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    F1A75-V PRO Motherboard
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    Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full
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    this guide...viii F1A75-V PRO specifications summary x 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 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 - DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Power Design 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Exclusive
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    3.7.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled 3-27 3.7.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled 3-28 3.7.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 3-29 3.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 3-29 3.8 Boot menu 3-30 3.8.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 3-30 3.8.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 3-30 3.8.3 Wait for 'F1
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    Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 3-31 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 3-31 Boot Option Priorities 3-31 Boot Override 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-32 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-32 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-32 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-32 3.10 Exit menu 3-33 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment
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    ASUS REACH website at http://crs.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard motherboard service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid
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    need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide 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 supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    Processors with AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series Graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM1 Package Supports AMD® Turbo Core 2.0 technology Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 11 * Support for AMD® Turbo Core 2.0 technology depends on the APU types. AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson-D3) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240
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    F1A75-V PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back I/O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack- Retasking AMD® A75 FCH: -
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    F1A75-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Intelligent overclocking tools: - TPU - Auto Tuning Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.01V increment - vFCH: Adjustable FCH voltage
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    DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in
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    xiv
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    with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS F1A75-V PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items
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    performance and an industry-leading visual experience. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s. AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Chipset AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed
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    flexible and convenient mouse controls. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as navigating through the operating system's interface. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed information, while the Advanced Mode is for the experienced ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-3
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    ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan
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    into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-1
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    RTL 8111E PCIEX16_1 F1A75-V PRO PCIEX1_2 ICS477D Super I/O PCI1 PCIEX16_2 USB3_56 EATXPWR 11 ASM1061 SATA6G_E1 12 AMD® A75 FCH 12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 ALC892 PCI2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP COM1 PCI3 19 18 17 TPU 32Mb BIOS USB78 USB910 USB34 SB_PWR
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    Slots 1. C PU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. AMD APU Socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. TPU LED ( 2-19 2-18 2-20 2-35 2-29 2-27 2-35 2-33 2-17 2-29 2-28 2-31 2-28 Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-3
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    below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. F1A75-V PRO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    APU: 1. Locate the APU socket on the motherboard. F1A75-V PRO 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the APU will not fit in completely. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5
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    it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the APU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the APU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. Chapter 2 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to
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    bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS F1A75-V PRO
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    of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Push down the retention
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    the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN F1A75-V PRO • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-9
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    2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module the DDR3 DIMM sockets: F1A75-V PRO F1A75-V PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any
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    , refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-11
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    motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. DIMM notch 2. Align a DIMM on the socket socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 1 Support
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    cover (if your motherboard is already installed drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS F1A75-V PRO
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    15 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Redirect to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI_1 PCI_2 PCI_3 LAN
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    for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-15
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    you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-30 for details. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter
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    CMOS memory of date, computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS F1A75-V PRO
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    . Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the TPU switch. • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the
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    , the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the EPU application, change the BIOS settings, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-19
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    process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. A message
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    /Mouse Combo port troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling on the next pages. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To use hot plugging, set the SATA Port1 - Port4 item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS F1A75-V PRO
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    ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line indicates whether the dual display you want to use is supported or not. Dual display output DVI + D-Sub HDMI + D-Sub DVI +
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    list AMD® A-Series DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-23
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    HDMI cable, you can resize the desktop appearing on your HDTV screen. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Click
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    2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-25
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    Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    through the onboard AMD® A75 FCH controller. Chapter 2 • These connectors are set to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives SATA connectors to [AHCI] in the BIOS. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-27
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    2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 The COM module is purchased separately. 3. Digital audio connector (4-1
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    , and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 5. USB 3.0 front panel connector (19-pin USB3_56) This connector supports several two additional USB 3.0 ports. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-29
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    the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you
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    supports either of the motherboard's high BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC 97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. Refer to 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO
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    use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en
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    This connector supports several chassis- ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS F1A75-V PRO
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    vary depending on the chassis model. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly
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    the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. Chapter 2 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-35
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    3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.11 Turning off the computer While the system is
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    Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    drive. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-1
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    motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen
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    the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-3
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    the boot logo or No to continue. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com
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    > to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-5
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    3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that
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    . The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them
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    for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A75-V PRO VER: 0209 DATE: 05/09/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown
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    the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS F1A75-V PRO
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    only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the
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    EZ Mode Wednesday [1/2/2008] F1A75-V PRO BIOS Version : 0402 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1600MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/19/2011 Speed : 2400 MHz English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN
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    Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking
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    Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu other items on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-13
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    - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0209 x64 05/09/2011 CPU Information AMD Engineering Sample Speed 7020 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System
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    system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-15
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    on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Speed: 2300MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto APU Multiplier Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control CPU Voltage
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    by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General
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    Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 3.5.5 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Press and select OK to start automatic overclocking. 3.5.6 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the
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    VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.5000V to 2.8000V with a 0.1V interval. • The values of the CPU Offset Voltage, VDDNB Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, SB 1.1V Voltage, 1.1Vsb Voltage, APU1.2V Voltage, and cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-19
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    100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase number is the number of working
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    values range from 200k Hz to 400k Hz with a 10k Hz interval. CPU Power Duty Control [T-Probe] [T-Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-21
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    The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID
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    disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-23
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    for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB
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    controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-25
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    ] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Second will become user-configurable with set values. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO
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    speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    of the chassis temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [40%] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO
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    Monitor Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo Enabled Wait For 'F1' If Error Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 SATA: xxxxxxx SATA: xxxxxxx Boot Override > SATA: xxxxxxxxxxxx > SATA: xxxxxxxxxxxx > Hard
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    Mode, press after POST. 3.8.7 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-31
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    Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence
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    changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available devices that have a filesystem. Chapter 3 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-33
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    Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    DVD/ motherboard information Click to obtain the corresponding software manuals If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-1
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    support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from
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    on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • The screenshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-3
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    . Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Adjust the voltage range to control CPU Load-Line. Select a higher value for system performance or a lower value for power efficiency. • Regular: 0% • Medium: 25% • High
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    overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Suggestion: choose higher value when overclocking or under high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU on your CPU and DRAM specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-5
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    a higher value increases simultaneously the adjustable power range and the overclocking frequency range of the DRAM Controller. Suggestion: choose higher value when overclocking or under high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Power Phase Control Phase number is the number of working VRM phase
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    Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments in More Settings. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-7
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    • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Refer to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning through the warning messages and click Start to start auto-overclocking. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-9
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    automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. To keep the result, click Stop. 4. If you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and
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    customize each mode by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by clicking Tool been reduced since you click the Clear button . Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-11
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    loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using
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    of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD
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    USB charging faster than the standard USB devices. If your USB device supports the BC 1.1 function*, when you connect your USB device to your the standard USB devices**. • * Check your USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • ** The actual charging speed may vary with your
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    motherboard comes with the AMD® A75 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. • You must install Windows® XP Service drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-15
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    4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID volume(s) using SATA HDDs. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to
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    the utility. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. To create a RAID volume using more than four hard disk drives, ensure that the SATA connectors 5/6 are set to [RAID] mode. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-17
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    LD View / LD Define Menu function. 2. Press + , and the following screen appears. Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ LD Define Menu ] 9. Press + to enter the screen to modify the array capacity, or press any key to use the maximum capacity. Chapter
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    Mode WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 Drive Model xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx [ Drives Assignments ] Capabilities Capacity(GB) xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx Any Key To Continue....... ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-19 Chapter 4
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    floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the
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    OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-21
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    disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. or 3. Select Device Manager. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select
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    = "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-23 Chapter 4
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    Chapter 4 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista / 7, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card drivers. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista / 7, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-1
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    reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the connector is firmly in place. CrossFireX bridge (bundled with graphics cards) 5. Connect two independent
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    settings 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-3
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    ]. 3. Press to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. Select OK to confirm. 5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that supports Dual Graphics technology: 1. Insert the Support DVD that comes with your motherboard into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the
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    (R) Control Center from the shortcut menu. The AMD CATALYST Control Center screen appears. 2. Click Graphics Settings > CrossFire™, then clear the Enable CrossFire™ check box. When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes. The screen blacks out for about one minute. 3. Click OK. ASUS F1A75-V PRO
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    Windows® desktop, then click AMD CATALYST(R) Control Center from the shortcut menu. The AMD CATALYST Control Center screen appears. 7. Click Graphics Settings > CrossFire™, then select the Enable CrossFire™ check box. When a confirmation pops up, click Yes. The screen blacks out for about one minute
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    , Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-510
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    , TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : F1A75-V PRO conform with the essential requirements of the
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