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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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...and other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS A85XM-A 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and ... do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16...
...and other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS A85XM-A 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and ... do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16...
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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 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to any DVI-D compatible device...
... 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 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to any DVI-D compatible device...
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... is for better compatibility and system stability. 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 locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ... DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS A85XM-A 1-29 To run the DVD. 1.9 ...
... is for better compatibility and system stability. 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 locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ... DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS A85XM-A 1-29 To run the DVD. 1.9 ...
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...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 ... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. 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: [RAID]...
...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 ... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. 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: [RAID]...
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...only be available during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. Select to go back to [Enabled]. The following four items appear when you disconnect...2™ feature. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will not be detected. ASUS A85XM-A 2-25 If you set Fast Boot to normal boot. Next Boot after AC power loss. 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...
...only be available during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. Select to go back to [Enabled]. The following four items appear when you disconnect...2™ feature. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will not be detected. ASUS A85XM-A 2-25 If you set Fast Boot to normal boot. Next Boot after AC power loss. 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...
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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 state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced...
...] 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 state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced...
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...174; UEFI mode that Microsoft® Secure Boot can function properly. The following four items appear when you set to [Windows UEFI mode]. ASUS A85XM-A 2-27 The following item appears when OS Type is set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Only on Windows® non-UEFI mode, Windows®... Secure Boot keys. The settings are applied after reboot or at the next reboot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.9 Security Boot Allows you to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI...
...174; UEFI mode that Microsoft® Secure Boot can function properly. The following four items appear when you set to [Windows UEFI mode]. ASUS A85XM-A 2-27 The following item appears when OS Type is set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Only on Windows® non-UEFI mode, Windows®... Secure Boot keys. The settings are applied after reboot or at the next reboot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.9 Security Boot Allows you to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI...
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... DB from File Allows you to store the DBX to delete the DB file from a USB storage device. ASUS A85XM-A 2-29 Load db from a storage device so that more db's images cannot be loaded. Delete the db... of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. DBX Management The DBX... or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
... DB from File Allows you to store the DBX to delete the DB file from a USB storage device. ASUS A85XM-A 2-29 Load db from a storage device so that more db's images cannot be loaded. Delete the db... of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. DBX Management The DBX... or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.