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Chapter 2: Getting started

2.1.2

ASUS EZ Flash 2

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based

utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at

www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

Enter the

Advanced Mode

of the BIOS setup program. Go to the

Tool

menu to select

ASUS EZ Flash Utility

and press <Enter> to enable it.

Press <Tab> to switch to the

Drive

field.

Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,

and then press <Enter>.

Press <Tab> to switch to the

Folder Info

field.

Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform

the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

•

This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition

only.

•

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.

Select the

Load Optimized Defaults

item under the

Exit

menu.

•

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system

boot failure!

2.1.3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file

when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS

file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS

file.

•

Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into

B85MG.CAP

•

The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest

BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

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Summary of Contents for B85M-G

Page 1: ...Motherboard B85M G E9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 1 2014 11 4 11 09 45 ...

Page 2: ... are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product is distributed withou...

Page 3: ...Expansion slots 1 9 1 6 Headers and Jumpers 1 10 1 7 Connectors 1 12 1 8 Software support 1 21 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 6 2 3 My Favorites 2 10 2 4 Main menu 2 11 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu 2 13 2 6 Advanced menu 2 24 2 7 Monitor menu 2 33 2 8 Boot menu 2 36 2 9 Tools menu 2 42 2 10 Exit menu 2 43 Appendices Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 3...

Page 4: ...nents carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the prod...

Page 5: ...the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Ital...

Page 6: ... VGA output support D Sub DVI HDMI ports Supports DVI D with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports HDMI with max resolution of 4096 x 2160 24Hz 2560 x 1600 60Hz Maximum UMA memory 1 GB Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots Storage Intel B85 Express Chipset 2 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors dark br...

Page 7: ...I O 3x More durable corrosion resistant coating ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q SLOT ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS EPU ASUS USB 3 0 Boost ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Network iControl ASUS Ai Charger ASUS GPU Boost ASUS AI Suite 3 ASUS Anti Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 100 Solid Capacito...

Page 8: ... panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x LPT Header 1 x S PDIF Out Header 1 x COM Header 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 64Mb Flash ROM EFI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS v2 7 ACPI v2 0a SLP 3 0 EUP ready Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update A...

Page 9: ...ower supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you...

Page 10: ...AN BATTERY Super I O ASM 1442 ALC 887 RTL 8111G DIGI VRM 64Mb BIOS 23 4cm 9 2in LGA1150 Intel B85 DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_A2 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B2 64bit 240 pin module SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 AUDIO KBMS LAN_USB34 USB910 USB3_56 HDMI 19 3cm 7 6in DVI_VGA COM USB3_12 4 3 2 3 1 5 1 6 12 11 10 14 13 16 15 1...

Page 11: ...ATA3G_1 2 dark brown 1 17 10 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER 1 16 11 System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL 1 19 12 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 1 18 13 USB device wake up USBPWF 1 11 14 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT 1 14 15 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 1 20 16 Serial port connectors 10 1 pin COM 1 15 17 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 15 18 Digital audio co...

Page 12: ...PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CP...

Page 13: ...C 5 4 1 3 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary E9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 5 2014 11 4 11 09 47 ...

Page 14: ... 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 4 A B B A To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B A A B 1 E9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 6 2014 11 4 11 09 47 ...

Page 15: ... mapped for single channel operation Due to Intel chipset limitation DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory ...

Page 16: ...y operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL 1 4 3 Installing a DI...

Page 17: ... the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the sys...

Page 18: ... parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process ...

Page 19: ...to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode B85M G 5V 5VSB Default KB_USBPWB B85M G Keyboard and USB device wake up 1 2 2 3 The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port otherwise the system would not power up The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal conditi...

Page 20: ...ape CD DVD player or other audio sources Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange Blinking Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange Blinking then steady Ready to wake up from S5 mode Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel con...

Page 21: ...nding on the operating system s setting USB 3 0 devices can only be used for data storage We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3 0 devices Due to the design of the Intel 8 series chipset all USB devices connected to the USB 2 0 and USB 3 0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must upda...

Page 22: ...ulator aspx SLanguage en us for details 1 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit B85M G B85M G ATX power connectors EATXPWR PIN 1 GND 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts GND GND...

Page 23: ...nt panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details B85M G B85M G Front panel audio connector AAFP PIN 1 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD audio compliant pin definition PIN 1 AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L Legacy AC 97 compli...

Page 24: ...connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power B85M G B...

Page 25: ...XN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND B85M G B85M G Intel SATA 6 0Gb s connectors 7 Intel B85 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_1 2 dark brown These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIO...

Page 26: ...A_P1_SSRX USB3 5V PIN 1 IntA_P2_D IntA_P2_D GND IntA_P2_SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX GND IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX USB3 5V 10 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specifications and supports u...

Page 27: ... or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWR_BTN This connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power B85M G PIN 1 PWR BTN PWR_LED PWR_LED PWR GND HDD_LED HDD_LED Ground HWRST NC F_PANEL PWR_LED HDD_LED RESET B85M G System panel connector 12 Dig...

Page 28: ...ensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pin labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature B85M G B85M G Chassis intrusion connector 5VSB_MB Chassis Si...

Page 29: ...f the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates The following screen is for reference only To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard Click Drivers Utilities ...

Page 30: ...1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction E9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 22 2014 11 4 11 09 51 ...

Page 31: ...lly update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST To launch EZ Update click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar C Users test Downloads B85M G ASUS 02 Model Name B85M G Version 0203 Release Date 08 23 2014 File B85MG CAP Model Name B85M G Version 0205 Release Date 10 28 2014 Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to fi...

Page 32: ... BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32 16 on a single partition only Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure ...

Page 33: ...tures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen Before updating BIOS Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http support asus com and save them in your USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment Ensure that your USB flash drive is i...

Page 34: ...pe d then press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive ISOLINUX 3 20 2006 08 26 Copyright C 1994 2005 H Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD CD is detected Press ENTER to boot from the DVD CD If no key is pressed within 5 seconds the system will boot next priority device automatically boot Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file 1 On the FreeDOS prompt type bup...

Page 35: ...r 5 Select Yes then press Enter When BIOS update is done press ESC to exit BIOS Updater 6 Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chapter 2 of your motherboard user guide ...

Page 36: ...y from the operating system The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstab...

Page 37: ...de functions Power saving mode Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7 EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the ...

Page 38: ...er than sign before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items My Favorites For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For ...

Page 39: ...a brief description of the selected item Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press Enter to display a list of options Quick Note...

Page 40: ...rd or right click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page You cannot add the following items to My Favorites Items with submenu options User configurable items such as language and boot device order Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date 2 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items E988...

Page 41: ... options English Español Русский 한국어 2 4 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 4 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 4 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Ot...

Page 42: ...press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a u...

Page 43: ... when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display the following items E9884_B85M G_v4_Manual indb 13 2014 11 4 11 09 55 ...

Page 44: ...s Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system X M P Allows your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio BCLK frequency and memory parameters If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology select this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance 2 5 2 CPU Core Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU core...

Page 45: ...frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100 133 100 100 The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100 100 2 5 6 DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configuration options vary with the BCLK PEG Frequency item settings Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting 2 5 7 Max CPU ...

Page 46: ...RAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 2 DRAM Clock 3 DRAM Clock Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 511 DRAM Clock DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 65535 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration optio...

Page 47: ..._R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock DRAM IO L CHA_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock DRAM IO L CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock DRAM IO L CHB_R0D0 Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock DRAM IO L CHB_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock DRAM IO L CHB...

Page 48: ... MRC fast boot Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled DRAM CLK Period Auto Configuration options Auto 1 14 Channel A DIMM Control Enable Bot Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Channel B DIMM Control Enable Bot Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Scrambler Setting Optimized Configuration opti...

Page 49: ...requency XXX This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency Use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 200kHz to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval CPU Power Phase Control Auto Allows you to set the power phase based on the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme Manual Adjustment DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme and Manual Adjustment...

Page 50: ...and keys to adjust the value Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the and keys to adjust the value CPU Integrated VR Current Limit Auto Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current Use and key to adjust the value CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode Auto Allows you to set the frequency tuning mode Configu...

Page 51: ...trol Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold Auto Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold Use the and keys to adjust the value Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold Auto Allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold Use the and keys to adjust the value Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold Auto Allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold Use the and keys to adjust the value 2 5 14 Extr...

Page 52: ...o This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Offset Mode and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 17 CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage Increase the graphics voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode CPU Graphi...

Page 53: ...he value when increasing DRAM frequency The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 21 SVID Control Auto Disabling SVID Control stops the processor from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 2 5 22 CPU Input Voltage VCCIN Auto This item allows you to set the CPU input voltage The values range from 0 800V to 2 700V with a...

Page 54: ...n CHB Auto Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB The values range from 0 3950V to 0 6300V with a 0 0050V interval 2 5 29 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control 2 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious ...

Page 55: ...activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel Virtual...

Page 56: ...port Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C6 report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6 Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 report CPU C7s Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to ...

Page 57: ...bled Entry After x Allows you to set the wake up time The values range from 0 immediately to 120 Active Page Threshold Support Enabled The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is not enough for Rapid Start Technology to work Configuration options Enabled Disabled Active Memory Threshold 0 Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to w...

Page 58: ...tering link power state aggressively Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled Hot Plug Disabled These items appear only whe...

Page 59: ...nk Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 DMI Link ASPM Control Auto Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link Configuration options Auto Disabled L0s L1 L0sL1 PEG ASPM Disabled Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG Device The setting takes no effect if PEG is not the ac...

Page 60: ...fer to the section 1 2 3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports Configuration options Enabled Disabled USB3 4 9 14 Enabled Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port Refer to the section 1 2 3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in ...

Page 61: ...s you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to Enabled and allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IO 2E8h IRQ 3 Parallel Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port...

Page 62: ...re requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to g...

Page 63: ...Temperature xxxºC xxxºF The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature 2 7 2 CPU Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the fi...

Page 64: ...PU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper li...

Page 65: ...peed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis temperature The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range f...

Page 66: ... go back to normal boot The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to Enabled SATA Support All Devices All Devices All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST This process extends the POST time Hard Drive Only Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST Boot Drive Only Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST E9884_B85M...

Page 67: ...ll PS 2 devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the bo...

Page 68: ... the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 8 8 CSM Compatibility Support Module Allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the...

Page 69: ...crosoft Secure Boot non compliant OS Only on Windows UEFI mode that Microsoft Secure Boot can function properly The following item appears when OS Type is set to Windows UEFI mode Key Management This item appears only when you set OS Type to Windows UEFI mode It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This i...

Page 70: ... the single computer Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append db from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely The DB file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenti...

Page 71: ...oot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS Logo appears Press F8 after POST 2 8 11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected d...

Page 72: ...ber from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memor...

Page 73: ...ions choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard c...

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Page 75: ...h the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IC Canadian Com...

Page 76: ...grams come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Canadian Department of Communications Statement This d...

Page 77: ...s com us Technical Support General support 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support http www service asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site http www asus com de Online contact http www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone 49 2102 5789555 Support Fax 49 2102 959911 Online support http www as...

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