Asus P8B75-V manuale d’uso

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ii E7641 First Edition July 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser[...]

iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ...............................................................[...]

iv Contents 2.4 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................................... 2-40 2.5 T urning off the computer ........................................................................... 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................[...]

v 4.3 Software information ................................................................................... 4-4 4.3.1 AI Suite II ...................................................................................... 4-4 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM .................................................................................... 4-5 4.3.3 T urboV EVO ...[...]

vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all[...]

vii About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n in st al li ng a nd co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. [...]

viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you[...]

ix P8B75-V specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 * The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Ref[...]

x USB Intel ® B75 Express Chipset - Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at the back panel) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at the back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. UASP only supports Windows® 8. ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+V[...]

xi P8B75-V specications summary *Specications are subject to change without notice. Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3-Jack 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional [...]

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ASUS P8B75-V 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8B75-V 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 [...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors This motherboard supports the Intel ® second/third generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ®[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 1-3 Chapter 1 SA T A 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel ® B75 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial A T A (SA T A) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer . ASUS provides SA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability , faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 100% All High-qua[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS T urboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS T urboV . This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away . Moreover, the ASUS OC proles in T urboV provides the[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 1-5 Chapter 1 Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a m[...]

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ASUS P8B75-V 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, su[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout P8B75-V PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 USB56 USB78 USB3_34 PANEL SPDIF_OUT CPU_FAN CHA_FAN[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU and chassis connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2) 2-20 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-22 3. Intel ® LGA1 155 CPU socket 2-4 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5 5. MemOK! switch 2-14 6. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 2-15 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin US[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 2nd/3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. • The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. P8B75-V P8B75-V 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DI[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory fr[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-7 Chapter 2 P8B75-V Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A B C CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2 A1866C9(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2 A1866C9(XMP[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support A B C G.SKILL F3-10666CL8 D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V • • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL7 D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5V • [...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-9 Chapter 2 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support A B C Micron MT16JTF51264 AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS Micron OLD22D9LGK - - • • • NANY A NT4GC64B8 HG0NF-CG 4GB DS NANY A NT5CB256 M8GN-CG - - • • • PSC AL7F8G73F-DJ2 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • • PSC AL8F[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slot[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot 1 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (at[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Refer to page 2-23 for details. • Conn ect a c hass is fan t o the m otherbo ard connect [...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-13 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (R TC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information s[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously . Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boo[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illu[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® B75 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SA T A6G_1 [gray]) This connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. When using NCQ, set the SA T A Mode Selection in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SA T[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-17 Chapter 2 3. Intel ® B75 Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~5 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. When using NCQ, set the SA T A Mode Selection in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Never connect a 13 94 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system cha[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-19 Chapter 2 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately . P8B75-V P8B75-V Serial port (COM1) connector PIN 1 COM1 D C D T[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . • The CPU_F AN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power . ?[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-21 Chapter 2 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel a[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 10. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • For a fully con[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-23 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector [...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1 155 CPU Intel LGA 1 155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (op[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-25 Chapter 2 A B 1 2 3 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket.[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 C B A 5 6 4[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-27 Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B B A A 1 3 4[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-29 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A A[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-31 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3 P8B75-V[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-33 Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection 2 OR 1[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector T o install the system panel connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 Connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 Connector[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-35 Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expension Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.10 Rear panel connection ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED, and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2. D-Sub port 7. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2* 3. Realtek ® LAN (RJ-45) port** 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. PS/2 keyboa[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-37 Chapter 2 *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Re[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 Channel Speakers 2.3.1 1 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 2-39 Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge pro[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. The term “BIOS” [...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode butt[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode button or press F7 hot key [...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when enterin[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-5 Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system securi[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password [...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you inst[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. BCLK/PEG F[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-9 Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Al low s yo u t o m anu all y adj ust the ma xim um n on- tur bo CPU r ati o. U se <+> an d <- > k eys to ad jus t th e v alu e. The va lid va lue ran ges va ry ac cor ding to yo ur CPU mod el. Enhance[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specications, and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage, and a better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-1 1 Chapter 3 Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored. Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key . Y ou can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently . We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V . VCCIO V olt[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-13 Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Scroll down to display the following items: UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-15 Chapter 3 Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always r[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration Whil e ente ring Se tup, t he BIOS autom atical ly d etects the pr esence of SA T A dev ices. The S A T A Port items show E mpty i f no SA T A devic e is in stalle d to th e corr espond ing SA T A por t. Determines how SA TA controller(s) operate. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode SA T A Mode [...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.4 System Agent Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. Graphics Conguration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Conguration options[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following two items appear only when you set the above item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set [...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-21 Chapter 3 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller . Conguration options:[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By PS/2 Keyboa[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-23 Chapter 3 3.5.8 Network Stack Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Enable/Disable UEFI network stack. Back Advanced Network Stack > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Network stack Disable Link Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] T[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard tempera[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-25 Chapter 3 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [T urbo] Sets to [T urbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan sp[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-27 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the fu[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced [...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-29 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We rec ommend that you up date the BIO S le o nly com ing from th e sa me memor y/CPU con guratio n an d BIOS v ersion. Label Allows you to input the label of the setup prole. Save to Prole Allows[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-31 Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Wh[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS . Inappropriate BIOS updati[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-33 Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen. 4. Y ou can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image [...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le 2. Locate the BIOS le from the Op[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-35 Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB [...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the [...]

ASUS P8B75-V 3-37 Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu . Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS pr[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always instal[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the [...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-3 Chapter 4 4.2.3 Intel ® SBA support Intel ® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. Platform requirements: • Windows ® 7 (32/64bit) • Panther Point PCH with Core™ Ivy Bridge CPU or Sandy Bridge CPU (C[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integr[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-5 Chapter 4 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch D[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto T uning function that offers automatic and easy over lockin g and s ystem level u p. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch T urboV E[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-7 Chapter 4 Adjustment slider Start-up values Applies all changes immediately Click to restore all start-up settings T arget values Undoes all changes without applying Click to save your overclocking settings Using Advanced Mode Click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Applies all changes imm[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Y ou can also customize each mode by con[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-9 Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. 4.3.5 F AN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by dif ferent climate conditions in different[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a hea[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Sui[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices. With USB 3.0 Boost, you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.0 devices with ease. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.0 Boost by clicking[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.9 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save the utility for later use just by following the directions on this convenient updating feature. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.10 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-T ests (POST). Personalize your computer from the very beginning! Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLog[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-15 Chapter 4 2. Click on Auto T une to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar . 3. Y ou can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next . 4. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo. 5. Click on Yes to reboot or you can also see the new logo next time you restart your c[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Uni[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-17 Chapter 4 4.4 Introduction to Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies This document details the overview of the installation and conguration procedures of the Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies. Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature these technologies: Intel ® Rapid Start T echnolog[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Creating a partition • Ensure to backup your data before using the Microsoft partition tool. Incorrect partitioning process will result to data loss. • Adjusting the DRAM to a high frequency will result to unstable system performance. 1. Go to Start, right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Managemen[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-19 Chapter 4 The unallocated volume is allocated to the selected disk. 5. Key in the required partition size, and must be equal to the system DRAM memory (1GB = 1024MB). Click Shrink . Go to Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System , and check the DRAM size information. • The value “ x ” refers to a disk nu[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition. 9. Type create partition primary , and press Enter . 10. After creating a primary partition, type detail disk , and press Enter to view the details of the partitioned disk. 1 1. Select the RAW volume which has the sam[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-21 Chapter 4 Enabling and disabling the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology under the OS Install the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology rst from your support DVD in order to launch the Intel ® Rapid Start Manager . After creating the partition, launch the Intel ® Rapid Start Manager to enable or disable the Intel ® Rapid Start T ech[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4. Select the disk (SSD) where the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is installed for volume recovery , type select disk x (x = number), and press Enter . The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition. Click to enable or disable battery saving mode. This function o[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-23 Chapter 4 The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition. 5. Type list partition , press Enter , and select the partition where the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter . 6. Type delete partition override , and press Enter[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 1 1. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology partition. 12. Reboot the system after deleting the partition. 13. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > to remove the Intel ® Rapid Start Manager for the complete del[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 4-25 Chapter 4 6. Click Install to proceed the installation. 7. Click Yes to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology to take effect. Using the Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology • Before the system goes to sleep mode, ensure to keep your applications on the desktop, and enter the applicatio[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. T o disable the updating function, click Disable Updating . Clicking this button automatically disables the conguration in the Advanced tab. T o reset to defaults, click Reset All to Defaults . 5. In the Help tab, click About to view the feature’s version. Click T opics to learn more about the Inte[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 5-1 Chapter 5 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-rea[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connecto[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. 5.1.5 Enabling the A TI ?[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards to perform better , respond faster and process media les smoother within a low power environment. Its GPU virtualization assigns tasks to the best available graphic source while the[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 5-5 Chapter 5 i-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video output. Ensure to set the Primary Display to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support. d-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in d-Mode, the display must be connected to the installed graphics card. Ensure to set the Primary Disp[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization. T o open the control panel, right-click LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon in the notication[...]

ASUS P8B75-V 5-7 Chapter 5 Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance ® or Virtual Vsync function.[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 See the descriptions of these columns below: D column allows you to run applications with the discrete graphic card. Select D to enable 3D graphical performance for that application. I column allows to run applications with iGPU. Select I for applications with media extensive performance. H c[...]

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