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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A75-M LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A75-M LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10...
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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...
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...
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... the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to radio or television reception,...must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Please go to assure compliance with FCC regulations. vi ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in different regions. Changes ...
... the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to radio or television reception,...must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Please go to assure compliance with FCC regulations. vi ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in different regions. Changes ...
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... your local power company. • If the power supply is set to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we ...published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, ...
... your local power company. • If the power supply is set to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we ...published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, ...
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... dealer. These documents are also provided. Example: ++ viii Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide This user guide contains the information you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information...chapter tells how to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in ...
... dealer. These documents are also provided. Example: ++ viii Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide This user guide contains the information you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information...chapter tells how to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in ...
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We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. F1A75-M LE specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® A- & E2- ECC DDR3 1866 /1600...resolution up to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz (16:10) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support...
We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. F1A75-M LE specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® A- & E2- ECC DDR3 1866 /1600...resolution up to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz (16:10) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support...
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... with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
... with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. This is in line with the component. • Before you should... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon... power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR F1A75-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A75-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. This is in line with the component. • Before you should... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon... power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR F1A75-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A75-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To install a APU: 1. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; The APU fits in place. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-7 series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket...
... it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To install a APU: 1. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; The APU fits in place. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-7 series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket...
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5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the APU is locked. 6.
5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the APU is locked. 6.
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... section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-9 Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to...
... section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-9 Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to...
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... the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to...
... the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to...
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...stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you... obtain memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the ...
...stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you... obtain memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the ...
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... can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DIMM notch 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force a DIMM into...
... can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DIMM notch 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force a DIMM into...
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Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-13 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the PCI Express ...so may need IRQ assignments. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-13 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the PCI Express ...so may need IRQ assignments. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...
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... two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. 9. DVI-D port. This port is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after ...the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to CRT and...
... two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. 9. DVI-D port. This port is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after ...the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to CRT and...
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... power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-17 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is...
... power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-17 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is...
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... the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to install additional devices. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if... that you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. 3.
... the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to install additional devices. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if... that you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. 3.
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... connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for a serial (COM) port. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to... connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to [AHCI]. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-19 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial...
... connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for a serial (COM) port. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to... connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to [AHCI]. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-19 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial...