User Manual
Page 2
... THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. This offer is eager to the owners' benefit, without any warranty. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the...
... THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. This offer is eager to the owners' benefit, without any warranty. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the...
User Manual
Page 4
... 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 Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto 2-14 2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-14 2.4.5 OC Tuner 2-15 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto...
... 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 Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto 2-14 2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-14 2.4.5 OC Tuner 2-15 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto...
User Manual
Page 9
... recognize less than 3GB. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single @x16 or dual @x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (black, max. @x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system.
... recognize less than 3GB. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single @x16 or dual @x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (black, max. @x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system.
User Manual
Page 11
... - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
... - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
User Manual
Page 17
... automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. All of fan speed to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos...
... automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. All of fan speed to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos...
User Manual
Page 27
... PCI Express 2.0 specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup...
... PCI Express 2.0 specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup...
User Manual
Page 28
... PCIe x16_3 slots to set up a CrossFireXTM configuration. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 slot. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers...
... PCIe x16_3 slots to set up a CrossFireXTM configuration. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 slot. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers...
User Manual
Page 29
... HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 10. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. 12. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-17 HDMI port. This port connects to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 9. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers 8. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1. LAN port LED indications...
... HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 10. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. 12. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-17 HDMI port. This port connects to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 9. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers 8. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1. LAN port LED indications...
User Manual
Page 33
... F1A75-V EVO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the system chassis. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for a serial (COM) port. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. If you are for the Serial...
... F1A75-V EVO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the system chassis. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for a serial (COM) port. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. If you are for the Serial...
User Manual
Page 35
... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to configure the setting. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 7. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A75-V EVO SPDIF_OUT F1A75-V EVO Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds...
... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to configure the setting. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 7. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A75-V EVO SPDIF_OUT F1A75-V EVO Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds...
User Manual
Page 37
... fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! F1A75-V EVO F1A75-V EVO MemOK! MemOK! If...
... fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! F1A75-V EVO F1A75-V EVO MemOK! MemOK! If...
User Manual
Page 41
... to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-29 The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file...
... to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-29 The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file...
User Manual
Page 43
... and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI...
... and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI...
User Manual
Page 45
... keys to find the USB flash disk that allows you to load default BIOS values. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port...
... keys to find the USB flash disk that allows you to load default BIOS values. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port...
User Manual
Page 46
... SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
... SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
User Manual
Page 51
...\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF ASM1061 Storage Controller AHCI Mode ASM1061 Storage OPROM Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys...
...\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF ASM1061 Storage Controller AHCI Mode ASM1061 Storage OPROM Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys...
User Manual
Page 61
...driver installed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Configuration options: [AHCI or RAID] [IDE] OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). If Port 5-6 are configured as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally...
...driver installed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Configuration options: [AHCI or RAID] [IDE] OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). If Port 5-6 are configured as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally...
User Manual
Page 62
...Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on VGA devices. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2.5.4 NB Configuration IGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for HDMI audio output. 2-20 ASUS F1A75-V EVO Configuration options: [Auto] [HDMI] [DVI] PCIe x16_1/DP Output [Auto] Sets the PCIe x16_1 slot/DP port...
...Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on VGA devices. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2.5.4 NB Configuration IGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for HDMI audio output. 2-20 ASUS F1A75-V EVO Configuration options: [Auto] [HDMI] [DVI] PCIe x16_1/DP Output [Auto] Sets the PCIe x16_1 slot/DP port...
User Manual
Page 64
...;F CPU Fan Speed 3299 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Disabled Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Voltage +1.380 V 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V 5V Voltage +5.160 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ASUS F1A75-V EVO Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility -
...;F CPU Fan Speed 3299 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Disabled Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Voltage +1.380 V 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V 5V Voltage +5.160 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ASUS F1A75-V EVO Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility -
User Manual
Page 66
...Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS F1A75-V EVO 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed...
...Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS F1A75-V EVO 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed...