The ASUS B85M-G is an Intel B85 (LGA1150) microATX motherboard designed for 4th Gen Intel Core processors. It features a 5X Protection II hardware-level durability design with DIGI+ VRM for stable power delivery. The motherboard supports Dual Channel DDR3 memory with frequencies up to 1600MHz across 4 DIMM slots (max 32GB capacity). Expansion includes 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots, and 4x SATA 6Gbps ports (2x from B85 chipset + 2x from ASMedia controller). Integrated Intel HD Graphics support is provided through HDMI/DVI-D/VGA outputs. Networking features include Realtek Gigabit Ethernet, while audio is handled by the Realtek ALC887-VD2 8-channel HD audio codec with EMI shielding. Additional conNECtivity includes 6x USB 3.0 ports (4 rear, 2 via header), 8x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear, 4 via headers), and PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. The board also features ASUS-exclusive technologies including AI Suite 3 for system tuning, USB 3.0 Boost for faster transfers, and Network iControl for bandwidth prioritization. The compact design makes it suitable for space-constrained builds while maintaining essential features for mainstream computing needs.