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... provide complete source code as stated in receipt of shipment with you want to have it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under the...product is authorized in this email address). or (2) the serial number of alteration is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Offer to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO...
... provide complete source code as stated in receipt of shipment with you want to have it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under the...product is authorized in this email address). or (2) the serial number of alteration is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Offer to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO...
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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B75M-PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-21 1.10 Software support 1-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi B75M-PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-21 1.10 Software support 1-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup...
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... descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. iv About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep...
... descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. iv About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep...
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... of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - 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 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated...
... of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - 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 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated...
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... to support an 8-channel audio output. 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS DIGI+VRM - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Eclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS CrashFree ...port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) vii B75M-PLUS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Intel® B75 Express Chipset: - 5 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors - 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ...
... to support an 8-channel audio output. 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS DIGI+VRM - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Eclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS CrashFree ...port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) vii B75M-PLUS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Intel® B75 Express Chipset: - 5 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors - 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ...
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B75M-PLUS specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x COM port connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x S/..., DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, 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: 8.9"x 7.8" (22...
B75M-PLUS specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x COM port connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x S/..., DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, 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: 8.9"x 7.8" (22...
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....com/ kb/929605/en-us • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is ...is the standard way of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai ...
....com/ kb/929605/en-us • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is ...is the standard way of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai ...
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... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ... cards, and other cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that ...
... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ... cards, and other cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that ...
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...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 graphics card that comply with the PCI...system setup information such as system passwords. shared - - - - 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 graphics card that comply with the PCI...system setup information such as system passwords. shared - - - - 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
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.... This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. DVI-D port. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. PS/2 keyboard port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows...
.... This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. DVI-D port. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. PS/2 keyboard port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows...
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...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 The power supply plugs are for ...details. 2. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 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...
...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 The power supply plugs are for ...details. 2. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 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...
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...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the... power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W power rating. 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. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector...
...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the... power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W power rating. 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. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector...
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... connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Ground HWRST# (NC) 4. SPEAKER B75M-PLUS PIN 1 B75M-PLUS Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-17 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to ...is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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...
... connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Ground HWRST# (NC) 4. SPEAKER B75M-PLUS PIN 1 B75M-PLUS Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-17 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to ...is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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...
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...+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND B75M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 B75M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to install additional front panel USB 3.0 ports. If your chassis supports front panel ports, you can use the ASUS USB 3.0 header to the USB connectors. These... 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...
...+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND B75M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 B75M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to install additional front panel USB 3.0 ports. If your chassis supports front panel ports, you can use the ASUS USB 3.0 header to the USB connectors. These... 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...
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...GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT 12. LPT B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS Parallel Port Connector 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes ...mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR B75M-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B75M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-21 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on ...
...GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT 12. LPT B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS Parallel Port Connector 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes ...mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR B75M-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B75M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-21 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on ...
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...NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS... version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an ...
...NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS... version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an ...
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... it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Before you start using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ...Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using...
... it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Before you start using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ...Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using...
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...BIOS file. 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. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-3 NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard ...disk drives (optional). When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The actual ...
...BIOS file. 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. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-3 NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard ...disk drives (optional). When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The actual ...
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Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. At the FreeDOS prompt, ... To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item... drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. 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 Boot your ...
Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. At the FreeDOS prompt, ... To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item... drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. 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 Boot your ...
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...to display the other items. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set to 100:100. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Select any of these preset overclocking ...DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133. [100:100] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set the profiles supported by your system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If you to select the CPU overclocking options to automatically optimize the CPU ...
...to display the other items. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set to 100:100. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Select any of these preset overclocking ...DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133. [100:100] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set the profiles supported by your system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If you to select the CPU overclocking options to automatically optimize the CPU ...