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Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii F1A75-V PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 - 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 holes 2-4 2.3 Accelerated Processing Unit...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii F1A75-V PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 - 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 holes 2-4 2.3 Accelerated Processing Unit...
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F1A75-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD®... limitation, 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). Supports D-sub with maximum resolution 1920x1200@60GHz - Integrated AMD ...x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (navy blue) - 1 x eSerial ATA 6.0Gb/s at the back I/O (continued on the APU types. ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** The 64GB ...
F1A75-V PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID AMD®... limitation, 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). Supports D-sub with maximum resolution 1920x1200@60GHz - Integrated AMD ...x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (navy blue) - 1 x eSerial ATA 6.0Gb/s at the back I/O (continued on the APU types. ASUS will update the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** The 64GB ...
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...; PCIe USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back I/O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack- AI Charger+ - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - F1A75-V PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - Anti-Surge Protection...
...; PCIe USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back I/O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack- AI Charger+ - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - F1A75-V PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - Anti-Surge Protection...
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... 200MHz at 0.01V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - F1A75-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Intelligent overclocking tools: - TPU - 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 / Mouse Combo port...
... 200MHz at 0.01V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - F1A75-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Intelligent overclocking tools: - TPU - 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 / Mouse Combo port...
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... 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and ...latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items is damaged or ...
... 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and ...latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items is damaged or ...
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... world's first real time PC power saving engine through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can automatically optimize the system for the experienced ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-3 New generation Dual Intelligent Processor 2 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. It increases overclocking range while maximizing overall performance...
... world's first real time PC power saving engine through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can automatically optimize the system for the experienced ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-3 New generation Dual Intelligent Processor 2 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. It increases overclocking range while maximizing overall performance...
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... flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European 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 reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-5 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system.
... flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European 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 reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-5 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system.
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Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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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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.... 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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. USB 3.0 front panel connector...
.... 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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. USB 3.0 front panel connector...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F1A75-V PRO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws 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 correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F1A75-V PRO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws 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 correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. The APU fits in completely. Locate the APU socket on the motherboard. F1A75-V PRO 2. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5 Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and E2-Series Accelerated processors.
... (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. The APU fits in completely. Locate the APU socket on the motherboard. F1A75-V PRO 2. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5 Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and E2-Series Accelerated processors.
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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.
... 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.
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN F1A75-V PRO • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN F1A75-V PRO • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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... for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...
... for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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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... 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. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-11 For more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to...
... 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. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-11 For more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to...
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... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-13 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-13 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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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 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...
... 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 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...
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... automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-17 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Chapter 2 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows...
... automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-17 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Chapter 2 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows...