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... support 1-32 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 ...2-12 2.4.2 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-12 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.4 CPU Power Management 2-15 2.4.5 DIGI+ VRM 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-18 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-18 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-20 2.5.3 SATA Configuration 2-21 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration ...
... support 1-32 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 ...2-12 2.4.2 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-12 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.4 CPU Power Management 2-15 2.4.5 DIGI+ VRM 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-18 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-18 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-20 2.5.3 SATA Configuration 2-21 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration ...
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...Monitor menu 2-26 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-26 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A 2-26 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-26 2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-27 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage... 2-28 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-28 2.7 Boot... 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 Priorities 2-34 2.7.12 Boot Override 2-34 2.8 Tools menu 2-35...
...Monitor menu 2-26 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-26 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A 2-26 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-26 2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-27 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage... 2-28 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-28 2.7 Boot... 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 Priorities 2-34 2.7.12 Boot Override 2-34 2.8 Tools menu 2-35...
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..., 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports - resolution of... 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with max. B75M-A specifications summary CPU...
..., 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports - resolution of... 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with max. B75M-A specifications summary CPU...
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... support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 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 AI Charger - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Network iControl - B75M-A specifications summary ASUS unique...
... support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 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 AI Charger - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Network iControl - B75M-A specifications summary ASUS unique...
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...surges from switching power supply (PSU). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores CPU default settings when the system crashes due to energy consumption. ASUS B75M-A 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on your screen... BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to automatically connect to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that ...
...surges from switching power supply (PSU). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores CPU default settings when the system crashes due to energy consumption. ASUS B75M-A 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on your screen... BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to automatically connect to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that ...
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... varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of these memory modules depend on ...sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. Profile is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if...
... varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of these memory modules depend on ...sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. Profile is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if...
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3. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. These are not jumpers! ASUS B75M-A 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) ...
3. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. These are not jumpers! ASUS B75M-A 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) ...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. 1.10.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B75, Q77 * Intel® Core™ i7 vPro with one of these chipsets: B75, ... screen resolution. Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) • Panther Point PCH with Core™ Ivy Bridge CPU or Sandy Bridge CPU (Chief River/ Maho Bay platforms) with 5MB vPro ME 8.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3 with B75 * Intel® Core™ i5 with B75 * Intel...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. 1.10.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B75, Q77 * Intel® Core™ i7 vPro with one of these chipsets: B75, ... screen resolution. Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) • Panther Point PCH with Core™ Ivy Bridge CPU or Sandy Bridge CPU (Chief River/ Maho Bay platforms) with 5MB vPro ME 8.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3 with B75 * Intel® Core™ i5 with B75 * Intel...
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... conditions of every component's phase. [T. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. This item allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme...monitored. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is defined by Intel VRM specifications and affects iGPU voltage. ASUS B75M-A 2-17 CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to maintain the current VRM balance.
... conditions of every component's phase. [T. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. This item allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme...monitored. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is defined by Intel VRM specifications and affects iGPU voltage. ASUS B75M-A 2-17 CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to maintain the current VRM balance.
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... to choose the number of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. The items shown in this function. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] ...[3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show...
... to choose the number of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. The items shown in this function. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] ...[3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show...
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... the requirements and prefetch data and codes for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. ASUS B75M-A 2-19 CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to perform ... SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled} The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C1E [Auto] [Auto] Automatically enables the C1E support function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to virtually function...
... the requirements and prefetch data and codes for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. ASUS B75M-A 2-19 CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to perform ... SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled} The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C1E [Auto] [Auto] Automatically enables the C1E support function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to virtually function...
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... . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [Immediately] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is larger than...
... . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [Immediately] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is larger than...
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...to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators....Chassis Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 100%. Chassis Fan Profile...
...to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators....Chassis Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 100%. Chassis Fan Profile...