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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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...qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. It includes descriptions of the...retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are...
...qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. It includes descriptions of the...retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are...
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...ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-1 Moreover, Intel® B75 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. 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...Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 ...
...ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-1 Moreover, Intel® B75 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. 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...Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 ...
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...frequently accessed settings. - Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. This motherboard delivers up to high speed connectivity. This motherboard affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than 2.2TB in x16 mode). Additionally, get enhanced scalability, ...faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of the current PCIe 2.0. ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers...
...frequently accessed settings. - Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. This motherboard delivers up to high speed connectivity. This motherboard affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than 2.2TB in x16 mode). Additionally, get enhanced scalability, ...faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of the current PCIe 2.0. ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers...
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... avoid network clogging and long-waits on downloads. C.P.R. ErP ready This motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements with regard to their default settings. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can be pre-scheduled to achieve a quiet...
... avoid network clogging and long-waits on downloads. C.P.R. ErP ready This motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements with regard to their default settings. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can be pre-scheduled to achieve a quiet...
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... cord is detached from the power supply. 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 ensure that came with external ports goes to the rear...it into the chassis in the image. 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 wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-5
... cord is detached from the power supply. 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 ensure that came with external ports goes to the rear...it into the chassis in the image. 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 wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-5
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1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws!
1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws!
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... purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from ... the PnP cap. 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel...
... purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from ... the PnP cap. 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel...
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... compatibility, we recommend that 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 ... operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Check with two...
... compatibility, we recommend that 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 ... operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Check with two...
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...load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. DIMM socket Voltage support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1.65V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-15 Size SS/DS KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - To operate at the vendor-marked...- - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing -
...load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. DIMM socket Voltage support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1.65V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-15 Size SS/DS KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - To operate at the vendor-marked...- - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing -
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... fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DIMM notch 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back 3 in only one...
... fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DIMM notch 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back 3 in only one...
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... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards.... The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change ...
... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards.... The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change ...
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... 8111F controller shared - - - - - - - 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 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. shared - - - - shared - - - - Keep the cap on... ON the computer. 4. 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 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
... 8111F controller shared - - - - - - - 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 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. shared - - - - shared - - - - Keep the cap on... ON the computer. 4. 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 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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...Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-25 This 15-pin port is set the item to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC...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 standard. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. Connect one end of the motherboard...
...Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-25 This 15-pin port is set the item to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC...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 standard. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. Connect one end of the motherboard...
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... on the fan connectors! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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. The CPU_FAN connector...
... on the fan connectors! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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. The CPU_FAN connector...
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... connectors. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8B75-M LX PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8B75-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back ...to this connector on the motherboard. P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS DRCT connector Check that supports DirectKey from the chassis to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for details. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-31 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 9. Direct Connector (2-...
... connectors. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8B75-M LX PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8B75-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back ...to this connector on the motherboard. P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS DRCT connector Check that supports DirectKey from the chassis to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for details. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-31 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 9. Direct Connector (2-...
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1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 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.
1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 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.
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...your ASUS motherboard. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-33... To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates.
...your ASUS motherboard. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-33... To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates.
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...ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard... II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Quit all Windows® applications ...
...ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard... II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Quit all Windows® applications ...