Flawless audio that makes you part of the game!

ASUS B85M-Gamer explodes the myth that dedicated sound cards are always better, with integrated SupremeFX technology that achieves near-lossless audio quality with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB — meaning you hear every sound detail.

SupremeFX

SupremeFX is an exclusive ASUS technology that's designed for one purpose — to deliver audio that's in a class of its own.

Red-line shielding

Horizontally separates SupremeFX audio components from the rest of the motherboard, effectively eliminating interference to ensure flawless sound quality

EMI cover

A carefully-engineered protective shield isolates the advanced audio chipset from electromagnetic interference (EMI), preserving the integrity of the audio signals.

Premium ELNA® audio capacitors

Added to the mix to deliver a warmer, natural sound to complete the audio experience.

300Ω-headphone amplifier

B85M-Gamer drives some of the very best headphones available — up to 300Ω load impedance. B85M-Gamer assures you great compatibility and more impactful output than standard onboard audio hardware. You demand superb effects and superior surround sound for truly immersive gaming experiences, and B85M-Gamer delivers!

Networking that just goes faster!

The difference between defeat and victory can be measured in milliseconds. That's why we've equipped B85M-Gamer with networking technology that puts your frags first!

Intel® Gigabit Ethernet

Intel® Gigabit Ethernet provides better Throughput with lower processing power for superior speed and we've added our own advances to ensure the best possible performance for gamers – in every game and on every battlefield.

2X-faster UDP game-data performance

ASUS engineers used IxChariot, an independent network-assessment test tool, to determine just how much quicker Intel Gigabit Ethernet deals with the UDP data packets that are vital for responsive gaming. The results are in — and with B85M-Gamer your game-data packets flow up to two times (2X) faster!

LANGuard

B85M-Gamer has the reinvented LAN Guard. Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors improve throughput, while surge-protected and electrostatically-guarded components (ESD Guards) protect your motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity!

Gamer's Guardian for real-world protection!

While you protect your back in the game, B85M-Gamer protects all sides in the real world. Great motherboard design is all in the detail, which is why ASUS engineers kitted out B85M-Gamer with loads of brilliant protective features. Individually they're tough, together they're unstoppable.

DIGI+ VRM

B85M-Gamer DIGI+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times!

DRAM overcurrent protection

B85M-Gamer's connection ports and DRAM are protected against overcurrent and short-circuit damage by onboard resettable fuses, extending your motherboard's life.

Stainless steel back I/O

Crafted from chromium-plated, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, B85M-Gamer's input/output (I/O) panel is super-strong — and last up to three times (3X) longer than ordinary panels!

ESD Guards

With ASUS ESD Guards your B85M-Gamer is actively protected against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD), meaning the components will last much longer — and you get protection that's up to twice as resilient as industry standards!

AI Suite 3 optimized performance, always!

AI Suite 3 is an exclusive ASUS dashboard-style control panel that lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your B85M-Gamer-based system for the best balance between performance, stability and efficiency — all via a simple and intuitive interface.

Fan Xpert

Put every fan in your system under Fan Xpert's comprehensive controls to create the perfect balance between great performance and peaceful operation.

USB 3.0 Boost

This great ASUS-exclusive technology accelerates the already-fast speed of USB 3.0, enabling transfer speeds that are up to 1.33 (1.33X) times faster than standard USB 3.0.

System Information

If you need to look up your PC's specification in a hurry then the System Information screen will show you want you need — right away!

EZ Update

Your motherboard will always be kept up to date thanks to EZ Update — just click to check for the latest drivers.

Award-winning BIOS design!

B85M-Gamer is designed for speed and simplicity — a design ethic that extends right down into the motherboard's powerful and yet elegant UEFI BIOS.

UEFI BIOS

Your B85M-Gamer's UEFI BIOS includes both EZ Mode and Advanced Mode to suit your experience level and ambitions. In EZ Mode you can get set up very quickly, applying the date and time, fan profiles and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory profiles. Switch to Advanced Mode to set up favorites and shortcuts, record and review recent changes with Last Modified or make notes in Quick Notes.

CrashFree BIOS 3

Never again worry about corrupted a BIOS, as CrashFree BIOS 3 lets you restore a PC to working order — even when it won't boot!

EZ Flash 2

Quickly update your BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. It only takes a few clicks, with no floppy disk or an OS-based flash utility.

The power of Intel!

B85M-Gamer builds on the latest Intel technologies so you can take full advantage of some brilliant PC innovations, from cutting-edge desktop processors to auto-updating applications and the ability to wake your computer in just moments.

B85 Express chipset for the latest Intel processors

B85M-Gamer's Intel B85 Express heart is a single-chipset design that supports the very latest 4th-generation (socket LGA1150) Intel Core™ i7, i5 and i3 processors. It also supports Pentium® and Celeron® CPUs. B85 Express uses serial point-to-point links to delivers superb performance with great bandwidth and stability. It natively supports up to four USB 3.0 ports for transfer rates that are up to ten times (10X) faster transfer than USB 2.0. The B85 Express chipset also supports iGPU functionality, so you can enjoy the latest Intel integrated-graphics performance.

Intel® Smart Connect Technology

B85M-Gamer has Intel Smart Connect Technology to super-charge your daily computing. Receive updates from your favorite internet-connected apps even when your PC is asleep, so your computing experience becomes more fluid and efficient!

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

With Intel Rapid Start Technology built in your B85M-Gamer will awake from sleep in just moments. It's fast, effective and superbly energy efficient — all at the same time!

Specification

Product
Product id	495875
Brand	AsusTek
Partnr	90MB0LJ0-M0EAY0
EAN/UPC code	4716659995302
Warranty (months)	3 Years
Processor
Processor socket	Socket H3 (LGA 1150)
Compatible processor series	Celeron, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Pentium
Processor family	Intel
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 series	i3-4xxx, i5-4xxx, i7-4xxx
Memory
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots type	DIMM
Memory channels	Dual
Non-ECC	Y
Supported memory clock speeds	1066, 1333, 1600 MHz
Supported memory module capacities	8GB
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Unbuffered memory	Y
Graphics
Maximum graphics adapter memory	1024 MB
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 Pixels
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Number of SATA II connectors	2
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Y
Number of EATX power connectors	1
CPU fan connector	Y
Number of chassis fan connectors	1
Chassis intrusion connector	Y
Number of COM connectors	1
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
PS/2 ports quantity	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
Network
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit
Features
Component for	PC
Motherboard form factor	Micro ATX
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel B85
Audio output channels	7.1 kanalen
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 slots	2
PCI Express x16 slots	1
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI
BIOS memory size	8 Mbit
ACPI version	4.0a
Clear CMOS jumper	Y
Weight & dimensions
Width	233 mm
Depth	206 mm
Packaging content
Cables included	SATA
Other features
Quick installation guide	Y
Audio system	SupremeFX
Memory slots	4
Supported hard disk drive interfaces	Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	2