Asus B85B-V Plus User manual

Motherboard
B85M-V PLUS

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E9606
First Edition
August 2014
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide......................................................................................................... iv
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
B85M-V PLUS 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............................................................................................ 1-6
1.5 Expansion slots............................................................................................ 1-8
1.6 Headers ....................................................................................................... 1-10
1.7 Connectors.................................................................................................. 1-11
1.8 Software support........................................................................................ 1-19
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................................. 2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program..................................................................................... 2-6
2.3 My Favorites.................................................................................................. 2-9
2.4 Main menu................................................................................................... 2-10
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................ 2-11
2.6 Advanced menu.......................................................................................... 2-11
2.7 Monitor menu.............................................................................................. 2-12
2.8 Boot menu................................................................................................... 2-13
2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................... 2-14
2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................... 2-14
Appendices
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-3

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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 devices on it, 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 become wet.
• 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.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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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 trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete 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 (+).

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B85M-V PLUS specications summary
CPU LGA1150 socket for New 4th Generation Intel®CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®
and Celeron®Processors
Supports 22nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
*Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel®CPU support list.
Chipset Intel®B85 Express Chipset
Memory 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered
memory modules
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).
*** Due to Intel®chipset limitations, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules
on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz.
Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D, RGB port
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920 x1200@60Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz
- Supports Intel® InTruTM 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD
Technology/InsiderTM
- Maximum shared memory of 1024MB
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
Storage Intel®B85 Express Chipset:
- 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
- 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black)
- Supports Intel®Rapid Start Technology* and Intel®Smart Connect
Technology*
* These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
LAN Realtek®RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS B85M-V PLUS motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories 1 x I/O Shield
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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B85M-V PLUS specications summary
Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an
8-channel audio output
USB Intel®B85 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel)
Intel®B85 Express Chipset
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the rear 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 DIGI+VRM
- ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the 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 EPU
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- ASUS GPU Boost
- ASUS AI Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS Anti-surge Protection
- ASUS ESD
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
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B85M-V PLUS specications summary
Specications are subject to change without notice.
Back Panel I/O
ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x DVI port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output
Internal I/O
connectors
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports
4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
2 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
1 x COM header
1 x TPM header
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x CLRTC jumper (2-pin)
BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7,
ACPI 4.0a, 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 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD Drivers
ASUS utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating System
Support
Windows®8.1
Windows®8
Windows®7
Form factor uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.1 in (22.6 cm x 18 cm)

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Product introduction
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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intoit.
Ensurethatyouunplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.2.1 Placement direction
Wheninstallingthemotherboard,ensurethatyou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 below.
1.2.2 Screw holes
Place six 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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B85M-V PLUS
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
1.2.3 Motherboard layout
B85M-V PLUS
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
Realtek
8111GR
COM
AAFP
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
BATTERY
Super
I/O
ALC
887-VD2
KBMS
8Mb
BIOS
CLRTC
SPEAKER
18.0cm(7.1in)
DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2
SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4
LAN_USB56
USB3_12
USB34
CHA_FAN
22.6cm(8.9in)
LGA1150
DIGI
+VRM
Intel®
B85
ATX12V
F_PANEL
TPM
USB910
USB1112
SPDIF_OUT USB3_1314
DVI VGA
AUDIO
1 2 432
5101114 1315 12
1
5
7
8
6
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1150socketdesignedforNew4th
GenerationIntel®Core™i7/i5/i3,Pentium® andCeleron®processors.
B85M-V PLUS
B85M-V PLUS CPU socket LGA1150
1.2.4 Layout contents
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.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
1. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,4-pinATX12V) 1-15
2. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN) 1-14
3. Intel®LGA1150CPUsocket 1-3
4. DDR3DIMMslots 1-6
5. Intel®B85SerialATA6.0Gb/sconnector(7-pinSATA6G_1~4[gray]) 1-16
6. Speakerconnector(4-pinSPEAKER) 1-15
7. Systempanelconnector(10-1pinF_PANEL) 1-17
8. ClearRTCRAM(2-pinCLRTC) 1-10
9. Intel®B85SerialATA3.0Gb/sconnector(7-pinSATA3G_1~2[black]) 1-16
10. USB3.0connector(20-1pinUSB3_1314) 1-17
11. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB1112,USB910) 1-14
12. TPMheader(20-1pinTPM) 1-18
13. Digitalaudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT) 1-13
14. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-13
15. Serialportconnectors(10-1pinCOM) 1-18

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1.3.1 Installing the CPU
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A
B
A
B
C
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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
B
A
A
B
1
ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterial
totheCPUheatsinkandCPU
before you install the heatsink and
fan if necessary.
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1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4 System memory
1.4.1 Overview
ThismotherboardcomeswithtwoDoubleDataRate3(DDR3)DualInlineMemoryModule
(DIMM)sockets.ADDR3moduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDRorDDR2module.DO
NOTinstallaDDRorDDR2memorymoduletotheDDR3slot.
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1
ChannelB DIMM_B1
B85M-V PLUS
B85M-V PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1
1.4.2 Memory congurations
Youmayinstall1GB,2GB,4GB,and8GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR3DIMMsintotheDIMM
sockets.
A
B
B
A
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
1
AccordingtoIntel®CPUspec,DIMMvoltagebelow1.65Visrecommendedtoprotectthe
CPU.

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• 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limitations,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16GBmemorycapacitycanbesupportedwith8GBoraboveDIMMs.
ASUSwillupdatethememoryQVLoncetheDIMMsareavailableinthemarket.
• 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.
• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryload(2DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition.
• Refertowww.asus.comforthelatestMemoryQVL(QualiedVendorsList)
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1.5 Expansion slots
Inthefuture,youmayneedtoinstallexpansioncards.Thefollowingsub-sectionsdescribe
the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomay
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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1.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Beforeinstallingtheexpansioncard,readthedocumentationthatcamewithitand
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Removethesystemunitcover(ifyourmotherboardisalreadyinstalledinachassis).
3. Removethebracketoppositetheslotthatyouintendtouse.Keepthescrewforlater
use.
4. Alignthecardconnectorwiththeslotandpressrmlyuntilthecardiscompletely
seated on the slot.
5. Securethecardtothechassiswiththescrewyouremovedearlier.
6. Replacethesystemcover.
1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card
Afterinstallingtheexpansioncard,congureitbyadjustingthesoftwaresettings.
1. TurnonthesystemandchangethenecessaryBIOSsettings,ifany.SeeChapter2for
informationonBIOSsetup.
2. AssignanIRQtothecard.
3. Installthesoftwaredriversfortheexpansioncard.
WhenusingPCIcardsonsharedslots,ensurethatthedriverssupport“ShareIRQ”orthat
thecardsdonotneedIRQassignments.Otherwise,conictswillarisebetweenthetwoPCI
groups,makingthesystemunstableandthecardinoperable.
1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots
ThismotherboardsupportstwoPCIExpressx1networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercards
thatcomplywiththePCIExpressspecications.
1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot
ThismotherboardsupportsonePCIExpressx16graphicscardthatcomplieswiththePCI
Expressspecications.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H
LAN - - shared - - - - -
PCIEx16 shared - - - - - -
PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - -
PCIEx1_2 - shared - - - - - -
IntelPCHSATAController - - - shared - - - -
HDAudio - - - - - - shared
USB2.0_1 - - - - - - - shared
USB2.0_2 - - - - shared - - -
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1.6 Headers
1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
ThisheaderallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.Youcan
cleartheCMOSmemoryofdate,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.
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B85M-V PLUS Clear RTC RAM
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Useametalobjectsuchasascrewdrivertoshortthetwopins.
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.
• Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopins
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
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1.7 Connectors
1.7.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 Mouse port (green).ThisportisforaPS/2mouse.
2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororother
VGA-compatibledevices.
3. LAN (RJ-45) port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)
throughanetworkhub.RefertothetablebelowfortheLANportLEDindications.
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7
4 5
6
1
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2
8
9
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED
LAN port LED indications
4. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectsthetape,CD,DVDplayer,orotheraudio
sources.
5. Line Out port (lime).Thisportconnectsaheadphoneoraspeaker.In4-channel,
6-channel,and8-channelcongurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFront
SpeakerOut.
6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
To congure an 8-channel audio output:
 UseachassiswithHDaudiomoduleinthefrontpaneltosupportan8-channelaudio
output.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off Nolink OFF 10Mbpsconnection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection
Orange(Blinking) Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbps connection
Orange(Blinking
thensteady)
Readytowake
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7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.Thesetwo4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB
2.0/1.1devices.
8. DVI-D port. ThisportisforanyDVI-Dcompatibledevice.DVI-Dcan’tbeconvertedto
outputRGBSignaltoCRTandisn’tcompatiblewithDVI-I.
9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.Thesetwo4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB
2.0/1.1devices.
10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2.Thesetwo9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsconnectto
USB3.0/2.0devices.
• DuetoUSB3.0controllerlimitations,USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedundera
Windows®OSenvironmentandafterUSB3.0driverinstallation.
• ThepluggedUSB3.0devicemayrunonxHCIorEHCImode,dependingonthe
operatingsystem’ssetting.
• USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedfordatastorage.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devicestoUSB3.0portsforfaster
andbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.0devices.
11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).ThisportisforaPS/2keyboard.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel conguration
Port Headset
2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
LightBlue
(Rearpanel) LineIn RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut
Lime(Rearpanel) LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut
Pink(Rearpanel) MicIn MicIn Bass/Center Bass/Center
Lime(Frontpanel) — — — SideSpeakerOut
Foran8-channelspeakersetup,refertothe7.1-channelcongurationinthetable.