Asus F1A75-M PRO User Manual

F1A75-M PRO

Motherboard

E6728

Second Edition (V2)
June 2011

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Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ..................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................... viii

F1A75-M PRO specications summary .................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM ....................

1.3.3 ASUS Digital Power Design ............................................

1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................

1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................

1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................

1.5.2 Screw holes ....................................................................

1.5.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................

1.5.4 Layout contents ...............................................................

1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) ...........................................

1.6.1 Installing the APU ............................................................

1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan .......................................

1.7 System memory .........................................................................

1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................

1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................

1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

1.8.3 PCI slot .........................................................................

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots ...................................................

1.9 Jumpers ......................................................................................

1.10 Connectors .................................................................................

1.10.1 Rear panel ports ...........................................................

1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................

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1.11 Onboard switch .......................................................................... 1-25

1.12 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................

1.13 Software support ........................................................................

1.13.1 Installing an operating system ......................................

1.13.2 Support DVD information ..............................................

Chapter 2: BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .......................................................

2.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

2.3 Main menu ..................................................................................

2.3.1 System Language [English] ...........................................

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ........................................

2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ..................................................

2.3.4 Security ..........................................................................

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................

2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] .............................................

2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] .............................................

2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] .....................................................

2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ............................

2.4.5 OC Tuner ......................................................................

2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control ...................................................

2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] ...........................................

2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto] ....................................................

2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto] .................................................

2.4.10 1.1Vsb Voltage [Auto] ...................................................

2.4.11 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] ................................................

2.4.12 VDDA Voltage [Auto] .....................................................

2.4.13 DIGI + VRM ...................................................................

2.4.14 APU Spread Spectrum [Auto] .......................................

2.5 Advanced menu .........................................................................

2.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................

2.5.2 SATA Conguration .......................................................

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2.5.3 USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-19

2.5.4 NB Conguration ...........................................................

2.5.5 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

2.5.6 APM ..............................................................................

2.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................

2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature

2.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power

2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] ......................................

2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] ................................

2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..

2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] .......................................

2.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................

2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] .........................................

2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...........................................

2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] .......................................

2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ...........................

2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .................................................

2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities ....................................................

2.7.7 Boot Override ................................................................

2.8 Tools menu .................................................................................

2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................

2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................

2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information .................................................

2.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................

Fan Speed ............................... 2-23

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required

to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling
information in different regions.

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REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

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 cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.

•

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

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.

• Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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 nd 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 yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

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F1A75-M PRO specications summary

APU AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD®

Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM1

package
AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support

* The AMD

®

Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support depends on the

APU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list

Chipset AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3)

Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered
non-ECC DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules

* The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with

16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL
once the DIMMs are available in the market.

** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied

Vendors List).
*** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more,

Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less
than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory
if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system.

Graphics Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the LIano

APU
Dual independent displays support: HDMI and D-Sub, DVI and

D-Sub

Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @60Hz
Supports single-link DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200

@60Hz
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz

Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11
Supports Dual Graphics

* Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual

Graphics.

** The HDMI and DVI-D output ports cannot work simultaneously.

Expansion slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with ATI® CrossFireX™ support (blue @x16

mode, black @x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot

1 x PCI slot

Storage / RAID AMD® A75 FCH southbridge:

- 6 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 10 and JBOD congurations

LAN Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller

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F1A75-M PRO specications summary

Audio ALC892 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

USB AMD® A75 FCH southbridge:

ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors II – TPU & EPU

Special features 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors

Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front
Panel Jack-Retasking

- Supports S/PDIF out interface at the back I/O

- 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 2

ports at the back panel)

- 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at

the back panel)
Asmedia® PCIe USB3.0 controller:

- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel)

- Auto Tuning, TurboV, EPU and TPU switch

ASUS Digital Power Design

- Industry leading Digital 4+2 Phase Power Design

ASUS Exclusive Features

- MemOK!

- ASUS AI Suite II

- AI Charger+

- ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring graphics user

interface

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS Q-Shield

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS MyLogo 2™

- Multi-language BIOS

1 x HDMI output port
1 x DVI-D output port
1 x D-Sub output port
1 x Optical S/PDIF output port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
4 x USB 3.0 ports (blue)
8-channel audio I/O ports

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F1A75-M PRO specications summary

ASUS exclusive
overclocking features

Internal I/O connectors /
buttons / switches

BIOS 32Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,

Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

Support DVD Drivers

Form factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

Intelligent overclocking tools:

- TPU Switch

- Auto Tuning

Precision Tweaker 2

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V

increment

- vDRAM Bus: 65-step memory voltage control

- vFCH: 41-step chipset voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):

- PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at
1MHz increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall)

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB

2.0/1.1 ports
1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

1 x COM connector
1 x CPU fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connectors
1 x Power fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF output connector
1 x System panel connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector

1 x MemOK! button
1 x EPU switch
1 x TPU switch

ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6

1 x Q-Shield
1 x User Manual
1 x Support DVD

ASUS Update
ASUS utilities
Anti-Virus software (OEM version)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® F1A75-M PRO 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 F1A75-M PRO motherboard

Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

Accessories 1 x Q-Shield
Application DVD ASUS motherboard Support DVD
Documentations User Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-1

AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD®
Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics

This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processor
with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. This revolutionary APU
(Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced

DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efcient design to enable

accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience.
It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data
transfer rate up to 5GT/s.

AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Chipset

AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface

speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. It supports 6 x
SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports.

ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology

ATI’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed,
eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality

images. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic ltering,
shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display congurations,

experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a
real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.

USB 3.0 support

Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest

connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation

components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is
also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support

The AMD® A75 FCH natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA)

storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer

rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double
the bandwidth of current bus systems.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for
durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM

The world’s rst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use

of two onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy

Processing Unit). Its new generation of Dual Intelligent Processors 2
with DIGI+ VRM launches power delivery into a digital standard with

a programmable microprocessor that perfectly serves power signal,
eliminating digital-to-analog conversion lag. It’s the most precise power

delivery available providing the best in class power efciency, greater
performance, and rock solid stability. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can

easily adjust power phase performance and system voltages via diverse

settings to maximize overall performance and overclocking potential.

TPU

Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite

II utility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can automatically optimize the system

for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you the freedom to

adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance under varied

system conditions.

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2

EPU

Tap into the world’s rst real time PC power saving engine through

a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide

energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and

intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise
and extends component longevity.

1.3.3 ASUS Digital Power Design

DIGI+ VRM

The world’s rst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the

use of two onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU

(Energy Processing Unit). New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2
with DIGI+ VRM launch power delivery into a digital standard. It features

a digital programmable microprocessor onboard to perfectly match digital
power signal, eliminating digital-to-analog conversion lag, The precise

power delivery minimizes power transfer loss to provide highest power
efciency, greater performance , and rock solid stability with the most
exible power adjustment than traditional analog power design.With
ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase management

voltages and frequency modulation via diverse settings through BIOS
tunings and the exclusive user interface. It increases overclocking range
while performance reaches its full potential.

1.3.4 ASUS Exclusive Features

ASUS TurboV

Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS
TurboV. 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 TurboV provides

the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve
a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C.
beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto
Tuning!

MemOK!

MemOK! guickly 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.

ASUS F1A75-M PRO 1-3

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unied Extensible Firmware Interface

that 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 new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness
as their operating system. It 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.

The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while

the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that
demand far more intricate system settings.

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard
from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit
(PSU).

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, fan speed
control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers
diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth
between different utilities.

Ai Charger+

ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new
level of USB3.0 fast charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly

interface, you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also
BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before.

* Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and

iPad.

** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.

*** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a

noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the
visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design
lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through

high efcient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics,

the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling
experience with the elegant appearance!

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Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed
according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate
conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The

built-in variety of useful proles offer exible controls of fan speed to

achieve a quiet and cool environment.

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot and
Q-Code design speed up and simplify the DIY process!

ASUS Q-Shield

ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to
install on your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally
protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against
Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the
BIOS without using a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

ASUS MyLogo 2™

Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your

system.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to

restore a corrupted BIOS le using the bundled support DVD or a USB
ash disk that contains the BIOS le.

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 efciency

requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with

ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient

products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon
footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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1.4 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 any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX power supply and
detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, or components.

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F1A75-M PRO

1.5 Motherboard overview

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 the chassis as indicated in
the image below.

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place eight 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.

Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis.

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout

F1A75-M PRO

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_1

PCI1

USB78 USB910 USB34

USB3_56

USB56

PANEL

SPDIF_OUT

AAFP

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN1PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN2

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

AUDIO

AL

C

892

ASM
1042

DIGI+VRM

EPU

RTL

8111E

ICS477D

TPU

COM1

KB_USB3_34

32Mb
BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

24.4cm(9.6in)

24.4cm(9.6in)

AMD

®

A75

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

LAN1_USB12

USB3_12

SATA6G_6

SATA6G_5

SATA6G_4

SATA6G_3

SATA6G_2

SATA6G_1

EATX12V

SPDIF_O2
_HDMI

MemOK!

DRAM_LED

TPU EPU

DVI_VGA

SOCKET FM1

EATXPWR

ELED730

ELED740

1 2 41 3

7

6

2

1

8

9

10

5

13

12

11

1719 16 141518

1.5.4 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors
(3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN,

and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,
8-pin EATX12V)

3. AMD FM1 socket

4. DDR3 DIMM slots

5. TPU LED (ELED730)

6. EPU LED (ELED740)

7. EPU switch

8. TPU switch

9. MemOK! switch

10. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED)

1-19 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27

1-20 12. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 1-21

1-10 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-22

1-12 14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-16

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1-28 15. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 1-24

1-28 16. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56,

USB78, USB910)

1-26 17. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-21

1-26 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23

1-25 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-23

1-27

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1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)

F1A75-M PRO processor socket FM1

F1A75-M PRO

This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated
processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics.

Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM1 socket. The APU ts in only one correct

orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and
damaging the APU!

1.6.1 Installing the APU

To install a APU:

1. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard.

2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the

Socket lever

socket, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.

Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the APU will not t

in completely.

3. Position the APU above the socket such that the APU
corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner
with a small triangle.

4. Carefully insert the APU into the socket until it ts in place.

The APU ts only in one correct orientation.

DO NOT force the APU into the socket to
prevent bending the pins and damaging the
APU!

Small triangle

Gold triangle

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5. When the APU is in place, push down the socket

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CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

F1A75-M PRO CPU fan connector

lever to secure the APU. The lever clicks on the side
tab to indicate that it is locked.

6. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the
instructions that comes with the heatsink package.
You can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing
heatsink and fan for instructions.

7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.

DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if
you fail to plug this connector.

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