Asus B85M-GAMER 32GB DDR3 Intel Motherboard

B85 mATX gaming board with LANGuard, SupremeFX audio and Gamer's Guardian components and AI Suite 3.

B85M-Gamer is ready for the latest 4th- and 4th-generation Intel Core processors, and is packed with multiple exclusive game-enhancing technologies for the best gaming fun in even the smallest builds. B85M-Gamer is engineered with the latest high-speed Intel Gigabit Ethernet networking for lag-free online gaming experience, ASUS SupremeFX technology for flawless gaming audio and exclusive Gamer's Guardian components for exceptional durability and reliability. The new mighty mATX motherboard includes the ASUS-exclusive AI Suite 3 tweaking toolbox to push gaming experiences further than ever before.

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.

Features

Intel Socket 1150 for the New 4th/4thGeneration Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Celeron Processors
Dual DDR3 1600 support
Intel Gigabit Ethernet & LANGuard - Networking that just goes faster
SupremeFX - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
Gamer's Guardian – The real-world protection

Technical details

Model

Brand : ASUS
Model : B85M-GAMER

Specifications

CPU
Intel Socket 1150 for the New 4th/4th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Celeron Processors

Chipset
Intel  B85

Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/RGB ports
Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 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

Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Storage
Intel B85 chipset
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
2 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), black,
Supports Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology *1

LAN
Intel, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Anti-surge LANGuard

Audio
SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *2
Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output

Audio Feature
SupremeFX Shielding Technology
ELNA premium audio capacitors

USB Ports
Intel B85 chipset : 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel B85 chipset : 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)

Gamer's Guardian
ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
DRAM Overcurrent Protection
Stainless Steel Back I/O
DIGI+ VRM

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 Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2

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 D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
1 x 8-channel Audio I/O

Internal I/O Ports
1 x AAFP connector
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
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)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, 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 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form Factor
mATX Form Factor
9.2 inch x 8.1 inch (23.3 cmx20.6 cm)