Asus F1A75 Specifications

MotherboardF1A75-V PRO

xF1A75-V PRO specications summaryAPU AMD® A-Series and E2-Series Accelerated Processors with AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series Graphics, up to 4 CPU cores,

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Using Advanced ModeClick More Settings, and then click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage se

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-9Chapter 4Auto TuningASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most exible auto-tuning options.• The overcloc

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 43. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-11Chapter 44.3.4 EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes th

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.5 FAN XpertFan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according t

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-13Chapter 44.3.6 Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any p

4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.7 Ai Charger+Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1), a USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certied USB char

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-15Chapter 44.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the AMD® A75 chipset that allows you to congure Serial ATA hard disk

4-16 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal perf

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-17Chapter 4The Main Menu allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include:• View Drive Assignments: show

xi(continued on the next page)F1A75-V PRO specications summaryLAN Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controllerAudio ALC892 supports 8-channel High D

4-18 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Creating a RAID volumeTo create a RAID volume:1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / L

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-19Chapter 4Deleting a RAID congurationTake caution when deleting a RAID volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives whe

4-20 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP ope

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-21Chapter 44.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationIf you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installat

4-22 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4The name of the USB oppy disk drive varies with different vendors.4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk driveDue to

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-23Chapter 47. Use Notepad to open the le.8. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci

4-24 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-1Chapter 55.1.2 Before you beginFor AMD CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers befo

5-2 Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 54. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphi

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the d

xiiF1A75-V PRO specications summaryASUS exclusive overclocking featuresIntelligent overclocking tools: - TPU - Auto TuningPrecision Tweaker 2

5-4 Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 55.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technologyThe motherboard supports the AMD® Dual Graphics technolog

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 5-5Chapter 55.2.4 Using the AMD® CATALYST® Control CenterUsing an add-on graphics card1. Install a graphics card onto your motherb

5-6 Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 51. Follow steps 1 to 3 on Using the onboard graphics card. 2. From the AMD CATALYST(R) C

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.

xiii*Specications are subject to change without notice.BIOS features 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6, ASUS EZ F

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ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-1Chapter 1Chapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® F1A75-V PRO motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new featur

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsAMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Ra

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-3Chapter 1TPUUnleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can automat

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1performance enthusiasts who demand a more intricate system setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for details.ASUS Anti

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 1-5Chapter 1static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user

iiE6630First Edition (V1) June 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-1Chapter 22.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any mot

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and inte

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-3Chapter 22.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-p

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-5Chapter 22.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for AMD™ A-Series and E2-Series

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. Position the APU above the socket such that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket c

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-7Chapter 22.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanTo install the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Place the heatsink on top of the instal

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the re

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-9Chapter 25. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Me

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-11Chapter 22.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4.3 Installing a DIMMEnsure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-13Chapter 22.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devi

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-15Chapter 22.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PC

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card t

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-17Chapter 22.6 JumperClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can cle

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 21. TPU switchThis switch allows you to enable or disable the TPU function.2.7 Onboard switchesOnboard

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-19Chapter 22. EPU switchThis switch allows you to enable or disable the EPU function.• The EPU LED (ELED740) near the TPU switch

ivContentsChapter 3: BIOS setup3.1 Knowing BIOS ... 3-13.2

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system b

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-21Chapter 22.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port 7. DisplayPort2. Opti

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue L

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-23Chapter 2Playback of Blu-ray Discs For better playback quality, we suggest that you follow the system requirements in the sugges

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling:If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable disp

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-25Chapter 22.8.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel Speakers

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-27Chapter 22.8.3 Internal connectors1. SATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1, SATA6G_1~6)These connectors are for

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial po

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-29Chapter 24. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB34, USB56)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB mo

vContents3.8.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ... 3-313.8.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 26. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)Connect the fan c

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-31Chapter 27. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module th

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 28. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs.

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-33Chapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.8.4 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front pa

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-35Chapter 22.9 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. TPU LEDThe TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable.4. EPU LEDThe EPU LED lights when

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 2-37Chapter 22.10 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-1Chapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguration

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboardBI

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-3Chapter 34. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power-On Self-

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models.• Refer to th

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-5Chapter 33.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to re

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-7Chapter 33.2.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterThe ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 32. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any k

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-9Chapter 3Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press &

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a runnin

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-11Chapter 3BIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. T

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-13Chapter 3Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sho

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main men

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-15Chapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-17Chapter 3Scroll down to display the following items:Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current CPU speed.Target DRAM Speed :

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-19Chapter 3Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, an

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.13 DIGI+VRMCPU Load Line Calibration [Auto]CPU Load Line Calibration is based on AMD VRM specications and aff

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-21Chapter 3 VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [xxx]This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Manual] and

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-23Chapter 3CPB Mode [Auto]Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to [Auto] for automatic conguration. Congurati

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.3 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item sho

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-25Chapter 3Front Panel Type [HD]Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-denition aud

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.6 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-27Chapter 33.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setting

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to se

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-29Chapter 3Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC]Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. T

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.3.8.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On]

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-31Chapter 33.8.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the b

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

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 3-33Chapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you throug

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 DIGI+ VRMASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliabilit

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-5Chapter 4CPU Current CapabilityCPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value setting ge

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4CPU Power Duty ControlCPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every p

ASUS F1A75-V PRO 4-7Chapter 44.3.3 TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related volta