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... FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Offer to duly provide complete source code as required under the same license as defined in it from http://support.asus.com/download; Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of Certain Software This product may obtain...
... FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Offer to duly provide complete source code as required under the same license as defined in it from http://support.asus.com/download; Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of Certain Software This product may obtain...
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... 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 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto 2-14 2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-14 2.4.5 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.7 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-15...
... 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 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto 2-14 2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-14 2.4.5 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.7 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-15...
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... Catalyst™ Control Center. Additionally, get high quality images. Native USB 3.0 support The AMD® A75 FCH natively supports USB 3.0 connectivity standard, which allows you to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at 4.8Gbps. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is also backward compatible with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It supports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports. USB 3.0 transfers data...
... Catalyst™ Control Center. Additionally, get high quality images. Native USB 3.0 support The AMD® A75 FCH natively supports USB 3.0 connectivity standard, which allows you to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at 4.8Gbps. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is also backward compatible with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It supports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports. USB 3.0 transfers data...
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... you to overclock without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-3 ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. This easy OC tool allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and...
... you to overclock without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-3 ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. This easy OC tool allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and...
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...as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...
...as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...
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... onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to the motherboard connector...
... onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to the motherboard connector...
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... a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. The speaker allows you plug the rear chassis fan cable to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-17 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...
... a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. The speaker allows you plug the rear chassis fan cable to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-17 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...
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... later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-19 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. 4. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. 5. The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately. In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the system chassis. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install...
... later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-19 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. 4. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. 5. The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately. In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the system chassis. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install...
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... to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Sound playback is for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. 9. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-21 See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration...
... to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Sound playback is for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. 9. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-21 See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration...
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... Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-23 To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates...
... Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-23 To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates...
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... popup menu. c. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility...
... popup menu. c. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility...
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... boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using...
... boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using...
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... BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. Welcome to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
... BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. Welcome to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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... to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M LE ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file...
... to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M LE ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file...
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... also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. DRAM O.C. and allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to start automatic overclocking. 2-14 ASUS F1A75-M LE Press and select OK to become unstable! Select any of CPU and DRAM for the system. [Manual...
... also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. DRAM O.C. and allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to start automatic overclocking. 2-14 ASUS F1A75-M LE Press and select OK to become unstable! Select any of CPU and DRAM for the system. [Manual...
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... a 0.01V interval. 2.4.12 VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to work stably under high voltage settings. 2.4.13 Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. This item allows you to [Enabled] for better system performance. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to set this function for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS F1A75-M LE 2.4.11 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to CPU loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The actual performance boost may...
... a 0.01V interval. 2.4.12 VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to work stably under high voltage settings. 2.4.13 Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. This item allows you to [Enabled] for better system performance. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to set this function for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS F1A75-M LE 2.4.11 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to CPU loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The actual performance boost may...
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen...
... [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen...
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... hard disk drives as [AHCI or RAID], the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed. Configuration options: [AHCI or RAID] [IDE] OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [SATA 3.0Gb/s] [SATA 6.0Gb/s] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS F1A75-M LE...
... hard disk drives as [AHCI or RAID], the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed. Configuration options: [AHCI or RAID] [IDE] OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [SATA 3.0Gb/s] [SATA 6.0Gb/s] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS F1A75-M LE...
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...Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on VGA devices. 2.5.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI...
...Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on VGA devices. 2.5.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI...
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... Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [IO=378h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12] 2-20 ASUS F1A75-M LE Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Device item to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to legacy AC'97. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings...
... Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [IO=378h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12] 2-20 ASUS F1A75-M LE Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Device item to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to legacy AC'97. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings...