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B75M-A
Motherboard
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E8116 First Edition V1 January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK 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 for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended i
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ......................................................................................... vi B75M-A specifications summary ............................................................ viii Package contents ....................................................................................... xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features ...............
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Contents 1.9 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................ 1-32 1.10 Software support ........................................................................ 1-32 1.10.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-32 1.10.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-32 ® 1.10.3 Intel SBA support ........................................................ 1-34 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Manag
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Contents 2.5.9 Network Stack ............................................................... 2-25 2.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-26 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] ...... 2-26 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] ........................................................... 2-26 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...................................... 2-26 2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [En
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Safety information Electrical safety • To 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 power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. Conventions used in this
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B75M-A specifications summary ® ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium ® and Celeron processors ® Supports Intel 22/32nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ® ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel B75 Express Chipset Memory 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) /1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered mem
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B75M-A specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Other features - 100% All high-quality conductive polymer capacitors Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x
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B75M-A specifications summary BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6”x 7.0” (24.4cm x 17.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
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PS2_USBPW34 USBPW12 CLRTC USBPW5-8 KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM USB34 ATX12V HDMI USB3_12 LAN1_USB12 BATTERY AUDIO B75M-A CHA_FAN PCIEX16 RTL 8111F PCIEX1_1 ® Intel Super B75 I/O PCIEX1_2 128Mb BIOS ALC 887 PCI1 SB_PWR USB78 USB56 USB3_34 SPEAKER AAFP F_PANEL Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_5 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 EATXPWR SATA6G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable
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Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 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 It provides great graphics performance with its iGPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 slots. ® Intel B75 Express Chipset ® The Intel B75 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset designed to s
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Complete USB 3.0 Integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0. ® PCI Express 3.0 ® PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed, and seamless transi
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ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on different ambient temperatures, resu
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1.2 Before you proceed Take 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, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall
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1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. B75M-A Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS B75M-A 1-5
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LGA1155 PS2_USBPW34 USBPW12 CLRTC USBPW5-8 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM USB34 ATX12V HDMI 2 USB3_12 LAN1_USB12 BATTERY AUDIO B75M-A CHA_FAN PCIEX16 RTL 8111F 7 PCIEX1_1 ® Intel Super B75 I/O PCIEX1_2 128Mb 8 BIOS ALC 887 PCI1 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB3_34 SPEAKER 15 9 AAFP F_PANEL 13 1 12 11 10 14 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_5 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 EATXPWR SATA
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1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. USB device wake-up (USBPW12) 1-22 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-26 3. P/S 2 device wakeup (PS_USBPW34) 1-21 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 ® 5. Intel LGA1155 CPU socket 1-8 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-13 ® 7. Intel B75 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~5 [blue]) 1-29 ® 8. Intel B75 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1 [gray]) 1-30 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pi
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1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel ® ® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors. B75M-A B75M-A CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
