Elitegroup B85H3-M3 (V1.0) User Manual

B85H3-M3 USER MANUALPrefaceCopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyright

Chapter 16B85H3-M3 USER MANUALI/O Ports1. PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard combo connectorUse this PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse or a PS/2 keyboard.2

Chapter 27B85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 2Installing the Motherboard2-1. Safety Precautions2-2. Installing the motherboard in a ChassisThis motherboard c

Chapter 28B85H3-M3 USER MANUALThe following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 islabeled.To avoid the system instabilit

Chapter 29B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL2-4. Installing Hardware2-4-1. Installing the Processor• This motherboard has an LGA1150 socket.• When choosing a proces

Chapter 210B85H3-M3 USER MANUALD. Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS (Intergraded HeatSpreader). Engage the load lever while pressing down li

Chapter 211B85H3-M3 USER MANUALA. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between theheatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.B.

Chapter 212B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules• This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can supporttwo 240-pin DDR3 1600

Chapter 213B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL2-4-4. Installing Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connectthem to the

Chapter 214B85H3-M3 USER MANUALInstall the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slotyou ar

Chapter 215B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL2-4-5. Connecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevice

iiB85H3-M3 USER MANUALDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow-ing conditions:•

Chapter 216B85H3-M3 USER MANUALPlease make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi-cated above. A different pin assignment may cau

Chapter 217B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL3. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect HeaderThis detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chass

Chapter 218B85H3-M3 USER MANUALTrusted platform module (TPM) is a published specification detailing a micro con-troller that can store secured informa

Chapter 219B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL8. COM: Onboard serial port headerConnect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to yoursy

Chapter 220B85H3-M3 USER MANUALThe front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented mi-crophone and line-out ports for eas

Chapter 221B85H3-M3 USER MANUALIf you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front PanelDetect ” . If you use HD Audio Front

Chapter 222B85H3-M3 USER MANUALThis is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)output to digital multimedia device

Chapter 223B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard DriveAbout SATA ConnectorsYour motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a tota

Chapter 224B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL1, 2 & 3. SYS_FAN(System Cooling FAN Power Connector), PWR_FAN(PowerCooling FAN Power Connector) & CPU_FAN(CPU

Chapter 225B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL4 & 7. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX12V1 (ATX 12V PowerConnector)The ATX 24-pin connector allows

iiiB85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 2 7Installing the Motherboard 7Safety Pre

Chapter 226B85H3-M3 USER MANUALHard Drive Activity LEDConnecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication thatdata is bein

Chapter 227B85H3-M3 USER MANUALConnect the case speaker cable to SPK.6. SPK: SpeakerThis concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

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Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL29About the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and Pl

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL30Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.Using BIOSWhen you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. Th

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL31The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditionswith optimum performance. We do not suggest user

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL32System Date & TimeThe Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you arerunning a Windo

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL33The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and othersystem.Advanced Menu LAN Configuration

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL34 PC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor theparameters for critical

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL35 • CPU Temperature • System Temperature • CPU Fan Speed • System Fan Speed

ivB85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 4 67Using the Motherboard Software 67Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8...

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL36EUP Support (Enabled)This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.Resume By PS2 MS (Disabled)This item enable

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL37 ACPI SettingThe item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enterssuspend.ACPI Sleep State

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL38Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4765T CPU @ 2.00GHzThis is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed i

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL39Enhanced C1 State (Enabled)Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.Package C State limit (AUTO)Use this i

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL40 SATA ConfigurationUse this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)Use thi

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL41ISCT Support (Disabled)Use this item to enable/disable ISCT Support. Intel(R) Smart Connect TechnologyUse this item

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL42 USB ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:All USB Devices (Enabled)

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL43 Super IO ConfigurationUse this item to show the information of the Super IO Configuration. Serial Port 0 Configur

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL44 Parallel Port ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:Parallel Port (

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL45 CIR Controller ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:CIR Controller (

1B85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 1Chapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionThank you for choosing the B85H3-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is a

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL46 Trusted ComputingScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen.TPM Support (Enabled)Thi

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL47Use this item to show the information of Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration. Intel ME BIOS Extension Configurat

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL48The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridgechipset, South Bridge chipset and other sys

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL49Multi-Monitor technologyPlease note that Multi-Monitor technology supports up to four monitors:one or two Intel integra

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL50Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please setIGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].Step

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL51 2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop fordisplay “Multi-Monitor technology”.

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL52Change the apprearance of your displaysControl Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen ResolutionSearch Control

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL53 PCH ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:Restore AC Power Loss (Powe

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL54 ME ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:Press <Esc> to return

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL55This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. Theclock speed and system bus are determin

Chapter 12B85H3-M3 USER MANUALCPUSpecifications• Intel® B85 Express ChipsetChipset• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sock

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL56Power Limit 1/2 Value(Watt)(35/43)Use this item to control the limit of the TDP. This is for Turbo mode.This item allow

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL57Graphics Core Ratio Limit (24)This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo ratio. North Bridge Configuration

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL58Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. III Menu page. Memory ConfigurationScroll to this item to view the following

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL59Spread Spectrum (Enabled)If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-MagneticInterferen

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL60 Over Voltage ConfigurationScroll to this item to view the following screen:Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 A

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL61CPU/RING/Cahe Voltage Offset (mV) (0)CPU/RING/Cache Voltage Mode, -1000mV ~ 998mV.Offset Prefix (+)This item allows you

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL62This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.Boot MenuBoot ConfigurationThis item shows the information of t

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL63This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.Security MenuAdministrator Password Status

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL64Boot OverrideUse this item to select the boot device.This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without

Chapter 3B85H3-M3 USER MANUAL65Updating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Web site. New BI

3B85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 1• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM• Supports Plug and Play, STR(S3)/STD(S4)• Supports Hardware Monitor• Supports ACPI 3

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67B85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 4Chapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareThe auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and softwa

68B85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 42. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options

69B85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 4If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still installdrivers through the file manager for you

70B85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 4eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOSwith a default check-mark. Clic

71B85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 5Chapter 5Trouble ShootingStart up problems during assemblyAfter assembling the PC for the first time you may experience

72B85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 5Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care andmaintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to

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Chapter 14B85H3-M3 USER MANUALMotherboard Components

5B85H3-M3 USER MANUALChapter 1Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS1. CPU Socket LGA1150 socket2. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan co