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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 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai...
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 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai...
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...These documents are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. NOTE: Tips and...and greater-than sign means that you must press two or more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. CAUTION: Information...
...These documents are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. NOTE: Tips and...and greater-than sign means that you must press two or more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. CAUTION: Information...
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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 ... 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: 9.6...
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 ... 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: 9.6...
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... update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. and its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS ...package. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. The built-in different geographic regions and your system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan...
... update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. and its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS ...package. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. The built-in different geographic regions and your system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan...
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... onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need...
... onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need...
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...06/03/2011 F1A75MLE.ROM File Info MODEL: 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 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www...
...06/03/2011 F1A75MLE.ROM File Info MODEL: 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 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www...
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...BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F1A75MLE.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus...system while updating the BIOS 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. Press to switch to load default BIOS values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3...
...BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F1A75MLE.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus...system while updating the BIOS 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. Press to switch to load default BIOS values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3...
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....org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M LE When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. The succeeding...
....org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M LE When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. The succeeding...
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...for the filename and three 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 not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Press any... key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! D:\>bupdater /...
...for the filename and three 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 not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Press any... key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! D:\>bupdater /...
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... under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M LE Yes No 4. Restart your...
... under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M LE Yes No 4. Restart your...
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... the first two options. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ...Exit Menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test ...
... the first two options. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ...Exit Menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test ...
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... eight, press , and then select Yes. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A75-M LE For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information...
... eight, press , and then select Yes. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A75-M LE For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information...