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...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... AMD Chipset Driver 5-4 5.2.4 Using the AMD® CATALYST® Control Center 5-5 Contents 3.8.4 3.8.5 3.8.6 3.8.7 Option ROM Messages [Force 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 ...
...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... AMD Chipset Driver 5-4 5.2.4 Using the AMD® CATALYST® Control Center 5-5 Contents 3.8.4 3.8.5 3.8.6 3.8.7 Option ROM Messages [Force 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 ...
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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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...necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-13 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for details. Chapter 2 2.5 ... on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so...
...necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-13 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for details. Chapter 2 2.5 ... on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so...
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To resize your HDTV screen. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of ...
To resize your HDTV screen. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of ...
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... [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-23 The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [AHCI or RAID], the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]...for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Port 5-6 before entering OS. CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core...
... [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-23 The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [AHCI or RAID], the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]...for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Port 5-6 before entering OS. CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core...
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...174; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click the Contact tab to install. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Make Disk menu ...the support DVD to open the folder of your computer. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating...
...174; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click the Contact tab to install. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Make Disk menu ...the support DVD to open the folder of your computer. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating...
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... the Autorun feature. 2. Click the icon to the optical drive. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-3 Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you... select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. View the online help or readme file that...
... the Autorun feature. 2. Click the icon to the optical drive. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-3 Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you... select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. View the online help or readme file that...
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...Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the ...data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-15 A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10....
...Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the ...data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-15 A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10....
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... disk. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk to section 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions ...to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. For Windows® Vista...
... disk. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk to section 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions ...to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. For Windows® Vista...
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... optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Click OK. 4. Click the name of the device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-21 To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press...
... optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Click OK. 4. Click the name of the device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-21 To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press...
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... select the program for opening the oem file. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. The Vendor ID ...(VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from the pop-up window. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk...
... select the program for opening the oem file. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. The Vendor ID ...(VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from the pop-up window. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk...
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... unit (PSU) can provide at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at least the minimum power required by your system. Close all existing ...processing units (GPU) graphics cards. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-1 To uninstall all current applications. 2. Select your computer. For Windows Vista / 7, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your current graphics card drivers. 4. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD...
... unit (PSU) can provide at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at least the minimum power required by your system. Close all existing ...processing units (GPU) graphics cards. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-1 To uninstall all current applications. 2. Select your computer. For Windows Vista / 7, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your current graphics card drivers. 4. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD...
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... card package to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. Click Go to continue to install the device drivers. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area... card to exit the window. Enabling CrossFireX settings 1. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-3
... card package to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. Click Go to continue to install the device drivers. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area... card to exit the window. Enabling CrossFireX settings 1. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-3
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.... 4. When the system restarts, wait for a few seconds for the graphics card to confirm. 5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your motherboard into the optical drive. Restart your computer. Insert the Support DVD that supports Dual Graphics technology...automatically. 5-4 Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install it. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to run the DVD. 2. Chapter 5 5.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technology The motherboard supports the AMD® Dual ...
.... 4. When the system restarts, wait for a few seconds for the graphics card to confirm. 5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your motherboard into the optical drive. Restart your computer. Insert the Support DVD that supports Dual Graphics technology...automatically. 5-4 Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install it. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to run the DVD. 2. Chapter 5 5.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technology The motherboard supports the AMD® Dual ...