Asus b85m-gamer [3/80] Chapter 1 product introduction

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Contents

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

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

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

B85M-GAMER specications summary .................................................... vi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4

1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-7

1.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-10

1.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-12

1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-13

1.8 Software support ........................................................................ 1-21

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 ......................................................................... 2-26

2.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-35

2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-39

2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................... 2-45

2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-46

Appendices

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

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