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...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! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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 motherboard! Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™...
...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! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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 motherboard! Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™...
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...unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 1-2 ASUS P8B75-M HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that delivers ... the bandwidth of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval,...
...unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 1-2 ASUS P8B75-M HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that delivers ... the bandwidth of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval,...
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... Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1-4 ASUS P8B75-M ASUS EPU Tap into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your system boot success. Get total system-wide... energy optimization by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS Q-Fan 2 The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to switch back and forth between different utilities. ...
... Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1-4 ASUS P8B75-M ASUS EPU Tap into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your system boot success. Get total system-wide... energy optimization by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS Q-Fan 2 The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to switch back and forth between different utilities. ...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M 1-6 ASUS P8B75-M Ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8B75-M 1-6 ASUS P8B75-M Ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure ...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation ...; processors. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost 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 the motherboard, ensure that the PnP...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation ...; processors. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost 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 the motherboard, ensure that the PnP...
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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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... the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8B75-M Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when...
... the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8B75-M Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when...
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...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 Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - shared - - - - Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you want to...Intel® ME function. Set this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - Realtek 8111F controller - P8B75-M DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M Intel® ME jumper Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function only when you to update it . shared - - - - - - 1.9...
...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 Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - shared - - - - Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you want to...Intel® ME function. Set this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - Realtek 8111F controller - P8B75-M DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M Intel® ME jumper Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function only when you to update it . shared - - - - - - 1.9...
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... player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. 1-22 ASUS P8B75-M PS/2 Mouse port (green). Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out...
... player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. 1-22 ASUS P8B75-M PS/2 Mouse port (green). Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out...
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...NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8B75-M HD-audio-compliant pin definition P8B75-M Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ... 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 set the item to [HD]. By default, this connector is purchased separately. 1-24...
...NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8B75-M HD-audio-compliant pin definition P8B75-M Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ... 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 set the item to [HD]. By default, this connector is purchased separately. 1-24...
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... 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 FanXpert and Q-Fan 2 feature. 6. P8B75-M P8B75-M LPT connector GND GND GND 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 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...
... 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 FanXpert and Q-Fan 2 feature. 6. P8B75-M P8B75-M LPT connector GND GND GND 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 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...
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...ASUS P8B75-M 9. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND 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...the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8B75-M SATA6G_1 P8B75-M Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connector • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3...
...ASUS P8B75-M 9. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND 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...the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8B75-M SATA6G_1 P8B75-M Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connector • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3...
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...This connector 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 at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8B75-M P8B75-M Serial port (COM1) connector The ...module is for a serial (COM) port. 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! 14. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital...
...This connector 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 at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8B75-M P8B75-M Serial port (COM1) connector The ...module is for a serial (COM) port. 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! 14. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital...
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1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8B75-M P8B75-M Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. This user-... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is solved. DRAM LED P8B75-M P8B75-M DRAM LED 1-32 ASUS P8B75-M
1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8B75-M P8B75-M Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. This user-... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is solved. DRAM LED P8B75-M P8B75-M DRAM LED 1-32 ASUS P8B75-M
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... 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. 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B75, Q77 * Intel... 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.
... 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. 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B75, Q77 * Intel... 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.
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... from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8B75-M File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0303 Folder Info 02/16/2012 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 The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool...
... from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8B75-M File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0303 Folder Info 02/16/2012 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 The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool...
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...to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8B75-M 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you can...fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the ...
...to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8B75-M 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you can...fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the ...
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...off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ...for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can cause damage to your data or system... that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8B75-M
...off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ...for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can cause damage to your data or system... that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8B75-M
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...to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: ... Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 ASUS P8B75-M Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for that the item has a submenu. Refer to the previous menu screen. Submenu items A greater than sign...
...to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: ... Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 ASUS P8B75-M Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for that the item has a submenu. Refer to the previous menu screen. Submenu items A greater than sign...
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... date, time, language, and security settings. 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
... date, time, language, and security settings. 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