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... 1 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® F1A75-V PRO motherboard! ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices...
... 1 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® F1A75-V PRO motherboard! ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices...
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... failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . EPU Tap into a digital standard. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can easily adjust power phase management voltages and frequency modulation via diverse settings through the operating system's interface...onboard chips - This easy OC tool allows you can automatically optimize the system for the experienced ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-3 MemOK! MemOK! ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS, a user-friendly Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), goes beyond the traditional-keyboard only...
... failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . EPU Tap into a digital standard. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can easily adjust power phase management voltages and frequency modulation via diverse settings through the operating system's interface...onboard chips - This easy OC tool allows you can automatically optimize the system for the experienced ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-3 MemOK! MemOK! ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS, a user-friendly Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), goes beyond the traditional-keyboard only...
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... European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk ... or a USB flash disk that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to energy consumptions...
... European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk ... or a USB flash disk that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to energy consumptions...
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
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.... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-30 2-32 2-5 2-10 2-36 2-36 2-19 2-18 2-20 2-35 2-29 2-27 2-35 2-33 2-17 2-29 2-28 2-31 2-28 Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-3 EPU LED (ELED740) 7. C PU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. USB 3.0 front panel connector (20-pin USB3_56) 12. Front panel...
.... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-30 2-32 2-5 2-10 2-36 2-36 2-19 2-18 2-20 2-35 2-29 2-27 2-35 2-33 2-17 2-29 2-28 2-31 2-28 Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-3 EPU LED (ELED740) 7. C PU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. USB 3.0 front panel connector (20-pin USB3_56) 12. Front panel...
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...º angle. Locate the APU socket on the motherboard. 2.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. F1A75-V PRO 2. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5 DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the APU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Ensure...
...º angle. Locate the APU socket on the motherboard. 2.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. F1A75-V PRO 2. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5 DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the APU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Ensure...
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... base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-7 Retention bracket lock Retention bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for...
... base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-7 Retention bracket lock Retention bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for...
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CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-9 When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. CPU_FAN F1A75-V PRO • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-9 When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. CPU_FAN F1A75-V PRO • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
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Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want... install the memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information...
Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want... install the memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information...
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... do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-13 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the table on the slot. 5. Refer to the card...
... do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-13 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the table on the slot. 5. Refer to the card...
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... 2 PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-15 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that...
... 2 PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-15 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that...
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... information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-17 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
... information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-17 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
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... for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the BIOS settings, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-19 2. EPU switch This switch allows you have made. However, the system will use the last setting you to enable or disable the EPU function...
... for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the BIOS settings, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-19 2. EPU switch This switch allows you have made. However, the system will use the last setting you to enable or disable the EPU function...
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PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. HDMI Out port*** 9. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-21 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 7. DisplayPort 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Refer to 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for LAN port and ...
PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. HDMI Out port*** 9. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-21 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 7. DisplayPort 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Refer to 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for LAN port and ...
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Playback of Blu-ray Discs For better playback quality, we suggest that you follow the system requirements in the suggested list below. APU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® A-Series DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-23
Playback of Blu-ray Discs For better playback quality, we suggest that you follow the system requirements in the suggested list below. APU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® A-Series DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-23
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2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-25
2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-25
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...; A75 FCH controller. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-27 See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID] in the BIOS...
...; A75 FCH controller. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-27 See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID] in the BIOS...
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You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the ... USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 5. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 3.0 front panel connector...
You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the ... USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 5. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 3.0 front panel connector...
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... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-31 Refer to [AC 97]. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select...
... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-31 Refer to [AC 97]. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select...
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-33 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable ...
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-33 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable ...