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Green Micro ATX motherboard with silver LGA 1150 socket and black DDR3 slots

ASUS

ASUS B85M-F LGA 1150 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-BF2E-BY0PN

Micro ATX board with LGA 1150 socket, dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB, four SATA III ports, 7.1 audio and Gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorSupports the new 4th generation Intel with LGA1150 specifica
  • ChipsetIntel B85
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 xPCI Express 3.0/2 x16 expansion card slot (x16 mode) 2XPC
  • Supports up to 16 GB DDR3 memory for multitasking
  • Intel B85 chipset provides stable platform for 4th generation Core processors
  • Realtek ALC887 codec delivers 7.1 channel high fidelity audio
  • Gigabit LAN via Realtek RTL8111GR controller for wired networking
  • Micro ATX form factor measuring 22.6 by 17.5 cm fits compact builds

ASUS B85M-F LGA 1150 Micro ATX Motherboard

The ASUS B85M-F is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the Intel B85 chipset for LGA 1150 processors. It accepts 4th generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs with 22nm architecture and Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 support. The board fits compact chassis with its 22.6 by 17.5 centimetre footprint.

Dual-Channel DDR3 Memory and Expansion Layout

Memory runs in dual-channel mode at DDR3 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz up to a total of 16 GB across two slots. A single PCI Express 3.0 or 2.0 x16 slot handles graphics or high-bandwidth cards while two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots provide room for additional add-in boards. Storage connects through four SATA III and two SATA II ports without RAID mention in the data.

Realtek Audio and Gigabit LAN with USB 3.0 Boost

Onboard sound uses the Realtek ALC887 codec for 7.1 channel audio and networking relies on the Realtek RTL8111GR Gigabit controller. USB 3.0 Boost from the Intel B85 Express chipset delivers four USB 3.0 ports, two on the rear panel and two via internal headers, alongside six USB 2.0 ports split between rear and internal connections.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineASUS B85M-F
Model nameASUS B85M-F
Processor
ProcessorSupports the new 4th generation Intel with LGA1150 specification slot, Core i7 Core i5 Core i3/Pentium /Celeron processor supports 22 nm processor supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel B85
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XSATA III interface, 2xSATA II interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 high fidelity 7.1 channel audio codec chip
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8111GR Gigabit Network Controller
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 xPCI Express 3.0/2 x16 expansion card slot (x16 mode)
2XPCI Express 2.0 x1 expansion card slot
Onboard USB headersIntel B85 Express Chipset - Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost4 xUSB 3.0/2 (2 on rear panel, 2 on main board)
Intel B85 Express chipset 6 xUSB 2.0/1 (2 on the back panel, 4 on the main board)

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise should I expect from the Intel B85 chipset when the board runs all day?

The Intel B85 chipset is a low-power design with no active cooling on the board itself, so it adds minimal heat and no fan noise during continuous operation.

Which DDR3 memory speed and capacity must I already have to reach the 16 GB limit?

You need dual-channel DDR3 modules rated at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz, totalling 16 GB across the two DIMM slots.

Will my existing SATA III drives and PCI Express 2.0 add-in cards work with the provided ports and slots?

Yes, the board offers four SATA III and two SATA II connectors plus one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots, all backward-compatible with older drives and cards.

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