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... Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) ...software described in it shipped to this product. ii to , by the applicable law. 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 extended if: (1) the product is repaired...
... Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) ...software described in it shipped to this product. ii to , by the applicable law. 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 extended if: (1) the product is repaired...
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... screen 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled 2-12 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-12 2.4.3 GPU Boost [OK 2-13 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.5 CPU Power Management 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-18 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-19 2.5.3 SATA Configuration 2-20 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration 2-21 2.5.5 AMT Configuration 2-22 2.5.6 USB Configuration 2-23 2.5.7 Onboard Devices...
... screen 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled 2-12 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-12 2.4.3 GPU Boost [OK 2-13 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.5 CPU Power Management 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-18 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-19 2.5.3 SATA Configuration 2-20 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration 2-21 2.5.5 AMT Configuration 2-22 2.5.6 USB Configuration 2-23 2.5.7 Onboard Devices...
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... to use . ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-3 GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for every use functions, with no need for any user interaction. AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed...
... to use . ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-3 GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for every use functions, with no need for any user interaction. AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed...
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... your favorite software easily by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one -click on downloads. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Within the profile, programs can prioritize your PC's loading. eliminates the need to energy consumption. Moreover, you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in line with ASUS' vision of fan speed to...
... your favorite software easily by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one -click on downloads. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Within the profile, programs can prioritize your PC's loading. eliminates the need to energy consumption. Moreover, you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in line with ASUS' vision of fan speed to...
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... you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to ensure that came with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to motherboard components. 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the image. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-5 The...
... you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to ensure that came with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to motherboard components. 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the image. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-5 The...
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... - P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 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...
... - P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 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...
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...(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V - DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-19 Size...
...(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V - DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-19 Size...
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... settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that the cards...
... settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that the cards...
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... enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS...
... enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS...
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... Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. DVI-D port. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-25 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. By default, this connector, set to this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. 8. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high...
... Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. DVI-D port. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-25 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. By default, this connector, set to this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. 8. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high...
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... the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-27 The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 3. CPU_FAN P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do...
... the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-27 The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 3. CPU_FAN P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do...
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... motherboard. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted button that supports DirectKey from the chassis to the USB connectors. Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 10. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS DRCT connector Check that your chassis comes with the button cable that came with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install...
... motherboard. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted button that supports DirectKey from the chassis to the USB connectors. Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 10. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS DRCT connector Check that your chassis comes with the button cable that came with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install...
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... Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to install ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-33 The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
... Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to install ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-33 The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility...
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility...
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... utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8B75-M-LX-PLUS-ASUS-0308.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-3 The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
... utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8B75-M-LX-PLUS-ASUS-0308.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-3 The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
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... prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in a DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system to the USB port. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3. The succeeding utility screens are...
... prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in a DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system to the USB port. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3. The succeeding utility screens are...
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...; Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04...
...; Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04...
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...Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-19 CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available for select CPU models only. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to your CPU model. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to OS. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support...
...Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-19 CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available for select CPU models only. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to your CPU model. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to OS. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support...
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...Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is larger than the total memory size. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [Immediately] Allows you to set the wake-up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage...
...Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is larger than the total memory size. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [Immediately] Allows you to set the wake-up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage...
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.... Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 40% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage...
.... Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 40% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage...
