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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 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 ...
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...the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are not supported. ATAPI devices are using a Windows® 32-bit... 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- series accelerated processors with ATI® CrossFireX...
...the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are not supported. ATAPI devices are using a Windows® 32-bit... 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- series accelerated processors with ATI® CrossFireX...
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... 3 - CPU frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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 - AI Charger - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU...
... 3 - CPU frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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 - AI Charger - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU...
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xi 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 (... 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 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi 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 (... 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 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-1 This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in your package with the list below. 1.2...another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A75-M LE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in one ...
... series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-1 This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in your package with the list below. 1.2...another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A75-M LE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in one ...
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...ease to use software package. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; ... the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. The...
...ease to use software package. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; ... the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. The...
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...on them. • Whenever you uninstall 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 footprint of the product and thus ...the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to energy consumptions. SB_PWR F1A75-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A75-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in line with the component. •...
...on them. • Whenever you uninstall 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 footprint of the product and thus ...the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to energy consumptions. SB_PWR F1A75-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A75-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in line with the component. •...
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ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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. 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.
ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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. 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.
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... matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-7 DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Position the APU above the socket such that...
... matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-7 DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Position the APU above the socket such that...
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... with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU...
... with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU...
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... that you do any of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following:... on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest memory modules' Qualified Vendors List (QVL). ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you ...
... that you do any of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following:... on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest memory modules' Qualified Vendors List (QVL). ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you ...
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... in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-13 Failure to the card. 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with it by adjusting the software...
... in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-13 Failure to the card. 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with it by adjusting the software...
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... Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-15 PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port connects to...
... Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-15 PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port connects to...
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... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. The speaker allows you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-17 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you to hear system beeps and warnings. Insufficient air flow inside the system may...
... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. The speaker allows you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-17 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you to hear system beeps and warnings. Insufficient air flow inside the system may...
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... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 5. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to IDE mode by default. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-19 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors. See section...
... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 5. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to IDE mode by default. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-19 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors. See section...
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... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-21 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [HD]. Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio...
... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-21 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [HD]. Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio...
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...your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for updates. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-23 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your OS ...comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware...
...your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for updates. ASUS F1A75-M LE 1-23 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your OS ...comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware...
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...Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A75-M LE File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 06/03/11... 02:27p 4194304 Exit DATE: 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...
...Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A75-M LE File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 06/03/11... 02:27p 4194304 Exit DATE: 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...
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...Do not save them on the USB 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single...support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M LE Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file...
...Do not save them on the USB 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single...support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M LE Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file...