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... This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new... technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation,...
... This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new... technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation,...
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F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features AMD® A75 FCH southbridge: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) - 4 x USB ...voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at the back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors II - ASUS Q-Shield - Multi-language BIOS * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors Intelligent...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features AMD® A75 FCH southbridge: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) - 4 x USB ...voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at the back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors II - ASUS Q-Shield - Multi-language BIOS * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors Intelligent...
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F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x Optical S/PDIF output ...power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xi button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to ...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x Optical S/PDIF output ...power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xi button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to ...
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... PCI1 AMD® A75 SB_PWR SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 ALC 892 AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_2 USB78 COM1 USB910 USB34 USB56 USB3_56 CLRTC TPM 64Mb BIOS PANEL ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above are for the following items. TPU...
... PCI1 AMD® A75 SB_PWR SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 ALC 892 AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_2 USB78 COM1 USB910 USB34 USB56 USB3_56 CLRTC TPM 64Mb BIOS PANEL ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above are for the following items. TPU...
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... VRM spread spectrum. They supply the voltage demanded by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS DIGI+ VRM design features a digital programmable microprocessor onboard and upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance system stability through a...power noise for optimized performance in diverse situations. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through BIOS tuning and an exclusive user interface to ensure optimized performance. It also adjusts VRM frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference...
... VRM spread spectrum. They supply the voltage demanded by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS DIGI+ VRM design features a digital programmable microprocessor onboard and upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance system stability through a...power noise for optimized performance in diverse situations. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through BIOS tuning and an exclusive user interface to ensure optimized performance. It also adjusts VRM frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference...
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... and dramatically improves your system up . ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to a PPPoE network for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with just a few clicks away. MemOK! ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-3
... and dramatically improves your system up . ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to a PPPoE network for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with just a few clicks away. MemOK! ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-3
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... favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows...
... favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows...
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...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-19 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ... screw you removed earlier. 6. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion...
...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-19 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ... screw you removed earlier. 6. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion...
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... cord. 2. For system failure due to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Move the jumper...
... cord. 2. For system failure due to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Move the jumper...
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...the BIOS to these connectors. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. 4. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for a serial (COM) port. COM1 RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 ...GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F1A75-M PRO R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. ...
...the BIOS to these connectors. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. 4. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for a serial (COM) port. COM1 RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 ...GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F1A75-M PRO R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. ...
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... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A75-M PRO R2.0 SPDIF_OUT F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is for details. • The front panel audio I /O... module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to configure the setting. 7. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices ...
... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A75-M PRO R2.0 SPDIF_OUT F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is for details. • The front panel audio I /O... module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to configure the setting. 7. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices ...
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... The MemOK! function. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the installed ...switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system...
... The MemOK! function. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the installed ...switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system...
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...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. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-33 The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for ...detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS...
...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. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-33 The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for ...detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS...
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... the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support...
... the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support...
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... to the Folder Info field. 6. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the...
... to the Folder Info field. 6. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the...
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... corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD...
... corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD...
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... support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the...
... support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the...
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D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-M PRO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/04/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A75MP2.CAP 8390656 2012-05-31 17:30:... Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-M PRO R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 06/04/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A75MP2.CAP 8390656 2012-05-31 17:30:... Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
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... for this option only if you in this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected ... back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on .
... for this option only if you in this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected ... back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on .
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... priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the Setup ...the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] F1A75-M PRO R2.0 BIOS Version : 0204 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : ...
... priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the Setup ...the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] F1A75-M PRO R2.0 BIOS Version : 0204 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : ...