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... package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ...the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8B75-M LX motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 ...
... package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ...the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8B75-M LX motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 ...
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... more environmentally-friendly. Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphic cards with... DIMMs, and helping with fast computing iGPU. New upgrade! Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-3
... more environmentally-friendly. Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphic cards with... DIMMs, and helping with fast computing iGPU. New upgrade! Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-3
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... from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo...that allows you to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency...
... from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo...that allows you to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency...
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...(10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-28 17. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-26 11. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-13 13. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-7 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 1-30 14 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 19.8cm(7.8in) ...240-pin module) VGA DVI LGA1155 2 EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_12 LAN_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111F Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8B75-M LX USB3_34 5 SATA3G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 CLRTC CHASSIS Intel® B75 SATA3G_2 6 8Mb BIOS 8Mb BIOS VIA VT1708S SPDIF_OUT AAFP...
...(10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-28 17. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-26 11. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-13 13. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-7 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 1-30 14 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 19.8cm(7.8in) ...240-pin module) VGA DVI LGA1155 2 EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_12 LAN_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111F Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8B75-M LX USB3_34 5 SATA3G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 CLRTC CHASSIS Intel® B75 SATA3G_2 6 8Mb BIOS 8Mb BIOS VIA VT1708S SPDIF_OUT AAFP...
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DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
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1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-11
1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-11
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...Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8B75-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8B75-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC...single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-13 DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The figure illustrates the location of the following: - For effective...
...Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8B75-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8B75-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC...single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-13 DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The figure illustrates the location of the following: - For effective...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-17 H5TC1G83TFRH9A H5TQ2G83BFRH9C H5TC1G83TFRH9A H5TQ2G83BFRH9C KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A J1108BDBG...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-17 H5TC1G83TFRH9A H5TQ2G83BFRH9C H5TC1G83TFRH9A H5TQ2G83BFRH9C KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A J1108BDBG...
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ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-19 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the module into A1 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as ...
ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-19 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the module into A1 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as ...
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... for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-21 Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you removed earlier...
... for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-21 Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you removed earlier...
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... (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-23 PS/2 Mouse port (green).
... (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-23 PS/2 Mouse port (green).
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...module to this connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8B75-M LX SPDIF_OUT P8B75-M LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set to [HD]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that ...97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-25 By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 2.5.7 Onboard Devices ...
...module to this connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8B75-M LX SPDIF_OUT P8B75-M LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set to [HD]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that ...97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-25 By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 2.5.7 Onboard Devices ...
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... PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD P8B75-M LX Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-27 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port...; The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN +12V GND P8B75-M LX CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN P8B75-M LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on IBM PC-compatible computers.
... PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD P8B75-M LX Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-27 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port...; The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN +12V GND P8B75-M LX CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN P8B75-M LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on IBM PC-compatible computers.
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... SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P8B75-M LX SATA3G_5 P8B75-M LX Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before...ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-29 Intel® B75 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard ...
... SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P8B75-M LX SATA3G_5 P8B75-M LX Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before...ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-29 Intel® B75 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard ...
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...Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a jumper cap. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX Chassis intrusion connector 1.11 Onboard LEDs 1. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion ... the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to indicate that you intend to this connector. SB_PWR P8B75-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8B75-M LX Onboard LED ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-31 Remove the jumper caps only when you should shut down the system and unplug the ...
...Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a jumper cap. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX Chassis intrusion connector 1.11 Onboard LEDs 1. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion ... the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to indicate that you intend to this connector. SB_PWR P8B75-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8B75-M LX Onboard LED ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-31 Remove the jumper caps only when you should shut down the system and unplug the ...
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ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-33 Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination ....) • Local Administrator rights on the target machine • THE Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) • Panther Point PCH with Core™ Ivy Bridge CPU or Sandy...
ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-33 Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination ....) • Local Administrator rights on the target machine • THE Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) • Panther Point PCH with Core™ Ivy Bridge CPU or Sandy...
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... II utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The AI Suite II ...Quick Bar appears. 2. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities...
... II utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The AI Suite II ...Quick Bar appears. 2. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities...
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... can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. •.... Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-3 Press to switch to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file....
... can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. •.... Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-3 Press to switch to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file....
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... BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-5 Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.28 Current ROM BOARD: P8B75-M LX VER: 0203 DATE: 04/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...
... BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-5 Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.28 Current ROM BOARD: P8B75-M LX VER: 0203 DATE: 04/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...
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... Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-7 EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8B75-M LX BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Speed : 2900 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English...
... Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-7 EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8B75-M LX BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Speed : 2900 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English...