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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 ...
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 ...
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...2200(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) /1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D and D-Sub ports - Supports D-Sub with HD audio... jack-retasking * Use a chassis with max. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
...2200(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) /1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D and D-Sub ports - Supports D-Sub with HD audio... jack-retasking * Use a chassis with max. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
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... Suite II - AI Charger - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Other features - 100% All high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (purple/green) 1 x DVI-D...x Speaker connector 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: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons...
... Suite II - AI Charger - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Other features - 100% All high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (purple/green) 1 x DVI-D...x Speaker connector 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: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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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... architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to the behavior of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in...
... architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to the behavior of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in...
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... overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. GPU Boost Go to an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. 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 device ...manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. ** The actual charging speed may vary with iGPU Level Up! ASUS MyLogo 2™ Personalize your system by turning your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. AI ...
... overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. GPU Boost Go to an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. 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 device ...manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. ** The actual charging speed may vary with iGPU Level Up! ASUS MyLogo 2™ Personalize your system by turning your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. AI ...
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... cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the image. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-5 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...
... cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the image. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-5 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...
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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. Do not overtighten the screws! 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
1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! 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
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...on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-9 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 before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is...
...on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-9 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 before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-13
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-13
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The system maps the total size 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 sockets. • ...
The system maps the total size 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 sockets. • ...
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...loaded X.M.P. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of these...Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-15 P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...loaded X.M.P. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of these...Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-15 P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Micron Chip NO. J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Timing Voltage 9GF22D9KPT 7 J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 H5TQ2G83AFR 7 9HF22D9KPT 7 1.35V(low voltage) 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V - ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-19 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
... Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Micron Chip NO. J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Timing Voltage 9GF22D9KPT 7 J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 H5TQ2G83AFR 7 9HF22D9KPT 7 1.35V(low voltage) 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V - ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-19 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure...
... After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure...
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... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery...
... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery...
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... ORANGE Linked BLINKING 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 For system failure due to default values. 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through...
... ORANGE Linked BLINKING 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 For system failure due to default values. 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through...
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... 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 standard. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-25...
... 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 standard. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-25...
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...Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8B75-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or... when you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in ...
...Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8B75-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or... when you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in ...
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... matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-27 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 not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...
... matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-27 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 not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...