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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-3 Before you proceed ..............1-5 Motherboard overview ..............1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction ............1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes ..............1-6 1.5.3...
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Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ............2-4 BIOS setup program ..............2-6 Main menu .................. 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English] ..........
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2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities ............ 2-28 2.7.9 Boot Override ..............2-28 Tools menu ................. 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ..........2-29 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ............2-29 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information ..........2-29 Exit menu ..................2-30 Appendices Notices .......................A-1...
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.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
2 x DIMM, max. 16GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.) /2000(O.C.) /1800(O. C.) /1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more,...
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- 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...
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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...
• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • ASUS P8B75-M LE Series motherboards include P8B75-M LE and P8B75-M LE PLUS two models. The layout varies with models. The layout illustrations in this user manual are for P8B75-M LE only.
Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. This motherboard affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.
- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations.
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. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
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...
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.
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. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
1.6.2 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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-13...
System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.
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1.6V • • KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) 1.65V • • KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB(4GB x4) DS 1.65V • • KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 1.65V • • KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB(4GB x 2) 1.5V • • ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-15...
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DDR3-1600 MHz capability DIMM socket Chip support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3CCD-1509A A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 A-DATA • • EL1126T A-DATA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) 8-8-8-24 1.65V-1.85V • • A-DATA AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 7-9-7-21 1.55V-1.75V •...
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• 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into the blue slots and the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ® • DDR3 1600 MHz and above memory frequency is supported by Intel 3rd generation processors. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-19...
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Press the retaining clips outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket.
PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-21...
Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-23...
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USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. •...
S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P8B75-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8B75-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-25...
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• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
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• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert and Q-Fan 2 feature. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer.
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 P8B75-M LE +HD_LED RESET P8B75-M LE System panel connector • 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.
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XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA ® hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 1-29...
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This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket to the rear side of the chassis. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution.
If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
1.12 Onboard LEDs 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 contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive.
Local Administrator rights on the target machine • THE Intel SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. ® • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: From the Windows desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to ® launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears.
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 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 boot device.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series...
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
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Enters the Advanced Mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series...
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items...
You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series...
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. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main...
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-11...
Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-13...
[Disabled] Disables this function. The following three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode item to [Enabled]. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-15...
2.4.10 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Offset Mode] To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value. [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. iGPU Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode]. To offset the voltage by a positive value.
↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] ® [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.
Hot Plug [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-19...
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU.
Disables the function. 2.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-21...
Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high- definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]...
This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-23...
F2: Previous Values 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults 5V Voltage +5.080 V F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit 12V Voltage +12.192 V F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following items:...
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASUS P8B75-M LE Series 2-25...
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to set the waiting time for the system to display the post report.
> ASUS SPD Information 2.8.1 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, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
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