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Chapter 1 performance enthusiasts who demand a more intricate system setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for details. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, 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, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of USB3.0 fast charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device's conditions. Fanless Design: stylish heat pipe solution The stylish heat pipe features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heat pipe design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heat pipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot, Q-Shield and Q-Connector design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

performance enthusiasts who demand a more intricate system setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for

details.

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused

by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU).

AI Suite II

With its fast user-friendly interface, 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, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one

software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth

between different utilities.

Ai Charger+

ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of USB3.0 fast

charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can not only easily charge

iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as

before.

Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and

iPad.

** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.

*** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.

Fanless Design: stylish heat pipe solution

The stylish heat pipe features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC

environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard

users, but also the heat pipe design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase

area through high efﬁcient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS

stylish heat pipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant

appearance!

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different

ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions

and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful proﬁles offer ﬂexible controls of fan speed

to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot, Q-Shield and Q-Connector

design speed up and simplify the DIY process!

ASUS Q-Shield

ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your

motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against