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P8B75-M LX
Motherboard
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E7341 First Edition (V1) April 2012 Copyright © 2012 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
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ......................................................................................... vi P8B75-M LX specifications summary ..................................................... viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................
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Contents 1.13 Software support ........................................................................ 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-32 ® 1.13.3 Intel SBA support ......................................................... 1-33 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utilit
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Contents 2.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration .................................... 2-21 2.5.8 APM .............................................................................. 2-22 2.5.9 Network Stack ............................................................... 2-22 2.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-23 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] ...... 2-24 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] 2-2
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric 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 cabl
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Where to find more infor
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P8B75-M LX specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 2nd / 3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 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.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. C.) /1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, u
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P8B75-M LX specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost ® - LucidLogix Virtu MVP - Network iControl - ASUS AI Suite II - Ai Charger - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (purple/green) 1 x DVI-D po
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P8B75-M LX 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 Accessories 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6”x 7.8” (24.4c
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Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8B75-M LX 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 the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P8B75-M LX motherboard Cables
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® Intel B75 Express Chipset ® The Intel B75 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset designed to ® support the 1155 socket Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. In addition, B75 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports that retrieves data 10 times faster. ® Moreover, Intel B75 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the la
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag an
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USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is significantly increased, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. GPU Boost Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up! GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It
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ASUS MyLogo2™ 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 EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall
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1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of
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LGA1155 CHASSIS 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS_USB34 CPU_FAN ATX12V 2 USB3_12 CHA_FAN LAN_USB12 RTL Lithium Cell 8111F CMOS Power 5 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 SATA3G_1 P8B75-M LX PCIEX1_1 SATA3G_2 Super ® I/O Intel 6 B75 8Mb BIOS PCIEX1_2 CLRTC 8Mb BIOS PCI1 VIA SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 VT1708S SPDIF_OUT SB_PWR COM1 SATA3G_5 SATA6G_1 AAFP LPT USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 7 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
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Right 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8B75-M LX P8B75-M LX 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 cap/sock
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1.6.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 3 2 ASUS P8B75-M LX 1-9
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4 C A B 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
