Best-value TUF B85 motherboard with server-grade reliability and cooling tech
LGA1150 Socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
TUF Certified Server Strength reliability – Promised Reliability with Strict Testing
TUF LANGuard – Exclusive military-grade LAN protection
TUF ESD Guards 2 – 2X Stronger ESD protection for extended component lifespan
TUF Thermal Radar Core – Complete System Cooling, Customized Fan Tuning
TUF Components [10K Ti-Caps, Chokes & MOSFETs; Certified by Military-standard] – Certified for Tough Duty
CPU
Intel® Socket 1150 for 4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Intel® B85
Memory
2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : DVI/RGB ports
– Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
– Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously
Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x1 mode, black)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage
Intel® B85 chipset :
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black
2 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), beige,
Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology
LAN
Realtek® 8111GR
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
– Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
– LED-lit Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace path
Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality
USB Ports
Intel® B85 chipset :
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® B85 chipset :
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board), 2 port(s) supports USB Over-Voltage Protection
Special Features
TUF ENGINE! Power Design :
– 4 +1 Digital Phase Power Design
– TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
– ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility
Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution :
– TUF Thermal Radar Core
Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel :
– TUF ESD Guards 2
– TUF LANGuard
ASUS Exclusive Features :
– AI Suite 3
– Ai Charger
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
– USB 3.0 Boost
– Disk Unlocker
ASUS EZ DIY :
– ASUS O.C. Profile
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 2
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
– Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design :
– ASUS Q-Slot
– ASUS Q-DIMM
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x DVI
1 x D-Sub
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)
4 x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin, beige)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin, [Black])
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories
User’s manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x TUF Certification card(s)
1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region)
1 x TUF Inside sticker(s)(white)
BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS/TUF CPU-Z
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 7.1 inch ( 30.5 cm x 18 cm )
