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P8B75-M LE
P8B75-M LE PLUS
Motherboard
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E7329 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 LE Series specifications summary ......................................... viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ...........................
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Contents 1.12 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................ 1-31 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 Manag
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Contents 2.5.2 PCH Configuration ........................................................ 2-18 2.5.3 SATA Configuration ....................................................... 2-19 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration ......................................... 2-20 2.5.5 AMT Configuration ........................................................ 2-20 2.5.6 USB Configuration ........................................................ 2-21 2.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ...............................
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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 LE Series 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 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architect
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P8B75-M LE Series specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - Network iControl - MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite II - Ai Charger - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics user interface - All Solid Capacitors (P8B75-M LE PLUS only) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Rear panel I/O p
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P8B75-M LE Series 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 8.0”
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Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 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. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • ASUS P8B75-M LE Series motherboards include P8B
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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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MemOK! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time. AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management,
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficienc
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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 1.5.3 Motherboard layout P8B75-M LE PLUS 1 2 3 1 4 20.3cm(8.0in) CPU_FAN KBMS DIGI +VRM ASM 1442 ATX12V 5 6 MemOK! DRAM_LED 2 USB34 USB3_12 LAN_USB12 RTL Lithium Cell 8111E 7 CMOS Power CHA_FAN AUDIO PCIEX16_1 P8B75-M LE PLUS PCI1 Super I/O ® 8 Intel B75 64Mb PCI2 BIOS 64Mb BIOS PCIEX16_2 SATA3G_5 VIA SPDIF_OUT VT1708S SB_PWR 9 COM1 USB78 USB56 LPT CLRTC SATA6G_1 SPEAKER AAFP F_PANEL 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-7 DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 D
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LGA1155 P8B75-M LE 1 2 3 1 4 20.3cm(8.0in) CPU_FAN KBMS DIGI +VRM ASM 1442 HDMI ATX12V 5 6 MemOK! DRAM_LED 2 USB34 USB3_12 LAN_USB12 RTL Lithium Cell 8111F CMOS Power 7 CHA_FAN AUDIO PCIEX16_1 P8B75-M LE PCI1 Super I/O 8 ® Intel B75 64Mb PCI2 BIOS 64Mb BIOS PCIEX16_2 SATA3G_5 VIA SPDIF_OUT VT1708S SB_PWR 9 USB78 USB56 COM1 SATA6G_1 LPT CLRTC SPEAKER AAFP F_PANEL 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page ® 1. CPU and chass
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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 LE P8B75-M LE 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 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
