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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary viii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-12 1.5 System memory 1-14 1.5.1 Overview 1-14 1.5.2 Memory configurations...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary viii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-12 1.5 System memory 1-14 1.5.1 Overview 1-14 1.5.2 Memory configurations...
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...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 ... 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled 2-12 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-12 2.4.3 GPU Boost [OK 2-13 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.5 CPU Power Management 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-18 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-19 2.5.3 SATA...
...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 ... 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled 2-12 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-12 2.4.3 GPU Boost [OK 2-13 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.5 CPU Power Management 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-18 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-19 2.5.3 SATA...
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... with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D and D-Sub ports - P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / ... ports at back panel) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating ...
... with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D and D-Sub ports - P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / ... ports at back panel) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating ...
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ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Exclusive Features: - AI Charger - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Other features - 100% All high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (purple/green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ...
ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Exclusive Features: - AI Charger - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Other features - 100% All high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (purple/green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ...
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... on downloads. Network iControl With a one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). feature automatically restores CPU default settings when the system crashes due to their default settings. This is European Union...
... on downloads. Network iControl With a one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). feature automatically restores CPU default settings when the system crashes due to their default settings. This is European Union...
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DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)... (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-27 1-26 1-9 1-14 1-29 1-30 1-32 1-29 1-28 1-30 1-31 1-31 1-22 1-25 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. DRCT Connector 12. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED...
DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)... (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-27 1-26 1-9 1-14 1-29 1-30 1-32 1-29 1-28 1-30 1-31 1-31 1-22 1-25 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. DRCT Connector 12. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED...
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...not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the ... i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket ...
...not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the ... i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket ...
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1.4.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-13
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-13
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...CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS... 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) ...
...CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS... 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) ...
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... 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 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1...8226; If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. PS/2 Mouse port (green). Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets ...
... 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 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1...8226; If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. PS/2 Mouse port (green). Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets ...
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... jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-27 Insufficient air flow inside the ...system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. CPU_FAN P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables ...
... jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-27 Insufficient air flow inside the ...system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. CPU_FAN P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables ...
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...: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) • Panther Point PCH with Core™ Ivy Bridge CPU or Sandy Bridge CPU (Chief River/ Maho Bay platforms) with 5MB vPro ME 8.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3 with B75 * Intel® Core™ i5 with... support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. If Autorun is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for ...
...: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) • Panther Point PCH with Core™ Ivy Bridge CPU or Sandy Bridge CPU (Chief River/ Maho Bay platforms) with 5MB vPro ME 8.0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements: * Intel® Core™ i3 with B75 * Intel® Core™ i5 with... support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. If Autorun is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for ...
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...mode and boot device priority. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-7 You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS... setup program can be changed. Displays the 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...
...mode and boot device priority. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-7 You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS... setup program can be changed. Displays the 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...
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... : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set the memory operating frequency. Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to malfunction. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard...
... : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set the memory operating frequency. Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to malfunction. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard...
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... instantaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and key to run faster than the marked frequency in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Long Duration...this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started The valid value ranges ...
... instantaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and key to run faster than the marked frequency in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Long Duration...this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started The valid value ranges ...
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Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction.
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... this function. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to the CPU you installed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the...CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple...
... this function. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to the CPU you installed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the...CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple...
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... [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-19 This function must be enabled to enable or...
... [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-19 This function must be enabled to enable or...