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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8B75-M 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 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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... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all power cables from the existing system before using the product, ensure that came with ...How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you need when ...
... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all power cables from the existing system before using the product, ensure that came with ...How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you need when ...
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... support onboard graphics out 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 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7...
... support onboard graphics out 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 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7...
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...ASUS P8B75-M Additionally, B75 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. This motherboard...174;/ Celeron® processors. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. This motherboard affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI ...
...ASUS P8B75-M Additionally, B75 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. This motherboard...174;/ Celeron® processors. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. This motherboard affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI ...
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... to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1-4 ASUS P8B75-M This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Get your system boot success. This...
... to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1-4 ASUS P8B75-M This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Get your system boot success. This...
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...install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and... thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, ...
...install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and... thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, ...
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... that you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M 1-6 ASUS P8B75-M Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as... indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place ...
... that you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M 1-6 ASUS P8B75-M Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as... indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place ...
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... LED (DRAM_LED) 1-32 16. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-29 1-3 14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-21 21. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 1 4 22.6cm(8.9in) KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 ATX12V EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN DVI_VGA LGA1155 USB34 USB3_12 5 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED 2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit... 240-pin module) 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR USB3_34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 Super I/O P8B75-M PCI1 PCI2 SB_PWR DIS_ME Intel® B75 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 VIA VT1708S AAFP PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_OUT COM1 LPT CHASSIS 64Mb ...
... LED (DRAM_LED) 1-32 16. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-29 1-3 14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-21 21. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 1 4 22.6cm(8.9in) KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 ATX12V EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN DVI_VGA LGA1155 USB34 USB3_12 5 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED 2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit... 240-pin module) 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR USB3_34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 Super I/O P8B75-M PCI1 PCI2 SB_PWR DIS_ME Intel® B75 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 VIA VT1708S AAFP PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_OUT COM1 LPT CHASSIS 64Mb ...
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...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...
...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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...using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the.... The system maps the total size of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 P8B75-M Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8B75-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 ...
...using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the.... The system maps the total size of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 P8B75-M Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8B75-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 ...
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... DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8B75-M 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8B75-M 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... opposite the slot that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend...
... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... opposite the slot that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend...
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shared - - - - Set this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - IRQ assignments for this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it . 1-20 ASUS P8B75-M Realtek 8111F controller - Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you want to enable or disable the Intel® ME...
shared - - - - Set this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - IRQ assignments for this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it . 1-20 ASUS P8B75-M Realtek 8111F controller - Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you want to enable or disable the Intel® ME...
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... this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8B75-M See section 2.5.8 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF...
... this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8B75-M See section 2.5.8 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF...
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... PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 1-26 ASUS P8B75-M 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 the...) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. 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...
... PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 1-26 ASUS P8B75-M 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 the...) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. 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...
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These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. USB3_34 P8B75-M P8B75-M USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Due to a slot opening at..., then install the module to Intel® limitations, the USB3_34 only supports Windows® 7 operating system. 12. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports. 11. ...
These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. USB3_34 P8B75-M P8B75-M USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Due to a slot opening at..., then install the module to Intel® limitations, the USB3_34 only supports Windows® 7 operating system. 12. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports. 11. ...
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...recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK!...• If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. If the installed DIMMs still... installed. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. P8B75-M P8B75-M MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the...
...recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK!...• If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. If the installed DIMMs still... installed. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. P8B75-M P8B75-M MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the...
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... continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. DRAM LED P8B75-M P8B75-M DRAM LED 1-32 ASUS P8B75-M DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. This... provides an intuitional way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. This is a reminder that the system is solved. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1.
... continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. DRAM LED P8B75-M P8B75-M DRAM LED 1-32 ASUS P8B75-M DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. This... provides an intuitional way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. This is a reminder that the system is solved. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support...
... computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support...