Intel® 22nm CPU

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

Chipset Intel® B85 Express Chipset

Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600/1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)

* Due to chipset limitation, memory modules higher than 1600MHz will run at 1600MHz

frequency for better stability.

** Refer to

www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors

List).

Expansion Slots

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and

x4 devices)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

1 x PCI slot

Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

User Manual

ASUS VANGUARD B85 motherboard

Technical documentations,

certication and warranty card

Support DVD

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS Q-Shield

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may

vary with different models.

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VANGUARD B85 specications summary

VGA Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support

Multi-VGA output support: DP/HDMI/DVI/D-sub port

- Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160

@24Hz/3840 x 2160 @60Hz

- Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz/2560 x 1600 @60Hz

- Supports DVI with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

- Supports D-sub with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

Supports Intel® InTruTM 3D/Quick sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider

Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

Maximum shared memory of 1024MB

* DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up

to 3 displays

Multi-GPU support

Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology

Storage Intel® B85 Express Chipset:

- 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (brown)

- 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black)

- Support Intel

Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect

Technology*

* These functions will work depending on the CPU installed

LAN

Intel® I217V Gigabit LAN controller

Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-

Retasking

USB Intel® B85 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

- 2 x USB3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support

- 4 x USB3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)

- 8 x USB2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel)

Exclusive TUF Features

“Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution:

- TUF Thermal Radar Core

“TUF ENGINE!” Power Design:

- 4+1 Digital Phase Power Design

- TUF Components (Alloy Choke, 10K Ti--Cap & MOSFET, certied by

military-standard)

- ASUS DIGI+ VRM

“Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel:

- ESD Guards

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Other Special Features

- USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB3.0 transmission

- Ai Charger

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

- AI Suite 3

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS Q-Shield

- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

- ASUS Q-Slot

- ASUS Q-DIMM

- ASUS O.C. Prole

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- EZ Update

- Disk Unlocker

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- Multi-language BIOS

- Intel® Small Business Advantage

Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x D-sub port

1 x LAN (RJ45) port

4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

8-channel audio I/O ports

Internal I/O Connectors

1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-

pin, moss green)

3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (brown)

2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (black)

1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin black) for both 4-pin (PWM mode) and 3-pin

(DC mode) CPU coolers control

4 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin black)

Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

24-pin EATX power connector

8-pin EATX 12V power connector

System panel connector (Q-Connector)

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x TPM Header

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

1 x COM port

1 x chassis intrusion jumper

Specications are subject to change without notice.

VANGUARD B85 specications summary

BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM2.0, SM

BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS

CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modied log, F12

PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Manageability

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE

Support DVD Drivers

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

ASUS/TUF CPU-Z

ASUS utilities

Network iControl

Operating System Support

Windows® 8

Windows® 7

Form Factor

uATX Form Factor: 9.6”x 9.6” (24.4cm x 24.4cm)

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Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• 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.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

1.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts.

Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.

1.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.

1.2.2 Screw holes

Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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Place this side

towards the rear

of the chassis

1.2.3 Motherboard layout

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_1

VGA_LED

DRAM_LED

BOOT_DEVICE_LED

PCI1

Intel

I217 V

USB1112 USB1314USB910

AAFP

EATXPWR

TPU

CPU_FAN

BATTERY

ASM 1083

Super

I/O

ALC

887

16Mb BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

CHASSIS

SPIDF_OUT

PANEL

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

CHA_FAN2

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN4

CHA_FAN3

24.4cm(9.6in)

LGA1150

DIGI+ VRM

COM

EATX12V

USB3_12

SATA6G_4

SATA6G_3

SATA6G_12SATA3G_56

Intel

B85

TPM

KBMS_USB34

DVI_VGA

AUDIO

LAN_USB3_5E2

USB3_E34

DP_HDMI

CPU_LED

21 343

3121314 11 91031618 15

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1.2.4 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 1-19

2. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 1-3

3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~4) 1-21

4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-7

5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-24

6. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-26

7. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [brown]) 1-22

8. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [black]) 1-23

9. Chassis intrusion jumper (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-22

10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-16

11. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 1-25

12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-26

13. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 1-24

14. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-20

15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-20

16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-19

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors.

VANGUARD B85 CPU socket LGA1150

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1.3.1 Installing the CPU

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

• 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. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the

LGA1150 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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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.

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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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 has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are

developed for better performance with less power consumption. The gure illustrates the

location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2

Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2

VANGUARD B85 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

1.4.2 Memory congurations

You may install 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Due to Intel

chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP

mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows

OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows

OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows

OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less.

• Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Prole is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and

other installed devices.

• The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.

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• 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. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

• Visit the ASUS website at:

www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

VANGUARD B85 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2666 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip No.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

Apacer 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • • Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • • Apacer 78.CAGFF.AFD0C(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • •

CORSAIR

CMD16GX3M4A2666C10 (Ver4.13)(XMP)

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

CORSAIR

CMD16GX3M4A2666C11 (Ver5.12)(XMP)

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-2666C11Q-32GTXD(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • •

G.SKILL

F3-2666CL10Q16GBZHD(XMP)

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

GEIL GOC332GB2666C11QC(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-32 1.65 • • Team TXD38G2666HC11CBK(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • •

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip No.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

A-DATA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • • Apacer 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-30 - • •

CORSAIR

CMY16GX3M2A2400C10A (Ver4.21)(XMP)

16GB ( 8x 2GB ) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

CORSAIR

CMY16GX3M2A2400C10R (Ver4.21)(XMP)

16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

G.SKIIL F3-2400C11Q-32GXM(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-31 1.65 • •

G.SKILL

F3-19200CL9Q16GBZMD(XMP)

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-11-31 1.65 • •

GEIL GOC316GB2400C11QC(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K4/32X(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • Patriot PXD38G2400C11K(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 2400 11-11-11-30 1.65 • • Team TXD38G2400HC10QBK(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

DDR3 2400 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip No.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

A-DATA AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • • Apacer AHU04GFB33CAQ3R(XMP) 4GB DS - - 11-13-13-31 - • •

CORSAIR

CMD32GX3M4A2133C9 (Ver4.21)(XMP)

32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 9-11-11-31 1.65 • •

CORSAIR

CMZ8GX3M2A2133C11R (Ver4.21)(XMP)

8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-27 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-2133C10Q-32GSR(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.5 • • G.SKILL F3-2133C11Q-32GZL(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.5 • •

KINGSTON

KHX2133C11D3K4/ 16GX(XMP)

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-12-11-30 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX21C11T3FK8/64X(XMP) 64GB ( 8x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • Patriot PXD38G2133C11K(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 2133 11-11-11-27 1.5 • • Team TLD38G2133HC11ABK(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •

DDR3 2133 MHz capability

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DDR3 1866 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip No. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

A-DATA AX3U1866XW8G10(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CMY16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver

4.21)(XMP)

16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CMY8GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver3.24)(XMP)

8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 •

G.SKILL

F3-14900CL10Q32GBZL(XMP)

32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • • KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 1866 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • Team TED38GM1866C13BK 8GB DS Hynix H5TQ4G83AFR 13-13-13-32 1.5 • • Team TLD38G1866HC10SBK(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • •

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip No. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

A-DATA AD3U1600C2G11 2GB SS

MIC RON

D9PFJ 11-11-11-28 - • •

A-DATA AD3U1600C4G11 4GB DS

MIC RON

D9PFJ 11-11-11-28 - • •

A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB SS

A-D

ATA

3WCD-1211A 11-11-11-28 - • •

A-DATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB DS

A-D ATA

3WCD-1211A 11-11-11-28 - • •

A-DATA AX3U1600GW8G9(XMP) 16GB(2x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • A-DATA AX3U1600W8G11 16GB(2x 8GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5 • • A-DATA AXDU1600GW8G9B(XMP) 16GB(2x 8GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • • AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • • AMD AE34G1609U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • • AMD AP38G1608U2K(XMP) 8GB(2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • •

Apacer 78.B1GE3.9L10C 4GB DS

Apa cer

AM5D5908D EQSCK

- 1.65 • •

Apacer 78.B1GET.9K00C 4GB SS

Apa cer

AM5D6008B QQSCK

11-11-11-28 - • •

Apacer 78.C1GET.9K10C 8GB DS

Apa cer

AM5D6008B QQSCK

11-11-11-31 - • •

Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q1D(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q3R(XMP) 4GB DS - - 11-11-11-28 - • • Apacer AHU08GFA60CBT3R(XMP) 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • Asint SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GG1C 9-9-9-27 - • • Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C 9-9-9-27 - • • Asint SLA302G08-EGN1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - • • Asint SLA304G08-ENG1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08-GN1B 9-11-11-28 - • • Asint SLB304G08-EGJ1B(XMP) 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • • Asint SLB304G08-EGN1B 8GB DS ASint 304G08-GN1B - - • • Asint SLZ302G08-EGN1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - • • AVEXIR AVD3U16000904G-2CW(XMP) 8GB(2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-28 1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver8.21)(XMP)

16GB(2x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

CORSAIR

CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 (Ver5.12)(XMP)

8GB(2x 4GB ) DS - -

1600 8-88-24

1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver2.12)(XMP)

8GB(2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CML16GX3M2A1600C10 (Ver2.21)(XMP)

16GB(2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CML16GX3M4X1600C8 (Ver 2.12)(XMP)

16GB(4x 4GB ) DS - -

Heat-Sink Package

1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CML8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver7.12)(XMP)

8GB(2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9- 24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB DS - - 11-11-11-30 - • •

CORSAIR

CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver3.19)(XMP)

8GB(2x 4GB ) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

CORSAIR

CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 (Ver.3.24)(XMP)

16GB(2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB(4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

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Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip No. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

CORSAIR

CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 (Ver2.2)(XMP)

32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 ( Ver8.16)(XMP)

4GB ( 1x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

CORSAIR

CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 (Ver3.23)(XMP)

8GB ( 1x 8GB ) DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 •

CORSAIR

CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 (Ver8.21)(XMP)

8GB ( 1x 8GB ) DS - - 10-10-10-27 1.5 •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver8.16)(XMP)

8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

Crucial

BLT4G3D1608DT1 TX0.16FM(XMP)

4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • •

Elixir M2X2G64CB88G7N-DG(XMP) 2GB SS Elixir

N2CB2G80 GN-DG

9-9-9-28 - • •

Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5N-DG(XMP) 4GB DS Elixir

N2CB2G8 0GN-DG

9-9-9-28 - • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25 • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • G.SKILL F3-1600C9Q-32GXM(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - - 1.5 • • GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6 • • GEIL GVP38GB1600C8QC(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-28 1.6 • Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFR - - • Hynix HMT41GU6MFR8C-PB 8GB DS Hynix H5TQ4G83MFR - - •

KINGMAX FLGE85F-C8KL9A(XMP) 2GB SS

KING MAX

N/A 9-9-9-28 - • •

KINGMAX FLGF65F-C8KL9A(XMP) 4GB DS

KING MAX

N/A 9-9-9-28 - • •

KINGSTON KHX16009CD3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3B1/4G(XMP) 4GB SS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K6/24GX(XMP) 24GB ( 6x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K8/32GX(XMP) 32GB ( 8x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.35 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.5 • • KINGSTON KHX16C10B1K2/16X(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - - 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KHX16C9K2/16 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - -

1333-99-9-24

1.5 • •

KINGSTON KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - - 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KVR16N11/4 4GB DS

KINGS TON

D2568JPU CPGGBU

11-11-11

-28-1

- • •

KINGSTON KVR16N11/4 4G DS Hynix

H5TQ2G83 CFRPBC

- 1.5 • •

MICRON MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G6D1 8GB DS

MIC RON

D9PBC - 1.5 • •

Micron MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G6E1 8GB DS Micron D9QBJ - - • •

MICRON MT16KTF51264AZ-1G6M1 4GB DS

MIC RON

D9PFJ 11-11-11-28 - •

MICRON MT16KTF51264AZ-1G6M1 4GB DS

MIC RON

D9PFJ - - • •

Micron MT8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1 4GB SS Micron D9QBJ - - • •

MICRON MT8KTF25664AZ-1G6M1 2GB SS

MICR ON

D9PFJ - - • •

Patriot PGD316G1600ELK(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • Patriot PGD316G1600ELK(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • Patriot PGD38G1600ELK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • Patriot PGD38G1600ELK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • Patriot PV316G160C9QKRD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • Patriot PV38G160C9KRD(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • Patriot PVV38G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • Patriot PX538G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • Patriot PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) 12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • •

Patriot PXD38G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - -

1600 89-8-24

1.65 • •

PSC AL9F8L93B-GN2E 4GB SS PSC A3P4GF3BLF - - • • PSC ALAF8L93B-GN2E 8GB DS PSC A3P4GF3BLF - - • •

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

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Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip No. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS Hynix

H5TQ2G83B FRPBC

- 1.5 • •

SanMax SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB DS

ELP IDA

J2108BDBG

-GN-F

- - • •

Silicon Power SP002GBLTU160V02(XMP) 2GB SS

S-PO WER

20YT5NG 9-11-11-28 1.5 • •

Silicon Power SP004GBLTU160V02(XMP) 4GB DS

S-PO WER

20YT5NG 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Team TED34GM1600C11BK 4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G83EFR 11-11-11-28 1.5 • • Team TED38G1600HC11BK 8GB DS - - 11-11-11-28 - • Team TED38GM1600C11BK 8GB DS Hynix H5TQ4G83AFR 11-11-11-28 1.5 • • Team TLD34G1600HC9BK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • Team TLD38G1600HC9BK(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Team TXD34096M1600HC9-D(XMP) 4GB DS Hynix

H5TC2G83 BFRH9A

9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Transcend JM1600KLH-8G(626633) 8GB DS

Trans cend

TK963EBF3 - - • •

Transcend TS1GLK64V6H(620945) 8GB DS

SAMS UNG

K4B4G0846B - - • •

Transcend TS1GLK64W6H 8GB DS

SAMS UNG

K4B4G0846B

11-11-1128-1

- • •

Transcend TS512MLK64W6H 4GB SS

SAMS UNG

K4B4G0846B

11-11-1128-2

- • •

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/ DS

Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

AMD AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • • AMD AE34G1339U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • • Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 - • • Asint SLA302G08-EDJ1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-DJ1C - - • • Asint SLA304G08-EDJ1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08-DJ1B 9-10-10-26 - • • Asint SLB304G08-EDJ1B 8GB DS Asint 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 - • • Asint SLZ302G08-EDJ1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08-DJ1C - - • • BUFFALO D3U1333-1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F - - • • BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F - • • BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - • • CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • •

CORSAIR CMV8GX3M2A1333C9

8GB (2x 4GB)

DS - N/A 9-9-9-24 - • •

CORSAIR

CMX16GX3M2A133 3C9 (Ver3.24)

16GB (2x 8GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR

CMX4GX3M1A1333 C9 (Ver2.12)

4GB (1x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

CORSAIR

CMX4GX3M1A1333 C9 (Ver5.11)

4GB (1x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

CORSAIR

CMX8GX3M1A133 3C9 (Ver2.2)

8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •

CORSAIR

CMX8GX3M2A133 3C9(XMP)

8GB (2x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG 2GB SS Elxir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - • ELPIDA EBJ41UF8BCF0-DJ-F 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - - •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL

8GB (2x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC

4GB (2x 2GB)

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15B 9-9-9-24 1.3 • •

GEIL GVP34GB1333C9DC

4GB (2x 2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

GEIL GVP38GB1333C7QC

8GB (4x 2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5 •

GEIL GVP38GB1333C9DC

8GB (2x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

INNODISK M3UN-2GHJBC09 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C 9-9-9-24 - • • INNODISK M3UN-4GHJAC09 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C 9-9-9-24 - • • KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-GXX-12A - - • • KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-GXX-12A - - • KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S/4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H/4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - 1.5 • •

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Vendors Part No. Size

SS/ DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H/8G 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EASE-DJ-F 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • KINGSTON KVR13N9S8H/4 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-GN-F - 1.5 • •

Mach Xtreme MXD3U133316GQ

16GB (4x 4GB)

DS - - - - • •

Mach Xtreme MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach Xtreme C2S46D30-D313 - - • • MICRON MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G4D1 8GB DS MICRON D9PCP - - • MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • • Patriot PG38G1333EL(XMP) 8GB DS - - - 1.5 • •

Patriot PGD316G1333ELK(XMP)

16GB (2x 8GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 - • • RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9 - • • Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS S-POWER 10YT3E5 9 - • • Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133V02 2GB SS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - • • Silicon Power SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - • • Team TED34096M1333HC9 4GB DS Team T3D2568LT-13 - - • • Team TED34GM1333C9BK 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2GB83CFR 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • Team TED38G1333HC9BK 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • Team TED38GM1333C9BK 8GB DS Hynix H5TQ4G83AFR 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • Transcend JM1333KLH-8G(623654) 8GB DS Transcend TK963EBF3 - - • • Transcend TS1GLK64V3H(620053) 8GB DS MICRON D9QBJ - - • •

DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

•

2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the beige slots or the

brown slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

• 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the beige and brown slots as

two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.

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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into

a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

1.4.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

Unlocked retaining clip

Locked Retaining Clip

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Support the DIMM lightly with

your ngers when pressing the

retaining clips. The DIMM might

get damaged when it ips out

with extra force.

DIMM notch

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1.5 Expansion slots

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot

2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot

3 PCI x1 slot

4 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_1

PCI1

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IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

SATA Controller 0 – – – shared – – – –

SATA Controller 1 – – – shared – – – – SMBUS Controller – – shared – – – – – Thermal Controller – – shared – – – – – USB2.0 Controller 0 – – – – – – – shared USB2.0 Controller 1 shared – – – – – – PCIe x16_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x16_2 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x1_1 shared – – – – – – –

PCI1 – shared – – – – – – Intel LAN – – – – shared – – –

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1.6 Jumpers

1. 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. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <

Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-

enter data.

VANGUARD B85 Clear RTC RAM

1 2 2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

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