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... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi VANGUARD B85 specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-16 1.7 Connectors 1-17 1.8 Onboard LED 1-26 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu...
... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi VANGUARD B85 specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-16 1.7 Connectors 1-17 1.8 Onboard LED 1-26 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu...
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... Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Disk Unlocker - VANGUARD B85 specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19- USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB3.0 transmission - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Intel® Small Business Advantage...
... Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Disk Unlocker - VANGUARD B85 specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19- USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB3.0 transmission - AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Intel® Small Business Advantage...
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... the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to...
... the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to...
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...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the Drive field. 4. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to the.../Down arrow keys to enable it. 3. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1....
...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the Drive field. 4. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to the.../Down arrow keys to enable it. 3. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1....
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.... The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-3 Doing so can use as shown. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the...
.... The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-3 Doing so can use as shown. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the...
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... the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. VANGUARD B85 0214 07/26/2013 B85VA.CAP 8194 2013-07-20 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. When the Make...
... the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. VANGUARD B85 0214 07/26/2013 B85VA.CAP 8194 2013-07-20 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. When the Make...
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...your computer. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and ...10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press to switch between screen fields ...
...your computer. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and ...10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press to switch between screen fields ...
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... guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for the advanced BIOS settings. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that...
... guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for the advanced BIOS settings. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-39 Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically ... and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-39 Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically ... and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key...
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Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-43 Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for...
Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] ASUS VANGUARD B85 2-43 Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for...