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...; B75 SPEAKER F_PANEL USB3_34 128Mb BIOS SATA3G_5 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 EATXPWR DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) ASUS B75M-A motherboard User Manual 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items are damaged...
...; B75 SPEAKER F_PANEL USB3_34 128Mb BIOS SATA3G_5 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 EATXPWR DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) ASUS B75M-A motherboard User Manual 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items are damaged...
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... latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. * Intel® 3rd generation processors support DDR3 1600 MHz and higher frequency. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive features Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With Intel® B75 Express Chipset native support for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core... 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS B75M-A 1-1 Intel® B75 Express Chipset The Intel® B75 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset designed to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates....
... latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. * Intel® 3rd generation processors support DDR3 1600 MHz and higher frequency. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive features Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With Intel® B75 Express Chipset native support for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core... 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS B75M-A 1-1 Intel® B75 Express Chipset The Intel® B75 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset designed to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates....
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree ...(ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements with ASUS' vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation aimed... system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to convert your screen. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to... CPU default settings when the system crashes due to overclocking failure. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree ...(ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements with ASUS' vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation aimed... system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to convert your screen. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to... CPU default settings when the system crashes due to overclocking failure. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage...
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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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B75M-A ASUS B75M-A 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B75M-A ASUS B75M-A 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws!
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.... P/S 2 device wakeup (PS_USBPW34) 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-22 1-26 1-21 1-27 1-8 1-13 1-29 1-30 1-30 1-28 1-29 1-31 1-32 1-20 1-25 ASUS B75M-A 1-7 USB device wake-up (USBPW12) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Intel® B75 Serial ATA...
.... P/S 2 device wakeup (PS_USBPW34) 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-22 1-26 1-21 1-27 1-8 1-13 1-29 1-30 1-30 1-28 1-29 1-31 1-32 1-20 1-25 ASUS B75M-A 1-7 USB device wake-up (USBPW12) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Intel® B75 Serial ATA...
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DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 ASUS B75M-A 1-9 1.4.1 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 B75M-A 1-9 1.4.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS B75M-A 1-11 1.4.2 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 B75M-A 1-11 1.4.2 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.
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A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 B75M-A B75M-A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS B75M-A 1-13 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 B75M-A B75M-A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS B75M-A 1-13 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1.65V • • 1.65V • • ASUS B75M-A 1-15 Size GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support ... SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. KINGSTON KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX(XMP) Team TXD38G2400HC10QBK Size 8GB (4GBx2) 8GB SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. B75M-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided • DIMM support: • 1 DIMM...
...2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1.65V • • 1.65V • • ASUS B75M-A 1-15 Size GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support ... SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. KINGSTON KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX(XMP) Team TXD38G2400HC10QBK Size 8GB (4GBx2) 8GB SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. B75M-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided • DIMM support: • 1 DIMM...
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... Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS B75M-A 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
... Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS B75M-A 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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...-up the computer by pressing a key on the P/S 2 keyboard or by clicking on CLRTC jumper default position. PS2_USBPW34 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) B75M-A B75M-A Keyboard Power Setting ASUS B75M-A 1-21 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the P/S 2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake...
...-up the computer by pressing a key on the P/S 2 keyboard or by clicking on CLRTC jumper default position. PS2_USBPW34 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) B75M-A B75M-A Keyboard Power Setting ASUS B75M-A 1-21 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the P/S 2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake...
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... OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS B75M-A 1-23 In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8channel configuration. Line Out port (lime). This port allows Gigabit connection...
... OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS B75M-A 1-23 In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8channel configuration. Line Out port (lime). This port allows Gigabit connection...
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...; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to this connector. ASUS B75M-A 1-25 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2... L B75M-A AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B75M-A Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard...
...; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to this connector. ASUS B75M-A 1-25 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2... L B75M-A AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B75M-A Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard...
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... damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B75M-A CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B75M-A Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the... fan connectors! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. These are not jumpers! The ... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. ASUS B75M-A 1-27
... damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B75M-A CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B75M-A Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the... fan connectors! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. These are not jumpers! The ... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. ASUS B75M-A 1-27
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.... Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS B75M-A 1-29 5. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out B75M-A SPEAKER PIN 1 B75M-A Speaker Out Connector 6. B75M-A 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...
.... Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS B75M-A 1-29 5. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out B75M-A SPEAKER PIN 1 B75M-A Speaker Out Connector 6. B75M-A 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...
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... 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS B75M-A 1-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND... NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND B75M-A PIN 1 PIN 1 B75M-A USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 9. Connect the USB module ...
... 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS B75M-A 1-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND... NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND B75M-A PIN 1 PIN 1 B75M-A USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 9. Connect the USB module ...
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...of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. ASUS B75M-A 1-33 To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT... enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click...
...of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. ASUS B75M-A 1-33 To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT... enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click...
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...Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. BIOS information ...
...Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. BIOS information ...
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... load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS B75M-A 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file...
... load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS B75M-A 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file...
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... To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS B75M-A 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. B75M-A 0212 02/17/2013 B75MA.CAP 8194 2013-02-17 15:25:48 3. Restart your computer.
... To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS B75M-A 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. B75M-A 0212 02/17/2013 B75MA.CAP 8194 2013-02-17 15:25:48 3. Restart your computer.