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1. D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only You don t need to connect them for the AC 97 audio panel E To activate the front mic go to the FrontMic Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust Recording Volume Chassis Speaker Header 4 pin SPEAKER 1 see p 6 No 20 DUMMY SPEAKER 4 5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to this header Chassis and Power Fan Connectors 4 pin CHA_FAN1 see p 6 No 14 3 pin CHA_FAN2 see p 6 No 7 3 pin PWR_FANI see p 6 No 1 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED 12V GND GND 12V CHA_FAN_SPEED GND 12V PWR_FAN_SPEED Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin CPU Fan Connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 see p 6 No 24 3 pin CPU_FAN2 see p 6 No 26 I GND t 12V O CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 0009 GND FAN_VOLTAGE FAN_SPEED eed This motherboard pro vides a 4 Pin CPU fan Quiet Fan connector If you plan to connect a 3 Pin CPU fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 21 ATX Power Connector 24 pin ATXPWRI1 see p 6 No 5 oO oO oO oO Qo oO oO QO oO ial oO Oo This motherboard pro vides a 24 pin ATX power connector To use a 20 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13 ATX 12V Power Connector 8 pin ATX12V2. J S E PCIE2 a CMOS Battery PCIE3 n te l PCI Express 3 0 B 8 5 PCIE4 N N 10 B85 Anniversary No Description 1 Power Fan Connector PWR_FAN1 2 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 WwW 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 ATX Power Connector ATXPWRI1 USB 3 0 Header USB_10_11 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN2 SATA3 Connector SATA_1 SATA3 Connector SATA_0 10 SATA3 Connector SATA_3 11 SATA3 Connector SATA_2 12 SATA2 Connector SATA_5 13 SATA2 Connector SATA3_4 14 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN1 15 System Panel Header PANEL1 16 Power LED Header PLED1 17 USB 2 0 Header USB_8_9 18 USB 2 0 Header USB_6_7 19 TPM Header TPMS1 20 Chassis Speaker Header SPEAKER1 21 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 22 SPDIF Out Connector SPDIF_OUT1 23 Front Panel Audio Header HD_AUDIO1 24 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 25 PCle Power Connector PCIE_PWR1 26 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN2 oO oo N Dn wn A 1 4 I O Panel 9 8 7 1 PS 2 Mouse Port Green 7 USB 23 0 Ports USB_4_5 2 D Sub Port 8 USB 2 0 Ports USB_2_3 3 LANRJ 45 Port 9 USB2 0 Ports USB_0_1 4 Line In Light Blue 10 HDMI Port 5 Front Speaker Lime 11 DVI D Po
3. NSReck if Settings Settings Auto run at Windows Startup Version 20 111 29 30 3 3 Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep sleep saving time and power consumption Feel secure to know that your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode 3 3 1 System Requirements Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature e Operating system Microsoft Windows 8 1 8 7 32 or 64 bit edition e Set the SATA mode to AHCI If Windows 8 1 8 7 is already installed under IDE mode directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8 1 8 7 to crash while booting If your system is not in AHCI mode please follow the instructions below W There are certain risks Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss 1 Press Win R simultaneously in Windows 8 1 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you 2 Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci in Windows Registry Editor Double click on the value Start and change the value from 3 into 0 Click on OK B85 Anniversary File Edit View Favorites Help boi Mo2Sve Name Type Data padi megasas at Default REG_SZ value not set A 2 i ab Dr
4. Priority amp VLAN Receive Buffers Receive Side Scaling Shutdown Wake On Lan Speed amp Duplex TCP Checksum Offload IPv4 TCP Checksum Offload IPv6 Transmit Buffers UDP Checksum Offload IPv4 UDP Checksum Offload IPv6 Wake an Manic Packet m 41 42 3 5 2 Configuring and Using Orbweb ME Professional Orbweb ME Professional is a remote control software allowing you to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb ME Professional host software Installing Orbweb ME Professional on the Host Computer You can find the Orbweb ME Professional host software in the Support CD or just download it from http orbweb me Step 1 Click on the Orbweb ME Professional installer package file to start installation Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Step 3 When installation completes reboot the computer Signing Up for Host Computer Registration Step 1 Double click the Orbweb ME Professional icon van on your desktop Step 2 On the Orbweb ME Portal login page click Sign Up to create an Orbweb ME account and name your host computer T Orbweb ME Your PC Anytime Anywhere E a Remote access from anywhere Boooo English Privacy Terms Support B85 Anniversary Step 3 You will receive a verification email Follow the steps in the email to verify your account After verifying your account you can access yo
5. B85 Anniversary User Manual Version 1 0 Published August 2014 Copyright 2014 ASRock INC All rights reserved Copyright Notice No part of this documentation may be reproduced transcribed transmitted or translated in any language in any form or by any means except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose without written consent of ASRock Inc Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Disclaimer Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation With respect to the contents of this documentation ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of data interruption of business and the like e
6. Google Toolbar A Tuning Enhance your Internet Explorer brow ASRock s multi purpose software suit Downloads 1253 Fee Downloads 1840 E pf x 9 Charger w Google Chrome ASRock APP Char s A fast simple and secure web browser a es faster oost the s No Las JUS Downloads 1994 Information Panel Category Panel The category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information Information Panel The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to perform job related tasks Hot News The hot news section displays the various latest news Click on the image to visit the website of the selected news and know more B85 Anniversary 3 6 2 Apps When the Apps tab is selected you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install mSReck APP sHop Apps BIOS amp Drivers Setting Google Toolbar Ent FastLAN Google Chrome XFast LAN ASRock 3TB Unlocker A fast simple and secure web browser Boost the of your internet For supporting HDDs with capacities Downloads 1994 ue Downloads 1675 C cownloads 1 The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen The other various apps are shown on the right Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed You can check the p
7. Style Start8 Which style of start menu would you prefer Configure Control Desktop About Which theme do you want to use Windows 7 solid theme Windows 7 start menu solid theme Like our Facebook page and get What should the Start button look like 10 off your purchase of Starts s Like Flag Starts Custom image Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Start icon B85 Anniversary Configure Start8 What would you like to see on the menu S tyle Use large icons Show recently used applications Gi on fic e Open submenus when pause on them with the mouse pointer we g Highlight newly installed applications Control Show user picture Allocate room for at least 10 2 large icons Desktop Which shortcuts do you want on the right hand side About Administrative Tools Don t display this item Computer Display as a link Connect To Don t display this item Control Panel Display as a link Default Programs Don t display this item y Advanced Like our Facebook page and get What should the power button do 10 off your purchase of Starts s5 Like Shut down in Configure provides configuration options including icon sizes which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display quick access to recently used apps the functionality of the power button and more Control Start8 What should
8. Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview ASRock UEFI setup utility when GTT memary Get detai Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility 61 62 4 3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen you can set up overclocking features ASRock UEFI Setup utility Multi coi CPU Ratio Auto Enabled Enab Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen Advanced Turbo Load optimized CPU and GPU OC settings Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense Non Z OC Non Z OC allows users with a K Series Haswell processor to overclock their non Z87 chipset motherboards Load Optimized GPU OC Setting Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your GPU and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense B85 Anniversary CPU Configuration Multi core enhancement Improve the system s performance by forcing the CPU to perform the highest frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously Disable to reduce power consumption CPU Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the interna
9. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details Step 2 Click on the yellow icon wisn to start upgrading 53 54 3 6 3 BIOS amp Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the BIOS amp Drivers tab is selected you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers Please update them all soon MSReck APP sHoP i Apps amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting Items Date Current Version Latest Version BNE Driver 2014 3126 600 1179 91 0 1120 Waning 2013 1214 2 066 Clear All Step 1 Please check the item information before update Click on 4 to see more details Step 2 Click to select one or more items you want to update Step 3 Click Update to start the update process 3 6 4 Setting In the Setting page you can change the language select the server location and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup MSReck APP sHoP t Apps Auto Run I Auto run at windon Language Ny Server sv amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting gt Anniversary 55 56 3 7 Start8 For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency 3 7 1 Installing Start8 Install Start8 which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD ASRock Utility gt Start8 3 7 2 Configuring Start8
10. TEMPERATURE CPU Temperature 40C 104F WB Temperature CPU Fant Speed Chassis Fan Speed VOLTAGE CPU Input Volt Veore Volt 33V Volt 5 0V Volt 12V Volt Vcore Override Volt Vcore Voltage Additional Offset 0 001 V CPU Cache Override Volt CPU Cache Volt Offset System Agent Volt Offset CPU Analog 10 Volt Offset D 001V CPU Digital 10 Volt Offset 0 00 V DRAM Voltage PCH 1 05V Voltage PCH 1 5V Voltage 499 27 28 Live Update Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers Live Update Live Update Current Version Latest Version Server ASIA vanes anion minted Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem u Operaton Mate Tech Service User Information Problem information Name Yenyeh Subject Tech Service Form Test Test Phone 0123456789 Problem Type Others v Language English v Country Taiwan EMail ABACOM Description Hi ASRock x Technical Support Test Purchase Date 4 10 2014 By SESE Bat Serial Number 0 123 456789 Teuneckan noanepxxa Vienerratensteih FOLDIR bFAR Attach Files Pes FR JS a Add Technischer Support Test Remove B85 Anniversary Settings Configure ASRock A Tuning Click to select Auto run at Windows Startup if you want A Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system
11. dehumidifying process USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically OC DNA OC DNA is an unique software which helps to save your OC settings as a profile Then you can send this OC setting profile to the friends Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays detailed HDD information such as hard disk model serial number firmware power on count power on hours M A R T values current temperature etc HDD SSD and optical disk drives are all supported The health status block displays Good in green color Caution in yellow color or Bad in red color Click on the health status icon to configure settings for an alert to be triggered B85 Anniversary OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system NGReck OC Tweaker v Custom System Info tock CPU Freg 1500 00 MHz 100 00 MHz yy Cache Freq 1500 00 MHz zi DRAM Freq 1600 00 MHz x440 x440 m y Voltage gt 0V D Adaptive Mode Override Mode 1 0001 V Auto apply when program start System Info View information about the system The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models NSReck A T in nee eal System Info System Information Hardware Monitor CLOCK CPU Frequency 4400 00 MHz BCLK PCIE Frequency 100 00 MHz CPURatio x44 CPU Cache Ratio x34 FAN amp
12. delete rename move and copy a selected file For more instructions on how to use Xplorer refer to the user manual of the Orbweb ME Professional B85 Anniversary For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users Download and install Orbweb ME Professional app from the App Store iOS or Play Store Android Step 1 Tap the Orbweb ME Professional app icon G to launch it Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 R Tap the Connect icon F Step 4 Tap a folder name under the Xplorer section and you can see the files in this folder Z97 Extreme6 Xplorer Pictures D My Documents P My Music EE My videos Tap a file name to preivew the file You can also delete rename move and copy a selected file For more instructions on how to use Xplorer refer to the user manual of the Orbweb ME Professional Tutorial Video 49 50 3 6 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks Double click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop 3 6 1 Ul Overview Category Panel Hot News mSReck APP sHoP amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting a
13. happen when you are on the Desktop Styl e Start button shows Start8 menu Windows key shows Start8 menu Desktop About Show the Windows 8 menu when Ctri click the Start button Show the Windows 8 menu when press the right windows key What should happen when you are in a Modern UI app Windows key fades to desktop and shows Start8 menu we Start menu hot corner should show Start8 menu Show the Windows 8 menu when press the right windows key Don t have a right windows key Ctrl Windows key simulates a right windows key press Shift Windows key simulates a right windows key press Like our Facebook page and get Holding the Windows key for half a second simulates the right Windows key 10 off your purchase of Starts ra Like 57 58 Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does Desktop TM Start8 Which taskbar should the start button appear on Style W Show a start button on the main taskbar Show a start button on secondary taskbars if any Control How should the taskbar appear Disable taskbar translucency Where should search look for files Search should include files outside the standard libraries How should the new Windows 8 features work Disable all Windows 8 hot corners when at the Desktop Disable charms bar when at the Desktop Disable top left hot corner when at the Desktop Disable bottom left hot corner when the taskbar ove
14. of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main For setting system time date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility 59 60 4 1 2 Navigation Keys Use lt lt gt key or lt gt key to choose among the selections on the menu bar and use lt gt keyor lt gt key to move the cursor up or down to select items then press lt Enter gt to get into the sub screen You can also use the mouse to click your required item Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key Navigation Key s Description lt Tab gt lt PGUP gt lt PGDN gt lt HOME gt lt END gt lt F1 gt lt F4 gt lt F7 gt lt F9 gt lt F10 gt lt F12 gt lt ESC gt To change option for the selected items Switch to next function Go to the previous page Go to the next page Go to the top of the screen Go to the bottom of the screen To display the General Help Screen Toggle sound on off Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default values for all the settings Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Print screen Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 4 2
15. only to run those that support legacy option ROM only 89 90 4 8 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor user password for the system You may also clear the user password ASRock UEFI setup utility escription it blank th Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password User Password Set or change the password for the user account Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password Secure Boot Enable to support Windows 8 1 8 Secure Boot Anniversary 49 Exit Screen ASRock UEFI setup utility Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Save configuration changes and exit setup will pop out Select OK to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Discard changes and exit setup will pop out Select OK to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option the following message Discard changes will pop out Select OK to discard all changes Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all options The F9 key can be used for this oper
16. to use the computer just hit the power button the system will rapidly return to Windows the programs and files which you were using before entering sleep state will be accessible immediately B85 Anniversary 3 4 Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from Windows sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up to date 3 4 1 System Requirements Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature e Operating system Microsoft Windows 8 1 8 7 32 or 64 bit edition e Set the SATA mode to AHCI If Windows 8 1 8 7 is already installed under IDE mode directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8 1 8 7 to crash while booting If your system is not in AHCI mode please follow the instructions below s There are certain risks Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss 1 Press Win R simultaneously in Windows 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK m Typethe name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you 2 Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci in Windows Registry Editor Double click on the value Start and change the value from 3 into 0 Click on OK 35 3 4 2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1
17. 1 see p 6 No 2 8 5 4 1 This motherboard pro vides an 8 pin ATX 12V power connector To use a 4 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5 PCIe Power Connector 4 pin PCIE_PWRI1 see p 6 No 25 DETECT GND 12V Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to this connector when more than three graphics cards are installed SPDIF Out 1 Please connect the Connector GND SPDIF_OUT connector of 2 pin SPDIF_ ee a HDMI VGA card to this OUT header with a cable see p 6 No 22 TPM Header zz This connector supports 17 pin TPMS1 3 Z Trusted Platform Module see p 6 No 19 a 5 Sao g g 5 TPM system which can 652556 58 5 securely store keys digital PCICLK FRAME PCIRST LAD3 3V LADO 3VSB GND certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity B85 Anniversary Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3 1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard s features Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If the Main Menu does not appear automatically locate and double click on the fi
18. 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE2 x16 mode 5 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 Slots Intel HD Graphics Built in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated Supports Intel HD Graphics Built in Visuals Intel Quick Sync Video with AVC MVC S3D and MPEG 2 Full HW Encodel Intel InTru 3D Intel Clear Video HD Technology Intel Insider Intel HD Graphics 4400 4600 Pixel Shader 5 0 DirectX 11 1 Max shared memory 1792MB Three graphics output options D Sub DVI D and HDMI Supports Triple Monitor Audio LAN Rear Panel 1 0 B85 Anniversary Supports HDMI with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports DVI D with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports Auto Lip Sync Deep Color 12bpc xvYCC and HBR High Bit Rate Audio with HDMI Port Compliant HDMI monitor is required Supports HDCP with DVI D and HDMI Ports Supports Full HD 1080p Blu ray BD playback with DVI D and HDMI Ports 5 1 CH HD Audio Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec Supports Surge Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection ELNA Audio Caps PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s Realtek RTL8111GR Supports Wake On WAN Supports Wake On LAN Supports Lightning ESD Protection ASRock Full SpikeProt ection Supports LAN Cable Detection Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802 3az Supports PXE 1 x PS 2 Mouse Port 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Port 1 x D Sub
19. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3 1 Installing Drivers 3 2 A Tuning 3 3 Intel Rapid Start Technology 3 4 Intel Smart Connect Technology 3 5 ASRock Cloud 3 6 ASRock APP Shop 3 6 1 Ul Overview 3 6 2 Apps 3 6 3 BIOS amp Drivers 23 23 24 30 35 40 50 50 51 54 3 6 4 3 7 Setting Start8 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4 1 41 1 4 1 2 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 6 4 4 7 4 4 8 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 Introduction UEFI Menu Bar Navigation Keys Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology ACPI Configuration USB Configuration Trusted Computing Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen 55 56 59 59 59 60 61 62 70 71 73 75 76 77 78 80 82 83 86 87 90 B85 Anniversary Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock B85 Anniversary motherboard a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock s consistently stringent quality control It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock s commitment to quality and endurance In this manual Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step by step installation guides Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities Chapter 4 cont
20. Configuration DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage The default value is Auto PCH 1 05V Voltage Chipset 1 05V Voltage Use default settings for best performance 69 70 4 4 Advanced Screen In this section you may set the configurations for the following items CPU Con figuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration Intel Rapid Start Tech nology Intel Smart Connect Technology ACPI Configuration USB Configuration and Trusted Computing ASRock UEFI setup utility C HZH Monitor iption CPU Configuration Par Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction B85 Anniversary 4 4 1 CPU Configuration ASRock UEFI Setup Utility Description ThrottLir Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving It is recommended to keep C3 C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving Enhanced Halt State C1E Enable Enhanced Halt State C1E for lower power consumption CPU C3 State Support Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sl
21. Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL tests PS 2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS 2 Keyboard PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system B85 Anniversary USB Keyboard Remote Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse 79 80 4 4 7 USB Configuration ASRock UEFI Setup utility USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports Intel USB 3 0 Mode Select Intel USB 3 0 controller mode Set Smart Auto to keep the USB 3 0 driver enabled after rebooting USB 3 0 is enabled in BIOS Set Auto to automatically enable the USB 3 0 driver after entering the OS USB 3 0 is disabled in BIOS Set Enabled to keep the USB 3 0 driver enabled Must install driver to use USB devices under Windows 7 Set Disabled to disable the USB 3 0 ports Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2 0 devices If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows Linux operating systems only Legacy USB 3 0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS S
22. Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD ASRock Utility gt Smart Connect g Open Ea tT ab ASRock Utility SmartConnect v Search SmartConnect P Organize v New folder mE E Recent places Name Date modified Type Size Ei AsrSmartConnect 2 15 2012 6 20PM Application 1 a Libraries is lt unins000 3 25 2013 3 36 PM Application 1 B Documents d Music Pictures H Videos jM Computer s Local Disk C3 a Local Disk D es Removable Disk ese DVD Drive F AS vc gt File name y DE File exe v Open Cancel Step 2 Once installed run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start gt All Programs gt ASRock Utility amp ASRock Intel Smart Connect EA intel smart Connect May ASreret Application List Smart Connect List 36 B85 Anniversary Step 3 Click the Add button Take Foxmail as an example add Foxmail to the Application list aye lt Program Files Foxmail7 0 gt 4 If Search Faonoit 70 P Organize Open New folder Name Date modified Type whe aeuauiz suri riertojoer EE Desktop d Skin 3 21 2012 3 00PM _ _File folder r Dosntonds J Stationery 3 21 20123 00 PM File folder AN RARE RCE a Template 3 21 2012 3 00PM File folder E BugReport 1 10 2012 11 58PM Application 2 Foxmail 1 10 2012 11 58PM Application E3 Foxmai
23. Port 1x DVI D Port 1 x HDMI Port 4 x USB 2 0 Ports Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 2 x USB 3 0 Ports Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection Storage Connector BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor os 1 x RJ 45 LAN Port with LED ACT LINK LED and SPEED LED HD Audio Jacks Line in Front Speaker Microphone 4 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s Connectors support NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug 2 x SATA2 3 0 Gb s Connectors support NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug 1x TPM Header 1 x Power LED Header 2x CPU Fan Connectors 1 x 4 pin 1 x 3 pin 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors 1 x 4 pin 1 x 3 pin 1 x Power Fan Connector 3 pin 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector 1 x PCIe Power Connector 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector 1 x SPDIF Out Connector 2 x USB 2 0 Headers Support 4 USB 2 0 ports Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 1 x USB 3 0 Header Supports 2 USB 3 0 ports Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support ACPI 1 1 Compliant wake up events SMBIOS 2 3 1 support CPU DRAM PCH 1 05V Voltage multi adjustment CPU Chassis temperature sensing Except for CHA_FAN2 CPU Chassis Power Fan Tachometer CPU Chassis Quiet Fan Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature Except for CHA_FAN2 CPU Chassis Fan multi speed control Except for CHA_ FAN2 Voltage monitoring 12V 5V 3 3V CP
24. S or Android Mobile Devices users Download and install Orbweb ME Professional app from the App Store iOS or Play Store Android Step 1 Tap the Orbweb ME Professional app icon G to launch it Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 Tap the host computer name that you want to access under the Remote Desktop section lt Back Z97 Extreme6 Xplorer Pictures orbweb_407750180621279 png r wane ex 4 My Documents P My Music orbweb_407750288921 png orbweb_407750289027061 png r A orbweb_407751 083679 png TKCA 73920_06_Booklet06 png r 5g 297 Extremes amp A TKCA 73920_07_Label png TKCA 73920_08_Disc png Step 4 Enter the Windows password to log in and you will see the desktop of your host computer 47 48 Using Xplorer Xplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your host computer from a client device For Windows PC users Step 1 Go to Orbweb ME portal login page http orbweb me Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 Click the Connect icon Step 4 Click on Xplorer Step5 Root directory displays Click on a folder name to open the folder E Namea Type Size Date a Donen Flier 2014 03 24 B Music Folder ae GB FX Pictures Folder oa B FF Videos Folder ae Step 6 Click on a file name to preivew the file You can also
25. SB 2 0 Headers SEEEN Besides four USB 2 0 ports P 9 pin USB_8_9 see p 6 No 17 9 pin USB_6_7 see p 6 No 18 P USB_PWR on the I O panel there are two headers on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two ports USB 3 0 Header 19 pin USB_10_11 see p 6 No 6 O Vbus vous O O IntA_PB_SSRX IntA_PA_SSRX 4O O IntA_PB_SSRX IntA_PA_SSRX O O GND GND O O IntA_PB_SSTX IntA_PA_SSTX 4O O IntA_PB_SSTX Inta_PA_sstx 10 O end GND O O IntA_PB_D IntA_PA_D E IntA_PB_D IntA_PA_D Dummy Besides two USB 3 0 ports on the I O panel there is one header on this motherboard Each USB 3 0 header can support b two ports Front Panel Audio Header GND This header is for PRESENCE 9 pin HD_AUDIO mr connecting audio devices see p 6 No 23 4 to the front audio panel Rbi lout J_SENSE OUT2 R MIC2_R MIC2_L R B85 Anniversary 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system the steps below A Connect Mic_IN MIC to MIC2_L If you use an AC 97 audio panel please install it to the front panel audio header by B Connect Audio_R RIN to OUT2_R and Audio_L LIN to OUT2_L C Connect Ground GND to Ground GND
26. U Vcore Microsoft Windows 8 1 32 bit 8 1 64 bit 8 32 bit 8 64 bit 7 32 bit 7 64 bit B85 Anniversary Certifica e FCC CE WHQL tions e ErP EuP ready ErP EuP ready power supply is required For detailed product information please visit our website http www asrock com A Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking including adjust ing the setting in the BIOS applying Untied Overclocking Technology or using third party overclocking tools Overclocking may affect your system s stability or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system It should be done at your own risk and expense We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking Due to limitation the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows 32 bit operating systems Windows 64 bit operat ing systems do not have such limitations You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows cannot use 1 3 Motherboard Layout 26 pueogkey zsd esnow ZSd ATXA2V4 64 bit 240 pin module 64 bit 240 pin module 64 bit 240 pin module 64 bit 240 pin module MENETE ge ZEEE 1 I a a a a x Tuana PTET lt ASRock PCIE1 a Sm B85 Anniversary J
27. ains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice In case any modifica tions of this manual occur the updated version will be available on ASRock s website without further notice If you require technical support related to this motherboard please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock s website as well ASRock website http www asrock com 1 1 Package Contents e ASRock B85 Anniversary Motherboard ATX Form Factor e ASRock B85 Anniversary Quick Installation Guide e ASRock B85 Anniversary Support CD e 2x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional e 1xI O Panel Shield 1 2 Specifications Platform e CPU Chipset e Memory Q Expansion G Slot Graphics ATX Form Factor Solid Capacitor design High Density Glass Fabric PCB Supports New 4 and 4 Generation Intel Core i7 i5 i3 Xeon Pentium Celeron Processors Socket 1150 Digi Power design 4 Power Phase design Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2 0 Technology Intel B85 Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology 4x DDR3 DIMM Slots Supports DDR3 1600 1333 1066 non ECC un buffered memory Max capacity of system memory 32GB see CAUTION Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP 1 3 1 2 1 x PCI Express
28. al restart PLED System Power LED Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 S3 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off S5 HDLED Hard Drive Activity LED Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly Power LED Header i Please connect the chassis 3 pin PLEDI BDE power LED to this header PLED see p 6 No 16 to indicate the system s power status 19 Serial ATA2 Connectors These two SATA2 SATA_4 l X connectors support SATA see p 6 No 13 lt i lt data cables for internal SATA_5 storage devices with up to see p 6 No 12 3 0 Gb s data transfer rate Serial ATA3 Connectors These four SATA3 o SATA_0 a lt connectors support SATA E see p 6 No 9 S a data cables for internal SATA_1 storage devices with up to see p 6 No 8 A l l Di 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate E SATA _2 a 3 see p 6 No 11 SATA_3 see p 6 No 10 U
29. and and opening the next row RAS Active Time tRAS The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command Command Rate CR The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued Write Recovery Time tWR The amount of delay that must elapse after the completion of a valid write operation before an active bank can be precharged 65 66 Refresh Cycle Time tRFC The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Activate command to the same rank RAS to RAS Delay tRRD The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank Write to Read Delay tWTR The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank Read to Precharge tRTP The number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row pre charge command to the same rank Four Activate Window tFAW The time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank CAS Write Latency tCWL Configure CAS Write Latency tREFI Configure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval tCKE Configure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self Refresh mode tRDRD Configure between module read to read delay tRDRDDR Configure between module read to read delay from diffe
30. at improve performance AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advan tages SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power It is only supported by AHCI mode Hard Disk S M A R T S M A R T stands for Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability 75 76 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Start Technology ASRock UEFI setup utility Intel R Rapi Get detai Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5 6 seconds Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks such as Twitter Facebook etc while the computer is in sleep mode 77 78 4 4 6 ACPI Configuration ASRock UEFI Setup utility Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1 It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving Check Ready Bit Enable to enter the operating system after 3 only when the hard disk is ready this is recommended for better system stability ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision
31. ation Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Copy shellx64 efi to the root directory to launch EFI Shell 91 92 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock you re welcome to visit ASRock s website at http www asrock com or you may contact your dealer for further information For technical questions please submit a support request form at http www asrock com support tsd asp ASRock Incorporation 2F No 37 Sec 2 Jnongyang S Rd Beitou District Taipei City 112 Taiwan R O C ASRock EUROPE B V Bijsterhuizen 3151 6604 LV Wijchen The Netherlands Phone 31 24 345 44 33 Fax 31 24 345 44 38 ASRock America Inc 13848 Magnolia Ave Chino CA91710 USA Phone 1 909 590 8308 Fax 1 909 590 1026
32. computer in order to bring power option icon back to online For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users Download and install Orbweb ME Professional app from the App Store iOS or Play Store Android Step 1 Tap the Orbweb ME Professional app icon G to launch it Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 Tap the Power Options icon and power options appear Tap to select Restart Sleep or Shutdown E H97 Performance 3 1 1 5 Sleep z97 Extreme4 z Restart ES 297 Extremes Shutdown 45 46 Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will dissappear You have to physically wake up computer in order to bring power option icon back to online Using Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to remotely access your host computer from a client device For Windows PC users Step 1 Go to Orbweb ME portal login page http orbweb me Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 Click the Connect icon Step 4 Click on Remote Desktop If the Remote Desktop Connection dialog appears click Connect to continue Step 5 Enter the Windows password to log in and you will see the desktop of your host computer Please refer to the user manual of the Orbweb ME Professional for more instructions on how to use Orbweb ME Professional B85 Anniversary For iO
33. d graphics processor when the system boots up IGPU Multi Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed Select enable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is idle for lower power consumption 73 74 Onboard HD Audio Enable disable onboard HD audio Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed Front Panel Enable disable front panel HD audio Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down Restore on AC Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure If Power Off is selected the power will remain off when the power recovers If Power On is selected the system will start to boot up when the power recovers Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED the Power HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is on It will also automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode 4 4 3 Storage Configuration ASRock UEFI setup utility SATA Controller s Enable disable the SATA controllers SATA Mode Selection IDE For better compatibility AHCI Supports new features th
34. eep state for lower power consumption 71 72 Package C State Support Enable CPU PCIe Memory Graphics C State Support for power saving CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat ing No Execute Memory Protection Processors with No Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor Enable for better performance Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line Enable for better performance B85 Anniversary 4 4 2 Chipset Configuration ASRock UEFI Setup utility Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA VT d Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability and providing additional levels of manageability security isolation and I O performance PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1 Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrate
35. el to conform to FAA regulations Using Smart Connect 1 Keep the applications which you wish to connect to the internet and receive updates while the system is in sleep state running Foxmail for instance keep Foxmail running 2 Click on Windows Start gt the arrow next to Shut down and click on Sleep Default Program Switch user Log off Help and Suppo j ae Lock Restart Churdown gt Sleep 3 Windows system will enter sleep state 38 B85 Anniversary The system will wake up from sleep state periodically and then start to update Foxmail The screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain minimum power usage Afterwards the system will automatically return to sleep state again Upon waking up the system you will find the new mail that were sent to you during sleep state are already updated and ready to be read in Foxmail 39 40 3 5 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to your PC seamlessly Have you ever been in a situation where you emergently needed certain files in your computer however the computer was gazillion miles away out of reach ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling your computer even if the computer is in off mode For ASRock motherboards with a Realtek LAN chip ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up their computers via the internet by using a secondary device such as a sma
36. ff when the system boots up Boot Beep Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up Please note that a buzzer is needed 87 88 Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you ve enabled Full Screen Logo Disable for faster boot speed Boot Failure Guard If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings Boot Failure Guard Count Configure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings CSM Compatibility Support Module ASRock UEFI setup utility CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module Please do not disable unless you re running a WHCK test If you are using Windows 8 1 8 64 bit and all of your devices support UEFI you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed B85 Anniversary Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Launch Video OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy
37. ghten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard B85 Anniversary 2 1 Installing the CPU 1 Before you insert the 1150 Pin CPU into the socket please check if the PnP cap is on wv the socket if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found Otherwise the CPU will be seriously damaged 2 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU 11 B85 Anniversary Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service 13 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink B85 Anniversary 2 3 Installing Memory Modules DIMM This motherboard provides four 240 pin DDR3 Double Data Rate 3 DIMM slots and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology 1 For dual channel configuration you always need to install identical the same brand speed size and chip type DDR3 DIMM pairs 2 It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed 3 It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot otherwise this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged Dual Channel Memory Configuration Populated Populated Populated Populated 3 Populated Populated Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause permanent damage to the mothe
38. hen prompted to restart after the setup click Yes to reboot intel Rapid Start ie Disk 0 OOAAKX 221CA Creating Step 4 Double click the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager icon K8 in the Windows system tray B85 Anniversary Step5 Make sure Rapid Start is on Drag the slider to configure the time For example if the timer value is set to ten minutes the system will enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep state for ten minutes If the timer is set to 0 minutes Windows will immediately enable Rapid Start mode as it enters sleep state Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager Status Intel Rapid Start Technology Hide Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Critical Battery On Timer On 10 Minutes Using Rapid Start 1 You may shut down the computer without terminating the applications or files you are executing currently Click on Windows Start gt the arrow next to Shut down and click on Sleep Switch user Log off Lock Restart Sleep 2 Windows system will enter sleep state 3 According to your settings in Rapid Start Technology Manager the system will automatically wake up and enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep 33 34 state for a period of time The power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut off it will not cause data loss of the programs or files you were executing before entering sleep state When you wish to continue
39. ions right click Local Area Connections and select Disable For Windows PC users Step 1 Go to Orbweb ME portal login page http orbweb me Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb ME account and password Step 3 Find the host computer from the list by the computer name you give Status Version Computer Connect Subscription Properties Host Status Host Computer Name Connect Power Options Host Properties Current Version Number L Online Green 2 Ready to Connect Blue dD Online Blue Offline Gray Unable to Connect Gray Q Wakable Red La Wakable mode B85 Anniversary Step 4 Click O and power options appear Click to select Restart Sleep or Shut Down Status Version Computer Connect Plan Subscription Properties O ata H97 Performance A Ultimate Ea 311 297 Extreme6 R l5 Ultimate EA Restart Shut Down Add Computer Select Restart from the options to restart your host computer remotely When you select Sleep or Shut Down if the host device is WOW Wake On Wan compatible you can put your host computer to sleep S3 S4 or shut down your host computer S5 remotely The host status in the Status column shows offline and ready to be awaked and the power option shows wakable To wake up the computer click Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will disappear You have to physically wake up
40. iverPackageld REG_SZ mshdc inf_amd64_neutral_a69a58a4286 0b22 i D Modem 2 ErrorControl REG_DWORD 0x00000003 3 e pas 2 Group REG_SZ SCSI Miniport Soll mouse 28 ImagePath REG_EXPAND SZ _system32 drivers msahci sys bo jb mouhid baie hid bee pdb mounting REG_DWORD J mpo gle REG_DWORD badi mpsdry bo MpsSve b i MRxDAV baji mnsmb baj mnasmbi0 bo J mnemb20 gt p msahci I msdsm pb MSDTC bj MSDTC Bri b Msts Ji mshidkmd Compute HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci Edit DWORD 32 bit Value 3 Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer 4 Press F2 to enter BIOS then go to Advanced gt Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to AHCI Press F10 to save changes and exit 5 Enter Windows 8 1 8 7 Windows will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically 3 3 2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start gt All Programs gt ASRock Utility Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system you must select one then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on Create The system will automatically create a hidden partition according to your settings If there are SSD s installed into your system it is recommended to create the partition on the SSD 31 32 intel Rapid Start intel Disk 0 00AADS 00S9B Step 3 W
41. l CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio CPU OC Fixed Mode CPU OC fix mode allows you to keep the max CPU ratio as your setting without throttling Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state Filter PLL Frequency CPU BCLK Filter Frequency Choose 1 6 for better overclocking capabilities Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts When the limit is exceeded the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded 63 64 Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts When the limit is exceeded the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately A lower limit can protect the CPU a
42. le ASRSETUP EXE in the Support CD to display the menu Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto detected and listed on the support CD driver page Please click Install All or follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers Therefore the drivers you install can work properly Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it To improve Windows 7 compatibility please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft KB2720599 http support microsoft com kb 2720599 en us 23 24 3 2 A Tuning A Tuning is ASRock s multi purpose software suite with a new interface more new features and improved utilities including XFast RAM Dehumidifier Good Night LED FAN Tastic Tuning OC Tweaker and a whole lot more 3 2 1 Installing A Tuning When you install the all in one driver to your system from ASRock s support CD A Tuning will be auto installed as well After the installation you will find the icon A Tuning on your desktop Double click the A Tuning bax icon A Tuning 3 asaan main menu will pop up 3 2 2 Using A Tuning There are six sections in A Tuning main menu Operation Mode Tools OC Tweaker System Info Live Update Tech Service and Settings Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your comp
43. lliveUpdate 1 10 2012 11 58PM Application E FoxmailUAC 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application E FoxmailUpdateHook 1 10 201211 58PM Application E3 uninst 1 10 2012 11 58PM Application _ m Date modified 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Date created 3 21 2012 2 54 PM Application Size 720 KB We Favorites G Libraries Documents Music 4 Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List intel smart Connect MSY ASROCK Application List Smart Connect List Step5 Click Apply to enable Smart Connect 37 Step 6 Double click the Intel Smart Connect Technology Manager icon LC in the Windows system tray Step7 Drag the slider to configure how often the system will connect to the network to download updates Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates but may cause more power consumption Intel Smart Connect Technology Settings iE baasai aanas Enable Always Updated E Enable Remote Wake Will update approximately every 15 minutes when your computer is asleep More Less Frequent Frequent Updates Updates User Note Enabling this service provides for periodic application data updates from the internet while your system is suspended sleeping this can cause an impact to battery life Please make sure you turn off your wireless device during air trav
44. nd save power while a higher limit may improve performance Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the integrated GPU GT Voltage Mode Auto For optimized settings Adaptive Add voltage to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load Override The voltage is fixed GT Adaptive Voltage Configure the fixed voltage added to the integrated GPU GT Voltage Offset Configure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically DRAM Configuration ASRock UEFI Setup utility PR l q tEKE WN Monitor m or aoro oto poto tRORD CAS Latency tCL The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response RAS to CAS Delay tRCD The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it Row Precharge Time tRP The number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge comm
45. rboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation 15 9T B85 Anniversary 2 4 Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard Before installing an expansion card please make sure that the power supply is AN switched off or the power cord is unplugged Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation PCIe slots PCIE1 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards PCIE2 PCIe 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE3 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards PCIE4 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards PCIE5 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards PCIE6 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards 17 18 2 5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup When the jumper cap is placed on the pins the jumper is Short If no jumper cap is placed on the pins the jumper is Open The illustration shows a 3 pin jumper whose pin and pin2 are Short when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins w G amp Short Open Clear CMOS Jumper 12 2_3 CLRCMOS1 je o Chm see p 6 No 21 Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS To clear and reset the system parameters to defaul
46. rent ranks tRDRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRWSR Auto Manual settings The default is Auto tWRRD Configure between module write to read delay B85 Anniversary tWRRDDR Configure between module write to read delay from different ranks tWRRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRRSR Auto Manual settings The default is Auto Configure between module write to read delay from different DIMMs tWRWR Configure between module write to write delay tWRWRDR Configure between module write to write delay from different ranks tWRWRDD Configure between module write to write delay from different DIMMs tRDWR Configure between module read to write delay tRDWRDR Configure between module read to write delay from different ranks tRDWRDD Configure between module read to write delay from different DIMMs RTL CHA Configure round trip latency for channel A RTL CHB Configure round trip latency for channel B IO L CHA Configure IO latency for channel A 1O L CHB Configure IO latency for channel B ODT WR CHA Configure the memory on die termination resistors WR for channel A 67 68 ODT WR CHB Configure the memory on die termination resistors WR for channel B ODT NOM CHA Use this to change ODT CHA Auto Manual settings The default is Auto ODT NOM CHB Use this to change ODT CHB Auto Manual settings The default is Auto Command Tri State Enable for DRAM power
47. rice of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not EB The red icon displays the price or Free if the app is free of charge E The green Installed icon means the app is installed on your computer Step 2 Click on the app icon to see more details about the selected app 51 52 Step 3 If you want to install the app click on the red icon E39 to start downloading mSReck APP sHoP i Al amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting Beck ASRock XFast LAN Size 429MB Downloads ASRock XFast LAN Ver 9 05 Step 4 When installation completes you can find the green Installed icon appears on the upper right corner MSReck APP sHoP k amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting Back ASRock APP Charger gt _ Date 2013 7 2 Size 64425KB Downloads 2199 To uninstall it simply click on the trash can icon W The trash icon may not appear for certain apps B85 Anniversary Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed When there is an available new version for your app you will find the mark of New Version yin appears below the installed app icon mSReck APP sHoP amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting Gharger w Google Toolbar ASRock APP Charey Enhance your Internet Explorer brow Charge up your iDev Downloads 1258 Fee Downloads FastLAN Google Chrome LAN A fast simple and secure web browser Boost the speed of your internet Downloads 1994
48. rlaps it Hide Modern UI applications from the Windows 7 style menu Like our Facebook page and get W Automatically go to the Desktop when sign in 10 off your purchase of Starts s Like Advanced Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface About Displays information about Start8 B85 Anniversary Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4 1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools cool sound effects and stunning visuals Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing lt F2 gt or lt Del gt right after you power on the computer otherwise the Power On Self Test POST will continue with its test routines If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen 4 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar The top
49. rmware version from our servers for you Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash For BIOS backup and recovery purpose it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash 83 84 ASRock UEFI setup Utility Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is enabled the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4 S5 state Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4 S5 state Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to 4 S5 state Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is enabled The higher the value the faster the fan speed Max 255 Min 1 Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults B85 Anniversary 85 86 4 6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system including the parameters of the CPU temperature motherboard tempera
50. rt 6 Microphone Pink 12 PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple B85 Anniversary There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications ACT LINK LED SPEED LED afte LAN Port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection 10 Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it Pre installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard s components NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs Whenever you uninstall any components place them on a grounded anti static pad or in the bag that comes with the components When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis please do not over ti
51. rtphone or tablet Users may use Orbweb ME Professional to remotely wake up and control their computers or they could wake up the computer then use any other preferred remote desktop application This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Realtek LAN so you can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world You will be able to power your PC on or turn it off monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone tablet or computer ASRock Cloud is supported on Windows 8 1 or Windows 7 B85 Anniversary 3 5 1 Realtek Wake On WAN Realtek Wake On WAN allows you to wake up and remote control your home computer from sleep or shutdown state Before configuring this feature verify the followings on your host computer Make sure that the PCIE Devices Power On is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY gt Advanced gt ACPI Configuration The UEFI screen is for reference only The actual screen may differ by model e Make sure that the Shutdown Wake Up is enabled in Device Manager gt Network Adapters gt Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller gt Advanced Realtek PCle GBE Family Controller Properties xa Details Resources j Power Management General Advanced About Driver The following properties are available for this network adapter Click the property you want to change on the left and then select its value on the night Property Value NS Offload Enabled
52. saving MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster DIMM Exit Mode Select Slow Exit to reduce power consumption or Fast Exit for better performance FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Configure the percentage of frequency boost or deduction Vcore Override Voltage Configure the voltage added to the Vcore when the system is under heavy load Vcore Voltage Additional Offset Configure the dynamic Vcore voltage added to the Vcore CPU Cache Override Voltage Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load CPU Cache Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking B85 Anniversary System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the System Agent Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I O Analog Voltage CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset CPU I O Digital Voltage CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection and over voltage protection for better overclocking capabilities CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode Enable FIVR Efficiency Management for power saving Disable for better performance and overclocking capabilities Voltage
53. t setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds However please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS you must boot up the system first and then shut it down before you do the clear CMOS action Please be noted that the password date time and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed 2 6 Onboard Headers and Connectors B85 Anniversary these headers and connectors Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors i Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers Do NOT place jumper caps over will cause permanent damage to the motherboard System Panel Header 9 pin PANELI see p 6 No 15 PLED PWRBTN Connect the power switch reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header GND dupe according to the pin HDLED HDLED assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables PWRBTN Power Switch Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch RESET Reset Switch Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a norm
54. ture fan speed and voltage ASRock UEFI Setup utility CPU Fan 1 amp 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1 amp 2 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Chassis Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Over Temperature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated wm co 5 Anniversary 4 7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority ASRock UEFI setup utility Fast Boot Boot From Onboard LAN p Prompt Timeout Get Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 1 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key Bootup Num Lock Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or o
55. upport for USB 3 0 devices If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows Linux operating systems only B85 Anniversary USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices i e USB mouse or storage encounter compatibility problems please enable this option to fix it Please note that after enabling this option it is normal that the system will postpone booting up after pressing the power button 81 82 4 4 8 Trusted Computing ASRock UEFI Setup utility Security Device Support Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module TPM security for your hard disk drives 385 Anniversary 4 5 Tools ASRock UEFI setup utility Dehumidifier Function Would you like UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service Easy Driver Installer For users that don t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI fi
56. ur PC through web browsers at http orbweb me On the Account Verified page if you click Go to My Computers you will see the Orbweb ME portal page as a client Setting Up Shared Folders on Host Computer Step 1 Double click the Orbweb ME Professional icon van on your desktop Or if you just finished signing up for your host computer you can click Configure this computer in the screen to begin Step 2 Click Folder Settings tab and the default shared folders display To add a folder click Es Select a folder to add it into Orbweb ME Then click Save eneral Foider Settings Download Clients List of folders accessible from Orbweb ME Name Path i Documents C Users Documents m Ig Media D Media ia Music C Users Music S Pictures C Users Pictures fe Videos C Users Videos You can access the documents in these shared folders on the host computer remotely through Xplorer from your client device 43 44 REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE AN The lastest version of Java is required to be installed to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions Using Remote Wake Up Remote Wake Up allows you to remotely put your host computer to sleep and wake your host computer up from a client device If you use a motherboard with dual LAN ports please disable one of the LAN ports AN to use the Remote Wake Up function To do so go to Control Panel gt Network and Sharing Center gt Manage Network Connect
57. uter NSReck T a eee ied X Operation Mode Performance Mode Standard Mode Power Saving B85 Anniversary Tools Various tools and utilities NSReck T x T se Tools 46 Acceleration P LifeStyle 72 Fast RAM OMG XFast LAN Good Night LED Fast Boot FAN Tastic Tuning Dehumidifier Key Master USB Key OC DNA Disk Health Report XFast RAM Boost the system s performance and extend the HDD s or SDD s lifespan Create a hidden partition then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection Select a specific mode for making the designated program s priority highest Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 1 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card Good Night LED Switch off the Power HDD LEDs when the system is on and automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode FAN Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met 25 26 Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on and the duration of the
58. ven if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product FE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CALIFORNIA USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices BMP regulations passed by the California Legislature When you discard the Lithium battery in California USA please follow the related regulations in advance Perchlorate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ASRock Website http www asrock com The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Package Contents 1 2 Specifications 1 3 Motherboard Layout 1 4 I O Panel Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Installing the CPU 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 23 Installing Memory Modules DIMM 2 4 Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots 2 5 Jumpers Setup 2 6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
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