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  • Page 1 B85M-D PLUS...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................iv Package contents ....................... vi B85M-D PLUS specifications summary ..............vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............1-4 System memory ................... 1-8 Expansion slots ..................

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un- buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Graphics Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/D-Sub ports - Supports DVI-D with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz...
  • Page 7 - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection- Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5X longer lifespan with excellent durability - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X more durable corrosion-resistant...
  • Page 8 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 128Mb Flash ROM, AMI UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.8, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    • 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. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS B85M-D PLUS...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Overview

    1.2.2 Screw holes 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 B85M-D PLUS Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    ATX12V LGA1150 USB3_56 CHA_FAN LAN_USB34 BATTERY AUDIO B85M-D PLUS SATA6G_1 PCIEX16_1 Realtek 8111GR PCIEX1_1 128Mb 1083 BIOS Super Intel ® PCI1 SATA6G_2 SPEAKER PCI2 887-VD2 F_PANEL SPDIF_OUT CLRTC USB1112 USB1314 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 AAFP 12 11 ASUS B85M-D PLUS...

  • Page 12: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    1-19 11. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 1-12 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-20 13. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 1-16 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-16 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-15 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation Intel Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium , Celeron processors. ® ® ® B85M-D PLUS B85M-D PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 13: Installing The Cpu

    • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU ASUS B85M-D PLUS...

  • Page 14: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    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. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 15 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS B85M-D PLUS...

  • Page 16: System Memory

    System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets DIMM_A1 Channel A B85M-D PLUS Channel B DIMM_B1 B85M-D PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 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. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.

  • Page 17: Installing A Dimm

    • 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. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM ASUS B85M-D PLUS...

  • Page 18: Expansion Slots

    To remove a DIMM 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: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

  • Page 19: Pci Slot

    HD Audio – – – – – – shared – USB2.0_1 – – – – – – – shared USB2.0_2 – – – – shared – – – USB3.0 – – – – – shared – – ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-11...

  • Page 20: Headers

    Headers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header 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-D PLUS Normal Clear CMOS Values (Open) (Short) B85M-D PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. •...

  • Page 21: Connectors

    1Gbps connection (Blinking) Orange Ready to (Blinking then wake up from steady) S5 mode LAN port Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-13...
  • Page 22 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Headset Port 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel 2.1-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

  • Page 23: Atx Power Connectors (24-Pin Eatxpwr, 4-Pin Atx12V)

    Power OK -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts PSON# B85M-D PLUS +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 B85M-D PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

  • Page 24: Serial Port Connectors (10-1 Pin Com)

    AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 B85M-D PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition B85M-D PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. See section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this...

  • Page 25: Cpu And Chassis Fan Connectors (4-Pin Cpu_Fan, 4-Pin Cha_Fan)

    CPU_FAN CHA_FAN B85M-D PLUS CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR B85M-D PLUS 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. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings.

  • Page 26: Intel ® B85 Serial Ata 6.0Gb/S Connectors (7-Pin Sata6G_1~4)

    B85 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 B85M-D PLUS B85M-D PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. Intel B85 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) ® This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

  • Page 27: Usb 3.0 Connector (20-1 Pin Usb3_12)

    IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ B85M-D PLUS IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ B85M-D PLUS USB3.0 connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 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 USB1314 B85M-D PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 B85M-D PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the...

  • Page 28: System Panel Connector (10-1 Pin F_Panel)

    System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL +PWR_LED- PWR_BTN PIN 1 B85M-D PLUS +HDD_LED- RESET B85M-D PLUS 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. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This connector is for the system power button.

  • Page 29: Software Support

    The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to display their respective menus. The following screen is for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 1-21...
  • Page 30 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Managing and updating your BIOS 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.

  • Page 32: Asus Ez Flash

    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: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

  • Page 33: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    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.
  • Page 34 ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt.
  • Page 35 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failaure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS B85M-D PLUS...

  • Page 36: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. •...

  • Page 37: Advanced Mode

    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 or press F7. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2‑7...

  • Page 38: Menu Bar

    Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Last modified settings Pop-up window Submenu item Navigation keys Quick note Scroll bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently‑used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration Main...

  • Page 39: My Favorites

    This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS B85M-D PLUS...

  • Page 40: Main Menu

    Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently‑used BIOS items to My Favorites: Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to the item. Press <F4> on your keyboard or right‑click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page.

  • Page 41: Administrator Password

    Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-11...

  • Page 42: Ai Tweaker Menu

    To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking‑related items.
  • Page 43 The CPU Graphics ratio is set to its optimized setting depending on the system loading. [Manaul] Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics ratio. The value may vary depending on the system loading. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2‑13...

  • Page 44: Dram Timing Control

    2.5.7 GPU Boost [As is] Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [As is] [Enabled]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 DRAM Timing Control...

  • Page 45: Cpu Power Management

    Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration package power. Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to set the package power time window. Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-15...
  • Page 46 Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power. Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current Use <+>...
  • Page 47 0.001V interval. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Configuration options: [+] [‑] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2‑17...
  • Page 48 CPU Cache Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU cache voltage.
  • Page 49 Allows you to set the voltage for the I/O on the Platform Controller Hub. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.10V] 2.5.22 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-19...

  • Page 50: Advanced Menu

    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. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU‑related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
  • Page 51 The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled]. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-21...

  • Page 52: Pch Configuration

    CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS.

  • Page 53: Sata Configuration

    POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2‑23...

  • Page 54: System Agent Configuration

    2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the virtualization technology function on the memory control hub. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Enable this item to have an audio output when converting DVI to HDMI output.

  • Page 55: Memory Configuration

    The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-25...

  • Page 56: Platform Misc Configuration

    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.

  • Page 57: Serial Port Configuration

    When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will power off the USB and PS/2 devices. The system in deep S4 state can be woken up via the power button, devices in LAN, or other ways except via the USB and PS/2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2‑27...

  • Page 58: Network Stack Configuration

    Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.

  • Page 59: Monitor Menu

    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] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2-29...
  • Page 60 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. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature.
  • Page 61 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2‑31...

  • Page 62: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other items. 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following five items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled].
  • Page 63 [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST. Set this item to [Full Screen] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup.
  • Page 64 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 [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third‑party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence.

  • Page 65: Secure Boot

    Secure Boot keys will not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load PK from File 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. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2‑35...

  • Page 66: Dbx Management

    KEK Management The KEK (Key‑exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key‑exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key‑Enrollment Key (KEK). ® Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.

  • Page 67: Boot Option Priorities

    OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST (Windows 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. 2.8.11 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.

  • Page 68: Tools Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 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. 2.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.

  • Page 69: Exit Menu

    This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available devices that have a filesystem. ASUS B85M-D PLUS 2‑39...
  • Page 70 2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started...

  • Page 71: Appendices

    Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. B85M-D PLUS...

  • Page 72: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.

  • Page 73: Asus Contact Information

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