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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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F1A75-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® A- & E2- resolution up to ... only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin...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. resolution up to www...
F1A75-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® A- & E2- resolution up to ... only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin...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. resolution up to www...
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F1A75-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Special features Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite II - Auto Tuning, TurboV, EPU and TPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design - ...4 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O ports ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU & EPU - Supports S/PDIF out interface at the back I/O AMD® A75 ...
F1A75-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Special features Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite II - Auto Tuning, TurboV, EPU and TPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design - ...4 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O ports ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU & EPU - Supports S/PDIF out interface at the back I/O AMD® A75 ...
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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: - 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 ...2.0a, 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) *Specifications are subject to ...
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 support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional ...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) *Specifications are subject to ...
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...Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in one... motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A75-M PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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...
...Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in one... motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A75-M PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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...
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...-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with the ASUS TurboV. It features a digital programmable microprocessor onboard to perfectly match digital power signal, eliminating digital-to-analog conversion lag, The precise...saving engine through BIOS tunings and the exclusive user interface. 1.3.3 1.3.4 EPU Tap into a digital standard. Even O.C. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Get your system boot success. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-3
...-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with the ASUS TurboV. It features a digital programmable microprocessor onboard to perfectly match digital power signal, eliminating digital-to-analog conversion lag, The precise...saving engine through BIOS tunings and the exclusive user interface. 1.3.3 1.3.4 EPU Tap into a digital standard. Even O.C. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Get your system boot success. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-3
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... Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility...in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-Code design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. eliminates the need to energy consumptions. Simply shut down...
... Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility...in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-Code design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. eliminates the need to energy consumptions. Simply shut down...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. 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 chassis. F1A75-M PRO ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-7 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes 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 image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 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 chassis. F1A75-M PRO ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-7 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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... module) 4 ELED740 ELED730 MemOK! 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...
... module) 4 ELED740 ELED730 MemOK! 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 lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; F1A75-M PRO F1A75-M PRO processor socket FM1 2. The APU fits only in place. DO NOT force the APU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° ... APU To install a APU: 1. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The APU fits in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-9
Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; F1A75-M PRO F1A75-M PRO processor socket FM1 2. The APU fits only in place. DO NOT force the APU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° ... APU To install a APU: 1. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The APU fits in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-9
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... indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. CPU_FAN F1A75-M PRO F1A75-M PRO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. When the APU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU...
... indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. CPU_FAN F1A75-M PRO F1A75-M PRO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. When the APU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU...
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... CPU, ensuring 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 If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components...
... CPU, ensuring 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 If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components...
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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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 ...
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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 ...
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...that you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the memory modules from a memory module. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, ...and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB ...
...that you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the memory modules from a memory module. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, ...and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB ...
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.... Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-15 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
.... Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-15 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
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... cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. F1A75-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F1A75-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above...
... cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. F1A75-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F1A75-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above...
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... Gigabit connection to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-17 Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to a microphone. 10. Microphone port (pink). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line In port (light blue...
... Gigabit connection to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-17 Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to a microphone. 10. Microphone port (pink). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line In port (light blue...
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... to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-19 Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
... to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-19 Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
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... power output when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the... about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to install additional devices. 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...
... power output when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the... about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to install additional devices. 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...