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...making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8B75-M motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. Chapter 1: Product introduction... 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8B75-M 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...
...making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8B75-M motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. Chapter 1: Product introduction... 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8B75-M 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...
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...such as have feature for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Intel® B75 Express Chipset The Intel® B75 Express Chipset is a... home theater experience. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 1-2 ASUS P8B75-M PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have the latest technology available to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.
...such as have feature for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Intel® B75 Express Chipset The Intel® B75 Express Chipset is a... home theater experience. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 1-2 ASUS P8B75-M PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have the latest technology available to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.
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... power surges from damage caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1-4 ASUS P8B75-M MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your screen. It allows you to ensure quiet...
... power surges from damage caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1-4 ASUS P8B75-M MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your screen. It allows you to ensure quiet...
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... chassis to ensure that you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8B75-M 1-6 ASUS P8B75-M Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard...
... chassis to ensure that you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8B75-M 1-6 ASUS P8B75-M Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard...
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...see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1-8 ASUS P8B75-M P8B75-M P8B75-M CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on ...the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
...see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1-8 ASUS P8B75-M P8B75-M P8B75-M CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on ...the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1-12 ASUS P8B75-M
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1-12 ASUS P8B75-M
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... keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8B75-M Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining...
... keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8B75-M Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining...
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...® ME jumper Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function only when you to disable it . 1-20 ASUS P8B75-M shared - - - - Set this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - shared - - - - - - 1.9 Jumpers 1. IRQ assignments for this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function ...
...® ME jumper Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function only when you to disable it . 1-20 ASUS P8B75-M shared - - - - Set this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - shared - - - - - - 1.9 Jumpers 1. IRQ assignments for this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function ...
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Refer to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. This port connects to support an 8-channel audio output. 1-22 ASUS P8B75-M Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Microphone port (pink). Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) ...
Refer to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. This port connects to support an 8-channel audio output. 1-22 ASUS P8B75-M Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Microphone port (pink). Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) ...
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...supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8B75-M Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8B75-M SPDIF_OUT P8B75-M Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 2. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector. Front panel ...
...supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8B75-M Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8B75-M SPDIF_OUT P8B75-M Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 2. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector. Front panel ...
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...• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8B75-M CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation P8B75-M fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on IBM PC-compatible computers...GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 1-26 ASUS P8B75-M Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal...
...• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8B75-M CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation P8B75-M fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on IBM PC-compatible computers...GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 1-26 ASUS P8B75-M Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal...
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...GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8B75-M SATA3G_5 SATA3G_4 P8B75-M Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version...-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M Intel® B75 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...
...GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8B75-M SATA3G_5 SATA3G_4 P8B75-M Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version...-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M Intel® B75 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...
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... is purchased separately! 14. TPM SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK P8B75-M PIN 1 RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND LAD1 LAD2 PWROWN GND P8B75-M TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 1-30 ASUS P8B75-M Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening...
... is purchased separately! 14. TPM SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK P8B75-M PIN 1 RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND LAD1 LAD2 PWROWN GND P8B75-M TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 1-30 ASUS P8B75-M Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening...
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1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED P8B75-M P8B75-M DRAM LED 1-32 ASUS P8B75-M Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the ... any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is solved. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. SB_PWR P8B75-M P8B75-M Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2.
1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED P8B75-M P8B75-M DRAM LED 1-32 ASUS P8B75-M Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the ... any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is solved. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. SB_PWR P8B75-M P8B75-M Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2.
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... vPro™ with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1-34 ASUS P8B75-M Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of... and running.) • Local Administrator rights on the target machine • Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses.
... vPro™ with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1-34 ASUS P8B75-M Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of... and running.) • Local Administrator rights on the target machine • 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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... 10:23p 8390656 Exit DATE: 02/16/2012 P8B75.CAP File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8B75-M Before you to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program.... Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the...
... 10:23p 8390656 Exit DATE: 02/16/2012 P8B75.CAP File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8B75-M Before you to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program.... Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the...
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...appears, press to boot using defaults 3. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. ...drive). NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8B75-M 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the USB flash...
...appears, press to boot using defaults 3. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. ...drive). NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8B75-M 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the USB flash...
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... You can cause damage to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8B75-M Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST... to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit...
... You can cause damage to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8B75-M Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST... to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit...
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... detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the previous menu screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 ASUS P8B75-M Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the... the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
... detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the previous menu screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 ASUS P8B75-M Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the... the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
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... items show the default Not Installed. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8B75-M
... items show the default Not Installed. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8B75-M