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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 ...
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 ...
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...detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. Do not... place the product in your area. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. iv Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating ...
...detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. Do not... place the product in your area. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. iv Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating ...
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... maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with max.resolution of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 1920 x 1200 @60Hz...
... maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with max.resolution of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 1920 x 1200 @60Hz...
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... components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the correct orientation. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord...
... components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the correct orientation. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B75M-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 34 5 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS USB34 KB_USBPWB ATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-..., 240-pin module) DVI_VGA LGA1155 1-2 HDMI 1 USB3_12 22.6cm(8.9in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 SATA3G_3 AUDIO BATTERY CHA_FAN SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 PCIEX16 RTL 8111G B75M-PLUS 6 8MB BIOS Super PCIEX1_1 I/O Intel® 18 SB_PWR ALC PCI1 B75 7 887 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC USBPWF 17 LPT COM USB56 USB78 SPEAKER 8 AAFP F_PANEL ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B75M-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 34 5 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS USB34 KB_USBPWB ATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-..., 240-pin module) DVI_VGA LGA1155 1-2 HDMI 1 USB3_12 22.6cm(8.9in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 SATA3G_3 AUDIO BATTERY CHA_FAN SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 PCIEX16 RTL 8111G B75M-PLUS 6 8MB BIOS Super PCIEX1_1 I/O Intel® 18 SB_PWR ALC PCI1 B75 7 887 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC USBPWF 17 LPT COM USB56 USB78 SPEAKER 8 AAFP F_PANEL ...
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... (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 13. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin...1-17 1-19 1-17 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-11 1-21 1-15 1-20 1-21 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-3 USB device wake-up (KB_USBPWB) 3.
... (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 13. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. B75M-PLUS B75M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin...1-17 1-19 1-17 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-11 1-21 1-15 1-20 1-21 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-3 USB device wake-up (KB_USBPWB) 3.
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... of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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...motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install memory modules of the following: - ASUS B75M-PLUS... 1-7 Any excess memory from the same vendor. Use a maximum 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 ...
...motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install memory modules of the following: - ASUS B75M-PLUS... 1-7 Any excess memory from the same vendor. Use a maximum 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 ...
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... information from a memory module. The stability and compatibility 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 not the JEDEC memory standard...use a more details, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/ kb/929605/en-us • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P.
... information from a memory module. The stability and compatibility 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 not the JEDEC memory standard...use a more details, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/ kb/929605/en-us • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P.
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... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card...assignments. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card...assignments. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC B75M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC B75M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and... - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 Express specifications. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-11 Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock...
... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC B75M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC B75M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and... - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 Express specifications. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-11 Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock...
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...chassis-mounted 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-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set ...Standby 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 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line ...
...chassis-mounted 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-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set ...Standby 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 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line ...
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... your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. These are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 3. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum...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. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to the fan connectors. The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components...
... your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. These are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 3. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum...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. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to the fan connectors. The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components...
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... (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 ports. Vbus B75M-PLUS PIN 1 B75M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-19 USB3_34 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXVbus ID IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- The USB... GND B75M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 B75M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ...
... (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 ports. Vbus B75M-PLUS PIN 1 B75M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-19 USB3_34 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXVbus ID IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- The USB... GND B75M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 B75M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ...
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Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the ... mode, or in any motherboard component. AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# 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. SB_PWR B75M-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B75M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-21 LPT standardizes...
Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the ... mode, or in any motherboard component. AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# 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. SB_PWR B75M-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B75M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS B75M-PLUS 1-21 LPT standardizes...
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...Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates... to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10...
...Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates... to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10...
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...you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS ... update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of...
...you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS ... update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of...
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... USB port. 2. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press... started Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...
... USB port. 2. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press... started Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...
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... the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all...environment. Do not save them on the system. 2. The system requires you press to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to a hard disk drive or...
... the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all...environment. Do not save them on the system. 2. The system requires you press to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. ASUS B75M-PLUS 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to a hard disk drive or...