High-value gaming board with SupremeFX audio, Intel LAN, and highly-durable components

High-value gaming board with SupremeFX audio, Intel LAN, and highly-durable components

• LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
• Intel® B85 Express Chipset
• Dual DDR3 1600 support
• SupremeFX - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game!
• Intel Gigabit Ethernet & GameFirst II - Networking that just goes faster!
• Sonic Radar - Scan and detect to dominate
• Gamer's Guardian for real-world protection!
• AI Suite 3 - Optimized performance, always!

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PLAY BETTER.
PLAY WITH
B85-PRO GAMER!

B85-PRO GAMER confounds expectations. It's an ATX motherboard that packs the planet's most innovative gaming technologies into a package accessible to everyone. From Hi-Fi-quality audio technology to blazing-fast networking and advanced integrated graphics, every aspect of B85-PRO GAMER is designed to help you play better and play more. Precision-engineered components, hand-chosen for the best gaming experience, are protected by exclusive ASUS Gamer's Guardian for exceptional reliability and longevity. With an arresting red-and-black theme B85-PRO GAMER steals attention. It is built for gaming. Your game. Play better — play with B85-PRO GAMER!

• 10K Japanese-made
  Black Metallic Caps
• Intel® Ethernet
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 X16,
  supports AMD CrossFireX
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 X16
  (@ X4 mode)
• SupremeFX audio technology
• -Red-line shielding
• -300Ω headphone amplifier
• -EMI cover
• -ELNA® audio capacitors
• DDR3 1600 MHz
  4DIMM, Dual-channel
• Intel® LGA 1150
• 4 x USB 3.0
  (2@board; 2@rear)
  8 x USB 2.0
  (4@board; 4@rear)
• Intel® B85 Chipset
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  2 x SATA 3Gb/s

• Optical
  SPDF out
• D-Sub
• LAN (RJ45)
• 8-channel audio
• PS/2
  keyboard/mouse
• HDMI
• DVI
• USB 2.0 X 4
• USB 3.0 X 2

Flawless audio that
makes you part of the game!

ASUS B85-PRO 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. And with exclusive Sonic Radar technology pinpointing the precise direction of in-game sounds you even get a leg up in the game!

• 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

• 300Ω-headphone amplifier

  Drives up to 300Ω load impedance for more impactful output than standard onboard audio hardware, so you can enjoy superb effects and superior surround sound for truly immersive gaming experiences.

• 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.

Overlay

Four optimized
game presets

Sonic Radar

With this exclusive tool you'll benefit from a stealthy overlay that displays the precise direction and origin of in-game sounds, helping you to hone your enemy-pinpointing skills and giving you the edge in first-person shooters.

The in-game sound sources pinpointed by Sonic Radar:

Six sound detection

• Sentinel
• Bomb
• Footstep
• Gunshot
• Threat
• Talk voice

Networking that
just goes faster!

The difference between defeat and victory can be measured in milliseconds. That's why we've equipped B85-PRO GAMER with networking technology that puts your frags first!

Intel® Gigabit Ethernet

The very latest Intel® Gigabit Ethernet means faster, smoother gaming — always. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of communicating directly with Intel CPUs and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay!

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 B85-Pro Gamer your game-data packets flow up to two times (2X) faster than other gaming-LAN technologies.

GameFirst II

GameFirst II with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support, with an EZ Mode that lets you lower lag with no expert knowledge – by up to eight times (8X)! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced Mode for hardcore controls.

Greatly reduce latency, even during heavy downloading and uploading

Gamer's Guardian for
real-world protection!

While you protect your back in the game, B85-PRO GAMER protects all sides in the real world. Great motherboard design is all in the detail, which is why ASUS engineers kitted out B85-PRO GAMER with loads of brilliant protective features. Individually they're tough, together they're unstoppable.

• 

  10k black metallic capacitors

  Exceptionally high-quality Japanese-made (Nichicon GT series) solid-state capacitors offer 20%-greater temperature endurance and lifespans that are up to five times (5X) longer that generic equivalents.
• 

  DIGI+ VRM

  B85-PRO 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

  B85-PRO 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, B85-PRO 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 B85-PRO 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!
ESD Guards include:

• 

  Keyboard and mouse connectors:

  Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes.
• 

  USB 3/2.0 connectors:

  On-circuit transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes and capacitor protection for surface-mount and dual-inline packages.
• 

  Audio connectors:

  Capacitor protection on both front and back audio-output circuits.
• 

  LAN port:

  ESD TVS diode protection on the LAN circuit bolstered by an anti-surge LAN connector that increases protection against extreme events, such as lightning strikes.

Epic graphics support for
epic gaming experiences!

B85-PRO GAMER is an epic motherboard, so you'd expect it to boast epic graphics support. From native next-generation 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) resolutions to support for multiple graphics cards (multi-GPU), B85-PRO GAMER is a visual master – so prepare to be stunned!

4K/UHD support

Adore high-definition visuals? Then imagine experiencing your favorite games with four times (4X) the number of pixels. That's what you'll enjoy with B85-PRO GAMER's integrated graphics — gaming resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160 pixels via HDMI for incredible visual clarity, detail and realism.

PCI Express 3.0 support

The fastest graphics cards require the fastest interfaces, and B85-PRO GAMER has the very latest and fastest PCI Express 3.0 expansion slot (not to mention three PCI Express 2.0 and three PCI slots!).

Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support

The B85 platform lets you unleash full power of multi-GPU setups with optimized PCI Express allocation for visuals that never stutter!

GPU Boost

Exclusive ASUS GPU Boost technology lets you accelerate B85-PRO GAMER's integrated GPU (iGPU) for extreme graphics performance safely and easily via a user-friendly interface – it's a free iGPU level-up!

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 B85-PRO GAMER-based system for the best balance between performance, stability and efficiency — all via a simple and intuitive interface.

• Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM

  This key part of AI Suite 3 is an easy-to-use tuning tool that dynamically adjusts ASUS TPU (Turbo V Processing Unit), EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and DIGI+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) technologies to enhance performance and increase efficiency. It all happens with perfect precision — and all with a single click !

• Fan Xpert 2

  Put every fan in your system under Fan Xpert 2'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!

B85-PRO 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 B85-PRO 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!

B85-PRO 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

B85-PRO 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

B85-PRO 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 B85-PRO GAMER will awake from sleep in just moments. It's fast, effective and superbly energy efficient — all at the same time!

• CPU Intel® for 4^th 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.
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
• ChipsetBuild in Intel® B85
• Memory4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  * Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 Mhz.
• GraphicIntegrated Graphics Processor
  Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
  - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
  - 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 3 displays simultaneously
• Multi-GPU SupportSupports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, gray)
  1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
  2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
  3 x PCI
• StorageIntel® B85 chipset : *¹
  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
• LANIntel® I217V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring GAMEFIRST II
• AudioSupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
  - High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output
  - High-fidelity audio OP AMP(s)
  Audio Feature :
  - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
  - ELNA premium audio capacitors
  - Sonic Radar
  - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• USB PortsIntel® B85 chipset :
  4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)
  Intel® B85 chipset :
  8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
• ROG Exclusive FeaturesGameFirst II
• Special FeaturesASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM :
  - The tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2 optimize the digital power setting, system performance, power saving and whole system cooling configuration
  Gamer's Guardian:
  - ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
  - DRAM Overcurrent Protection
  - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
  - Stainless Steel Back I/O
  - DIGI+ VRM
  ASUS TPU :
  - Auto Tuning
  - TurboV
  - GPU Boost without switch
  ASUS EPU :
  - EPU
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  - AI Suite 3
  - Ai Charger
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
  - USB 3.0 Boost
  - Disk Unlocker
• Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
  1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
  1 x DVI
  1 x D-Sub
  1 x HDMI
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  2 x USB 3.0
  4 x USB 2.0
  1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  6 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports1 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 TPM connector(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 CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 3 -pin)
  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 Clear CMOS jumper(s)
• AccessoriesUser's manual
  ASUS Q-Shield
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• BIOS64 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
• ManageabilityWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
• Support DiscDrivers
  ASUS Utilities
  EZ Update
  Anti-virus software (OEM version
• Operating SystemWindows® 8.1 32/64-bit
  Windows® 8 32/64-bit
  Windows® 7 32/64-bit
• Form FactorATX Form Factor
  12 inch x 9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 22.8 cm )