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... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Offer to Provide Source Code of shipment with you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. This offer...
... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Offer to Provide Source Code of shipment with you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. This offer...
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... x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (x4 mode) 2 x PCI slots Intel® B75 Express Chipset: - 5 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) - 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (gray) Realtek® 8111F-VB-CG PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (P8B75-M LE only) Realtek® 8111E-VL-CG PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (P8B75-M LE PLUS only) VIA® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, anti-pop function, and front panel jack-retasking * Use a chassis with max. Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports Supports DVI...
... x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (x4 mode) 2 x PCI slots Intel® B75 Express Chipset: - 5 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) - 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (gray) Realtek® 8111F-VB-CG PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (P8B75-M LE only) Realtek® 8111E-VL-CG PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (P8B75-M LE PLUS only) VIA® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, anti-pop function, and front panel jack-retasking * Use a chassis with max. Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports Supports DVI...
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... for every use. New upgrade! The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. Digital Power Design All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to the Limit with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-3 Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with iGPU Level Up! ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for accessing memory information, detecting...
... for every use. New upgrade! The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. Digital Power Design All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to the Limit with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-3 Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with iGPU Level Up! ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for accessing memory information, detecting...
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... the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to install expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup...
... the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to install expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup...
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..., then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. shared - - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Realtek 8111F controller shared - - - - - - - 1.9 Jumpers 1. P8B75-M LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To...
..., then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. shared - - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Realtek 8111F controller shared - - - - - - - 1.9 Jumpers 1. P8B75-M LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To...
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... Speaker Out P8B75-M LE PIN 1 P8B75-M LE Speaker Out Connector ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-27 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect...
... Speaker Out P8B75-M LE PIN 1 P8B75-M LE Speaker Out Connector ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-27 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect...
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... NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8B75-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 P8B75-M LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-29 11. Doing so will damage the motherboard! If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. 12. USB3_34 P8B75-M LE P8B75-M LE USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module cable is purchased...
... NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8B75-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 P8B75-M LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-29 11. Doing so will damage the motherboard! If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. 12. USB3_34 P8B75-M LE P8B75-M LE USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module cable is purchased...
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... www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure...
... www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure...
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.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to install If Autorun is for updates. Always install the...
.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to install If Autorun is for updates. Always install the...
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... (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you 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 case you wish to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-1 c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II...
... (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you 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 case you wish to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-1 c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II...
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... allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. The system requires you to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains...
... allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. The system requires you to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains...
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... Menu. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. The actual utility screen displays...
... Menu. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. The actual utility screen displays...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Are you to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Are you to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater...
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... voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series...
... voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series...
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2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.5 [OK] [Cancel] GPU Boost [OK] Select [OK] to adjust the value. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to adjust the value. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-13 The configuration options vary with a 50MHz...
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.5 [OK] [Cancel] GPU Boost [OK] Select [OK] to adjust the value. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to adjust the value. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-13 The configuration options vary with a 50MHz...
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... to your CPU model. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. The valid value ranges vary according to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware...
... to your CPU model. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. The valid value ranges vary according to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware...
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...-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set the Active Memory Threshold. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-19 The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to internally optimize the order of commands. Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you to report warning messages during the POST. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors...
...-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set the Active Memory Threshold. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-19 The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to internally optimize the order of commands. Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you to report warning messages during the POST. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors...
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.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MEBx Selection Screen [Disabled] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support, set the Intel AMT item to use when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to enable or disable the MEBx selection screen. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to [Enabled...
.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MEBx Selection Screen [Disabled] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support, set the Intel AMT item to use when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to enable or disable the MEBx selection screen. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to [Enabled...
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...) mode to legacy AC'97 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Front Panel Type...
...) mode to legacy AC'97 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Front Panel Type...
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... the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information The values range from 40ºC to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control...
... the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information The values range from 40ºC to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control...