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... is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which you wish to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the... writing by the applicable law. Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is eager to the extent permitted by ASUS; ii The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their...
... is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which you wish to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the... writing by the applicable law. Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is eager to the extent permitted by ASUS; ii The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their...
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Contents 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-32 1.10 Software 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 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...
Contents 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-32 1.10 Software 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 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...
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...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 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... 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-...
...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 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... 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-...
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... cord. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it supports. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Detailed...
... cord. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it supports. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Detailed...
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...Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports - B75M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd... back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports HDMI with max. Intel® B75 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) /1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 ...
...Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports - B75M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd... back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports HDMI with max. Intel® B75 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) /1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 ...
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ASUS EZ Flash 2 - B75M-A specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Network iControl - 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 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x ...
ASUS EZ Flash 2 - B75M-A specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Network iControl - 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 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x ...
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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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... 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 or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated...
... 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 or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated...
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... 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™ i7 / Core™...1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS B75M-A 1-1 It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to support the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...
... 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™ i7 / Core™...1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS B75M-A 1-1 It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to support the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...
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...Shortcut for details. See section 1.7 Jumpers for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for both the front and rear panels, allowing you set the USB device...Suite II With its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. * Intel® 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 ...
...Shortcut for details. See section 1.7 Jumpers for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for both the front and rear panels, allowing you set the USB device...Suite II With its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. * Intel® 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 ...
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...product design and innovation aimed at reducing carbon footprint and mitigating environmental impact. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS B75M-A 1-3 Network iControl Network iControl is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. feature automatically ...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 set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs. It allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support...
...product design and innovation aimed at reducing carbon footprint and mitigating environmental impact. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS B75M-A 1-3 Network iControl Network iControl is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. feature automatically ...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 set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs. It allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support...
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...; 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 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... you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips ...
...; 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 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... you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips ...
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...AX3U2133XW8G10-2X(XMP) DIMM socket Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1.65V • • 1.65V • • ASUS B75M-A 1-15 DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) KINGSTON... - - 9-9-9-27 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - - Timing DS - - 9-10-9-28 DS - - - B75M-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided • DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs...
...AX3U2133XW8G10-2X(XMP) DIMM socket Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1.65V • • 1.65V • • ASUS B75M-A 1-15 DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) KINGSTON... - - 9-9-9-27 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - - Timing DS - - 9-10-9-28 DS - - - B75M-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided • DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs...
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... ROPGGBU XHP284 C3G-M E223X8B O648S F211X8 B0640A - - - AM5D6008 BQQSCK - - - Timing DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 DS ELPIDA J1108BFSEDJ-F - Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs - • • 1.5V • • DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. APACER - DDR3-1066 MHz capability ...8G11-B 8GB DS TEAM TLD34G1600H 4GB DS C9BK(XMP) Team TED38G1600 8GB DS HC11BK Chip Brand Chip No. Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1.5V • • 1.65V • • DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No...
... ROPGGBU XHP284 C3G-M E223X8B O648S F211X8 B0640A - - - AM5D6008 BQQSCK - - - Timing DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 DS ELPIDA J1108BFSEDJ-F - Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs - • • 1.5V • • DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. APACER - DDR3-1066 MHz capability ...8G11-B 8GB DS TEAM TLD34G1600H 4GB DS C9BK(XMP) Team TED38G1600 8GB DS HC11BK Chip Brand Chip No. Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1.5V • • 1.65V • • DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No...
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... until the retaining clips snap back 3 in only one direction. 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
... until the retaining clips snap back 3 in only one direction. 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
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... and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. See Chapter 2 for the ...in a chassis). 3. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS B75M-A 1-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments.
... and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. See Chapter 2 for the ...in a chassis). 3. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS B75M-A 1-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments.
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... 12 23 Normal (Default) B75M-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
... 12 23 Normal (Default) B75M-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. HDMI port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to...
... environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. HDMI port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to...
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... 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. ASUS B75M-A 1-25 By default, this connector. Front panel audio connector (10...
... 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. ASUS B75M-A 1-25 By default, this connector. Front panel audio connector (10...
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... completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC B75M-A GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts ...one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +...
... completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC B75M-A GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts ...one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +...