F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 3
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...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...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...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...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 6
...about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a...
...about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 7
... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. About this guide is organized This guide contains ... updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system...
... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. About this guide is organized This guide contains ... updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 12
...® 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 items is damaged or missing, contact your...
...® 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 items is damaged or missing, contact your...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 13
...) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 5GT/s. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-1 AMD® A75...
...) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 5GT/s. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-1 AMD® A75...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 14
... reaches its full potential. DIGI+ VRM Herald the Arrival of two onboard chips - ASUS DIGI+ VRM design features a digital programmable microprocessor onboard and upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and an exclusive user interface to ... The New Standard The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of a New Digital Power Design Era VRM, or voltage regulator modules, are considered among the most essential motherboard design components. It also adjusts VRM frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation ...
... reaches its full potential. DIGI+ VRM Herald the Arrival of two onboard chips - ASUS DIGI+ VRM design features a digital programmable microprocessor onboard and upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and an exclusive user interface to ... The New Standard The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of a New Digital Power Design Era VRM, or voltage regulator modules, are considered among the most essential motherboard design components. It also adjusts VRM frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation ...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 15
... system boot success. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. MemOK! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-3 settings in TurboV provides the... graphical BIOS interface that automates overclocking to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. It offers you with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for any user...
... system boot success. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. MemOK! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-3 settings in TurboV provides the... graphical BIOS interface that automates overclocking to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. It offers you with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for any user...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 16
...the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to install on your motherboard. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update...color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. AI Suite II With its easy and user-friendly ...
...the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to install on your motherboard. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update...color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. AI Suite II With its easy and user-friendly ...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 17
...ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products ...the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in regards to energy consumptions. SB_PWR F1A75-M PRO R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-5 ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products...
...ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products ...the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in regards to energy consumptions. SB_PWR F1A75-M PRO R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-5 ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 18
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 20
... AAFP) Page 1-24 1-25 1-8 1-12 1-32 1-32 1-31 1-31 1-30 1-32 1-5 1-26 1-27 1-24 1-21 1-29 1-29 1-26 1-28 1-28 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. TPU LED (ELED730) 6. EPU LED (ELED740) 7. Serial... 5. series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 16. MemOK! TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 CPU socket FM1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... AAFP) Page 1-24 1-25 1-8 1-12 1-32 1-32 1-31 1-31 1-30 1-32 1-5 1-26 1-27 1-24 1-21 1-29 1-29 1-26 1-28 1-28 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. TPU LED (ELED730) 6. EPU LED (ELED740) 7. Serial... 5. series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 16. MemOK! TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 CPU socket FM1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 24
... motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 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...
... motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 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...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 25
ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-13 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows®... of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be ...
ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-13 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows®... of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be ...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 26
...; - 9-10-9-28 1.5V • • • - - 1.65V • • • - - 1.65V • • • - 10-1010-27 1.65V • • • 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON Part No. Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.6V...
...; - 9-10-9-28 1.5V • • • - - 1.65V • • • - - 1.65V • • • - 10-1010-27 1.65V • • • 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON Part No. Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.6V...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 31
... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-19 Assign an IRQ to install...it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers...
... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-19 Assign an IRQ to install...it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 32
... PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCI1 slot - - - - Onboard USB1.0 controller - - IRQ assignments for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - OnChip IGP - - ASM USB3...
... PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCI1 slot - - - - Onboard USB1.0 controller - - IRQ assignments for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - OnChip IGP - - ASM USB3...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 36
...IN CHA FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN DC MODE F1A75-M PRO R2.0 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A75-M PRO R2.0 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This...8226; The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. DO NOT place jumper ...
...IN CHA FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN DC MODE F1A75-M PRO R2.0 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A75-M PRO R2.0 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This...8226; The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. DO NOT place jumper ...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 40
...Configuration 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 supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio ...F1A75-M PRO R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Sound playback is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module that the audio device of the motherboard...
...Configuration 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 supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio ...F1A75-M PRO R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Sound playback is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module that the audio device of the motherboard...
F1A75-M PRO R2.0 User's Manual
Page 41
...+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND F1A75-M PRO R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to...F1A75-M PRO R2.0 PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ F1A75-M PRO R2.0 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 10. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2...
...+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND F1A75-M PRO R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to...F1A75-M PRO R2.0 PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ F1A75-M PRO R2.0 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 10. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2...