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... 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-32 1.10.3 Intel® SBA support 1-34 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time...
... 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-32 1.10.3 Intel® SBA support 1-34 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time...
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... Information 2-35 2.9 Exit menu 2-36 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 Contents 2.5.9 Network Stack 2-25 2.6 Monitor menu 2-26 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-26 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan...Enabled 2-29 2.7.2 Boot Logo Display [Enabled 2-30 2.7.3 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-30 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-30 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-31 2.7.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled 2-31 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-31 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module 2-31 2.7.10 Security Boot 2-32 2.7.11 Boot Option ...
... Information 2-35 2.9 Exit menu 2-36 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 Contents 2.5.9 Network Stack 2-25 2.6 Monitor menu 2-26 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-26 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan...Enabled 2-29 2.7.2 Boot Logo Display [Enabled 2-30 2.7.3 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-30 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-30 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-31 2.7.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled 2-31 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-31 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module 2-31 2.7.10 Security Boot 2-32 2.7.11 Boot Option ...
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...technology 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. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ...• If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package....
...technology 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. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ...• If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package....
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ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Other features - 100% All high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port ...Speaker connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) ix ASUS AI Charger - ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - B75M-A specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons...
ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Other features - 100% All high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port ...Speaker connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) ix ASUS AI Charger - ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - B75M-A specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons...
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B75M-A specifications summary BIOS features Manageability 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 Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 7.0" (24.4cm x 17.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
B75M-A specifications summary BIOS features Manageability 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 Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 7.0" (24.4cm x 17.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... CHA_FAN PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR USBPW5-8 BATTERY PCI1 USB56 LGA1155 DIGI +VRM B75M-A PCIEX16 USB78 CPU_FAN Intel® 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...
... CHA_FAN PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR USBPW5-8 BATTERY PCI1 USB56 LGA1155 DIGI +VRM B75M-A PCIEX16 USB78 CPU_FAN Intel® 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...
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...supported when you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, ... 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with your USB device's conditions...
...supported when you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, ... 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with your USB device's conditions...
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...bandwidth priorities for your screen. C.P.R. ASUS B75M-A 1-3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with regard to... energy consumption. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores CPU default settings ...
...bandwidth priorities for your screen. C.P.R. ASUS B75M-A 1-3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with regard to... energy consumption. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores CPU default settings ...
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... you may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS B75M-A 1-19 Failure to do not need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis... card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot...
... you may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS B75M-A 1-19 Failure to do not need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis... card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot...
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... 12 23 Normal (Default) B75M-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. shared - - - - Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard A BC D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins...
... 12 23 Normal (Default) B75M-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. shared - - - - Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard A BC D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins...
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... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can ...PS_USBPW34) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 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. After clearing the...
... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can ...PS_USBPW34) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 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. After clearing the...
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... audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [AC97]. ASUS B75M-A 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... module to this connector, set to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. By default, this connector. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1.
... audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [AC97]. ASUS B75M-A 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... module to this connector, set to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. By default, this connector. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1.
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... Windows. 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. ASUS B75M-A 1-29 Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) These connectors connect... to [AHCI]. XP® Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS...
... Windows. 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. ASUS B75M-A 1-29 Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) These connectors connect... to [AHCI]. XP® Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS...
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... version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the rear side of the chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product ... GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND B75M-A SATA 6.0Gb/s connector • You must install Windows. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- If your chassis supports front panel ports, you can use the ASUS USB 3.0 header to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 ...
... version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the rear side of the chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product ... GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND B75M-A SATA 6.0Gb/s connector • You must install Windows. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- If your chassis supports front panel ports, you can use the ASUS USB 3.0 header to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 ...
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... to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS B75M-A 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard...
... to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS B75M-A 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard...
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...keys to find the USB flash disk that you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to the Folder Info field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode ... Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. c. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! ...
...keys to find the USB flash disk that you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to the Folder Info field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode ... Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. c. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! ...
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...flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. ASUS B75M-A 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...
...flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. ASUS B75M-A 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...
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... to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The succeeding utility screens are for reference only...optical drive as shown. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in a DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating ...
... to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The succeeding utility screens are for reference only...optical drive as shown. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in a DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating ...
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...the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . B75M-A 0212 02/17/2013 B75MA...to confirm BIOS update. 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS B75M-A 2-5
...the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . B75M-A 0212 02/17/2013 B75MA...to confirm BIOS update. 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS B75M-A 2-5
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... program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you in this option only if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).... button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Do this section are for...
... program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you in this option only if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).... button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Do this section are for...