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B85M-D PLUS specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ... 128Mb Flash ROM, AMI UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.8, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) mATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 cm) Specifications...
B85M-D PLUS specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ... 128Mb Flash ROM, AMI UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.8, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) mATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 cm) Specifications...
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...1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the...change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards.
...1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the...change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards.
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... controlled by the xHCI controller. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - DVI-D can't be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be...
... controlled by the xHCI controller. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - DVI-D can't be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be...
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... of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install... Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21
... of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install... Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21
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ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a ... the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually...
ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a ... the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually...
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.... When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to work. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-23 Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to report warning messages during the POST... set the previous item to [AHCI] and allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [IDE]. Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to enable advanced Serial...
.... When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to work. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-23 Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to report warning messages during the POST... set the previous item to [AHCI] and allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [IDE]. Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to enable advanced Serial...
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... [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Maximize the boot logo size. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-33 The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time. Post Report...
... [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Maximize the boot logo size. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-33 The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time. Post Report...
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...party manufacturer had set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started The following four items appear when you want to launch. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The... detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices...
...party manufacturer had set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started The following four items appear when you want to launch. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The... detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices...
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... to [Windows UEFI mode]. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from Unloaded mode to [Windows UEFI mode]. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-35 The PK file must be active. When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, all default Secure Boot keys. Once the PK ... OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® UEFI mode that you to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from PCI-E/PCI ...
... to [Windows UEFI mode]. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from Unloaded mode to [Windows UEFI mode]. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-35 The PK file must be active. When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, all default Secure Boot keys. Once the PK ... OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® UEFI mode that you to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from PCI-E/PCI ...
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... downloaded db from a USB storage device. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more db's images cannot be loaded. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage...
... downloaded db from a USB storage device. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more db's images cannot be loaded. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage...