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F1A75-V PRO Motherboard
F1A75-V PRO Motherboard
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DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Power Design 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw...2.6 Jumper...2-17 2.7 Onboard switches 2-18 2.8 Connectors 2-21 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-25 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-27 2.8.4 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 iii Contents...
DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Power Design 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw...2.6 Jumper...2-17 2.7 Onboard switches 2-18 2.8 Connectors 2-21 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-25 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-27 2.8.4 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 iii Contents...
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F1A75-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD® A-... memory of 3GB system memory if you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on the market. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe...AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson-D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non- ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. **...
F1A75-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD® A-... memory of 3GB system memory if you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on the market. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe...AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson-D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non- ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. **...
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F1A75-V PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - Retasking AMD® A75 FCH: - 4 x ...-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack- Auto Tuning - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector - TPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - EPU switch ASUS TPU - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next ...
F1A75-V PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - Retasking AMD® A75 FCH: - 4 x ...-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack- Auto Tuning - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector - TPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - EPU switch ASUS TPU - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next ...
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...increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons 1 x PS/2 ... x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (6 x gray; 1 x blue) 1 x COM connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 1 x MemOK! F1A75-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Intelligent overclocking tools: - TPU - button 1 x 20-pin System panel connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 2 x...
...increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons 1 x PS/2 ... x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (6 x gray; 1 x blue) 1 x COM connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 1 x MemOK! F1A75-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Intelligent overclocking tools: - TPU - button 1 x 20-pin System panel connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 2 x...
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... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® F1A75-V PRO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. ...; The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS F1A75-V PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® F1A75-V PRO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. ...; The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS F1A75-V PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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...with just a few clicks away. EPU Tap into a digital standard. It increases overclocking range while maximizing overall performance. 1.3.4 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with DIGI+ VRM launches power delivery into the world's ...the operating system's interface. This easy OC tool allows you can automatically optimize the system for the experienced ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-3 ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS, a user-friendly Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), goes beyond the traditional-keyboard only BIOS ...
...with just a few clicks away. EPU Tap into a digital standard. It increases overclocking range while maximizing overall performance. 1.3.4 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with DIGI+ VRM launches power delivery into the world's ...the operating system's interface. This easy OC tool allows you can automatically optimize the system for the experienced ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-3 ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS, a user-friendly Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), goes beyond the traditional-keyboard only BIOS ...
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...DVD 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to...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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable...
...DVD 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to...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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable...
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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 ...
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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...-pin module) 4 CHA_FAN2 ELED740 ELED730 MemOK! 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...
...-pin module) 4 CHA_FAN2 ELED740 ELED730 MemOK! 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...
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... 8. 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 power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. MemOK! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB34, USB56) 17. switch 10. Serial...
... 8. 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 power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. MemOK! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB34, USB56) 17. switch 10. Serial...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F1A75-V PRO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 2.2.3 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.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F1A75-V PRO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 2.2.3 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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Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5 2.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a ... completely. Locate the APU socket on the motherboard. Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and E2-Series Accelerated processors. F1A75-V PRO 2.
Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5 2.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a ... completely. Locate the APU socket on the motherboard. Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and E2-Series Accelerated processors. F1A75-V PRO 2.
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... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that...
... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that...
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ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-9 CPU_FAN F1A75-V PRO • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-9 CPU_FAN F1A75-V PRO • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: F1A75-V PRO F1A75-V PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: F1A75-V PRO F1A75-V PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ...
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Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit ... chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered...
Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit ... chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered...
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... injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-13 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed...
... injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-13 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed...
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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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... clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. feature. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-17 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter...
... clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. feature. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-17 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter...
