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...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 Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.4 EPU 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-12 4.3.6 Probe II 4-13 4.3.7 Ai Charger 4-14... 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...
...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 Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.4 EPU 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-12 4.3.6 Probe II 4-13 4.3.7 Ai Charger 4-14... 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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...the PCIe x16_2 slot. ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 /1066MHz memory modules * When you are available on the next page) ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** The 64GB ... operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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. AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson-D3) Dual-channel ...
...the PCIe x16_2 slot. ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 /1066MHz memory modules * When you are available on the next page) ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** The 64GB ... operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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. AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson-D3) Dual-channel ...
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... ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - F1A75-V PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - EPU switch ASUS TPU - TPU switch ASUS...Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat pipe solution - MemOK! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - EPU - Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back panel ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+VRM: ASUS EPU - Retasking AMD® A75 ...
... ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - F1A75-V PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - EPU switch ASUS TPU - TPU switch ASUS...Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat pipe solution - MemOK! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - EPU - Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back panel ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+VRM: ASUS EPU - Retasking AMD® A75 ...
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... your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- With ASUS DIGI+VRM, you can easily adjust power phase performance and system voltages via diverse settings...to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at 4.8Gbps with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of Dual Intelligent Processor 2 with DIGI+ VRM launches power delivery into...
... your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- With ASUS DIGI+VRM, you can easily adjust power phase performance and system voltages via diverse settings...to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at 4.8Gbps with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of Dual Intelligent Processor 2 with DIGI+ VRM launches power delivery into...
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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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...) 14. EPU switch 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. AMD APU Socket 4. TPU switch 9. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. TPU LED...
...) 14. EPU switch 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. AMD APU Socket 4. TPU switch 9. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. TPU LED...
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... to a 90º angle. Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and E2-Series Accelerated processors. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5 F1A75-V PRO 2. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins...
... to a 90º angle. Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and E2-Series Accelerated processors. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5 F1A75-V PRO 2. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins...
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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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... is adjustable only when you can resize the desktop appearing on the HDMI™ DTV. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
... is adjustable only when you can resize the desktop appearing on the HDMI™ DTV. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
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... connectors 1. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® A75 FCH controller. If you are using Windows ® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set ...SATA6G_E1, SATA6G_1~6) These connectors are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the BIOS. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-27 See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors.
... connectors 1. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® A75 FCH controller. If you are using Windows ® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set ...SATA6G_E1, SATA6G_1~6) These connectors are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the BIOS. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-27 See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors.
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... and Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. 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 ...BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-11 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. Selects the display language of the ...
... and Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. 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 ...BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-11 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. Selects the display language of the ...
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... version from the options. 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...
... version from the options. 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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... allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to select a DRAM O.C. Probe Auto CPU Load Line Calibration is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The values range from 90.0MHz to adjust the value. The CPU working voltage will...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 profile, and the related parameters will decrease proportionally to [Manual]. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for...
... allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to select a DRAM O.C. Probe Auto CPU Load Line Calibration is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The values range from 90.0MHz to adjust the value. The CPU working voltage will...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 profile, and the related parameters will decrease proportionally to [Manual]. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. ...under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds to phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. ...under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds to phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU...
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.... The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-23 OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [IDE... instead of [AHCI or RAID] to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. CPB Mode [...
.... The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-23 OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [IDE... instead of [AHCI or RAID] to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. CPB Mode [...
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... at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you to Windows® XP / Vista / 7 limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® A75 chipset that of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to be set... (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-15 Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. A RAID array over 2TB cannot be of two new identical hard...
... at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you to Windows® XP / Vista / 7 limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® A75 chipset that of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to be set... (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-15 Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. A RAID array over 2TB cannot be of two new identical hard...
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... may not exactly match the items on your computer. 2. 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. Boot up your screen. press to enter the option you to select an operation to display the utility main menu. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-17 Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc...
... may not exactly match the items on your computer. 2. 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. Boot up your screen. press to enter the option you to select an operation to display the utility main menu. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-17 Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc...
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... insert a floppy disk. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to Windows® XP limitation. Start Windows®. 2. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set...
... insert a floppy disk. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to Windows® XP limitation. Start Windows®. 2. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set...
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..., select Add/Remove. Turn off your current graphics card drivers. 4. To uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-1 Download the latest driver from the AMD website at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • Prepare two identical CrossFireX...
..., select Add/Remove. Turn off your current graphics card drivers. 4. To uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-1 Download the latest driver from the AMD website at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • Prepare two identical CrossFireX...
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Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to Chapter 2 in place. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. 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. If your motherboard ...
Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to Chapter 2 in place. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. 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. If your motherboard ...