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ECS B85H3-M User Manual - Chapter 2

Summary of B85H3-M

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    B85h3-m user manual preface copyright this publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the au...

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    Ii b85h3-m user manual declaration of conformity this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference, and • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause un...

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    Iii b85h3-m user manual chapter 2 7 installing the motherboard 7 safety precautions.............................................................................7 installing the motherboard in a chassis......................................7 checking jumper settings......................................

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    Iv b85h3-m user manual chapter 4 69 using the motherboard software 69 auto-installing under windows xp/7/8......................................69 running setup.............................................. ...... .....................69 manual installation..............................................

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    1 b85h3-m user manual chapter 1 chapter 1 introducing the motherboard introduction thank you for choosing the b85h3-m motherboard. This motherboard is a high per- formance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the lga1150 socket for intel ® 4 th generation core tm family processors. Thi...

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    Chapter 1 2 b85h3-m user manual cpu specifications • intel ® b85 chipset chipset • dual-channel ddr3 memory architecture • 4 x 240-pin ddr3 dimm sockets support up to 32 gb • supports ddr3 1600/1333 mhz sdram memory • supported by intel ® b85 express chipset - 4 x serial ata 6gb/s devices - 2 x seri...

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    3 b85h3-m user manual chapter 1 • ami bios with 64mb spi flash rom • supports plug and play, str (s3)/ std(s4), hardware monitor • audio, lan, can be disabled in bios • f7 hot key for boot up devices option • supports acpi & dmi • supports pgup clear cmos hotkey (has ps2 kb model only) • supports 3 ...

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    Chapter 1 4 b85h3-m user manual motherboard components.

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    5 b85h3-m user manual chapter 1 table of motherboard components label components 1. Cpu socket lga1150 socket for intel ® 4 th generation core tm family processors 2. Sys_fan 3-pin system cooling fan connector 3. Cpu_fan 4-pin cpu cooling fan connector 4. Ddr3_1~4 240-pin ddr3 module slots 5. Atx_po...

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    Chapter 1 6 b85h3-m user manual i/o ports 1. Ps/2 combo port use the ps/2 combo port to connect the ps/2 keyboard or ps/2 mouse. 2. Usb 2.0 ports use the usb 2.0 ports to connect usb 2.0 devices. 3. Vga port connect your monitor to the vga port. 4. Dvi port connect your monitor to the dvi port. 5. H...

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    Chapter 2 7 b85h3-m user manual chapter 2 installing the motherboard 2-1. Safety precautions 2-2. Installing the motherboard in a chassis this motherboard carries a micro atx form factor of 244 x 220 mm. Choose a chassis that accommodates this from factor. Make sure that the i/o template in the chas...

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    Chapter 2 8 b85h3-m user manual the following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. To avoid the system instability after clearing cmos, we recommend users to enter the main bios setting page to “load default settings” and then “save and exit setup”. 2-3. Chec...

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    Chapter 2 9 b85h3-m user manual 2-4. Installing hardware 2-4-1. Installing the processor • this motherboard has an lga1150 socket. • when choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency ...

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    Chapter 2 10 b85h3-m user manual d. Rotate the load plate onto the package ihs (intergraded heat spreader). Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate. Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab. Then the cover will flick automatically. Please save and replace...

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    Chapter 2 11 b85h3-m user manual a. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the heatsink and the cpu, and make it to be a thin layer. B. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the cpu socket on the motherboard. And make sure the cpu fan is plugged to the cpu fan connector. C. ...

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    Chapter 2 12 b85h3-m user manual 2-4-3. Installing memory modules • this motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin ddr3 1600/1333 mhz. • do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modu...

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    Chapter 2 13 b85h3-m user manual recommend memory configuration model sockets ddr3_1 ddr3_2 ddr3_3 ddr3_4 1 dimm ~ populated ~ ~ 1 dimm ~ ~ ~ populated 2 dimms ~ populated ~ populated 3 dimms populated populated ~ populated 3 dimms ~ populated populated populated 4 dimms populated populated populate...

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    Chapter 2 14 b85h3-m user manual 2-4-4. Installing add-on cards the slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you ...

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    Chapter 2 15 b85h3-m user manual install the vga card in the pcie x16 slot 1 remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. 2 install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the...

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    Chapter 2 16 b85h3-m user manual 2-4-5. Connecting optional devices refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: no. Components no. Components 1 usb3f 7 tpm 2 case 8 lpt 3 me_unlock 9 spdifo1 4 sata1~4 10 cir1 5 sata5~6 11 com 6 f_usb1~2 12 f_audio1.

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    Chapter 2 17 b85h3-m user manual please make sure that the usb cable has the same pin assignment as indi- cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang- up. This motherboard implements one usb 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front usb 3.0 ports, which delivers 5gb/s transfer ...

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    Chapter 2 18 b85h3-m user manual 3. Me_unlock: me unlock header sata1~4 connectors are used to support the serial ata 6.0gb/s device, and sata5~6 connectors support the serial ata 3.0gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier pc assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current parallel ata...

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    Chapter 2 19 b85h3-m user manual unlike f_usb2, f_usb1 supports ez charger technology, provides 3 times current than general usb port in off mode for usb devices. It is useful and excellent, espe- cially for the iphone, ipad and ipod touch devices that need a large amount of cur- rent for faster rec...

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    Chapter 2 20 b85h3-m user manual this is an optional header that provides an spdifo (sony/philips digital interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector. 9. Spdifo1: spdif out header this is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or ot...

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    Chapter 2 21 b85h3-m user manual 11. Com: onboard serial port header connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system. 10. Cir: consumer infrared header.

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    Chapter 2 22 b85h3-m user manual if you use ac ’ 97 front panel, please t ick off the option of “ disabled front panel detect ”. If you use hd audio front panel, please don ’ t t ick off “ disabled front panel detect ” . * for reference only ac ’ 97 audio configuration: to enable the front panel aud...

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    Chapter 2 23 b85h3-m user manual if you use ac ’ 9 7 front panel, please don ’ t t ick off “ using front jack detect ” . If you use hd audio front panel, please t ick off the option of “ using front jack detect ”. * for reference only.

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    Chapter 2 24 b85h3-m user manual 2-4-6. Installing a sata hard drive about sata connectors your motherboard features six sata connectors supporting a total of six drives. Sata refers to serial ata (advanced technology attachment) is the standard interface for the ide hard drives which are currently ...

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    Chapter 2 25 b85h3-m user manual no. Components no. Components 1 sys_fan 4 f_panel 2 cpu_fan 5 spk 3 atx_power 6 atx_12v after you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: 2-4-7. Connecting case components.

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    Chapter 2 26 b85h3-m user manual 1. Sys_fan(system cooling fan power connector) & 2. Cpu_fan (cpu cooling fan power connector) connect the cpu cooling fan cable to cpu_fan. Users please note that the fan connector supports the cpu cooling fan of 1.1a ~ 2.2a (26.4w max) at +12v. Connect the system co...

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    Chapter 2 27 b85h3-m user manual 4. F_panel: front panel header the front panel header (f_panel) provides a standard set of switch and led headers commonly found on atx or micro atx cases. Refer to the table below for information: the atx 24-pin connector allows you to connect to atx v2.X power supp...

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    Chapter 2 28 b85h3-m user manual this concludes chapter 2. The next chapter covers the bios. Hard drive activity led connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted led provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the led to function properly, an ide dri...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 29 about the setup utility the computer uses the latest “american megatrends inc. ” bios with support for windows plug and play. The cmos chip on the motherboard contains the rom setup instructions for configuring the motherboard bios. The bios (basic input and output s...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 30 press the delete key to access bios setup utility. Using bios when you start the setup utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the setup utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use ...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 31 the default bios setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the bios setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the bios settings. Bios navigation keys t...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 32 main menu system date & time the date and time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a windows os, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the windows date and time properties utility. System language (eng...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 33 the advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the cpu and other system. Advanced menu lan configuration parameters main advanced chipset m.I.B. Iii boot security exit +/- : change opt. Enter/dbl click : select : select screen /click: select item f1: ge...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 34 pc health status on motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: smart fan function cpu/system fan smart fan control...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 35 smart fan mode (normal) this item allows you to select the fan mode (normal, quiet, silent, or manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the cpu temperature. If you choose quite mode, the f...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 36 power management setup this page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Resume by pme (disabled) the system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 37 pci express configuration this page sets up pci express configuration. Pci express x16_s1 pcie speed (auto) this item enables you to set the pcie speed of the pci express x16_s1. Pci express x1 pciespeed (auto) this item enables you to set the pci express x1 speed. P...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 38 acpi settings the item in the menu shows the highest acpi sleep state when the system enters suspend. Acpi sleep state [s3(suspend to ram)] this item allows user to enter the acpi s3 (suspend to ram) sleep state (default). Press to return to the advanced menu page. M...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 39 cpu configuration the item in the menu shows the cpu. Genuine intel(r) cpu 0000 @ 2.50ghz this is display-only field and displays the information of the cpu installed in your computer. Em64t (supported) this item shows the computer supports em64t. Processor speed (28...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 40 press to return to the advanced menu page. Execute disable bit (enabled) this item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor d...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 41 sata configuration use this item to show the mode of serial sata configuration options. Sata mode (ahci mode) use this item to select sata mode. Determines how sata controller(s) operate. Main advanced chipset m.I.B. Iii boot security exit +/- : change opt. Enter/dbl...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 42 trusted computing use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration. Enables or disables bios support for security device. O.S. Will not show security device. Tcg efi protocol and int1a interface will not be available. Main advanced chipset m.I...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 43 all usb devices (enabled) use this item to enable or disable all usb devices. Usb configuration use this item to show the information of usb configuration. Legacy usb support (enabled) use this item to enable or disable support for legacy usb devices. Press to return...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 44 super io configuration use this item to show the information of super io configuration. Super io chip (it8728) this item shows the information of the super io chip. Serial port (enabled) this item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Device settings (io=3f8h;...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 45 parallel port configuration scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: parallel port (enabled) this item allows you to enable or disable parallel port. Device settings (io=378h; irq=5; dma=3) this item shows the information of the device settings. Ch...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 46 cir controller configuration scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: cir controller (enabled) this item allows you to enable or disable cir controller. Press to return to the super io configuration page. Press to return to the advanced menu page. ...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 47 use this item to show the information of intel(r) rapid start technology. Intel(r) rapid start technology intel(r) rapid start technology (disabled) use this item to enable or disable the intel(r) rapid start technology. Enable or disable intel(r) rapid start technol...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 48 use this item to show the information of intel me extension configuration. Intel me bios extension configuration intel(r) rapid start technology (disabled) use this item to enable or disable the intel(r) rapid start technology. Enable or disable intel(r) rapid start ...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 49 igd memory (64m) this item shows the information of the igd (internal graphics device) memory. The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the north bridge chipset, south bridge chipset and other system. Chipset menu this item allows you to select gra...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 50 multi-monitor technology please note that multi-monitor technology supports up to four monitors: one or two intel integrated graphics and one or two pci-express graphics devices under windows 7/8. Multi-monitor technology can help you to increase the area available f...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 51 step 3. Enable igd multi-monitor from bios. In the following bios screen, please set igd multi-monitor to [enabled]. Step 2. Install all the drivers of pci-express graphic cards. Click the browse cd item, then appears the following screen. Select the driver you want ...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 52 2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for display “multi-monitor technology”. Change the apprearance of your displays control panel all control panel items display screen resolution search control panel 1 3 4 detect identify ...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 53 change the apprearance of your displays control panel all control panel items display screen resolution search control panel 1 detect identify 4. Al1717 display: resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended) orientation: landscape disconnect this display multiple displays: m...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 54 pch configuration scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: restore ac power loss (power off) this item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status. Azalia hd audio (enabled) this item enables or disables azalia ...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 55 me configuration scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: me control (enabled) use this item to enable or disable the me firmware. Main advanced chipset m.I.B. Iii boot security exit +/- : change opt. Enter/dbl click : select : select screen /click...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 56 this page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. M.I.B. Iii (mb intelligent bios iii) menu cpu configuration scroll to this item to v...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 57 enhanced intel speedstep technology (enabled) this item allows users to enable or disable the eist (enhanced intel speedstep tech- nology). Turbo mode (enabled) this item allows you to control the intel turbo boost technology. 1 /2 /3 /4 core ratio limit (30/30/29/28...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 58 main advanced chipset m.I.B. Iii boot security exit +/- : change opt. Enter/dbl click : select : select screen /click: select item f1: general help f2: previous values f3: optimized defaults f4: save & exit esc/right click: exit graphics core ratio limit intel graphi...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 59 main advanced chipset m.I.B. Iii boot security exit the selection of memory profiles which impacts memory sizing behavior. +/- : change opt. Enter/dbl click : select : select screen /click: select item f1: general help f2: previous values f3: optimized defaults f4: s...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 60 mc lock (enabled) this item allows you to enable or disable capacity to lock mc registers or not. Memory rc version (1.3.0.0) this item shows the information of the memory rc version. Memory frequency (1333 mhz) this item shows the information of the memory frequency...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 61 cmd tri-state (enabled) this item allows you to enable or disable the cmd tri-state (ending of the training). Memory scrambler (enabled) this item allows you to enable or disable the memory scrambler. Wrc fast boot (enabled) this item allows you to enable or disable ...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 62 over voltage configuration scroll to this item to view the following screen: main advanced chipset m.I.B. Iii boot security exit +/- : change opt. Enter/dbl click : select : select screen /click: select item f1: general help f2: previous values f3: optimized defaults...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 63 chreadvref 0.756 v (bios) this item allows you to adjust the chreadvref from 0 to 108, and the default is 54, 1 step is 4mv. Cpu/ring/cache/gt adaptive voltage target(mv) (0) this item allows you to adjust the cpu/ring/cache/gt adaptive voltage target from 0 to 2000m...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 64 genuine intel(r) cpu 0000 @ 2.50ghz this is display-only field and displays the information of the cpu installed in your computer. Processor speed (2800 mhz) this item shows the cpu speed. Memory frequency (1333 mhz) this item shows the memory frequency. Total memory...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 65 main advanced chipset m.I.B. Iii boot security exit +/- : change opt. Enter/dbl click : select : select screen /click: select item f1: general help f2: previous values f3: optimized defaults f4: save & exit esc/right click: exit this page enables you to set the keybo...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 66 this page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password. Security menu administrator password status (not install) this item shows administrator password installed or not. User password status (not install) this item shows user password installed ...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 67 boot override use this item to select the boot device. Save options this item enables you to save the options that you have made. Save changes this item enables you to save the changes that you have made. Discard changes this item enables you to discard any changes t...

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    Chapter 3 b85h3-m user manual 68 updating the bios you can download and install updated bios for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s website. New bios provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new bios as follows: this concludes chapte...

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    69 b85h3-m user manual chapter 4 chapter 4 using the motherboard software the auto-install dvd-rom makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software dvd-rom disc loads automatically under windows xp/7/8. When you insert the dvd-rom disc in the dvd-rom drive, the auto-ru...

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    70 b857h3-m user manual chapter 4 2. Click next. The following screen appears: 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. 4. Click next to run the installation wizard. An item installatio...

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    71 b85h3-m user manual chapter 4 if the auto-install dvd-rom does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your os (for example, windows explorer). Look for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the...

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    72 b857h3-m user manual chapter 4 eblu ecs eblu utility makes bios update faster and easier. Eblu will list the latest bios with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install. Edlu ecs edlu utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. Edlu saves time and hassle by listing all the latest dr...

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    73 b85h3-m user manual chapter 5 chapter 5 amd crossfirex tm technology support this motherboard supports the amd crossfirex tm technology that allows you to in- stall multi-graphics processing units (gpu) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. Requirements 1 two identic...

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    74 b85h3-m user manual chapter 5 the catalyst tm control center dialog box to enable crossfirex tm : • install amd graphic card driver. • enter the catalyst control center dialog box. • check the “enable crossfirex tm ” item. • click apply button..

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    75 b85h3-m user manual chapter 6 chapter 6 trouble shooting start up problems during assembly after assembling the pc for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common ques...

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    76 b85h3-m user manual chapter 6 your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic pc care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can. 1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space b...

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    78 b85h3-m user manual chapter 6 memo.