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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8B75-M LX specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8B75-M LX specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13...
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... you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting... or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that the power cables for ...
... you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting... or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that the power cables for ...
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...™ i3 processors in the LGA1155 package, with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8B75-M LX motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your...
...™ i3 processors in the LGA1155 package, with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8B75-M LX motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your...
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... Intel integrated graphic performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(OC.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000 / 1866 /1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(OC.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000 / 1866 /1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz... faster. In addition, B75 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports that provide twice the performance of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in total....
... Intel integrated graphic performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(OC.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000 / 1866 /1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(OC.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000 / 1866 /1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz... faster. In addition, B75 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports that provide twice the performance of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in total....
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... time period to achieve a quiet and cool environment. USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. • Check your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1.1 ...charging speed may vary with iGPU Level Up! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to an already ...
... time period to achieve a quiet and cool environment. USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. • Check your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1.1 ...charging speed may vary with iGPU Level Up! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to an already ...
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...ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to overclocking failure. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard...-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on a grounded antistatic pad or in regards to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or ...
...ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to overclocking failure. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard...-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on a grounded antistatic pad or in regards to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or ...
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...! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M LX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes...
...! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M LX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes...
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...10-1 pin COM1) 1-26 (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin 1-31 CHASSIS) 9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-7 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-27 5. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1-29 15. System panel connector (10-1 ... 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 USB3_34...
...10-1 pin COM1) 1-26 (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin 1-31 CHASSIS) 9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-7 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-27 5. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1-29 15. System panel connector (10-1 ... 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 USB3_34...
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...8482; i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before... introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
...8482; i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before... introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
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... lower-sized channel for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-13 For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is the...
... lower-sized channel for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-13 For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is the...
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...) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V • KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V • • DDR3-2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend Part No.
...) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V • KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V • • DDR3-2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8B75-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend Part No.
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.... 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
.... 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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... slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with...came with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to the chassis 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 they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
... slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with...came with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to the chassis 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 they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
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Realtek 8111F controller shared - - - - - - - 1.9 Jumpers 1. P8B75-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard ...
Realtek 8111F controller shared - - - - - - - 1.9 Jumpers 1. P8B75-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard ...
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ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-25 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8B75-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8B75-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend ... the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. Front panel...
ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-25 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8B75-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8B75-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend ... the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. Front panel...
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... may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on IBM PC-compatible computers. P8B75-M LX SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD P8B75-M LX Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-27 5. CPU...
... may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on IBM PC-compatible computers. P8B75-M LX SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD P8B75-M LX Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-27 5. CPU...
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...motherboard! 11. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the rear side of the system chassis. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB3_34 P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX ...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution.
...motherboard! 11. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the rear side of the system chassis. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB3_34 P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX ...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution.
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... this connector when a chassis component is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8B75-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8B75-M LX Onboard LED ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-31 The illustration below shows the location of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable...connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX Chassis intrusion connector 1.11 Onboard LEDs 1. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a...
... this connector when a chassis component is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8B75-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8B75-M LX Onboard LED ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-31 The illustration below shows the location of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable...connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX Chassis intrusion connector 1.11 Onboard LEDs 1. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a...
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...EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information ...The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE...
...EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information ...The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE...