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Summary of Contents for Q87I-PLUS

Page 1: ...Motherboard Q87I PLUS Q87I PLUS CSM ...

Page 2: ...spective companies and 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...

Page 3: ...U 1 3 1 4 System memory 1 7 1 5 Expansion slots 1 9 1 6 Jumpers 1 10 1 7 Connectors 1 11 1 8 Software support 1 19 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 5 2 3 My Favorites 2 10 2 4 Main menu 2 11 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu 2 13 2 6 Advanced menu 2 20 2 7 Monitor menu 2 30 2 8 Boot menu 2 33 2 9 Tools menu 2 38 2 10 Exit menu 2 39 Appendices Notices A 1 ASUS con...

Page 4: ...erboard and adding components 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 extrem...

Page 5: ...ks properly take note of 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 ...

Page 6: ...dows 32 bit operating system Graphics Integrated graphics processor Multi VGA output support DVI I DVI D ports Supports DVI I with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports DVI D with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot 1 x Mini PCI Express slot Storage Intel Q87 Express Chipset 6 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors LA...

Page 7: ...olid Capacitors 2 5x long lifespan with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back 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 GPU Boost ASUS USB 3 0 Boost ASUS AI Suite III ASUS AI Charger ASUS Anti Surge ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASU...

Page 8: ...wer connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DIS ME jumper 1 x Mono out connector TPM IC onboard BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS v2 7 ACPI v2 0a Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Support DVD Drivers ASU...

Page 9: ... power 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 y...

Page 10: ... O WLAN CLRTC DIS_ME CHASSIS 17 0cm 6 7in 17 0cm 6 7in EATXPWR DDR3_DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module Intel Q87 DDR3_DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 KBMS_USB910 AUDIO LAN_USB78 USB3_3 6 DVI I DVI D USB3_12 F_PANEL SPEAKER USB1112 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN LGA1150 BATTERY 16Mb BIOS DIGI VRM MONO_OUT PCIEX16 4 5 6 7 8 3 1 2 10 2 9 11 13 12 14 ...

Page 11: ...R3 DIMM slots 1 7 8 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER 1 14 9 System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL 1 18 10 Intel Q87 Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connector 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 1 16 11 Intel ME jumper 3 pin DIS_ME 1 11 12 USB 2 0 connector 10 1 pin USB1112 1 17 13 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 14 14 Mono out header 2 pin MONO_OUT 1 17 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU This motherboard comes with a s...

Page 12: ...ket 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 CPU installat...

Page 13: ...ASUS Q87I PLUS 1 5 A B 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 ...

Page 14: ...1 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 ...

Page 15: ...ng a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits Mb chips or less Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X M P Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on ...

Page 16: ...system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 2 DIMMs or overclocking condition Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM 1 Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket A DIMM is keyed with a notch so t...

Page 17: ...ove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite 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 expansi...

Page 18: ... failure 1 5 3 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 6 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard b...

Page 19: ...eyboard Mouse Combo port This port is for a PS 2 keyboard mouse 2 DVI D port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D cannot be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn t compatible with DVI I 3 DVI I port This port is for any DVI I compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content 2 Intel ME jumper 3 pin DIS_ME This jumper allow...

Page 20: ...evices must update their firmware for better compatibility 5 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications LAN port Speed LED Activity Link LED 6 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and...

Page 21: ...down firmly until the connectors completely fit We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system w...

Page 22: ...nt Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 6 10 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 2 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings Q87...

Page 23: ...detection feature Q87I PLUS Q87I PLUS Chassis intrusion connector PIN 1 5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS 6 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan 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 i...

Page 24: ...me for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately Q87I PLUS Q87I PLUS SATA 6 0Gb s connectors SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TX...

Page 25: ...d Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 9 Mono out header 2 pin MONO_OUT This internal mono out header allows connection to an internal low power speaker for basic system sound capability The subsystem is capable of driving a speaker load of 4 Ohms at 2 Watts rms Q87I PLUS Q87I PLUS MONO_OUT connector R_OUT ...

Page 26: ...drive activity LED 2 pin HDD_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from 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 syst...

Page 27: ...res The contents of 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 ...

Page 28: ...H with Core Haswell CPU Shark Bay platforms with 5MB ME 9 0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements Intel Core i3 with B85 H87 Q87 Intel Core i5 with B85 H87 Q87 Intel Core i7 with B85 H87 Q87 Intel Core i5 vPro with one of these chipsets B85 H87 Q87 Intel Core i7 vPro with one of these chipsets B85 H87 Q87 The Intel Management Engine software kit must be installed The Local Manageability Serv...

Page 29: ...oftwares drivers and the BIOS version easily With this utlity you can also manually 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 BIOS information 2 Model Name Q87M E Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to sele...

Page 30: ...o to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the sys...

Page 31: ...requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in a DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the curr...

Page 32: ... optical drive as the boot device 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 At the FreeDOS prompt type d and press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter 2 The BIOS Updater s...

Page 33: ...sk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not pr...

Page 34: ...g any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode scree...

Page 35: ...ed mode on the right hand side Normal mode Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output and CPU chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode ASUS Optimal mode Displays the Adva...

Page 36: ...king settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end user...

Page 37: ...here are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief des...

Page 38: ...2 Press F4 on your keyboard 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...

Page 39: ...on 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 If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 6 Jumpers for informatio...

Page 40: ...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 user pa...

Page 41: ...tions for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display the other items Target CPU Turbo Mode Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo Mode speed Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed Target Cache Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed Target DMI PEG Clock xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI PEG clock Target C...

Page 42: ...the CPU Core Ratio item to Per Core 2 5 2 Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the minimum CPU Cache Ratio 2 5 3 Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the maximum CPU Cache Ratio 2 5 4 BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode Auto DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings 100 133 The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set ...

Page 43: ...settings Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock DRAM COMMAND Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 2...

Page 44: ...DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock DRAM I0 L CHA Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock DRAM IO L CHB Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock tRDRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tRDRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tWRRD Auto ...

Page 45: ...Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Scrambler Setting Optimized Configuration options Optimized ASUS Default MRC Manual Adjustment Fast Allows you to set a response for the CPU power phase control Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular 2 5 10 CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabl...

Page 46: ...tegrated 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 Configuration options Auto CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback Auto When enabled it allows CPU to take precautionary actions when the thermal of the external regul...

Page 47: ... 37 5 25 12 5 0 12 5 25 37 5 50 0 62 5 75 87 5 100 Power Fast Ramp Response Auto Allows you to set the power fast ramp response Use the and keys to adjust the value CPU Internal Power Saving Control 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 l...

Page 48: ...upport item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the TPM after POST Reboot your system for the changes to take effect Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed 2 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items al...

Page 49: ...hout 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 Virtualization Technology Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to vir...

Page 50: ...e 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 OS Configuration options Disabled CPU C7 CP...

Page 51: ... 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 work Ensure that the caching partition si...

Page 52: ...isk drives Aggressive LPM Support Auto This item appears only when you set SATA Mode Selection to AHCI and allows you to enable or disable PCH entering 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 all...

Page 53: ...o Enabled to empower both integrated and discrete graphics The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI functions DMI Gen 2 Auto Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2 Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCIEX16_...

Page 54: ...e previous item is set to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable this function Configuration options Enabled Disabled Un Configure ME Disabled Sets this item to Disabled to unconfigure AMT ME without using a password or set it to Enabled to use a password Configuration options Enabled Disabled WatchDog Disabled Allows you to enable or disable WatchDog Timer Configuration options Enabled Disab...

Page 55: ...uration The items in this menu allow you to configure the Platform Misc PCIE Express Native Power Management Disabled Allows you to enable or disable PCIE express native power management Configuration options Enabled Disabled Native ASPM Disabled The item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable ASPM Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 6 9 Ser...

Page 56: ...Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 Intel LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Inte...

Page 57: ... Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 2 6 12 Network Stack Network Stack Disabled This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support...

Page 58: ...M or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis fan 1 2speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed 2 7 3 CPU Input Voltage VCCIN 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage out...

Page 59: ...erature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperatur...

Page 60: ...Chassis1 Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC Chassis1 Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis1 Lower Temperature 40 D...

Page 61: ... available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial Initialization For a faster POST time only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto Select any of these settings when PS 2 keyboard and mouse are installed These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled Auto For a faster POST time PS 2 devices will only be avail...

Page 62: ...feature Boot Logo Size Control Auto This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to Enabled and allows you to adjust the boot logo size Configuration options Auto Full Screen POST Delay Time 3 sec This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to Enabled This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup You can only execute the P...

Page 63: ...add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot...

Page 64: ...he Secure Boot keys Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to save all default Secure Boot keys PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any non permissi...

Page 65: ... 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 authenticated variable DBX Management The dbx Revoked Signature database lists the forbidden...

Page 66: ...s These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To select the boot 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 Over...

Page 67: ...lot Configuration options DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 2 10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this optio...

Page 68: ... this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available devices that have a filesystem ...

Page 69: ...ifferent from that to which 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...

Page 70: ...out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs 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 ht...

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