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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-23 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-23 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 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...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-23 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-23 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 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...
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... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). These documents are... CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for ...
... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). These documents are... CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for ...
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... FCH voltage at 0.003125V increment - F1A75-M LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek ALC887 3-jack 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors Precision Tweaker 2 - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics...
... FCH voltage at 0.003125V increment - F1A75-M LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek ALC887 3-jack 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors Precision Tweaker 2 - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics...
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F1A75-M LE specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 3 x Audio jacks Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 ...x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor:...
F1A75-M LE specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 3 x Audio jacks Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0 ...x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor:...
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...Chipset AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) is designed to support up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. It natively supports hard drives ... to enable more intricate system settings. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is ASUS fast-charging software that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at 4.8Gbps. Users can easily ...
...Chipset AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) is designed to support up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. It natively supports hard drives ... to enable more intricate system settings. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is ASUS fast-charging software that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at 4.8Gbps. Users can easily ...
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...variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with no need to open...the best O.C. eliminates the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-3 This easy OC tool allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease ...
...variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with no need to open...the best O.C. eliminates the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-3 This easy OC tool allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease ...
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... expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-13 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. The following ... card. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI...
... expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-13 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. The following ... card. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI...
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... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins... battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system...
... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins... battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system...
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...See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-19 4. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for a serial (COM) port....the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and ...
...See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-19 4. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for a serial (COM) port....the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and ...
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...name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [HD]. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-21 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio ...module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to configure the setting. 8. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1...
...name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [HD]. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-21 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio ...module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to configure the setting. 8. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1...
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... you to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you update the BIOS using this utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. ...; This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to avoid network traffic, then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all...
... you to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you update the BIOS using this utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. ...; This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to avoid network traffic, then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all...
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...F1A75-M LE Help Info VER: 0206 DATE: 01/18/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A75-M LE Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS... file from the ASUS website at www...
...F1A75-M LE Help Info VER: 0206 DATE: 01/18/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A75-M LE Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS... file from the ASUS website at www...
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... the Drive field. 4. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The system requires you press to prevent 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. DO NOT shut down or reset...
... the Drive field. 4. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The system requires you press to prevent 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. DO NOT shut down or reset...
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... flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to the USB port. 2. The actual utility ...ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M LE ...
... flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to the USB port. 2. The actual utility ...ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M LE ...
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... alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-M LE VER: 0302 DATE: 06/03/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename...
... alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-M LE VER: 0302 DATE: 06/03/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename...
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Yes No 4. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M LE Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-M LE VER: 0302 DATE: 06/03/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A75M.ROM 4194304 2011-05-02 ...] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys...
Yes No 4. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M LE Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-M LE VER: 0302 DATE: 06/03/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A75M.ROM 4194304 2011-05-02 ...] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys...
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...and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. •... on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to your data or system. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you do not press...
...and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. •... on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to your data or system. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you do not press...
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..., and allows you installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A75-M LE To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode The boot device options vary depending on ... program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A75-M LE BIOS Version : 0308 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 06/13/2011...
..., and allows you installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A75-M LE To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode The boot device options vary depending on ... program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A75-M LE BIOS Version : 0308 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 06/13/2011...
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...functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced... Boot Atheros Rom HELP Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Pop-up ...
...functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced... Boot Atheros Rom HELP Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Pop-up ...
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Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the selected item. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change ... on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A75-M LE To change the value of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. General help...
Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the selected item. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change ... on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A75-M LE To change the value of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. General help...