B85-PLUS specifications summary

Storage

LAN

USB

ASUS unique features

Intel® B85 Express Chipset:

-2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (dark brown)

-4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (yellow)

Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*

*These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller

Intel® B85 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at midboard for front panel support

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)

8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel)

ASUS 5X Protection

-ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I/O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability

ASUS Dig+VRM

-ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for CPU

-ASUS 4 Phase Power Design

-ASUS CPU power utility

ASUS DRAM Fuse

- Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention

ASUS ESD Guards

- Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan

ASUS All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors

-2.5x Long Lifespan with excellent durability

ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O

- 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating

ASUS Exclusive Features:

-ASUS EPU

-ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission

-ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support

-ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network network bandwidth domination for top network program in use

-ASUS GPU Boost

-ASUS AI Suite 3

-ASUS Anti Surge

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

-ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

-ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control, providing an excellent tailored fan speed setting for each fan

ASUS EZ DIY:

-ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface

-ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

-ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-Slot

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