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viii B85M-G R2.0 specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x ... 128Mb Flash ROM, AMI UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Windows®...
viii B85M-G R2.0 specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x ... 128Mb Flash ROM, AMI UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Windows®...
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... the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-9 Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep... the screw for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following...
... the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-9 Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep... the screw for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following...
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..., and is not compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-13 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel)...Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. 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 devices ...
..., and is not compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-13 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel)...Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. 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 devices ...
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...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is for updates. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-21 The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates... features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. 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 your hardware.
...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is for updates. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 1-21 The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates... features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. 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 your hardware.
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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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system ...'s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click 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-G R2.0 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system ...'s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click 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-G R2.0 2-1
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... than the total memory size. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to work. Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T.
... than the total memory size. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to work. Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T.
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... BIOS setup. This item allows you set Boot Logo Display to 10 seconds. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Maximize the boot logo size. Hide the...Press ESC]. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to load the network stack driver during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. The values range from loading during POST. [... you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
... BIOS setup. This item allows you set Boot Logo Display to 10 seconds. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Maximize the boot logo size. Hide the...Press ESC]. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to load the network stack driver during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. The values range from loading during POST. [... you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
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... 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot ... network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-35 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced...
... 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot ... network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-35 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced...
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... launch. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. The system verifies the PK before your system.
... launch. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. The system verifies the PK before your system.
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... variable. The DB file must be loaded. The DBX file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-37 Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the additional DBX from your system. Append db from file Allows you to load ... USB storage device. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Append DBX from file Allows you can be loaded. DB Management The db (Authorized ...
... variable. The DB file must be loaded. The DBX file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ASUS B85M-G R2.0 2-37 Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the additional DBX from your system. Append db from file Allows you to load ... USB storage device. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Append DBX from file Allows you can be loaded. DB Management The db (Authorized ...