ASUS B85M-Gamer - Motherboard - micro ATX - LGA1150 Socket - B85 - USB 3.0 - Gigabit LAN - onboard graphics (CPU required) - HD Audio (8-channel)
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Product Specification
- Product Code
- 3882576
- Manufacturer Ref
- B85M-GAMER
- Type
- Motherboard
- Brand
- ASUS
Product Details
- ASUS B85M-Gamer - Motherboard - micro ATX - LGA1150 Socket - B85 - USB 3.0 - Gigabit LAN - onboard graphics (CPU required) - HD Audio (8-channel)
As you might infer from the name, the ASUS B85M-Gamer is a gaming-featured motherboard aimed at the small form factor, budget buyer. The B85 chipset sits between the H97 and H81 series Intel chipsets, and while technically B denotes 'business', to date the B85 has impressed reviewers in its price: performance credentials for home users(/gamers) as well.
The B85M-Gamer has a black PCB with a flash of red along the heatsink and on the SupremeFX 'redline' to accentuate the look. LANGuard and Intel Gigabit Ethernet also features from the ROG stock. The high-quality audio has the same SupremeFX shielding technology, ELNA premium audio capacitors and headphone amp of its ROG and Pro Gamer brothers to yield 115dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) stereo output.
The B85M-Gamer has a black PCB with a flash of red along the heatsink and on the SupremeFX 'redline' to accentuate the look. LANGuard and Intel Gigabit Ethernet also features from the ROG stock. The high-quality audio has the same SupremeFX shielding technology, ELNA premium audio capacitors and headphone amp of its ROG and Pro Gamer brothers to yield 115dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) stereo output.
- Fastest gaming-networking technologies built right in
B85M-Gamer benefits from Intel Gigabit Ethernet to deliver ultra-smooth online gameplay. This advanced networking technology communicates directly with Intel processors to offer exceptionally-high networking throughput, lowering overall processing demands and improving efficiency - releasing more power for games and on-screen action. ASUS engineers used independent network-assessment tools to calculate that Intel Gigabit Ethernet technology deals with the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) data packets - which are vital for responsive gaming - up to two times (2X) faster than competing gaming-LAN technologies, giving B85M-Gamer users a crucial online-gaming edge. B85M-Gamer also incorporates ASUS-exclusive LANGuard. This employs advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, and includes both surge protection and electrostatically-guarded components to defend against lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges. - Size-defying gaming audio
B85M-Gamer has ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX technology built in, so gamers enjoy near-lossless audio with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB - bringing every sound detail to life. The advanced SupremeFX audio chipset is isolated from electromagnetic interference (EMI) by a protective shield, preserving the integrity of the audio signals. Exclusive 'red-line shielding' horizontally separates B85M-Gamer's audio components from the rest of the motherboard. This unique combination effectively eliminates analog interference to ensure flawless sound quality. Premium ELNA audio capacitors are added to the mix to deliver a warmer, natural sound, completing a unique audio experience from a mATX board. SupremeFX also has a built-in amplifier that drives high-quality headphones - all the way up to 300ohm impedance - enabling B85M-Gamer to deliver audio output that's as great as a dedicated sound card. - Ultimate real-world protection from Gamer's Guardian components
B85M-Gamer benefits from high-quality, highly-durable Gamer's Guardian components for exceptional real-world protection. Gamer's Guardian includes onboard resettable fuses that protect the connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage, and ESD Guards on the USB ports, audio connectors and Ethernet (LAN) port ensure that B85M-Gamer is actively protected against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD). The result is that the components last much longer. B85M-Gamer also has Digi+, the ASUS-exclusive voltage-regulator module (VRM) that provides ultra-smooth, ultra-clean power to the processor, enhancing performance, increasing efficiency and ensuring reliability. The motherboard's resilience is furthered still more by a stainless-steel back input/output (I/O) panel that's chromium-plated and corrosion-resistant to last up to three times (3X) longer than traditional panels. - Pumped-up gaming fun with an exclusive tweaking toolbox
The ASUS mATX gaming motherboard includes AI Suite 3, an ASUS-exclusive dashboard-style control panel that lets players fine-tune almost every aspect of B85M-Gamer-based systems for excellent balance between performance, stability and efficiency - all via a simple and intuitive interface.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Motherboard - micro ATX |
| Chipset Type | Intel B85 Express |
| Processor Socket | LGA1150 Socket |
| Max Processors Qty | 1 |
| Compatible Processors | Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7 |
| Supported RAM | |
| Max Size | 32 GB |
| Technology | DDR3 |
| Bus Clock | 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz |
| Supported RAM Integrity Check | Non-ECC |
| Registered or Buffered | Unbuffered |
| Features | Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP) |
| Graphics | |
| Max Allocated RAM Size | 1024 MB |
| Audio | |
| Type | HD Audio (8-channel) |
| Audio Codec | SupremeFX |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio |
| LAN | |
| Network Interfaces | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Expansion / Connectivity | |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x CPU ¦ 4 x DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 ¦ 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| Storage Interfaces | SATA-600 -connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - 4 devices ¦ SATA-300 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 devices |
| Interfaces | 1 x HDMI ¦ 1 x VGA ¦ 1 x PS/2 keyboard ¦ 1 x PS/2 mouse ¦ 2 x USB 3.0 ¦ 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) ¦ 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-jack ¦ 2 x USB 2.0 |
| Internal Interfaces | 4 x USB 2.0 - header ¦ 2 x USB 3.0 - header ¦ 1 x audio - header ¦ 1 x serial - header |
| Power Connectors | 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector |
| Features | |
| BIOS Type | AMI |
| BIOS Features | DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ Flash 2, UEFI BIOS, SMBIOS 2.7 support, ACPI 4.0a support |
| Sleep / Wake Up | Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on PME |
| Hardware Features | Jack retasking, ESD Guards, ASUS EZ DIY, CrashFree BIOS 3, audio jack detect technology, ASUS Fan Xpert, ASUS DIGI+ VRM, USB 3.0 Boost, SupremeFX Shielding technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology, Disk Unlocker, ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), Clear CMOS Button, EMI shielding cover, ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O, ELNA Audio Capacitors, LANGuard |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Included Accessories | I/O back plate |
| Cables Included | 2 x Serial ATA cable |
| Software Included | ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS AI Charger, ASUS AI Suite III, ASUS EZ Update, Antivirus (OEM version) |
| Compliant Standards | Plug and Play, ACPI 4.0a |
| Width | 23.3 cm |
| Depth | 20.6 cm |
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