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... COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in this product. The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of...
... COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in this product. The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of...
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... but is recommended to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer...
... but is recommended to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer...
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... already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector...
... already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector...
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-11 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. shared - - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Intel® 3rd Generation Core processors support PCIe 3.0. Plug the power...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-11 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. shared - - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Intel® 3rd Generation Core processors support PCIe 3.0. Plug the power...
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... power mode). Keyboard and USB device wake-up (KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the P/S 2 mouse. For system failure due to default values. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use...
... power mode). Keyboard and USB device wake-up (KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the P/S 2 mouse. For system failure due to default values. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use...
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... condition or in sleep mode. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-13 otherwise...
... condition or in sleep mode. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-13 otherwise...
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... supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in only one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high...
... supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in only one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high...
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CPU_FAN CHA_FAN B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.3‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components. These are...
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.3‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components. These are...
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... of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest...
... of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest...
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... Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when...
... Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when...
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... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B75MPLUS.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch...
... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B75MPLUS.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch...
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... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Doing so can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to recover BIOS setting. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional...
... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Doing so can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to recover BIOS setting. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional...
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... BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: B75M-PLUS VER: 5011 DATE: 08/07/2011 B75MPLUS.CAP 4194304 2012-08-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the...
... BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: B75M-PLUS VER: 5011 DATE: 08/07/2011 B75MPLUS.CAP 4194304 2012-08-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the...
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... updating the BIOS file if you to exit BIOS Updater. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-5 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use...
... updating the BIOS file if you to exit BIOS Updater. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-5 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use...
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... menu may vary depending on the system loading. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use the and keys to configure the GPU Boost settings. Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] 2.4.4 iGPU Max.Frequency [Auto] Auto: The iGPU frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading. 2.4.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS B75M-PLUS...
... menu may vary depending on the system loading. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use the and keys to configure the GPU Boost settings. Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] 2.4.4 iGPU Max.Frequency [Auto] Auto: The iGPU frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading. 2.4.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS B75M-PLUS...
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...to adjust the processor's voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. Use and keys to zero (0). Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power, current and temperature specification limit. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware...
...to adjust the processor's voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. Use and keys to zero (0). Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power, current and temperature specification limit. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware...
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... (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you set the system memory size allocated to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically...
... (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you set the system memory size allocated to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically...
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... configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you set this menu allow you to configure the PCIEx16 speed. Intel USB2.0 EHCI Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 EHCI Controller. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-21 If no USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled...
... configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you set this menu allow you to configure the PCIEx16 speed. Intel USB2.0 EHCI Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 EHCI Controller. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-21 If no USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled...
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... of the chassis temperature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started CHA_FAN Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CHA_FAN Fan Min. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
... of the chassis temperature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started CHA_FAN Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CHA_FAN Fan Min. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
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... easily enter the BIOS setup. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to 10 seconds. This item allows you set the waiting time for the system to display the post report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices...
... easily enter the BIOS setup. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to 10 seconds. This item allows you set the waiting time for the system to display the post report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices...