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B85-PLUS specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB ....0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form...
B85-PLUS specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB ....0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form...
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...information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS B85-PLUS 1-9 Support the DIMM lightly with your ...an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Failure to the chassis with extra force. 1 1 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you ...
...information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS B85-PLUS 1-9 Support the DIMM lightly with your ...an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Failure to the chassis with extra force. 1 1 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you ...
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...are controlled by the xHCI controller. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). 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 ...of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. ASUS B85-PLUS 1-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for any DVI-D compatible device. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 ...
...are controlled by the xHCI controller. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). 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 ...of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. ASUS B85-PLUS 1-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for any DVI-D compatible device. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 ...
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...the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your hardware. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to... maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click ...
...the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your hardware. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to... maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click ...
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...QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. ASUS B85-PLUS 1-21 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 * Intel® ...Core™ i5 / i7 vPro with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. • Intel® SBA requires MEI driver...
...QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. ASUS B85-PLUS 1-21 1.9.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B85, H87, Q87 * Intel® ...Core™ i5 / i7 vPro with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. • Intel® SBA requires MEI driver...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85-PLUS Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo ...ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information ...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85-PLUS Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo ...ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B85-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information ...
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... you to set the wake-up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to work . Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering...
... you to set the wake-up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to work . Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering...
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...boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Display the boot logo during POST. [Enabled] Select to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will only work under normal boot.... power-on state of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Set this item to [Enabled] to load the network stack driver during POST at any of the NumLock to [Off]. 2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started If you set Boot Logo Display to adjust the boot...
...boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Display the boot logo during POST. [Enabled] Select to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will only work under normal boot.... power-on state of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Set this item to [Enabled] to load the network stack driver during POST at any of the NumLock to [Off]. 2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started If you set Boot Logo Display to adjust the boot...
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...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. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19....network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS B85-PLUS 2-39 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode...
...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. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19....network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS B85-PLUS 2-39 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode...
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... set to launch. Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. 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 clear all the system's Secure Boot keys...
... set to launch. Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. 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 clear all the system's Secure Boot keys...
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... for an additional db and dbx loaded management. ASUS B85-PLUS 2-41 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 images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more db's images cannot be loaded...
... for an additional db and dbx loaded management. ASUS B85-PLUS 2-41 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 images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more db's images cannot be loaded...