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... 1-25 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-27 1.13 Software support 1-29 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13.2 Support DVD information 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...
... 1-25 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-27 1.13 Software support 1-29 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13.2 Support DVD information 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...
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... new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Refer to complete a task. These documents are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to...
... new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Refer to complete a task. These documents are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to...
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...frequency tuning from 100MHz up to change without notice. xi F1A75-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors ...x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 ...
...frequency tuning from 100MHz up to change without notice. xi F1A75-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors ...x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 ...
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...favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s ... caused by different climate conditions in line with ASUS vision of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-Code design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-5
...favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s ... caused by different climate conditions in line with ASUS vision of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-Code design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-5
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... working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-25 switch...
... working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-25 switch...
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... the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in case you to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD...
... the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in case you to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD...
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...F1A75MP.ROM File Info MODEL: F1A75-M PRO Help Info VER: 0301 DATE: 01/18/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A75-M PRO To update the BIOS using an OS‑based... utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Before you to avail all its features. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating...
...F1A75MP.ROM File Info MODEL: F1A75-M PRO Help Info VER: 0301 DATE: 01/18/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A75-M PRO To update the BIOS using an OS‑based... utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Before you to avail all its features. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating...
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...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load default BIOS values. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that allows you press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function ...supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot ...
...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load default BIOS values. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that allows you press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function ...supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot ...
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... by pressing the item number. 4. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M PRO NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility...
... by pressing the item number. 4. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M PRO NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility...
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... and has enough free space to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-M PRO VER: 0301 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to save the file...
... and has enough free space to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-M PRO VER: 0301 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to save the file...
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... under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M PRO Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press...
... under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M PRO Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press...
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... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system ...on . Do this section are for most conditions to the default value. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on how to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability...
... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system ...on . Do this section are for most conditions to the default value. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on how to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability...
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... no profile is created. Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions...
... no profile is created. Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions...
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... 1-25 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-27 1.13 Software support 1-29 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13.2 Support DVD information 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...
... 1-25 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-27 1.13 Software support 1-29 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13.2 Support DVD information 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...
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..., take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to...: Tips and additional information to select. Example: ++ viii These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to change system settings through ...
..., take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to...: Tips and additional information to select. Example: ++ viii These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to change system settings through ...
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... notice. button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in... 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 65-step memory voltage control - Auto Tuning Precision Tweaker 2 - xi F1A75-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: -
... notice. button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in... 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 65-step memory voltage control - Auto Tuning Precision Tweaker 2 - xi F1A75-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: -
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... DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! Reboot...
... DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! Reboot...
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...may not be same as the boot device. Boot your computer. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M PRO Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Welcome to...the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in ...
...may not be same as the boot device. Boot your computer. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-M PRO Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Welcome to...the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in ...
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... BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-M PRO VER: 0301 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS...
... BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-M PRO VER: 0301 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS...
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... switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M PRO Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
... switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-M PRO Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...