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...KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. If however you give us a notification to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is authorized in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete ...
...KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. If however you give us a notification to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is authorized in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete ...
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...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 information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS AI...® OS installation........ 4-21 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-22 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX...
...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 information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS AI...® OS installation........ 4-21 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-22 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX...
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... chapter describes the features of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to...
... chapter describes the features of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to...
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...both the PCIe x16 slots to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Supports HDMI with maximum resolution 1920x1200@60GHz - Supports single-link DVI with maximum resolution 1920x1600@60GHz - ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified ...supported with 16GB DIMMs or above. Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology * Refer to 4 CPU cores, FM1 Package Supports AMD® Turbo Core 2.0 technology Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 11 * Support for AMD® Turbo Core 2.0 technology depends on the next page) F1A75-V PRO...
...both the PCIe x16 slots to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Supports HDMI with maximum resolution 1920x1200@60GHz - Supports single-link DVI with maximum resolution 1920x1600@60GHz - ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified ...supported with 16GB DIMMs or above. Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology * Refer to 4 CPU cores, FM1 Package Supports AMD® Turbo Core 2.0 technology Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 11 * Support for AMD® Turbo Core 2.0 technology depends on the next page) F1A75-V PRO...
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... port at the back panel ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+VRM: ASUS EPU - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - AI Charger+ - TurboV - F1A75-V PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - EPU...
... port at the back panel ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+VRM: ASUS EPU - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - AI Charger+ - TurboV - F1A75-V PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - EPU...
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... EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) xii Auto Tuning Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons 1 x PS/2 Keyboard /... supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x High-definition front panel audio connector 7 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 ...
... EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) xii Auto Tuning Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons 1 x PS/2 Keyboard /... supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x High-definition front panel audio connector 7 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 ...
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BIOS features Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
BIOS features Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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... 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. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
... 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. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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... filtering, shading, and texture settings. Additionally, get high quality images. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). It supports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX... performance and overclocking potential. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at x4 speed) graphics. DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of current bus systems. 100% All High-quality...
... filtering, shading, and texture settings. Additionally, get high quality images. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). It supports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX... performance and overclocking potential. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at x4 speed) graphics. DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of current bus systems. 100% All High-quality...
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...motherboard users, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it convenient and easy to switch back and... caused by power surges from damage caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with the elegant appearance! Chapter 1 performance...
...motherboard users, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it convenient and easy to switch back and... caused by power surges from damage caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with the elegant appearance! Chapter 1 performance...
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...to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk ...is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 1 static ...
...to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk ...is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 1 static ...
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...use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and...using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-11 For more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • Always ...
...use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and...using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-11 For more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • Always ...
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in only one direction. DIMM notch 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in only one direction. DIMM notch 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM...
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...card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on BIOS ... on the next page for details. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-13 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the...
...card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on BIOS ... on the next page for details. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-13 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the...
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...) 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. 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 support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with...
...) 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. 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 support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with...
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...Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Dual display table This table indicates whether the dual display you want to use is supported or not. Dual display output DVI + D-Sub HDMI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI DVI + DisplayPort D-Sub + DisplayPort HDMI + DisplayPort... Supported • • • • • Not supported • 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - Chapter 2...
...Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Dual display table This table indicates whether the dual display you want to use is supported or not. Dual display output DVI + D-Sub HDMI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI DVI + DisplayPort D-Sub + DisplayPort HDMI + DisplayPort... Supported • • • • • Not supported • 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - Chapter 2...
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... cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the customized settings...
... cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the customized settings...
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... These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-29 Chapter 2 4. You can connect the front... panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the...
... These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-29 Chapter 2 4. You can connect the front... panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the...
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... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Do... power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! 6.
... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Do... power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! 6.
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By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Refer to 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector ... want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-31 if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC 97]. 7.
By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Refer to 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector ... want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-31 if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC 97]. 7.