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ASUS F1A75-V PRO

1-3

Chapter 1

TPU

Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS Auto

tuning feature can automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the

TurboV gives you the freedom to adjust APU Multiplier to optimize performance under varied

system conditions.

EPU

Tap into the world’s first real time PC power saving engine through a simple onboard switch

or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting

current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan

noise and extends component longevity.

1.3.3

ASUS Digital Power Design

DIGI+ VRM

The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard

chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). New generation

Dual Intelligent Processor 2 with DIGI+ VRM launches power delivery into a digital standard.

It features an onboard digital programmable microprocessor to perfectly match digital power

signal, eliminating digital-to-analog conversion lag. The precise power delivery minimizes

power transfer loss to provide the highest power efficiency, greater performance, and rock

solid stability with the most flexible power adjustment than traditional analog power design.

With ASUS DIGI+VRM, you can easily adjust power phase management voltages and

frequency modulation via diverse settings through BIOS tunings and the exclusive user

interface. It increases overclocking range while maximizing overall performance.

1.3.4

ASUS Exclusive Features

ASUS TurboV

Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC

tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface

makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV

provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level

up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet

stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!

MemOK!

MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool

requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe

settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and

running in no time.

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

The new ASUS UEFI BIOS, a user-friendly Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI),

goes beyond the traditional-keyboard only BIOS input to enable more 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

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
F1A75-V PRO specifications summary	10
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM	16
1.3.3 ASUS Digital Power Design	17
1.3.4 ASUS Exclusive Features	17
Chapter 2: Hardware information	21
2.1 Before you proceed	21
2.2 Motherboard overview	22
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	22
2.2.2 Layout contents	23
2.2.3 Placement direction	24
2.2.4 Screw holes	24
2.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)	25
2.3.1 Installing the APU	25
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	27
2.4 System memory	30
2.4.1 Overview	30
2.4.2 Memory configurations	31
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	32
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	32
2.5 Expansion slots	33
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	33
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	33
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	34
2.5.4 PCI slots	35
2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots	35
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	35
2.6 Jumper	37
2.7 Onboard switches	38
2.8 Connectors	41
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	41
2.8.2 Audio I/O connections	45
2.8.3 Internal connectors	47
2.8.4 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	54
2.9 Onboard LEDs	55
2.10 Starting up for the first time	57
2.11 Turning off the computer	57
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	59
3.1 Knowing BIOS	59
3.2 Updating BIOS	59
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	60
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	63
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	64
3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	65
3.3 BIOS setup program	68
3.4 Main menu	72
3.4.1 System Language [English]	72
3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	72
3.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	72
3.4.4 Security	72
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	74
3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	75
3.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	76
3.5.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]	76
3.5.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	76
3.5.5 OC Tuner	76
3.5.6 DRAM Timing Control	76
3.5.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	76
3.5.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	77
3.5.9 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	77
3.5.10 1.1Vsb Voltage [Auto]	77
3.5.11 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]	77
3.5.12 VDDA Voltage [Auto]	77
3.5.13 DIGI+VRM	78
3.5.14 APU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	79
3.6 Advanced menu	80
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	80
3.6.2 SATA Configuration	81
3.6.3 USB Configuration	82
3.6.4 NB Configuration	82
3.6.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	83
3.6.6 APM	84
3.7 Monitor menu	85
3.7.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	85
3.7.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	85
3.7.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]	85
3.7.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]	86
3.7.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	87
3.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	87
3.8 Boot menu	88
3.8.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	88
3.8.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	88
3.8.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	88
3.8.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	89
3.8.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	89
3.8.6 Boot Option Priorities	89
3.8.7 Boot Override	89
3.9 Tools menu	90
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	90
3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	90
3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information	90
3.10 Exit menu	91
Chapter 4: Software support	93
4.1 Installing an operating system	93
4.2 Support DVD information	93
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	93
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	94
4.3 Software information	95
4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II	95
4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM	96
4.3.3 TurboV EVO	99
4.3.4 EPU	103
4.3.5 FAN Xpert	104
4.3.6 Probe II	105
4.3.7 Ai Charger+	106
4.4 RAID configurations	107
4.4.1 RAID definitions	107
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	108
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	108
4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility	109
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	112
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	112
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	112
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	113
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	114
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	117
5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	117
5.1.1 Requirements	117
5.1.2 Before you begin	117
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	118
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	119
5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	119
5.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technology	120
5.2.1 System requirements	120
5.2.2 Before you proceed	120
5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver	120

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