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...FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The source code will not be registered...kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Product warranty or service will be ...
...FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The source code will not be registered...kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Product warranty or service will be ...
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...ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I/O ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
...ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I/O ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
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... set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in no time. Network iControl Network iControl is significantly increased up . guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Get your system boot success. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial...
... set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in no time. Network iControl Network iControl is significantly increased up . guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Get your system boot success. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial...
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... up of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1866 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we...
... up of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1866 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we...
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... of Dual-channel memory configuration. Timing Voltage 1GB SS 2GB DS 1GB SS 2GB DS 1GB SS 2GB DS 4GB DS 1GB SS 2GB DS Micron Micron ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Micron Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 9HF22D9KPT 7 J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1 and B1 for the latest QVL. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2...
... of Dual-channel memory configuration. Timing Voltage 1GB SS 2GB DS 1GB SS 2GB DS 1GB SS 2GB DS 4GB DS 1GB SS 2GB DS Micron Micron ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Micron Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 9HF22D9KPT 7 J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1 and B1 for the latest QVL. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2...
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...Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-19 Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card...
...Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-19 Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card...
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... boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to install additional devices. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-25 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring...
... boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to install additional devices. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-25 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring...
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... the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [RAID]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors. 4. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is...
... the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [RAID]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors. 4. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is...
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...support customized front panel installation, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the rear side of the system chassis. USB3_56 Vbus IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ ID F1A75-M PRO R2.0 PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ F1A75-M PRO R2.0 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header...
...support customized front panel installation, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the rear side of the system chassis. USB3_56 Vbus IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ ID F1A75-M PRO R2.0 PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ F1A75-M PRO R2.0 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header...
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... the contents of the Support DVD are required to support Windows® 8. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN...
... the contents of the Support DVD are required to support Windows® 8. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN...
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...; This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Specials menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click Update button from...
...; This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Specials menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click Update button from...
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... BIOS update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset...
... BIOS update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset...
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... contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
... contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
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... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device...
... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device...
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... to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0
... to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0
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... 2-8 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Front Panel Type SPDIF Out Type Enabled HD SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery ChargingESnuapbpleodrt Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window...
... 2-8 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Front Panel Type SPDIF Out Type Enabled HD SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery ChargingESnuapbpleodrt Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window...
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... items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID...
... items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID...
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...instead of SATA devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this option when using UEFI operating systems. OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Port 6 [RAID] This item...
...instead of SATA devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this option when using UEFI operating systems. OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Port 6 [RAID] This item...
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... USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. And the memory size of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [Auto] [HDMI] [DVI] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [384M] [512M] [1G] [2G] HDMI/DVI Port Output [Auto] Sets the HDMI...
... USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. And the memory size of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [Auto] [HDMI] [DVI] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [384M] [512M] [1G] [2G] HDMI/DVI Port Output [Auto] Sets the HDMI...
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... chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 40% to [Manual]. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan...
... chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 40% to [Manual]. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan...