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Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8B75-M LX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8B75-M LX motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in the LGA1155 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support dual-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-1

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	6
P8B75-M LX specifications summary	8
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	15
1.5 Motherboard overview	16
1.5.1 Placement direction	16
1.5.2 Screw holes	16
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	17
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	18
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	19
1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	21
1.7 System memory	23
1.7.1 Overview	23
1.7.2 Memory configurations	23
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	30
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	30
1.8 Expansion slots	31
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	31
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	31
1.8.3 PCI slot	31
1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots	31
1.8.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot	31
1.9 Jumpers	32
1.10 Connectors	33
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	33
1.10.2 Internal connectors	35
1.11 Onboard LEDs	41
1.13 Software support	42
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	42
1.13.2 Support DVD information	42
1.13.3 Intel® SBA support	43
Chapter 2	45
BIOS information	45
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	45
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	45
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	46
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	47
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	48
2.2 BIOS setup program	50
2.3 Main menu	54
2.3.1 System Language [English]	54
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	54
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	54
2.3.4 Security	54
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	56
2.4.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled].	56
2.4.2 CPU bus speed: DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]	56
2.4.3 Memory Frequency [Auto]	57
2.4.4 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	57
2.4.5 GPU Boost [OK]	57
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control	57
2.4.7 CPU Power Management	57
2.4.8 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	58
2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.10 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]	59
2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto]	59
2.5 Advanced menu	60
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	60
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	61
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	62
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	63
2.5.5 AMT Configuration	63
2.5.6 USB Configuration	64
2.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration	65
2.5.8 APM	66
2.5.9 Network Stack	66
2.6 Monitor menu	67
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	68
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	68
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	68
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	69
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	69
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	69
2.7 Boot menu	70
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	70
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	70
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	70
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	71
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	71
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]	71
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	71
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	71
2.7.9 Boot Override	71
2.8 Tools menu	72
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	72
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	72
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	72
2.9 Exit menu	73
Appendices	75
Notices	75