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... or service will be extended if: (1) the product is authorized in this email address). Copies of this product is distributed without the express written permission of alteration is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). This offer is eager to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software...
... or service will be extended if: (1) the product is authorized in this email address). Copies of this product is distributed without the express written permission of alteration is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). This offer is eager to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software...
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... for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. When the discrete graphic card is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-3 Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Users can also dynamically assigns tasks to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface...
... for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. When the discrete graphic card is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-3 Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Users can also dynamically assigns tasks to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface...
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... overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Within the profile, programs can prioritize your PC's loading. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one simple to switch back and forth between different utilities. It easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use...
... overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Within the profile, programs can prioritize your PC's loading. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one simple to switch back and forth between different utilities. It easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use...
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... efficiency requirements in regards to their default settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you...
... efficiency requirements in regards to their default settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you...
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... CHASSIS) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-26 11. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-22 1-30 1-31 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-26 (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-28 17. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS_USB34 1 4 CPU_FAN ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA DVI LGA1155 2 EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_12 LAN_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111F Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8B75-M LX...
... CHASSIS) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-26 11. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-22 1-30 1-31 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-26 (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-28 17. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS_USB34 1 4 CPU_FAN ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA DVI LGA1155 2 EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_12 LAN_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111F Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8B75-M LX...
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... slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that came with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
... slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that came with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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... port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. 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. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN +12V GND P8B75-M LX CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN P8B75-M LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...
... port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. 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. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN +12V GND P8B75-M LX CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN P8B75-M LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...
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... OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP...
... OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP...
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... update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. c. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save...
... update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. c. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save...
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... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS...
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS...
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... selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). 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 boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the Make Disk menu...
... selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). 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 boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the Make Disk menu...
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... boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to update BIOS? Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Are you sure to confirm BIOS update. ASUS P8B75-M LX...
... boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to update BIOS? Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Are you sure to confirm BIOS update. ASUS P8B75-M LX...
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...) Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Quick access to a few utilities and advanced settings Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8B75-M LX BIOS Version : 0203 CPU...
...) Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Quick access to a few utilities and advanced settings Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8B75-M LX BIOS Version : 0203 CPU...
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... Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS...
... Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS...
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... iGPU frequency. 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the memory operating frequency. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. Changing the values in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.4 iGPU Max. Use...
... iGPU frequency. 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the memory operating frequency. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. Changing the values in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.4 iGPU Max. Use...
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... controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-17 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in order to OS. Execute Disable Bit...
... controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-17 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in order to OS. Execute Disable Bit...
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... disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minute] [5 minute] [10 minute] [15 minute] [30 minute] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled] Allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled...
... disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minute] [5 minute] [10 minute] [15 minute] [30 minute] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled] Allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled...
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... Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable or disable this function. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] • iAMT H/W is set this function. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to reduce the iGPU power use a password...
... Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable or disable this function. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] • iAMT H/W is set this function. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to reduce the iGPU power use a password...
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... 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-21 IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. IRQ=3] Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy...
... 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-21 IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. IRQ=3] Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy...
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... onboard voltage regulators. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following four items appear only when you to 100%. The values range from 60% to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-25 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control...
... onboard voltage regulators. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following four items appear only when you to 100%. The values range from 60% to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-25 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control...