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xi A85XM-A specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.3 in x 7.4 in (23.6 cm x 18.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi A85XM-A specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.3 in x 7.4 in (23.6 cm x 18.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS A85XM-A 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. ...the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ...
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS A85XM-A 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. ...the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ...
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... Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to support an 8-channel...
... Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to support an 8-channel...
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.... 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 change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials... The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A85XM-A 1-29 Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into...
.... 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 change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials... The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A85XM-A 1-29 Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into...
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... Type is set to [RAID]. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Legacy ROM] Select this option when using legacy operating systems. [UEFI DRIVER] Select this option when using UEFI operating systems. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [... to set to [IDE] instead of working Compute Unit on SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. Configuration options: [Automatic mode] ...
... Type is set to [RAID]. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Legacy ROM] Select this option when using legacy operating systems. [UEFI DRIVER] Select this option when using UEFI operating systems. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [... to set to [IDE] instead of working Compute Unit on SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. Configuration options: [Automatic mode] ...
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...POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available until OS boot up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. ASUS A85XM-A 2-25 This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be available when the system... Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will be available during POST. 2.7.1 [Enabled] [Disabled] Fast Boot [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to normal boot. Select to go back to use the...
...POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available until OS boot up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. ASUS A85XM-A 2-25 This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be available when the system... Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will be available during POST. 2.7.1 [Enabled] [Disabled] Fast Boot [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to normal boot. Select to go back to use the...
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...] The system automatically 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 device to do so. 2.7.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Disables this item is set...
...] The system automatically 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 device to do so. 2.7.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Disables this item is set...
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... first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.9 Security Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to immediately load the default Security... options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that Microsoft® Secure Boot can function properly. Key Management It allows you to launch. ASUS A85XM-A 2-27 The following item appears when ...
... first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.9 Security Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to immediately load the default Security... options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that Microsoft® Secure Boot can function properly. Key Management It allows you to launch. ASUS A85XM-A 2-27 The following item appears when ...
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... after POST. DB Management The DB (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can be loaded. DBX Management The DBX (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of DB items that are no longer trusted...file Allows you to delete the DB file from File Allows you to store the DB to load the downloaded DB from the available devices. ASUS A85XM-A 2-29 Load db from your system. The DB file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 2.7....
... after POST. DB Management The DB (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can be loaded. DBX Management The DBX (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of DB items that are no longer trusted...file Allows you to delete the DB file from File Allows you to store the DB to load the downloaded DB from the available devices. ASUS A85XM-A 2-29 Load db from your system. The DB file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 2.7....