Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
Micro ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC887 |
| Component for |
PC |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
1333, 1600 MHz |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Unbuffered memory |
Y |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
8 MB |
| BIOS type |
AMI |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
| ACPI version |
2.0a |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA connectors |
6 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| TPM connector |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
4 |
| Number of SATA II connectors |
2 |
| Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) |
1 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Packaging content
| Cables included |
SATA |
| Drivers included |
Y |
| Quick installation guide |
Y |
Graphics
| On-board graphics adapter |
Y |
| Parallel processing technology support |
Quad-GPU CrossFireX |
| Discrete graphics support |
Y |
Back panel I/O ports
| DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
4 |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
1 |
Networking
| LAN controller |
Realtek 8111GR |
| Ethernet interface type |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Processor
| Processor socket |
LGA 1150 (Socket H3) |
| Compatible processor series |
Celeron, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Pentium |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth |
180 mm |
| Width |
305 mm |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel B85 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
micro ATX, Socket 1150, Intel B85, 2 x DIMM DDR3, 4x SATA 3, 2x SATA 2, PCIe 3.0, KB/MS, DVI, VGA, LAN, 2 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0
Best-value TUF B85 motherboard with server-grade reliability and cooling tech
- LGA1150 Socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
- TUF Certified Server Strength reliability - Promised Reliability with Strict Testing
- TUF LANGuard - Exclusive military-grade LAN protection
- TUF ESD Guards 2 - 2X Stronger ESD protection for extended component lifespan
- TUF Thermal Radar Core - Complete System Cooling, Customized Fan Tuning
- TUF Components [10K Ti-Caps, Chokes & MOSFETs; Certified by Military-standard] - Certified for Tough Duty
SERVER-GRADE TESTS
Systematically-tested stability
TUF motherboards use military-certified components and undergo punishing burn-in tests, with temperatures of up to 55°C for 48 hours and at humidity levels as high as 90%! Every TUF motherboard is also subjected to extreme environment measurements and thermal-shock testing. Our motherboards are also tested with over 1,000 devices and undergo more than 7,000 hours of strict validation. With many whole-build server-grade stability tests also thrown at every board, you know that your TUF can be trusted in all conditions.
TUF LANGuard
Exclusive military-grade LAN protection
Trooper B85's TUF LANGuard socket has advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput tested to military grade, TUF LANGuard is certified for tough duty to protect your motherboard from lightening strikes and static electricity!
TUF ESD Guards 2
2X Stronger ESD protection for extended component lifespan
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly, and its damaging effects are easily underestimated. TUF ESD Guards 2 technology raises the bar that are 2X higher than industry standards and exclusive pin-level on specific rear IO connectors testing is 30% higher than previous TUF standard, ensuring electrostatic discharges are properly grounded from all onboard connectivity — and that means greater component longevity.
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.
D-Sub/DVI
Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect D-Sub and DVI functionality.
USB3.0/2.0 connectors
On-circuit transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes and capacitor protection for surface-mount and dual-inline packages.
Keyboard and mouse connectors
Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes.
TUF Audio Design
Superior LED-illuminated audio
TUF Audio Design makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way you want to listen, chatting, watching movies or relaxing to your favorite music. Onboard physical shielding, professional engineered design and premium components result in sound output that has exceptional clarity and fidelity.
LED-lit Audio Shielding
Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace path.
Unique de-pop circuit
Reduces start-up popping noise to all audio outputs.
Special layout design
Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals.
Cooling System
Thermal Radar Core
Complete system cooling, customized fan tuning
ASUS TUF Thermal Radar Core enables complete system cooling management – quickly, easily and safely. Customizable controls allow you to adjust fan speeds, allowing the temperature to be tuned with just a single click. And talking of single-click simplicity, live update ensures that your Thermal Radar Core is never out of date – just click the button to check for updates.
Intel CPU and chipset features
Trooper B85'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.
