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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 highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 - DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 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...
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 highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 - DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 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...
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...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the APU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are available in the market. ** Refer to 1920 x 1080 @...60Hz Supports single-link DVI with max. F1A75-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® A- & E2- resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports ...
...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the APU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are available in the market. ** Refer to 1920 x 1080 @...60Hz Supports single-link DVI with max. F1A75-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® A- & E2- resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports ...
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... output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O ports ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - F1A75-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Special features Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) Industry leading Digital 4+2 Phase Power Design...
... output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O ports ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - F1A75-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Special features Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) Industry leading Digital 4+2 Phase Power Design...
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... 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! F1A75-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - TPU Switch - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz...
... 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! F1A75-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - TPU Switch - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz...
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... processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-1 It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry..., energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the ...
... processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-1 It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry..., energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the ...
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... beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the most flexible power adjustment than traditional analog power design.With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase management voltages and frequency modulation via diverse settings through a simple... tool also provides stability testing. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Even O.C. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of two onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and...
... beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the most flexible power adjustment than traditional analog power design.With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase management voltages and frequency modulation via diverse settings through a simple... tool also provides stability testing. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Even O.C. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of two onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and...
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... ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-5 All of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in different geographic regions and your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to their default settings...
... ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-5 All of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in different geographic regions and your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to their default settings...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F1A75-M PRO ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F1A75-M PRO ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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...-8 pin PANEL) 1-12 14. DRAM_LED TPU EPU 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 EATXPWR CHA_FAN2 24.4cm(9.6in) CHA_FAN1 ICS477D AUDIO RTL 8111E Super I/O PWR_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 F1A75-M PRO PCIEX1_1 TPU PCI1 AMD® A75 1 SB_PWR 11 12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 ALC 892 AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_2 USB78 COM1 USB910 USB34 USB56...
...-8 pin PANEL) 1-12 14. DRAM_LED TPU EPU 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 EATXPWR CHA_FAN2 24.4cm(9.6in) CHA_FAN1 ICS477D AUDIO RTL 8111E Super I/O PWR_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 F1A75-M PRO PCIEX1_1 TPU PCI1 AMD® A75 1 SB_PWR 11 12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 ALC 892 AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_2 USB78 COM1 USB910 USB34 USB56...
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...socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. otherwise, the APU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-9 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Ensure that the APU corner... APU To install a APU: 1. DO NOT force the APU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. F1A75-M PRO F1A75-M PRO processor socket FM1 2. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Position the APU above the...
...socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. otherwise, the APU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-9 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Ensure that the APU corner... APU To install a APU: 1. DO NOT force the APU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. F1A75-M PRO F1A75-M PRO processor socket FM1 2. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Position the APU above the...
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... on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN F1A75-M PRO F1A75-M PRO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction When...
... on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN F1A75-M PRO F1A75-M PRO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction When...
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... assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-11 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on top of the retention bracket to the CPU...
... assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-11 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on top of the retention bracket to the CPU...
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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 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. ...
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 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. ...
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ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-13 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support ...-channel configuration. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition...menu 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. -
ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-13 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support ...-channel configuration. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition...menu 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. -
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... motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-15
... motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-15
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... the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. F1A75-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F1A75-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and...
... the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. F1A75-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F1A75-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and...
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This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. LAN (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-17 This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio ...
This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. LAN (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-17 This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio ...
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.../2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black...FAN PWM CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM F1A75-M PRO PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A75-M PRO Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment.
.../2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black...FAN PWM CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM F1A75-M PRO PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A75-M PRO Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment.
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... power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC F1A75-M PRO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN... +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. com...
... power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC F1A75-M PRO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN... +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. com...