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viii 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...
viii 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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...the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ ...assignments. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the...
...the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ ...assignments. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the...
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... Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. DVI-D can only 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 't be converted...
... Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. DVI-D can only 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 't be converted...
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...drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. ASUS B85M-D PLUS... 1-21 The following screen is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice.
...drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. ASUS B85M-D PLUS... 1-21 The following screen is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice.
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..., you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using... flash disk in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-1
..., you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using... flash disk in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-1
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...[Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to the corresponding SATA port. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to enable ...Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-23 Ensure that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. The ...
...[Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to the corresponding SATA port. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to enable ...Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-23 Ensure that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. The ...
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... Press ESC]. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-33 If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be...2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Adjusts logo automatically based on state of the NumLock to load the network stack driver during POST at any of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on Windows® display requrements. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This...
... Press ESC]. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-33 If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be...2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Adjusts logo automatically based on state of the NumLock to load the network stack driver during POST at any of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on Windows® display requrements. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This...
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... 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current...the type of devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]...
... 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current...the type of devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]...
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... (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from your system. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-35 Only on Windows® non-UEFI mode, Windows® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS. [Other OS]... keys' state will not be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 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 a...
... (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from your system. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-35 Only on Windows® non-UEFI mode, Windows® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS. [Other OS]... keys' state will not be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 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 a...