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... motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A75-V EVO motherboard! ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is...
... motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A75-V EVO motherboard! ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is...
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... compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. This easy OC... automates overclocking to patch memory issues. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of two onboard chips - ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically...
... compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. This easy OC... automates overclocking to patch memory issues. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of two onboard chips - ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically...
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... impacts. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon ...-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-5 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your DIY experience. Simply shut down and ...
... impacts. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon ...-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-5 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your DIY experience. Simply shut down and ...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A75-V EVO ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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.
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A75-V EVO ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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.
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...the APU! Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-9 series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. Position ... will not fit in place. Ensure that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. F1A75-V EVO F1A75-V EVO APU socket FM1 2. 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Carefully...
...the APU! Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-9 series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. Position ... will not fit in place. Ensure that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. F1A75-V EVO F1A75-V EVO APU socket FM1 2. 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Carefully...
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... heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions...
... heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions...
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...Windows® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not ...default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or...
...Windows® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not ...default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or...
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... adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for single VGA card) x8 x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x8 N/A PCIe x16_3 N/A N/A x4 ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-15 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 card...
... adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for single VGA card) x8 x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x8 N/A PCIe x16_3 N/A N/A x4 ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-15 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 card...
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... to a microphone. 12. Line In port (light blue). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-17 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple/green). This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. This port is for...
... to a microphone. 12. Line In port (light blue). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-17 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple/green). This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. This port is for...
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...FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND F1A75-V EVO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. DO NOT place jumper...of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Power, CPU and chassis fan...
...FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND F1A75-V EVO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. DO NOT place jumper...of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Power, CPU and chassis fan...
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...GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND F1A75-V EVO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F1A75-V EVO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3... type of the system chassis. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-21 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of...
...GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND F1A75-V EVO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F1A75-V EVO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3... type of the system chassis. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-21 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of...
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ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-23 6. The S/PDIF module is for details. • The front ... 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to ...to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC F1A75-V EVO AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L...
ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-23 6. The S/PDIF module is for details. • The front ... 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to ...to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC F1A75-V EVO AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L...
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...successful boot. If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-25 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings...recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. F1A75-V EVO F1A75-V EVO MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to enhance system performance. 1. switch lights continuously. If the test fails, ...
...successful boot. If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-25 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings...recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. F1A75-V EVO F1A75-V EVO MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to enhance system performance. 1. switch lights continuously. If the test fails, ...
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... LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. F1A75-V EVO DRAM LED F1A75-V EVO DRAM LED 3. This is turned to locate the root problem within a second. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is a reminder that ... until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ELED 730 F1A75-V EVO F1A75-V EVO TPU LED ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-27
... LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. F1A75-V EVO DRAM LED F1A75-V EVO DRAM LED 3. This is turned to locate the root problem within a second. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is a reminder that ... until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ELED 730 F1A75-V EVO F1A75-V EVO TPU LED ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-27
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...Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the... Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-29 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS).
...Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the... Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS F1A75-V EVO 1-29 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS).
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...Exit DATE: 06/08/2011 F1A75VE.ROM File Info MODEL: F1A75-V EVO Help Info VER: 0401 DATE: 06/08/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A75-V EVO Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet.... The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using this...
...Exit DATE: 06/08/2011 F1A75VE.ROM File Info MODEL: F1A75-V EVO Help Info VER: 0401 DATE: 06/08/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A75-V EVO Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet.... The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using this...
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...and single partition. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect...). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-V EVO
...and single partition. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect...). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A75-V EVO
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... updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-V EVO DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later... switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Are you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-V EVO VER: 0401 DATE: 06/08/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A75VE.ROM 4194304 2011-06-08 17:30:48...
... updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A75-V EVO DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later... switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Are you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-V EVO VER: 0401 DATE: 06/08/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A75VE.ROM 4194304 2011-06-08 17:30:48...
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... you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A75-V EVO To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power ... the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be changed. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] F1A75-V EVO BIOS Version : 0401 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 06/08/2011 Speed...
... you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A75-V EVO To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power ... the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be changed. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] F1A75-V EVO BIOS Version : 0401 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 06/08/2011 Speed...
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... screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it and press or click on it to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A75-V EVO Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If...
... screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it and press or click on it to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A75-V EVO Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If...
