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... latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B75M-PLUS motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cable 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide...Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Supports DVI-D with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - B75M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Supports HDMI with max.resolution ...
... latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B75M-PLUS motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cable 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide...Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Supports DVI-D with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - B75M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Supports HDMI with max.resolution ...
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... before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-1 Failure to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component...
... before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-1 Failure to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component...
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... connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. USB device wake-up (KB_USBPWB) 3. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 16. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-15 1-12 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-18 1-18 1-17 1-19 1-17 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-11 1-21 1-... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 13. B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1.
... connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. USB device wake-up (KB_USBPWB) 3. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 16. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-15 1-12 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-18 1-18 1-17 1-19 1-17 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-11 1-21 1-... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 13. B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1.
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4 C A B 5 1.3.2 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. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-5
4 C A B 5 1.3.2 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. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-5
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...install 4GB or more on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the following: - Check with less power consumption. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-7 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit ...Windows® OS, when you do any of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install ...
...install 4GB or more on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the following: - Check with less power consumption. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-7 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit ...Windows® OS, when you do any of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install ...
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... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC B75M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC B75M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot This motherboard... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - shared - - - - Intel® 3rd Generation Core processors support PCIe 3.0. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-11
... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC B75M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC B75M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot This motherboard... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - shared - - - - Intel® 3rd Generation Core processors support PCIe 3.0. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-11
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... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-13
... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-13
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... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B75M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B75M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard...Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 B75M-PLUS ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-15 Connect one orientation. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is ...
... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B75M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B75M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard...Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 B75M-PLUS ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-15 Connect one orientation. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is ...
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... for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- F_PANEL PWR_LED PWR_BTN PIN 1 B75M-PLUS HDD_LED RESET B75M-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system ...button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 5. SPEAKER B75M-PLUS PIN 1 B75M-PLUS Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-17 The IDE LED lights up when you hear system beeps and warnings. System panel connector (10-1 pin...
... for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- F_PANEL PWR_LED PWR_BTN PIN 1 B75M-PLUS HDD_LED RESET B75M-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system ...button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 5. SPEAKER B75M-PLUS PIN 1 B75M-PLUS Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-17 The IDE LED lights up when you hear system beeps and warnings. System panel connector (10-1 pin...
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... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the rear side of the system chassis. Vbus B75M-PLUS PIN 1 B75M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-19 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 9. 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB...
... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the rear side of the system chassis. Vbus B75M-PLUS PIN 1 B75M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-19 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 9. 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB...
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... mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR B75M-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B75M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-21 LPT standardizes as a printer. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. LPT B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS Parallel Port Connector 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND...
... mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR B75M-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B75M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-21 LPT standardizes as a printer. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. LPT B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS Parallel Port Connector 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive... supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on the system. 2. The system requires you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Doing...
...or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive... supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on the system. 2. The system requires you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Doing...
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BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select Yes and press . Refer ...
BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select Yes and press . Refer ...
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... mode Normal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations.
... mode Normal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations.
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... a list of the menu screen are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is user-configurable, you can change the settings. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner...
... a list of the menu screen are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is user-configurable, you can change the settings. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner...
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... values can cause the system to create/confirm the password. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press...
... values can cause the system to create/confirm the password. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press...
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... menu allow you to set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-13 Manual: The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode...
... menu allow you to set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-13 Manual: The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode...
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... extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. You can manually key in a value for extra power support. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-15
... extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. You can manually key in a value for extra power support. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-15
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... two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-17 The items shown in submenu may be different due to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled...
... two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-17 The items shown in submenu may be different due to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled...