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... 1-33 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-33 1.10.3 Intel® SBA support 1-34 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time...
... 1-33 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-33 1.10.3 Intel® SBA support 1-34 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time...
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...detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet ..., contact your retailer. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer.
...detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet ..., contact your retailer. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer.
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... - AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Network iControl - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Other features - 100% All high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (purple/green) 1 ... 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) ix P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons...
... - AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Network iControl - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Other features - 100% All high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (purple/green) 1 ... 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) ix P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons...
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P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 6.9" (24.4cm x 17.5cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 6.9" (24.4cm x 17.5cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...to 10 times faster than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. It also natively supports... faulty DIMMs, and helping with improved encoding schemes that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for complete insight. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of ...
...to 10 times faster than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. It also natively supports... faulty DIMMs, and helping with improved encoding schemes that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for complete insight. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of ...
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...easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use software package. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-3 AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that...mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. ** The actual charging speed may vary with iGPU Level Up! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique fast-charging software which supports iPods, iPhones, and iPads. * Check your favorite photos into one software ...
...easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use software package. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-3 AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that...mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. ** The actual charging speed may vary with iGPU Level Up! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique fast-charging software which supports iPods, iPhones, and iPads. * Check your favorite photos into one software ...
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... long-waits on /off button, the software currently in line with ASUS' vision of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Moreover, you to ...With a one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. Within the profile, programs can prioritize your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can be pre-scheduled to run at reducing carbon footprint and mitigating environmental impact. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product ...
... long-waits on /off button, the software currently in line with ASUS' vision of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Moreover, you to ...With a one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. Within the profile, programs can prioritize your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can be pre-scheduled to run at reducing carbon footprint and mitigating environmental impact. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product ...
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... or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make... adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot The...
... or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make... adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-21 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot The...
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... CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and... CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3.
... CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and... CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3.
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Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 ... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-23 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 ... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-23 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
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... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. By default, this connector, set to [HD]. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-25 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR...
... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. By default, this connector, set to [HD]. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-25 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR...
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...RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P8B75-M LX PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. 5. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA ...3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-29 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is...
...RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P8B75-M LX PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. 5. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA ...3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-29 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is...
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...version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the rear side of the chassis. 7. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 [gray]) These connectors connect ... additional front panel USB 3.0 ports. If your chassis supports front panel ports, you can use the ASUS USB 3.0 header to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Vbus P8B75-M LX PLUS PIN 1 P8B75-M LX PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is for details. 8.
...version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the rear side of the chassis. 7. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 [gray]) These connectors connect ... additional front panel USB 3.0 ports. If your chassis supports front panel ports, you can use the ASUS USB 3.0 header to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Vbus P8B75-M LX PLUS PIN 1 P8B75-M LX PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is for details. 8.
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... you to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-1 Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. •...
... you to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-1 Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. •...
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... it. 3. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. c. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the... the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to the USB port. 2. Updating from file, then click Next....
... it. 3. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. c. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the... the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to the USB port. 2. Updating from file, then click Next....
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... using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8B75-M-LX-PLUS-ASUS-0308.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
... using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8B75-M-LX-PLUS-ASUS-0308.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
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... as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on a single partition. 2. The actual utility ... (optional). Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a DOS environment 1. Booting the system to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during ...
... as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on a single partition. 2. The actual utility ... (optional). Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a DOS environment 1. Booting the system to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during ...
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Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-5 P8B75-M LX PLUS 0308 P8B75-M-LX-PLUS-ASUS-0306.CAP 8194 2012-05-1 15:25:48 3. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. •...
Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-5 P8B75-M LX PLUS 0308 P8B75-M-LX-PLUS-ASUS-0306.CAP 8194 2012-05-1 15:25:48 3. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. •...
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...motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup:... • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match...
...motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup:... • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match...
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...CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced...EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. Refer to the system. The EZ Mode...installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-7
...CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced...EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. Refer to the system. The EZ Mode...installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-7