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... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-K specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-20 1.9 Software support 1-21 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10 2.5 Advanced...
... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B85M-K specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-20 1.9 Software support 1-21 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10 2.5 Advanced...
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... Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions 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...
... Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions 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...
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... to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-K 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 the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu...
... to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B85M-K 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 the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu...
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... system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the... Exit menu. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2...
... system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the... Exit menu. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2...
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.... 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS B85M-K 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS...
.... 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS B85M-K 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS...
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...pc /g and press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: B85M-K VER: 0301 DATE: 13/10/2013 B85MK.CAP 4194304 2013-13-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. ...3. Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater...
...pc /g and press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: B85M-K VER: 0301 DATE: 13/10/2013 B85MK.CAP 4194304 2013-13-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. ...3. Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater...
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... POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS B85M-K 2-5 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this option only if you in using...
... POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS B85M-K 2-5 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this option only if you in using...