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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8B75-V specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.5 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-11 2.2.5 Jumper...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8B75-V specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.5 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-11 2.2.5 Jumper...
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... electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Do not place the ...
... electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Do not place the ...
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...• Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA®...warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
...• Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA®...warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8B75-V motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The ...
Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8B75-V motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The ...
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... / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that retrieves data 10 times faster. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the...2.0. The total bandwidth for users who wish to boost system performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 /...1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. This allows you to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The P8B75-V affords greater convenience to support the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ ...
... / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that retrieves data 10 times faster. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the...2.0. The total bandwidth for users who wish to boost system performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 /...1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. This allows you to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The P8B75-V affords greater convenience to support the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ ...
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...energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for any user interaction. ASUS P8B75-V 1-3 AI Suite II With its full potential. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! This all-in no need for various ...memory rescue tool requires a mere push of current bus systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all the exclusive ASUS features into one -stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your network bandwidth and allows...
...energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for any user interaction. ASUS P8B75-V 1-3 AI Suite II With its full potential. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! This all-in no need for various ...memory rescue tool requires a mere push of current bus systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all the exclusive ASUS features into one -stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your network bandwidth and allows...
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...speeds according to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish ...of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through ...
...speeds according to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish ...of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through ...
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... deliver far more environmentally-friendly. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. ASUS P8B75-V 1-5 When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is supported by installed graphics cards. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related...to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more ...
... deliver far more environmentally-friendly. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. ASUS P8B75-V 1-5 When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is supported by installed graphics cards. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related...to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more ...
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 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, use a ...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8B75-V 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 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, use a ...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8B75-V 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 3 21.9cm(8.6in) 1 4 KBMS DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DVI_VGA EATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR USB34 USB3_12 LAN_USB12 AAFP AUDIO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 P8B75-V RTL 8111E PCIEX16_1 MemOK...
LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 3 21.9cm(8.6in) 1 4 KBMS DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DVI_VGA EATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR USB34 USB3_12 LAN_USB12 AAFP AUDIO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 P8B75-V RTL 8111E PCIEX16_1 MemOK...
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...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd/3rd Generation Core...8482; i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8B75-V P8B75-V CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the ...
...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd/3rd Generation Core...8482; i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8B75-V P8B75-V CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the ...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. P8B75-V P8B75-V 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8B75-V 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. P8B75-V P8B75-V 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8B75-V 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do ... the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory...
...more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do ... the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory...
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Chapter 2 P8B75-V Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (at x4 mode, compatible ... PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4 ASUS P8B75-V 2-11 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 2 P8B75-V Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (at x4 mode, compatible ... PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4 ASUS P8B75-V 2-11 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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See page 2-30 for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 RTL8111E PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 A B C D E F G H - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - ... mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for better thermal environment. Refer to page 2-23 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient...
See page 2-30 for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 RTL8111E PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 A B C D E F G H - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - ... mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for better thermal environment. Refer to page 2-23 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient...
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...settings. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 P8B75-V P8B75-V MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. Turn off the system ... during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. ...
...settings. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 P8B75-V P8B75-V MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. Turn off the system ... during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. ...
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... LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. P8B75-V DRAM LED P8B75-V DRAM LED ASUS P8B75-V 2-15 This user-friendly design 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. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM...
... LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. P8B75-V DRAM LED P8B75-V DRAM LED ASUS P8B75-V 2-15 This user-friendly design 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. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector ... the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8B75-V SPDIF_OUT P8B75-V Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 6. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector ... the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8B75-V SPDIF_OUT P8B75-V Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 6. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC...
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These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-... CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8B75-V fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the...
These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-... CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8B75-V fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the...