ASRock b85 pro4: instruction

Version 1.0

Published April 2013

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B85 Pro4

Motherboard Layout

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No. Description

1 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1)

4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2)

5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

6 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3)

7 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_0)

8 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_1)

9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0)

10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3)

11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2)

12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

13 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1)

15 Power LED Header (PLED1)

16 TPM Header (TPMS1)

17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)

18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)

19 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)

21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

22 COM Port Header (COM1)

23 SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT1)

24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)

26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

27 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)

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B85 Pro4

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No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_23)

2 VGA Port 8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01)

3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_01)

4 Line In (Light Blue) 10 HDMI Port

5 Front Speaker (Lime)** 11 DVI-D Port

6 Microphone (Pink) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port

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* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

Chapter 1 Introduction

ACT/LINK LED

ank you for purchasing ASRock B85 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard

SPEED LED

produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent

performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality

and endurance.

LAN Port

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

On Link Green 1Gbps connection

** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below

for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

1.1 Package Contents

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ASRock B85 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)

Audio Output

Front Speaker

Line in

Microphone

Front Panel

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ASRock B85 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide

Channels

(No. 5)

(No. 4)

(No. 6)

Headphone

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ASRock B85 Pro4 Support CD

2 V -- -- --

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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

4 V V -- --

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1 x I/O Panel Shield

6 V V V --

8 V V V V

To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front

panel audio header. Aer restarting your computer, you will nd the “Mixer” tool on your

system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and

click “ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, or “6CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek

HDA Primary output” to use the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select

“Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use the front panel audio.

*** e eSATA connector supports SATA with cables within 1 meters.

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