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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, ...contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8B75-M LX motherboard! Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™...
... 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 retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8B75-M LX motherboard! Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™...
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... Designed for complete insight. When the discrete graphic card is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-3 For users searching for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS...Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user...
... Designed for complete insight. When the discrete graphic card is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-3 For users searching for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS...Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user...
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...the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...or the power cord is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist ...
...the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...or the power cord is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist ...
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...-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...System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-28 17. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1-29 15. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-7 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-27 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-13 13....
...-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...System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-28 17. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1-29 15. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-7 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-27 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-13 13....
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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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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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... 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...1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-13 The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 ...
... 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...1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-13 The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-17 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-17 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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...5V 7 - 7 - - - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-19 We suggest that you install the module into A1 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (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. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • ...
...5V 7 - 7 - - - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-19 We suggest that you install the module into A1 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (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. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • ...
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... Express specifications. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-21 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card...
... Express specifications. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-21 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card...
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This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 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. Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ...
This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 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. Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ...
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... is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8B75-M LX SPDIF_OUT P8B75-M LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 ... module to [AC97]. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. See section 2.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-25 By default, this connector, set the item to this connector is purchased separately.
... is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8B75-M LX SPDIF_OUT P8B75-M LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 ... module to [AC97]. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. See section 2.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-25 By default, this connector, set the item to this connector is purchased separately.
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...# 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 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...
...# 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 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...
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... • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-29 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 GND ...RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P8B75-M LX SATA3G_5 P8B75-M LX Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ...
... • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-29 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 GND ...RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P8B75-M LX SATA3G_5 P8B75-M LX Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ...
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Connect one end of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8B75-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8B75-M LX Onboard LED ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-31 CHASSIS P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX Chassis intrusion connector 1.11 Onboard LEDs 1. Remove the jumper caps only when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing ...
Connect one end of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8B75-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8B75-M LX Onboard LED ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-31 CHASSIS P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX Chassis intrusion connector 1.11 Onboard LEDs 1. Remove the jumper caps only when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing ...
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...; vPro™ i5 with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-33 Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination... running.) • Local Administrator rights on the target machine • THE Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses.
...; vPro™ i5 with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-33 Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination... running.) • Local Administrator rights on the target machine • THE Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses.
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Place the support DVD in ...Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. ASUS P8B75-M LX ...
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Place the support DVD in ...Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. ASUS P8B75-M LX ...
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... you to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. ... the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
... you to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. ... the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
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Restart your computer. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives ... to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.28 Current ROM BOARD: P8B75-M LX VER: 0203 DATE: 04/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8B75LX.CAP 8390656 2012-041-01 17:30:48 Note...
Restart your computer. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives ... to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.28 Current ROM BOARD: P8B75-M LX VER: 0203 DATE: 04/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8B75LX.CAP 8390656 2012-041-01 17:30:48 Note...
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.... Shortcut (F3) Advanced Mode(F7) Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Quick access to the system. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-7 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8B75-M LX BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3...is installed 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,...
.... Shortcut (F3) Advanced Mode(F7) Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Quick access to the system. ASUS P8B75-M LX 2-7 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8B75-M LX BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3...is installed 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,...