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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 ...
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 ...
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... 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. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows...retasking * Use a chassis with max. Intel® B75 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. P8B75-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd / 3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core...
... 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. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows...retasking * Use a chassis with max. Intel® B75 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. P8B75-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd / 3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core...
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Ai Charger - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - P8B75-M LX specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1... ATX 12V power connector 1 x chassis intrusion connector 1 x CLRTC connector (continued on the next page) ix Network iControl - ASUS GPU Boost - LucidLogix® Virtu MVP -
Ai Charger - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - P8B75-M LX specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1... ATX 12V power connector 1 x chassis intrusion connector 1 x CLRTC connector (continued on the next page) ix Network iControl - ASUS GPU Boost - LucidLogix® Virtu MVP -
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P8B75-M LX 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 7.8" (24.4cm x 19.8cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P8B75-M LX 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 7.8" (24.4cm x 19.8cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...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, ... (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the ...
...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, ... (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the ...
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This allows users to 60% beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with Intel® Quick Sync Video technology ...with newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your discrete graphics card up to fully utilize 3x faster video ...
This allows users to 60% beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with Intel® Quick Sync Video technology ...with newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your discrete graphics card up to fully utilize 3x faster video ...
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... using an OS-based utility. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is in line with...component, ensure that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their ...
... using an OS-based utility. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is in line with...component, ensure that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their ...
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... image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M LX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes...
... image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M LX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes...
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...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 5 SATA3G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 CLRTC CHASSIS Intel® B75 SATA3G_2 6 8Mb BIOS 8Mb BIOS VIA VT1708S SPDIF_OUT AAFP COM1 LPT PCI1 SB_PWR... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-26 (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-7 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 8.
...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 5 SATA3G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 CLRTC CHASSIS Intel® B75 SATA3G_2 6 8Mb BIOS 8Mb BIOS VIA VT1708S SPDIF_OUT AAFP COM1 LPT PCI1 SB_PWR... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-26 (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-7 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 8.
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...mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from ... 1: Product introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on...
...mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from ... 1: Product introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on...
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1.6.1 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 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-9
1.6.1 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 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-9
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-11 1.6.2 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 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-11 1.6.2 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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... adjustment. • For system stability, use of 3GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-13 The system maps the total size of the following: - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1... P8B75-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8B75-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑...
... adjustment. • For system stability, use of 3GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-13 The system maps the total size of the following: - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1... P8B75-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8B75-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑...
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.... Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • DDR3-2200 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.
.... Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • DDR3-2200 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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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-17 GL1L128M88BA12N - Timing Voltage AD30908C8D-151C E0906 3CCD-1509HNA1126L 3CCA-1509A 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - 8-8-8-24 - 9-9-9-24 3CCA-1509A 3CCD-1509A EL1127T J4208BASE-DJ-F AM5D5808DEWSBG AM5D5808FEQSBG...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-17 GL1L128M88BA12N - Timing Voltage AD30908C8D-151C E0906 3CCD-1509HNA1126L 3CCA-1509A 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - 8-8-8-24 - 9-9-9-24 3CCA-1509A 3CCD-1509A EL1127T J4208BASE-DJ-F AM5D5808DEWSBG AM5D5808FEQSBG...
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Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-19 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA ...(2) modules inserted into the blue slots and the black slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-sided DS - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs ...
Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-19 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA ...(2) modules inserted into the blue slots and the black slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-sided DS - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs ...
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... use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-21 Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots...
... use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-21 Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots...
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... move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8B75-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins...
... move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8B75-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins...
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... connection 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 3. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-23 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. This port allows Gigabit...
... connection 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 3. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-23 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. This port allows Gigabit...