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Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 24.4cm(9.6in) 13 KB_USB3_34 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ASM 1042 EATX12V DIGI+VRM EPU CPU_FAN SOCKET FM1 DVI_VGA ESATA6G _USB3_12 LAN1_USB12 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) 4 CHA_FAN2 ELED740 ELED730 MemOK! DRAM_LED TPU EPU 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 30.5cm(12.0in) AUDIO PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 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 USB56 CLRTC PANEL 13 14 16 15 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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