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...the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS... stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any problems in this email address). This offer is eager to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; All Rights Reserved. Offer to anyone in this information. ASUSTeK is valid to Provide Source Code of this product...
...the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS... stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any problems in this email address). This offer is eager to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; All Rights Reserved. Offer to anyone in this information. ASUSTeK is valid to Provide Source Code of this product...
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Contents 1.11 Onboard switch 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...
Contents 1.11 Onboard switch 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...
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... when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the standard ...package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
... when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the standard ...package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
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... DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. F1A75-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® A- & E2...
... DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. F1A75-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® A- & E2...
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... BIOS EZ Mode featuring graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Auto Tuning, TurboV, EPU and TPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - MemOK! - F1A75-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Special features Back Panel I/O ports ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack...
... BIOS EZ Mode featuring graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Auto Tuning, TurboV, EPU and TPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - MemOK! - F1A75-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Special features Back Panel I/O ports ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack...
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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: - 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...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 (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) ...
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 - 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...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 (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) ...
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...highlights AMD® A- & E2- It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it... 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 quality motherboards! series accelerated processors with the list below. 1.2 Package...
...highlights AMD® A- & E2- It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it... 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 quality motherboards! series accelerated processors with the list below. 1.2 Package...
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...power delivery available providing the best in class power efficiency, greater performance, and rock solid stability. It supports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports. ASUS Auto tuning feature can easily adjust power phase performance and system voltages via diverse settings to maximize overall ...data transfer rates. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The AMD® A75 FCH natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II ...
...power delivery available providing the best in class power efficiency, greater performance, and rock solid stability. It supports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports. ASUS Auto tuning feature can easily adjust power phase performance and system voltages via diverse settings to maximize overall ...data transfer rates. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The AMD® A75 FCH natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II ...
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...new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB device's conditions. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. ...for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. It natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user-friendly interface that ...
...new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB device's conditions. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. ...for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. It natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user-friendly interface that ...
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... Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-5 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to their default settings. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready,... 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your 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 restore a corrupted BIOS...
... Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-5 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to their default settings. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready,... 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your 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 restore a corrupted BIOS...
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... the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may not support DDR3 1866 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more memory on the... made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-13 Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a ...
... the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may not support DDR3 1866 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more memory on the... made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-13 Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a ...
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... DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it...
... DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it...
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... conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This ... installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-15 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the ...
... conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This ... installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-15 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the ...
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... 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 fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! 1.10...the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector...
... 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 fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! 1.10...the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector...
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...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to install additional devices. The system... EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to install additional devices. The system... EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
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PWR Ground Reset Ground F1A75-M PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply F1A75-M PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable... to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several...
PWR Ground Reset Ground F1A75-M PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply F1A75-M PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable... to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several...
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...MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A75-M PRO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A75-M PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front...F1A75-M PRO SPDIF_OUT F1A75-M PRO Digital audio connector Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS F1A75-M PRO...
...MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A75-M PRO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A75-M PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front...F1A75-M PRO SPDIF_OUT F1A75-M PRO Digital audio connector Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS F1A75-M PRO...
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... connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB3_56 F1A75-M PRO F1A75-M PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 9. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable...install the USB 3.0 bracket to a slot opening at the back of the chassis. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin...
... connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB3_56 F1A75-M PRO F1A75-M PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 9. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable...install the USB 3.0 bracket to a slot opening at the back of the chassis. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin...
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... Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-29 The contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their...
... Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-29 The contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their...
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... II Quick Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you to complete the installation. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to download then click Next. ...Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click...
... II Quick Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you to complete the installation. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to download then click Next. ...Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click...