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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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... resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® B75 Express Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back... ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. 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...
... resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® B75 Express Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back... ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. 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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P8B75-M LX specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Exclusive Features: - Network iControl - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 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... CLRTC connector (continued on the next page) ix ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Ai Charger - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS GPU Boost - LucidLogix® Virtu MVP - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics user interface...
P8B75-M LX specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Exclusive Features: - Network iControl - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 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... CLRTC connector (continued on the next page) ix ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Ai Charger - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS GPU Boost - LucidLogix® Virtu MVP - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics user interface...
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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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... efficient CPUs in the LGA1155 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-1 This provides great graphics performance. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long...
... efficient CPUs in the LGA1155 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-1 This provides great graphics performance. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long...
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... information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond its original performance. 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 difficult POST situations. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed...-only controls. Also, 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
... information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond its original performance. 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 difficult POST situations. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed...-only controls. Also, 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
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... change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is an auto-recovery...BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is detached from the wall socket before you to update...
... change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is an auto-recovery...BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is detached from the wall socket before you to update...
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... motherboard. Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P8B75-M LX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
... motherboard. Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P8B75-M LX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-8 12. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-7 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 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 ...
...chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-8 12. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-7 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 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 ...
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... surface 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 incorrect... components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... surface 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 incorrect... components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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 1.6.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
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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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-11
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...sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are developed for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-13 The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is notched differently to install 4GB or more ...memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any 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‑...
...sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are developed for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-13 The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is notched differently to install 4GB or more ...memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any 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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... KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/ 8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - -- 1.65V • 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS...
... KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/ 8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - -- 1.65V • 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-17 GL1L128M88BA12N - J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - - 1.65-1.85V 1.25V-1.35V (low voltage) 1.65-1.85V 1.50V 1.50V 1.60V 1.50V 1.50V 1.60V - 1.65V 1.35V(low voltage) 1.35V(low voltage...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-17 GL1L128M88BA12N - J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - - 1.65-1.85V 1.25V-1.35V (low voltage) 1.65-1.85V 1.50V 1.50V 1.60V 1.50V 1.50V 1.60V - 1.65V 1.35V(low voltage) 1.35V(low voltage...
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... the blue slots and the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-19 Single-sided DS - DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket support...
... the blue slots and the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-19 Single-sided DS - DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket support...
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... Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-21 Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use...
... Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-21 Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use...
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... due to pins 1-2. 3. 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 - - - P8B75-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re...
... due to pins 1-2. 3. 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 - - - P8B75-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re...
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... (light blue). Microphone port (pink). This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-23 PS/2 Mouse port (green). Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line...
... (light blue). Microphone port (pink). This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-23 PS/2 Mouse port (green). Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line...