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...BIOS 3-31 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 3-31 Boot Option Priorities 3-31 Boot Override 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-32 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-32 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-32 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.10 Exit menu 3-33 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD ... configurations 4-15 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-15 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-16 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-16 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-17 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ...
...BIOS 3-31 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 3-31 Boot Option Priorities 3-31 Boot Override 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-32 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-32 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-32 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.10 Exit menu 3-33 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD ... configurations 4-15 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-15 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-16 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-16 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-17 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ...
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..., DO NOT use the PCIe x1_2 slot when you are available on the market. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson-D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered... D-sub with the PCIe x16_2 slot. F1A75-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD® A-Series and E2-Series Accelerated Processors with AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series Graphics, up a CrossFireX™ configuration. Integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series Graphics in...
..., DO NOT use the PCIe x1_2 slot when you are available on the market. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson-D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered... D-sub with the PCIe x16_2 slot. F1A75-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD® A-Series and E2-Series Accelerated Processors with AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series Graphics, up a CrossFireX™ configuration. Integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series Graphics in...
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... page) xi F1A75-V PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - MemOK! - AI Charger+ - EPU - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat pipe solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design - Retasking AMD® A75...
... page) xi F1A75-V PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - MemOK! - AI Charger+ - EPU - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat pipe solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design - Retasking AMD® A75...
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... lag. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s. 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 6.0 Gb/s data transfer ...uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 - With ASUS DIGI+VRM, you can easily adjust power phase performance and system voltages via diverse settings to get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval,...
... lag. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s. 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 6.0 Gb/s data transfer ...uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 - With ASUS DIGI+VRM, you can easily adjust power phase performance and system voltages via diverse settings to get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval,...
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DRAM_LED TPU EPU 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 30.5cm(12.0in) AUDIO PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power RTL 8111E PCIEX16_1 F1A75-V PRO PCIEX1_2 ICS477D Super I/O PCI1 PCIEX16_2 USB3_56 EATXPWR 11 ASM1061 SATA6G_E1 12 AMD® A75 FCH 12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 ALC892 PCI2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP COM1 PCI3 19 18 17 TPU 32Mb...
DRAM_LED TPU EPU 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 30.5cm(12.0in) AUDIO PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power RTL 8111E PCIEX16_1 F1A75-V PRO PCIEX1_2 ICS477D Super I/O PCI1 PCIEX16_2 USB3_56 EATXPWR 11 ASM1061 SATA6G_E1 12 AMD® A75 FCH 12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 ALC892 PCI2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP COM1 PCI3 19 18 17 TPU 32Mb...
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AMD APU Socket 4. MemOK! USB 3.0 front panel connector (20-pin USB3_56) 12. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 18. 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 C PU, chassis, and...
AMD APU Socket 4. MemOK! USB 3.0 front panel connector (20-pin USB3_56) 12. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 18. 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 C PU, chassis, and...
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The APU fits in completely. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5 Locate the APU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the ... Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. F1A75-V PRO 2. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90º angle. Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and E2-Series Accelerated processors. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted...
The APU fits in completely. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5 Locate the APU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the ... Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. F1A75-V PRO 2. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90º angle. Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and E2-Series Accelerated processors. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted...
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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 Playback of Blu-ray Discs For better playback quality, we suggest that you follow the system requirements in the suggested list below.
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Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the DTV (HDMI™) 1 item in the ...
Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the DTV (HDMI™) 1 item in the ...
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...BIOS. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® A75 FCH controller. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version... Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Windows ® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-27 If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors to create a ...
...BIOS. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® A75 FCH controller. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version... Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Windows ® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-27 If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors to create a ...
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... device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-11 EZ Mode Wednesday [1/2/2008] F1A75-V PRO BIOS Version : 0402 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1600MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/19/2011 Speed : 2400 MHz English...
... device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-11 EZ Mode Wednesday [1/2/2008] F1A75-V PRO BIOS Version : 0402 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1600MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/19/2011 Speed : 2400 MHz English...
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... the default Not Installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0209 x64 05/09/2011 CPU Information AMD Engineering Sample Speed 7020 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri...
... the default Not Installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0209 x64 05/09/2011 CPU Information AMD Engineering Sample Speed 7020 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri...
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...9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR3-1866MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR3-2000MHz 9-99-24 1.65V] [DDR3-2133MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR3-2200MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR32400MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-17 Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. The values range from 90.0MHz to adjust the value. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] This item... desired CPU internal frequency. profile, which applies different settings to select a DRAM O.C. Probe Auto CPU Load Line Calibration is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. and allows you to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage.
...9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR3-1866MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR3-2000MHz 9-99-24 1.65V] [DDR3-2133MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR3-2200MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] [DDR32400MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-17 Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. The values range from 90.0MHz to adjust the value. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] This item... desired CPU internal frequency. profile, which applies different settings to select a DRAM O.C. Probe Auto CPU Load Line Calibration is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. and allows you to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage.
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... range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase number is based on AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and thermal condition. Setting...] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds to enhance system stability. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to enable the spread ...
... range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase number is based on AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and thermal condition. Setting...] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds to enhance system stability. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to enable the spread ...
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...to access devices on random workloads by allowing the drive to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-23 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Port 5-6 before entering... SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to [RAID] or...
...to access devices on random workloads by allowing the drive to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-23 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Port 5-6 before entering... SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to [RAID] or...
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...; XP / Vista / 7 limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® A75 chipset that allows you to a second drive. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-15 A RAID array over 2TB cannot be...
...; XP / Vista / 7 limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® A75 chipset that allows you to a second drive. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-15 A RAID array over 2TB cannot be...
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... Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments .......[ 1 ] LD View / LD Define Menu ......[ 2 ] Delete LD Menu 3 ] Controller Configuration ......[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to perform. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-17 Press , , , or to enter the option you to select an operation to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need; Boot up...
... Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments .......[ 1 ] LD View / LD Define Menu ......[ 2 ] Delete LD Menu 3 ] Controller Configuration ......[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to perform. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-17 Press , , , or to enter the option you to select an operation to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need; Boot up...
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... process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver or the support DVD. •...
... process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver or the support DVD. •...
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...ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-1 To uninstall all current applications. 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista / 7, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD... card drivers. 4. Close all existing graphics card drivers: 1. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your system. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements...
...ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-1 To uninstall all current applications. 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista / 7, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD... card drivers. 4. Close all existing graphics card drivers: 1. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your system. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements...
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... two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology support Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on each graphics card. Align and firmly...
... two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology support Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on each graphics card. Align and firmly...
