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... 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 1-14 1.5.3 Installing...
... 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 1-14 1.5.3 Installing...
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...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 ...xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 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...
...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 ...xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 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...
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...DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) /1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports D-Sub with max.resolution of 1 GB 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 2... (gray) Realtek® 8111F-VB-CG Gigabit LAN controller 6+2 Channels Realtek® ALC887-VD High Definition Audio CODEC - 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 / i5 ...
...DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) /1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports D-Sub with max.resolution of 1 GB 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 2... (gray) Realtek® 8111F-VB-CG Gigabit LAN controller 6+2 Channels Realtek® ALC887-VD High Definition Audio CODEC - 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 / i5 ...
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... dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Intel® 3rd Generation processor, DDR3 2250 (and above)/2133/1866 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz frequency as default. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(OC.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) /1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3...
... dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Intel® 3rd Generation processor, DDR3 2250 (and above)/2133/1866 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz frequency as default. ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(OC.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) /1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3...
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...natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than USB 2.0. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for enhanced system control - Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of the current PCIe... of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. The total bandwidth for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Users can...
...natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than USB 2.0. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for enhanced system control - Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of the current PCIe... of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. The total bandwidth for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Users can...
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... to prevent installation on the motherboard. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the same vendor. For effective use of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3...
... to prevent installation on the motherboard. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the same vendor. For effective use of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3...
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... memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size SS/DS KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - DIMM socket Voltage support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1.65V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-15 P8B75-M LX ...of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules 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 its corresponding timing or the loaded...
... memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size SS/DS KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - DIMM socket Voltage support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1.65V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-15 P8B75-M LX ...of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules 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 its corresponding timing or the loaded...
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J1108EDSE-DJ-F - ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-19 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs A-DATA AM2U139C2P1 2GB SS ADATA 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - - • • A-DATA AM2U139C4P2 4GB DS ADATA 3CCD-...: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No...
J1108EDSE-DJ-F - ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 1-19 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs A-DATA AM2U139C2P1 2GB SS ADATA 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - - • • A-DATA AM2U139C4P2 4GB DS ADATA 3CCD-...: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No...
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...- - - - - - 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express ...(default) to reenter data. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - shared - - - - P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key...
...- - - - - - 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express ...(default) to reenter data. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - shared - - - - P8B75-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8B75-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key...
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Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set to the default setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started If this happens, revert to [Enabled] for this section vary depending on... may cause the system to malfunction. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to set the memory operating frequency. Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker ...
Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set to the default setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started If this happens, revert to [Enabled] for this section vary depending on... may cause the system to malfunction. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to set the memory operating frequency. Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker ...
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... The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size. Ensure that increases storage performance on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up time. Intel® Rapid Start...Enabled] The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is installed to work . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled]. Entry on random workloads by allowing the...
... The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size. Ensure that increases storage performance on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up time. Intel® Rapid Start...Enabled] The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is installed to work . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled]. Entry on random workloads by allowing the...
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... Analysis and Reporting Technology) is fixed in 64MB. iGPU shared system memory size is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics...item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to select which of system memory allocated to configure the PCIEx16 speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. PCIEx16 ...
... Analysis and Reporting Technology) is fixed in 64MB. iGPU shared system memory size is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics...item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to select which of system memory allocated to configure the PCIEx16 speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. PCIEx16 ...
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... options for special functions. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-31 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial...
... options for special functions. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS 2-31 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial...