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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary viii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-12 1.5 System memory 1-14 1.5.1 Overview 1-14 1.5.2 Memory...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary viii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-12 1.5 System memory 1-14 1.5.1 Overview 1-14 1.5.2 Memory...
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...single-chipset designed to the behavior of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are .... Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(OC.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) /1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that retrieves data 10 times faster. Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights 1 LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd ...
...single-chipset designed to the behavior of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are .... Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(OC.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) /1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that retrieves data 10 times faster. Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights 1 LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd ...
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.... Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.3 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to avoid damaging them...; Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply...
.... Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.3 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to avoid damaging them...; Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply...
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables...
...; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables...
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... Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM... module will run at DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz frequency as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. The figure illustrates the location of the same version or date code (D/C)...
... Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM... module will run at DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz frequency as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. The figure illustrates the location of the same version or date code (D/C)...
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... memory standard. DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - Profile is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual ... (SPD), which is dependent on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-15 The stability and compatibility of accessing information from a memory module. DIMM socket Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb...
... memory standard. DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - Profile is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual ... (SPD), which is dependent on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-15 The stability and compatibility of accessing information from a memory module. DIMM socket Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb...
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...and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the...cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that they support. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before...
...and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the...cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that they support. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before...
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...motherboard A BC D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. shared - - - - P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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.
...motherboard A BC D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. shared - - - - P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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.
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.... These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-25 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, set the Front...
.... These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-25 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, set the Front...
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... the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-27 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. CPU_FAN P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to... connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU FAN PWM...
... the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-27 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. CPU_FAN P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to... connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU FAN PWM...
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...USB78) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted button that came with the chassis for details. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 10. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis... connectors. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-31 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS DRCT connector...
...USB78) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted button that came with the chassis for details. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. 10. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis... connectors. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-31 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS DRCT connector...
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Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. SB_PWR P8B75-M LX PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8B75-M LX PLUS Onboard LED 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. SB_PWR P8B75-M LX PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8B75-M LX PLUS Onboard LED 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... are subject to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-33 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP and Windows 7 Operating Systems (OS...
... are subject to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-33 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP and Windows 7 Operating Systems (OS...
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...motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS... 2-1 Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility.
...motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS... 2-1 Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility.
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...file to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 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 allows you to restore 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. Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from...
...file to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 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 allows you to restore 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. Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from...
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...the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program ...can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-7 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...
...the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program ...can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-7 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...
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...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8B75-M LX PLUS Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2010 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:...in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Appendices A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International ...
...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8B75-M LX PLUS Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2010 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:...in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Appendices A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International ...