Asus P8B75-M User Manual

MotherboardP8B75-M

x* Specications are subject to change without notice. BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.

1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P8B75-M motherboardCables 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x Se

ASUS P8B75-M1-2Intel® B75 Express ChipsetThe Intel® B75 Express Chipset is a single-chipset designed to support the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd generat

1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS UEFI BIOSFlexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the rst mouse-c

ASUS P8B75-M1-4MemOK!MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch

1-5Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change an

ASUS P8B75-M1-6P8B75-M1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboa

1-7Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1.

ASUS P8B75-M1-81.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation

1-9Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.1 Installing the CPU123The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on

iiE7142First Edition (V1) February 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and s

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1-11Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU b

ASUS P8B75-M1-12ABBATo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly21

1-13Chapter 1: Product introductionP8B75-MP8B75-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_A2DIMM_B1DIMM_B21.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboar

ASUS P8B75-M1-14P8B75-M Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDI

1-15Chapter 1: Product introduction(continued on the next page)DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM

ASUS P8B75-M1-16DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIM

1-17Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1066 MHz capabilitySide(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) m

ASUS P8B75-M1-181.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause

1-19Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guide ...

ASUS P8B75-M1-20IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HIntel PCH SATA controller #0 – – – shared – – – –Intel PCH SATA controller #1 – – –

1-21Chapter 1: Product introduction2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear

ASUS P8B75-M1-221.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Video Graphics Adapter (VG

1-23Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.

ASUS P8B75-M1-241.10.2 Internal connectors1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/

1-25Chapter 1: Product introduction• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Sp

ASUS P8B75-M1-26Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard compon

1-27Chapter 1: Product introduction7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System po

ASUS P8B75-M1-289. Intel® B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives

1-29Chapter 1: Product introduction11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports. Connect the USB 3.0 br

ivContents1.13 Software support ... 1-331.13.1 Installing an operating system .

ASUS P8B75-M1-3013. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digit

1-31Chapter 1: Product introductionMemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRA

ASUS P8B75-M1-321.12 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON

1-33Chapter 1: Product introduction1.13 Software support1.13.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / 64-bit XP / 7 /

ASUS P8B75-M1-341.13.3 Intel® SBA supportIntel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique securit

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor

2-2 ASUS P8B75-M2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start us

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset t

2-4 ASUS P8B75-MWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt it

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press

vContents2.5.5 System Agent Conguration ... 2-182.5.6 ME Subsystem ...

2-6 ASUS P8B75-MUsing the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overvi

2-8 ASUS P8B75-MAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below show

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Pop-up windowSelect a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for th

2-10 ASUS P8B75-M2.3.1 System Language [English]Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration options: [English] [E

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwor

2-12 ASUS P8B75-MMainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitVersion 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Forces a DDR3 fre

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration opt

2-14 ASUS P8B75-MLong Duration Maintained [Auto]Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio’s long duration power. Use the <+> and <-> keys to

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-152.4.12 PCH Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 0.7350V to 1.68

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy

2-16 ASUS P8B75-M2.5.2 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The items shown in

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17CPU Power Management CongurationCPU Ratio [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK F

2-18 ASUS P8B75-MS.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-192.5.7 AMT CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) featur

2-20 ASUS P8B75-MLegacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]This item appears only on P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on l

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ

2-22 ASUS P8B75-M2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Scroll down

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects a

2-24 ASUS P8B75-M2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan con

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Se

viiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

2-26 ASUS P8B75-M2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence.

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

2-28 ASUS P8B75-M2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes t

ASUS P8B75-M A-1AppendicesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f

A-2 AppendicesVCCI: Japan Compliance StatementVCCI Class B StatementKC: Korea Warning StatementCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis dig

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

viiiP8B75-M specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pent

ixP8B75-M specications summaryASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU - GPU Boost - Network iControl featuring instant netwo