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......vii F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Digital Power Design: The New Standard 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-8 1.4.1 APU installation 1-9 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12...
......vii F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Digital Power Design: The New Standard 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-8 1.4.1 APU installation 1-9 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12...
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F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage / RAID LAN Audio AMD® A- & E2- We recommend a maximum of 1920 x 1080 @60Hz Supports single-link DVI with max. Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the market. ** Refer to www.amd.com for the latest Memory... series graphics, up to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 Supports Dual Graphics * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with max. Supports S/PDIF out ...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage / RAID LAN Audio AMD® A- & E2- We recommend a maximum of 1920 x 1080 @60Hz Supports single-link DVI with max. Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the market. ** Refer to www.amd.com for the latest Memory... series graphics, up to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 Supports Dual Graphics * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with max. Supports S/PDIF out ...
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... BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU Switch - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors II - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features AMD® A75 FCH southbridge: - 10...
... BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU Switch - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors II - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - F1A75-M PRO R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features AMD® A75 FCH southbridge: - 10...
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... USB 3.0 accessibility for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-1 Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of CrossFireX. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Choice! It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 10 times faster...
... USB 3.0 accessibility for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-1 Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of CrossFireX. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Choice! It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 10 times faster...
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...a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to a PPPoE network for your network programs. It allows you with the ASUS TurboV. MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with more convenient online experience. * The...to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Get your system boot success. It offers you to patch memory issues. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-3 ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard drives...
...a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to a PPPoE network for your network programs. It allows you with the ASUS TurboV. MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with more convenient online experience. * The...to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Get your system boot success. It offers you to patch memory issues. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-3 ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard drives...
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...F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.5 System memory... 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
...F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.5 System memory... 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with...
...-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with...
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.... We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1 and B1 for ... 2GB DS 4GB DS 1GB SS 2GB DS Micron Micron ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Micron Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 9HF22D9KPT 7 J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Single-sided DS - ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-17 J1108BFSE-DJ-F 7 J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 H5TQ2G83AFR 7 9GF22D9KPT 7 9HF22D9KPT 7 1.35V(low voltage) 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V 1.5V -...
.... We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1 and B1 for ... 2GB DS 4GB DS 1GB SS 2GB DS Micron Micron ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Micron Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 9HF22D9KPT 7 J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Single-sided DS - ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-17 J1108BFSE-DJ-F 7 J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 H5TQ2G83AFR 7 9GF22D9KPT 7 9HF22D9KPT 7 1.35V(low voltage) 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V 1.5V -...
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...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows ...the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ...
...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows ...the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ...
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...F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail 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! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory ...10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with...
...F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail 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! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory ...10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with...
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The default screen for details. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] F1A75-M PRO R2.0 BIOS Version : 0204 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 06/04/2012 Speed : 2400 MHz English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU...decide the boot priority. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Selects the display language 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 enter the BIOS setup program....
The default screen for details. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] F1A75-M PRO R2.0 BIOS Version : 0204 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 06/04/2012 Speed : 2400 MHz English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU...decide the boot priority. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Selects the display language 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 enter the BIOS setup program....
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...for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set... Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0204 x64 06/04/2012 CPU Information AMD Engineering Sample Speed 2400 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 4096 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Sunday 01/09/2011] ...
...for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set... Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0204 x64 06/04/2012 CPU Information AMD Engineering Sample Speed 2400 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 4096 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Sunday 01/09/2011] ...
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... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Speed: XXXXMHz Target DRAM Speed: XXXXMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto APU Multiplier Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control CPU Voltage Offset ...Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-12 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Scroll down to ...
... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Speed: XXXXMHz Target DRAM Speed: XXXXMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto APU Multiplier Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control CPU Voltage Offset ...Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-12 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Scroll down to ...
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...internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to select a DRAM O.C. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for ...24 1.65V] [DDR3-2000MHz 9-99-24 1.65V] [DDR3-2133MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR3-2200MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR32400MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to set the multiplier between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. The valid...
...internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to select a DRAM O.C. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for ...24 1.65V] [DDR3-2000MHz 9-99-24 1.65V] [DDR3-2133MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR3-2200MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR32400MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to set the multiplier between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. The valid...
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... USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for add-on VGA devices. If no... output type. 2.5.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you set the previous item to [Force]. If no USB device is enabled. And the memory size of USB devices at startup.
... USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for add-on VGA devices. If no... output type. 2.5.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you set the previous item to [Force]. If no USB device is enabled. And the memory size of USB devices at startup.
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...you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load 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 of the setup profile. 2.8 Tools ... menu items allow you to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Select an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Press [Enter] to display the submenu. Label Allows you to configure options for special functions. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] ...
...you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load 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 of the setup profile. 2.8 Tools ... menu items allow you to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Select an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Press [Enter] to display the submenu. Label Allows you to configure options for special functions. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] ...