Motherboard B85M-GAMER
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi B85M-GAMER specifications summary..................................................... vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed............................
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.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Gaming Motherboard – B85M-GAMER Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
B85M-GAMER specifications summary Storage Intel® B85 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) - Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * LAN These functions work depending on the CPU installed. Intel® Gigabit LAN + LANGuard SupremeFX 7.
B85M-GAMER specifications summary 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port Rear Panel I/O ports 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 2 x SATA 3.
Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 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.
1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, 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. 1.2.
1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 20.6cm(8.1in) KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM EATX12V HDMI AUDIO EATXPWR BATTERY B85M-GAMER CHA_FAN 23.3cm(9.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th and New 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. B85M-GAMER B85M-GAMER CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1-4 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.
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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 According to Intel ® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect the CPU.
1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below. Combination Recommended 1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 SS 2 SS 3 SS 4 5 6 7 DS DS DS DS SS: Single-sided memory SS DS DS DS DS DS: Double-sided memory • 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.
1.4.3 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
1.5 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. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic card complying with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D.
1.6 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin 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. CLRTC B85M-GAMER 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Clear RTC B85M-GAMER Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 10 9 8 7 3 4 6 5 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) 1-14 Headset 2.1-channel Line In Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Mic In — 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In — Bass/Center — Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. USB 3.
1.7.2 1. Internal connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) 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. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN CHA_FAN B85M-GAMER GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V B85M-GAMER 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.
3. EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) NC AGND NC NC SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 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 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB1112 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND B85M-GAMER B85M-GAMER USB2.
8. Intel® B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1/2/3/4 [gray]) This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA6G_2 B85M-GAMER GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND B85M-GAMER SATA 6.
10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +5V Ground Ground Speaker SPEAKER PLED- PLED+ +PWR_LED- PANEL +HDD_LED- PWR_SW Reset Ground PWR Ground HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PIN 1 B85M-GAMER RESET B85M-GAMER System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
1.8 1.8.1 Software support Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit) and Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32-bit /64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.8.
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BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 2-2 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 3.
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 • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. B85MGAMER.CAP.
Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the BIOS Boot Device Select menu. 3. When the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.
2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D:. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B85M-GAMER VER: 0212 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 02/12/2014 PATH: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C:\ C: D: FORMAN~1 B85MGAMER.CAP 8390626 2014-02-10 21:14:34 Drives panel Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 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 or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines.
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 Advanced Mode or press . Refer to the item Setup Mode in section Boot menu for more details on how to change the default screen when entering the BIOS setup program.
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EZ Mode or press .
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 (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press .
Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of options. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.
2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [Español] [Русский] [한국어] [English] 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.
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.
2.5 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.
Scroll down to display the following items: Target CPU Turbo-Mode Frequency : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode frequency. Target DRAM Frequency : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. Target Cache Frequency : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. Target DMI/PEG Frequency : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Target CPU Graphics Frequency : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Graphics speed. 2.5.
The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core/3-Core/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items become configurable only when you set the CPU Core Ratio item to [Per Core]. 2.5.3 Min. / Max.
2.8.9 DRAM Timing Control The subitems 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 the key. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.
DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock] RTL IOL control DRAM RTL Intial Value [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R1D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R1D1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHB_R0D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1]
DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] Third Timings tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock] tRDRD_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] tRDRD_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] tWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] tWRRD_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DR
MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. [Auto] Selects the optimum MRC fast boot. [Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot. [Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot.
2.5.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltagve and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance.
2.5.11 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production.
CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Allows you to manage the CPU Integrated VR fault. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to manage the CPU integrated VR efficiency. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] Enable to improve power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor enters low current mode.
2.5.12 Extreme Over-Voltage [Disabled] By default, this item is set to [Disabled] and helps provide over voltage protection for the CPU. When you set this item to [Enabled], you can select voltage settings for overclocking, but this will not guarantee the CPU’s lifespan. 2.5.13 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU core voltage. Increase the voltage when increasing the core frequency.
2.5.15 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Increase the graphics voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
2.5.18 CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset mode sign. Configuration options: [+] [-]. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.19 SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the external voltage regulator.
2.5.26 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB. The values range from 0.39500x to 0.63000x with a 0.00500x interval 2.5.27 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
2.6.1 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. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. The thermal monitor includes TM1 (Thermal monitor 1), TM2 (Thermal monitor 2), and EMTTM (Enhanced Multi-threaded Thermal Monitoring).
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. The operating system controls the CPU speed. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. CPU C-states [Enabled] [Auto] Automatic configuration.
2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI-E Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled].
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
CPU Graphics Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable the CPU Graphics Multi-Monitor. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. The CPU Graphics shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI functions. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2.
Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup. [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB Single Port Control USB3_1/2/5/6 / USB3/4/9/10/11/12 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port.
PEG ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ASPM L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled].
Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] 2.6.8 APM Deep S4 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable entering deep S4 sleep mode. The system in deep S4 state can be woken up via power button.
2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
2.7.1 Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. 2.7.2 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / mobtherboard temperature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature. 2.7.
CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20°C to 75°C. CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Middle Temperature [25ºC] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU middle temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC.
The following seven items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis temperature. The values range from 40°C to 75°C. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [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]. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time.
[Boot Drive Only] Only boot drive connected to SATA ports will be detected during POST. Any hardware change will disable fast boot. 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. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected.
2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Enabled]. [Disabled] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Disabled]. 2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] The option ROM messages will be shown during the POST (power-on selftest).
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. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch.
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. Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load Default PK Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load Default dbx Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device. Append Default dbx Allows you to load the additional DBX from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded. The DBX file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 2.8.
2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Enabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.
2.10 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. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-3842-9911 +86-21-5866-8722 ext. 9101# http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.
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.21, 2015 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.
