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... 1-33 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-33 1.10.3 Intel® SBA support 1-34 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 BIOS menu 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...
... 1-33 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-33 1.10.3 Intel® SBA support 1-34 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 BIOS menu 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...
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... your power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts:... or removing devices to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These...
... your power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts:... or removing devices to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These...
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ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS GPU Boost - Network iControl - AI Charger - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Other features - 100% All high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (purple/green) 1 ... 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) ix ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons...
ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS GPU Boost - Network iControl - AI Charger - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Other features - 100% All high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (purple/green) 1 ... 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) ix ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons...
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P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 6.9" (24.4cm x 17.5cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 6.9" (24.4cm x 17.5cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... a user-friendly interface that provide twice the performance of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for complete insight. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe... information for frequently accessed settings. - New F3 Shortcut for enhanced system control - ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core...
... a user-friendly interface that provide twice the performance of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for complete insight. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe... information for frequently accessed settings. - New F3 Shortcut for enhanced system control - ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core...
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... bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the Limit with no need for extreme graphics performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-3 Ai Charger Ai Charger is a unique fast-charging software which supports iPods, iPhones, and iPads. * Check your USB mobile...
... bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the Limit with no need for extreme graphics performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-3 Ai Charger Ai Charger is a unique fast-charging software which supports iPods, iPhones, and iPads. * Check your USB mobile...
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... default settings when the system crashes due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can be pre-scheduled to run at reducing carbon footprint and mitigating environmental impact. 1-4 Chapter...
... default settings when the system crashes due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can be pre-scheduled to run at reducing carbon footprint and mitigating environmental impact. 1-4 Chapter...
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... came with the PCI Express specifications. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to do not ...need to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. ...card to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21
... came with the PCI Express specifications. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to do not ...need to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. ...card to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21
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... 2-3. shared - - - - Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap...
... 2-3. shared - - - - Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap...
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... Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-23 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move ...the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking. Removing ...
... Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-23 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move ...the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking. Removing ...
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...the BIOS setup to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D port. 8. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8B75-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8B75-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ...
...the BIOS setup to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D port. 8. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8B75-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8B75-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ...
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... (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for details. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-29 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_3 GND ...P8B75-M LX PLUS Speaker Out Connector 6. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS...
... (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for details. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-29 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_3 GND ...P8B75-M LX PLUS Speaker Out Connector 6. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS...
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... 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for additional USB 3.0 ports. If your chassis supports front panel ports, you can use the ASUS USB 3.0 header to [AHCI]. Vbus P8B75-M LX PLUS PIN 1 P8B75-M LX PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is for details. 8. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to install...
... 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for additional USB 3.0 ports. If your chassis supports front panel ports, you can use the ASUS USB 3.0 header to [AHCI]. Vbus P8B75-M LX PLUS PIN 1 P8B75-M LX PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is for details. 8. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to install...
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... a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-1 The ASUS Update main screen appears. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical...
... a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-1 The ASUS Update main screen appears. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical...
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...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to avail all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash ...disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find ...
...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to avail all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash ...disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find ...
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...; Before using this 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. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that...
...; Before using this 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. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that...
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... to a DOS environment 1. Booting the system to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the...
... to a DOS environment 1. Booting the system to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the...
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... the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. P8B75-M LX PLUS 0308 P8B75-M-LX-PLUS-ASUS-0306.CAP 8194 2012-05-1 15:25:48 3. DO NOT shut down or 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 exit BIOS Updater. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-5 BIOS Updater...
... the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. P8B75-M LX PLUS 0308 P8B75-M-LX-PLUS-ASUS-0306.CAP 8194 2012-05-1 15:25:48 3. DO NOT shut down or 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 exit BIOS Updater. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-5 BIOS Updater...
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...reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to guide you in this... option only if you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to the default value. Using the ...
...reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to guide you in this... option only if you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to the default value. Using the ...
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... system. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode...8226; The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed ...
... system. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode...8226; The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed ...