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Fast Boot Fast Boot allows you to shorten the system bootup time in as fast as two* seconds for a smoother Windows® 8 experience. Before installing or upgrading your system’s operating system into Windows® 8, ensure that your motherboard’s BIOS and packaged software are updated to their latest versions. Check the latest BIOS and software versions at www.asus.com. You can configure the Fast Boot feature from the Boot menu in BIOS setup or ASUS Boot Setting.
Using DirectBIOS button This button allows you to restart your system and directly enter the BIOS Setup program without having to press the key during POST. Using the DirectBIOS function may result to data loss. Ensure that you backup your data before clicking this button. To use DirectBIOS: 1. From the ASUS Boot Setting screen, click DirectBIOS. 2. ���������������������������������� On the confirmation message, click OK to restart your system and go to the BIOS setup directly.
Using Next boot after AC power loss This setting allows your system to boot up in Fast Boot or Normal Boot on the next boot up after a power failure. To use Fast Boot under AC power loss: 1. Click Advanced Setup to show the boot setup settings. 2. In Fast Boot, click Enabled. 3. In Next boot after AC power loss, click Fast Boot. 4. ���������������������������������� On the confirmation message, click Yes to apply this setting. To use Normal Boot under AC power loss: 1.
Windows® 8 BIOS Boot settings Windows® 8 BIOS boot settings allow you to configure the new items of boot options for systems running in Windows® 8 operating system. 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]. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for the fastest POST time.
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices.
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. Configuration options: [1] - [10] [Until Press ESC] CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.
Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS.
PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any 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. Copy PK to File Allows you to store the PK to a USB storage device. 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.
Append db from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely. Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. dbx Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.
Direct BIOS access DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the key during POST. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during bootup. Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.
Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. • Only selected models support Direct connector. • The motherboard’s layout and the DRCT connector’s location are for reference only and may vary in different models. • Ensure that your chassis comes with the button cable that supports the DirectKey feature.
Fast Boot switch (FAST_BOOT) This feature allows you to accelerate your system’s boot speed with the use of a switch, allowing the system to skip POST and enter the OS at its fastest time. • Only selected models support Fast Boot switch. • The motherboard’s layout and the ��������������������������������������������������� Fast Boot switch����������������������������������� ’s location are for reference only and may vary in different models.
