Asus F1A75-V PRO User Manual - Page 16

1-2

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.3

Special features

1.3.1

Product highlights

AMD

®

A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD

®

Radeon™ HD 6000

series graphics

This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processor with AMD®

Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit)

combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efficient

design to enable accelerated 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) graphics. It supports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0

Ports.

ATI

®

CrossFireX™ Technology

ATI’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the

need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows

higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display

configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-

time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.

USB 3.0 support

Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest connectivity

standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0

transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support

The AMD

®

A75 FCH natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface,

this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced

scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved

lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

1.3.2

Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – 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). Its new generation

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

standard with a programmable microprocessor that perfectly serves power signal, eliminating

digital-to-analog conversion lag. It is the most precise power delivery available providing

the best in class power efficiency, greater performance, and rock solid stability. With ASUS

DIGI+VRM, you can easily adjust power phase performance and system voltages via diverse

settings to maximize overall performance and overclocking potential.

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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