B85MX Series MotherboardUser’s Manual
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION3Back PanelConnectors1xPS/2Keyboardport1xPS/2Mouseport1xRJ45LANport1 x COM1 port1 x DVI-D port (B85MX-D/B85MX-S)1 x VG
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION41-2 Layout The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail.1314 1511.
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION5661. PS/2 Mouse PortUsetheport(green)toconnectaPS/2mouse.2. PS/2 Keyboard PortUsetheporttoconnectaPS/2keyboard
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION6asanUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.Youneedtoinstallthe USB 3.0 driver in the Driver CD
This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mou
HARDWARE INSTALLATION82-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler Install the CPULocate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notc
HARDWARE INSTALLATION9Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket : Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unpl
HARDWARE INSTALLATION10 Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU
HARDWARE INSTALLATION112-2 Install the MemoryDual Channel Memory CongurationChannel 0 : DIMM1 Channel1:DIMM2The combinations of DIMM modules are
HARDWARE INSTALLATION12Installing a MemoryIf you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separatedbya
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION132-3 Install an Expansion CardFollow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.1. Locate an
HARDWARE INSTALLATION142-4 Install other Internal ConnectorsPower ConnectorsThis motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any devi
HARDWARE INSTALLATION15Audio Header: F_AUDIOThe audio connector supports HD Audio stand-ard. It provides the Front Audio output choice. LPT Hearder :
HARDWARE INSTALLATION16SATA_1/2/3/4GNDTX+TX-GNDRX-RX+GND1Front Panel Header: FP1This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel
HARDWARE INSTALLATION17COM Header : COM2ThismotherboardsupportsoneserialRS232COM port for legacy compatibility. User must purchaseanotherRS232
HARDWARE INSTALLATION182-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them. This section exp
HARDWARE INSTALLATION19Intel® ME Jumper: PCH_ME_ENABLEThis motherboard uses this jumper to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. Intel®
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.You have
BIOS SETUP21Enter BIOS SetupThe BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up theBIOS parameters is critical to
Main System Date [Fri 04/26/2013] System Time [15:09:34] Access Level Administrator Model Name B85MX/B85MX-D/B85MX-S
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[No Errors]: No error can result in system halt.[All, but keyboard]: All errors but keyboard can result in system halt. ► CPU Brand NameIt dis
F-center Fox Control Center Super BIOS Protect [Enabled]▶ Smart BIOS ▶ Fox Intelligent Stepping▶ CP
►SmartPowerLED Smart Power LED is a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during Power On Self Test (POST). Th
CPU Conguration CPU Configuration CPU Brand Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4570T CPU @ 2.90GHz L1 Data Cache
Performance Tuning ▶ CPU Configuration▶ North Bridge Configuration CPU Configuration→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓/Click: Select ItemEnter/Dbl C
This item is used to set the memory multiplier.►tCL The number of memory clocks it takes a DRAM to return data after the read CAS_L isasserted depend
Advanced ▶ North Bridge▶ ME Subsystem▶ Onboard Device Configuration ▶ SATA Configuration ▶ IT8732 Super IO Configura
These items display the memory size installed on each slot.►IntegratedGraphics This item allows you to determine whether to allocate memory for th
Onboard Device Conguration Onboard Device Configuration Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Onboard USB Controlle
SATA Conguration SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Onboard SATA Mode [Native IDE] ▶ SATA Port1:
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IT8732 Super IO Conguration Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip IT8732 ▶ Serial Port 0 Configuration▶ Serial Port 1 Conf
Trusted Computing TPM Configuration TPM SUPPORT [Disabled]Current TPM Status Information NO TPM HardwareEnables or Disable
Network Stack Network stack [Disabled]Enable/Disables UEFI network stack→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓/Click: Select ItemEnt
Boot Boot Configuration Bootup Numlock State [On] Quiet Boot [Enabled] Fast Boot
CSM parameters ► Launch CSM This item controls if CSM will be launched.►Bootoptionfilter This item controls what devices system can
Power ACPI(AdvancedCongurationandPowerInterface)isanopenindustrystandardinterfacesenablingOS-directedconguration,powe
return to previous state when the STR function wakes.►ResumeByPS2Keyboard Thisitemisusedtoenable/disablethePS2keyboardtogenerateawake
Health►CaseOpenWarning This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function.►CPUWarningTemperature This option is used to set the
Security►AdministratorPassword This item is used to install or change administrator password. Afteryouinputadministratorpassword,itthenwil
Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Restore Defau
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The utility CD that comes with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.This chapter
CD INSTRUCTION44Choose the items you want to InstallShow Utilities Show DriversVisit Foxconn's websiteBrowse CD View User’s ManualAutomatic Insta
CD INSTRUCTION452. Install UtilityUse these options to install additional software programs. And click “User’s Manual“ button to view the product manu
CD INSTRUCTION464-2 FOX ONEFOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users to monitor various temperature val
CD INSTRUCTION471. Main PageToolbarUse the toolbar to navigate to other pages.Alert LampWhen the system is in healthy state, the color of alert lamp i
CD INSTRUCTION48ExitClick this button to exit the program.MinimumClick this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower rig
CD INSTRUCTION492).SimpleMode:To select which message of system settings are to be displayed in the Simple Mode. Messages such as CPU frequency, v
CD INSTRUCTION502. CPU Page - CPU ControlThis page lets you select (or overclock) CPU clock to meet the current performance level of the system. The f
CD INSTRUCTION51A message informs you to push RESET button later if thesystemhangsnally.Click Yes to continue.You can see the system is raising C
CD INSTRUCTION52FOX Intelligent Stepping (F.I.S., Optional)Select FOX Intelligent Stepping will allow your system to automatically adjust your CPU clo
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CD INSTRUCTION533. Frequency Page - Frequency Control (Optional)This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequencies by manual.4. Limit Setting4.
CD INSTRUCTION544.2LimitSetting-SystemTemperatureThis page lets you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert function.4.3Limit
CD INSTRUCTION554.4LimitSetting-SystemFanThis page lets you to set system fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.4.5LimitSetting-FAN
CD INSTRUCTION565. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optional)This page lets you set CPU voltage, memory voltage and North Bridge voltage manually. CPU
CD INSTRUCTION574-3 FOX LiveUpdateFOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online.S
CD INSTRUCTION581-3 Local Update - UpdateThispagehelpsyoutoupdateyourBIOSfromalocalle.Afterclick“Update”,Analertmessagewillbedisp
CD INSTRUCTION592. Online Update2-1OnlineUpdate-UpdateBIOSThis page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “Start”, it will search
CD INSTRUCTION602-3OnlineUpdate-UpdateUtilityThis page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “Start”, it will search the new utilities f
CD INSTRUCTION612-4OnlineUpdate-UpdateAllThis page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “Start”, it will search all new BIOS/
CD INSTRUCTION623. Congure3-1Congure-optionThis page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX LiveUpdate
4-2FOXONE ...461. Main Page ...
CD INSTRUCTION63When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will auto search from internet and
CD INSTRUCTION643-3Congure-AdvanceThispageletsyouselecttoashBIOS/BootBlock.IfyouchooseFlashBootBlock,itmeansBIOSisnotprotec
CD INSTRUCTION654-4 FOX LOGOFOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to backup, change and delete the boot time Logo. The boot Logo is the image that a
CD INSTRUCTION664-5 FOX DMIFOX DMI is a full Desktop Management Interface viewer, and it provides three DMI data formats: Report, Data Fields and Memo
Thank you for buying Foxconn B85MX Series mother-board. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION2(Continued on the next page)1-1 Product SpecicationsCPU Support Intel® Haswell LGA1150 ProcessorsMax processor power up to 95W S
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