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... 1-33 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-33 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support 1-34 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx...
... 1-33 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-33 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support 1-34 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx...
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...connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all power cables are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the...circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. If possible, disconnect all power ...
...connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all power cables are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the...circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. If possible, disconnect all power ...
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MemOK! - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8B75-M specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green... 1 x DIS_ME jumper (continued on the next page) ix ASUS EPU - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use...
MemOK! - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8B75-M specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green... 1 x DIS_ME jumper (continued on the next page) ix ASUS EPU - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use...
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P8B75-M specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...
P8B75-M specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...
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... a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. 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. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one -click on... favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intutive user interface. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for every use is significantly increased, adding to the Limit with ease. Quick...
... a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. 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. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one -click on... favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intutive user interface. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for every use is significantly increased, adding to the Limit with ease. Quick...
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...in -one simple to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS Q-Fan 2 The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU and chassis fan speeds...loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. 1-4 ASUS P8B75-M ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the...
...in -one simple to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS Q-Fan 2 The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU and chassis fan speeds...loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. 1-4 ASUS P8B75-M ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the...
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This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through...from the power supply. eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply ...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs...
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through...from the power supply. eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply ...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs...
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....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 64Mb BIOS BIOS TPM USB78 USB56 CLRTC SATA3G_5 SATA3G_4 SPEAKER F_PANEL 7 8 9 10 8 21 20 19 18 17...
....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 64Mb BIOS BIOS TPM USB78 USB56 CLRTC SATA3G_5 SATA3G_4 SPEAKER F_PANEL 7 8 9 10 8 21 20 19 18 17...
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...1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The... Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to do not need to the card. 3. Align ...
...1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The... Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to do not need to the card. 3. Align ...
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... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. P8B75-M CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord...
... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. P8B75-M CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8B75-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord...
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...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 this connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8B75-M By default, this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP... /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to ...
...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 this connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8B75-M By default, this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP... /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to ...
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... SATA Configuration for details. 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. 10. 9. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 [gray]) These connectors connect 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 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS...
... SATA Configuration for details. 1-28 ASUS P8B75-M See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. 10. 9. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 [gray]) These connectors connect 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 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS...
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... due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to enhance system performance. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-31 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. P8B75-M P8B75-M MemOK! ... the next set is not properly installed. function. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED...
... due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to enhance system performance. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-31 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. P8B75-M P8B75-M MemOK! ... the next set is not properly installed. function. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED...
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...Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete ...case you need to download then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. From the list, select...
...Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete ...case you need to download then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. From the list, select...
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... 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 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk... that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Before you to avail all its features. The...
... 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 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk... that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Before you to avail all its features. The...
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...that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8B75.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...
...that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8B75.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...
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... into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8B75-M The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Booting the system in...
... into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8B75-M The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Booting the system in...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.28 Current ROM BOARD: P8B75-M VER: 0303 DATE: 02/16/2012 Update ROM...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.28 Current ROM BOARD: P8B75-M VER: 0303 DATE: 02/16/2012 Update ROM...
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... screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8B75-M 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match...
... screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8B75-M 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match...
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...) Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output... only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8B75-M BIOS Version : 0303 Build Date : 02/16/2012 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3300 MHz Total...
...) Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output... only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8B75-M BIOS Version : 0303 Build Date : 02/16/2012 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3300 MHz Total...