Motherboard A85XM-A
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... vi About this guide......................................................................................................... vii A85XM-A specifications summary............................................................................. ix Package contents....................................................................................................... xii Chapter 1: 1.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2............................................................................. 2-2 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater........................................................................ 2-4 2.1.3 2.2 2.3 BIOS setup program...................................................................................... 2-6 Main menu.................................................................................................... 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English].................................
2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]............................................ 2-26 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode].................................................................. 2-26 2.7.6 2.7.8 2.7.9 2.7.10 2.8 2.7.11 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)............................................. 2-26 Security Boot.................................................................................. 2-27 Boot Option Priorities.....................................................................
Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
A85XM-A specifications summary APU AMD® FM2 socket for AMD® A-Series / Athlon™ processors Supports CPU up to 4 cores Microsoft® DirectX 11 support AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support Chipset Memory • The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® APU support list.
A85XM-A specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - DIGI+ Power Design: Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU - APU Power Utility ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.
A85XM-A specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD 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 Form factor 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.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. 18.8cm(7.4in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN KBMS DIGI +VRM ATX12V 23.6cm(9.
Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights 1 AMD A-series and Athlon™ processors ® This motherboard supports AMD® A-series and Athlon™ processors. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efficient design to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s.
1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM DIGI+ Power Control: Digital Power Design for the APU* ASUS motherboards using the AMD® A85X chipset employ precise digital voltage regulation for the APU, called DIGI+ VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. The APU voltage is adjusted via either carefully developed automated modes, or by using user-defined profiles. The effect is that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the most precise power delivery.
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). AI Suite II With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.
1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction 1.3.2 Screw holes When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis.
1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 18.8cm(7.4in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN KBMS DIGI +VRM ATX12V 2 23.6cm(9.
1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-24 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1. Keyboard wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. AMD FM2 socket DDR3 DIMM slots SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~8) System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) 11.
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1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.
1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability.
DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS - - 78.B1GE3.9L10C 4GB AM5D5908DEQSCK - - • • CORSAIR CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP) A-DATA DS Apacer KZZC 12GB(6x2GB) DS - 3CCD-1509A EL1126T Apacer 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10(XMP) 32GB(8GBx4) DS - 1.50V • • CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial G.
DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. DS Timing Voltage A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 AM2U139C2P1 AX3U1333C2G9-BP 2GB 2GB 2GB SS SS SS A-DATA AXDU1333GC2G9-2G(XMP) A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial AM2U139C4P2 SU3U1333W8G9-B 78.A1GC6.9L1 78.A1GC6.9L1 AU02GFA33C9NBGC 78.B1GDE.9L10C TR3X6G1333C9 G TW3X4G1333C9D G CM3X4GA1333C9N2 CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 CT25664BA1339.16FF BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) ELPIDA G.
DDR3 1333 MHz capability - - • • 2GB 2GB 4GB 2GB 8GB 2GB 4GB 2GB 4GB 2GB SLZ302G08-DJ1C SLA302G08-DJ1C SLB304G08-DJ1B N2CB2G80BN-CG N2CB2G80DN-CG N2CB2G80GN-CG N2CB2G80BN-CG N2CB2G80DN-CG PM128M8D385-15 SEC 904 HCH9 DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D DS DS MARKVISION M3D1288P-13 DS MARKVISION M3D2568E-13 DS DS DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F DS RiDATA N/A DS RiDATA N/A SS S-POWER 20YT3NG-1202 DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9-9-9-24 9 9 - 1.
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1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 – – shared – – – – – PCIEx1_1 shared – – – – – – – – shared – – – – – – shared – SATA controller – – OnChip XHCI controller2 – shared – – PCI1 slot Realtek LAN controller HD audio OnChip XHCI controller1 OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 1-18 – – – – – – shared – – – – – – – shared – – – – – – – – – – – shared shared – shared – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
1.7 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC A85XM-A 1 2 2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 3 A85XM-A Clear RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
2. Keyboard wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 2 2 3 KB_USBPWB 1 A85XM-A +5VSB (Default) +5V A85XM-A Keyboard wake-up 3.
1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 2 1 11 10 9 3 8 7 4 5 6 1. PS/2 mouse port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 1-22 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.
1.8.2 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) A85XM-A CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1. Internal connectors A85XM-A Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
3. Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~8) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller.
4. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR_BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND +PWR_LED- HD_LED+ HD_LEDGround HWRST# (NC) PIN 1 A85XM-A +HDD_LED- RESET A85XM-A System panel connector • • • • 5. System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) A85XM-A SPDIFOUT GND This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V 6. SPDIF_OUT A85XM-A Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) NC AGND NC NC SENSE2_RETUR This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard.
8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC USB34 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB56 A85XM-A USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND PIN 1 A85XM-A USB2.
1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / 64-bit Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 1.9.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
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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 restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file 3. a. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. b.
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A85XMA.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version.
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: A85XM-A VER: 0402 DATE: 01/24/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A85XMA.CAP A: 8390656 2013-01-24 17:30:48 Note 3.
2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section� 2.
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.
2.3 Main menu 2.3.1 System Language [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] 2.3.4 Security The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.7 APU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Offset Mode] To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value.
2.4.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is defined by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 60% (Medium), 80% (High), and 100% (Extreme).
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] [Extreme] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. Maintains the VRM current balance. Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+VRM related parameters. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.
Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core Leveling Mode [Automatic mode] Allows you to change the number of working Compute Unit on the system. Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit] 2.5.
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Force]. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] [1G] [2G] 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Device [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. Disables the controller. The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Device item to [Enabled].
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.
2.6 Monitor menu 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
2.7.1 [Enabled] Fast Boot [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time.
POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. This feature will only work under normal boot. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time.
The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch.
Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key (KEK). Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS. Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
DB Management The DB (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded DB from a USB storage device. Copy db from file Allows you to store the DB to a USB storage device. Delete the db Allows you to delete the DB file from your system.
2.7.11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
2.8 Tools menu 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot.
2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values.
Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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A-4 Appendices (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Jan. 30, 2013 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
