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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...
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...
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... support: HDMI and D-Sub, DVI and D-Sub Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to 4 CPU cores, FM1 package AMD®...www.asus.com for the AMD® APU support list AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 2250(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with max. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 ...
... support: HDMI and D-Sub, DVI and D-Sub Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to 4 CPU cores, FM1 package AMD®...www.asus.com for the AMD® APU support list AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 2250(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with max. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 ...
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...polymer capacitors Intelligent overclocking tools: - TPU Switch - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Auto Tuning, TurboV, EPU and TPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design - MemOK! - vDRAM Bus: 65...Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - 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...
...polymer capacitors Intelligent overclocking tools: - TPU Switch - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Auto Tuning, TurboV, EPU and TPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design - MemOK! - vDRAM Bus: 65...Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - 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...
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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-... 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 change without notice.
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-... 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 change without notice.
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...® 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...
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...plug & play connectivity at x4 speed) graphics. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-1 It supports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports. Complete USB 3.0 integration Double USB Access, Double Convenience ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. The F1A75-M PRO R2.0 affords greater convenience with AMD® Radeon...channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 brings you 've never experienced before!
...plug & play connectivity at x4 speed) graphics. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-1 It supports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports. Complete USB 3.0 integration Double USB Access, Double Convenience ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. The F1A75-M PRO R2.0 affords greater convenience with AMD® Radeon...channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 brings you 've never experienced before!
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... with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-3 Even O.C. 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). It offers you to patch memory issues. ASUS TurboV Feel ...to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without exiting or rebooting the OS; This easy OC tool allows...
... with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-3 Even O.C. 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). It offers you to patch memory issues. ASUS TurboV Feel ...to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without exiting or rebooting the OS; This easy OC tool allows...
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... impacts. 1.2 Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component, switch off mode. 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 This is in line with a standby power LED that lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static...
... impacts. 1.2 Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component, switch off mode. 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 This is in line with a standby power LED that lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
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... AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 CPU socket FM1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction MemOK! Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- TPU switch 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) 17...
... AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! F1A75-M PRO R2.0 F1A75-M PRO R2.0 CPU socket FM1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction MemOK! Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- TPU switch 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) 17...
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To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-11
To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-11
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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 R2.0 240-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 ...
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 R2.0 240-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 ...
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... on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-13 Check 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® OS...
... on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-13 Check 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® OS...
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...) DS G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Chip NO. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON Part No. Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs GEIL...
...) DS G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Chip NO. F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON Part No. Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs GEIL...
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... 1.65V • • • - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • • - - 8-8-8-24 1.7V • • • - - - 1.65V • • • - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • - - 9 - • • • ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-15
... 1.65V • • • - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • • - - 8-8-8-24 1.7V • • • - - - 1.65V • • • - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • - - 9 - • • • ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-15
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Single-sided DS - ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-17 Crucial Crucial ELPIDA CT12864BA1067.8FF CT25664BA1067.16FF EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G(low profile) KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest...
Single-sided DS - ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-17 Crucial Crucial ELPIDA CT12864BA1067.8FF CT25664BA1067.16FF EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G(low profile) KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest...
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... your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis...
... your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis...
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... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: F1A75-M PRO R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Clear RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can...
... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS F1A75-M PRO R2.0 1-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: F1A75-M PRO R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A75-M PRO R2.0 Clear RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can...