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...ASUS Digital Power Design 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A75-M PRO 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 ...
...ASUS Digital Power Design 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A75-M PRO 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 ...
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...1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 ...2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Memory...
...1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 ...2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Memory...
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F1A75-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® A- & E2- Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics. ** The HDMI and DVI-D output ports cannot work simultaneously.... processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1866...
F1A75-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® A- & E2- Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics. ** The HDMI and DVI-D output ports cannot work simultaneously.... processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1866...
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F1A75-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: ... software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: 65-step memory voltage control - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x ...
F1A75-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: ... software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: 65-step memory voltage control - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x ...
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...memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A75-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS... standout in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ ...
...memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A75-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS... standout in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ ...
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... , and rock solid stability with the ASUS TurboV. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to patch memory issues. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! Get total system-wide... analog power design.With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! beginners can easily adjust power phase management voltages and frequency modulation via diverse settings through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-3
... , and rock solid stability with the ASUS TurboV. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to patch memory issues. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! Get total system-wide... analog power design.With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! beginners can easily adjust power phase management voltages and frequency modulation via diverse settings through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-3
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...same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the ...for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 F1A75-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B F1A75-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ...
...same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the ...for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 F1A75-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B F1A75-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ...
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... when you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: ...you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-13
... when you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: ...you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-13
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See page 1-20 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to pins 1-2. 3. F1A75-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F1A75-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. Removing the cap will cause ...) 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. For system failure due to overclocking, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot...
See page 1-20 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to pins 1-2. 3. F1A75-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F1A75-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. Removing the cap will cause ...) 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. For system failure due to overclocking, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot...
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... the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-25 MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED...
... the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-25 MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED...
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...entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A75-M PRO Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode...of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] F1A75-M PRO BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/16/2011 Speed : 2400 MHz English ...
...entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A75-M PRO Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode...of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] F1A75-M PRO BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/16/2011 Speed : 2400 MHz English ...
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... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0301 x64 05/16/2011 CPU Information AMD Engineering Sample Speed 2400 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Thu 01/20/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security...
... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0301 x64 05/16/2011 CPU Information AMD Engineering Sample Speed 2400 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Thu 01/20/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security...
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...Advanced Mode Exit 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 Mode CPU Offset...150V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto SB 1.1V Voltage 1.100V Auto [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American ...
...Advanced Mode Exit 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 Mode CPU Offset...150V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto SB 1.1V Voltage 1.100V Auto [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American ...
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...] and allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] This item appears only when you to [D.O.C.P.]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2-14 ASUS F1A75-M PRO profile, and the related parameters will...
...] and allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] This item appears only when you to [D.O.C.P.]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2-14 ASUS F1A75-M PRO profile, and the related parameters will...
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... options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [384M] HDMI/DVI Port Output [Auto] Sets the HDMI/DVI port output type. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to legacy AC'97. EHCI Hand-off... panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. 2-20 ASUS F1A75-M PRO
... options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [384M] HDMI/DVI Port Output [Auto] Sets the HDMI/DVI port output type. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to legacy AC'97. EHCI Hand-off... panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. 2-20 ASUS F1A75-M PRO
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...Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 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 DIMM module installed on the.... Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. Key in the BIOS Flash. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Press [Enter] to eight, press , and then select...
...Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 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 DIMM module installed on the.... Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. Key in the BIOS Flash. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Press [Enter] to eight, press , and then select...
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...ASUS Digital Power Design 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A75-M PRO 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 ...
...ASUS Digital Power Design 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A75-M PRO 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 ...
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...1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 ...2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Memory...
...1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 ...2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Memory...
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.... ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with max. F1A75-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset...
.... ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with max. F1A75-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset...
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... connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! Auto Tuning Precision Tweaker 2 - xi TPU Switch - F1A75-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - vDRAM Bus: 65-step memory voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - button 1 x EPU switch...
... connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! Auto Tuning Precision Tweaker 2 - xi TPU Switch - F1A75-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - vDRAM Bus: 65-step memory voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - button 1 x EPU switch...