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Chapter 2: BIOS information

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2.7 

Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

2.7.1 

Bootup NumLock State [On]

[On] 

Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].

[Off] 

Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].

2.7.2 

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

[Enabled] 

Enables the full screen logo display feature.

[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. Configuration options: [1 sec] [2 

sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]

2.7.3 

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When this item is set to 

[Enabled]

, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error 

occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Main

Ai  Tweaker

Advanced

Monitor

Boot

Tool

Exit

Version  2.10.1208.   Copyright  (C)  2012  American  Megatrends,  Inc.

Select the keyboard NumLock state

→←

:  Select Screen

↑↓

:  Select Item

Enter:  Select

+/-:  Change Opt.

F1:  General Help

F2:  Previous Values

F3:  Shortcut

F5:  Optimized Defaults

F10:  Save    ESC:  Exit

F12:  Print Screen

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Bootup NumLock State 

 

    On

Full Screen Logo 

 

 

Enabled

Wait For ‘F1’ If Error 

 

 

Enabled

Option ROM Messages 

     

Force BIOS

Setup Mode 

 

EZ Mode

UEFI/Legacy Boot 

  

Enabled both...

PCI ROM Priority 

    

Legacy ROM

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1 

  

SATA: xxxxxxx

Boot Option #2 

  

SATA: xxxxxxx

Boot Override

>  SATA: xxxxxxxxxxxx

>  Hard Drive BBS Priorities

>  CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities

Summary of Contents for F1A75-M PRO R2.0

Page 1: ...Motherboard F1A75 M PRO R2 0 ...

Page 2: ...ective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product i...

Page 3: ...celerated Processing Unit APU 1 8 1 4 1 APU installation 1 9 1 4 2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1 10 1 5 System memory 1 12 1 5 1 Overview 1 12 1 5 2 Memory configurations 1 13 1 5 3 Installing a DIMM 1 18 1 6 Expansion slots 1 19 1 6 1 Installing an expansion card 1 19 1 6 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 19 1 6 3 PCI slot 1 19 1 6 4 PCI Express x1 slot 1 19 1 6 5 PCI Express x16 s...

Page 4: ...wer Saving Mode Disabled 2 13 2 4 5 OC Tuner 2 14 2 4 6 DRAM Timing Control 2 14 2 4 7 CPU Voltage Offset Mode 2 14 2 4 8 DRAM Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 9 SB 1 1V Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 10 1 1Vsb Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 11 APU1 2V Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 12 VDDA Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 13 DIGI VRM 2 15 2 4 14 APU Spread Spectrum Auto 2 16 2 5 Advanced menu 2 17 2 5 1 CPU Configuration 2 17 2 5 2 SATA Configu...

Page 5: ... for F1 If Error Enabled 2 25 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 2 26 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Mode 2 26 2 7 6 UEFI Legacy Boot Enabled both UEFI and Legacy 2 26 2 7 7 PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM 2 26 2 7 8 Boot Option Priorities 2 26 2 7 9 Boot Override 2 26 2 8 Tools menu 2 27 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2 27 2 8 2 ASUS O C Profile 2 27 2 8 3 ASUS SPD Information 2 27 2 9 Exit menu 2 28 Appendice...

Page 6: ...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 fix it by yourself Contact a qualified 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 en...

Page 7: ...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided 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 Yo...

Page 8: ...lete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task 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 Ret...

Page 9: ...ory 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 of 1920 x 1080 60Hz Supports single link DVI with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 1920 x 1600 60Hz Supports Microsoft DirectX 11 Sup...

Page 10: ... standard MemOK ASUS AI Suite II AI Charger ASUS Anti Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly 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 The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows XP Vista operatin...

Page 11: ...B 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 2 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 TPM connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x EPU sw...

Page 12: ...0 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_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 EATX12V SPDIF_O2 _HDMI MemOK DRAM_LED TPU EPU DVI_VGA SOCKET FM1 EATXPWR ELED740 ELED730 TPM ASUS F1A75 M PRO R2 0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables UserGuide 1 x Q Shield User Guide Support DVD If any o...

Page 13: ...ur Weapon of Choice F1A75 M PRO R2 0 brings you the multi GPU choice of CrossFireX Expect a brand new gaming style you ve never experienced before Complete USB 3 0 integration Double USB Access Double Convenience ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3 0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels 6 USB 3 0 ports in total Experience the latest plug play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster t...

Page 14: ...tures a digital programmable microprocessor onboard and upgrades motherboard power delivery to a digital standard The 6 2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to increase over clocking range while performance reaches its full potential It also adj...

Page 15: ...offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than 2 2 TB ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey F3 Shortcut for most accessed information ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect information detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real time OC now a reality with the...

Page 16: ...uting environment ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Design enhances your DIY experience All of 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 Interfere...

Page 17: ...damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 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 illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED...

Page 18: ...tion The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1 3 2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 ...

Page 19: ...OM1 KB_USB3_34 64Mb 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_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 EATX12V SPDIF_O2 _HDMI MemOK DRAM_LED TPU EPU DVI_VGA SOCKET FM1 EATXPWR ELED740 ELED730 1 2 4 1 3 2 1 13 12 11 18 20 1...

Page 20: ... pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V 1 25 3 AMD FM1 socket 1 8 4 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 12 5 TPU LED ELED730 1 32 6 EPU LED ELED740 1 32 7 EPU switch 1 31 8 TPU switch 1 31 9 MemOK switch 1 30 10 DRAM LED DRAM_LED 1 32 11 Standby power LED SB_PWR 1 5 12 SATA 6 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 1 26 13 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 27 14 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM 1 24 15 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 21 ...

Page 21: ...1 4 1 APU installation 1 4 3 2 ASUS F1A75 M PRO R2 0 1 9 ...

Page 22: ... and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 10 ...

Page 23: ...To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 5 3 1 4 2 ASUS F1A75 M PRO R2 0 1 11 ...

Page 24: ...hed differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 F1A75 M PRO R2 0 F1A75 M PRO R2 0 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 25: ...otherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Use a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less The maximum 64GB ...

Page 26: ...9 6 24 1 65V GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 1 65V OCZ OCZ3XTEP2000C9LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V T...

Page 27: ...DS 9 9 9 24 XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 8 8 8 24 XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 6V Kingmax FLGE85F B8KJ9A FEIS XMP 2GB DS Kingmax FLGE85F B8MF7 MEEH XMP 2...

Page 28: ...max KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A Kingmax FLFE85F C8KM9 NAES 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A Kingmax FLFE85F B8KL9 NEES 2GB DS Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX 26A Kingmax FLFF65F C8KL9 NEES 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A Kingmax FLFF65F C8KM9 NEES 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A Kingston KVR1333D3N9 1G low profile 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F 9 1 5V Kingston KVR1333D3N9 2G low profile 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 K...

Page 29: ...ron MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Micron MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support 1 DIMM Supports one 1 module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the module into A1 slot 2 DIMMs Supports two 2 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair o...

Page 30: ...1 5 3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 18 ...

Page 31: ...emoved earlier 6 Replace the system cover When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 6 3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specif...

Page 32: ... thermal environment VGA configuration PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 Single VGA PCIe card x16 Recommended for single VGA card N A Dual VGA PCIe card x16 x4 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared PCIEx16_2 shared PCIEx1_1 shared PCI1 slot shared OnChip IGP shared Realtek 8111F controller shared ASM USB3 0 shared HD audio shared SATA controller share...

Page 33: ...default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You ...

Page 34: ...E 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port SPEED LED ACT LINK LED 5 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects to the center subwoofer speakers 6 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers in the 4 6 and 8 channel audio configurations 7 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 8 Line O...

Page 35: ...installing Windows operating system Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices Refer to the audio configuration table...

Page 36: ...nnect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors F1A75 M PRO R2 0 F1A75 M PRO R2 0 fan connectors CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN DC MODE CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND GND 12V Rotati...

Page 37: ...dequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply...

Page 38: ... or later version When using hot plug and NCQ set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 5 2 SATA Configuration for details 5 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The COM module is purchased separately F...

Page 39: ... lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted rese...

Page 40: ...or set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to HD See section 2 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details The front panel audio I O module is purchased separately 8 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module ...

Page 41: ...e 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 The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately F1A75 M PRO R2 0 F1A75 M PRO R2 0 USB2 0 connectors USB 5V USB_P4 USB_P4 GND NC USB 5V USB_P3 USB_P3 GND USB34 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P6 USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V USB_P5 USB_P5 GND USB56 PI...

Page 42: ...n each timing set is tested 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 If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on ...

Page 43: ... to enable or disable the TPU function 3 EPU switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the EPU function F1A75 M PRO R2 0 F1A75 M PRO R2 0 TPU switch TPU F1A75 M PRO R2 0 F1A75 M PRO R2 0 EPU switch EPU ASUS F1A75 M PRO R2 0 1 31 ...

Page 44: ...er friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second F1A75 M PRO R2 0 F1A75 M PRO R2 0 DRAM LED DRAM LED 2 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable 3 EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable F1A75 M PRO R2 0 F1A75 M PRO R2 0 TPU LED ELED730 F1A75 M PRO R2 0 F1A75 M PRO R2 0 EPU LED ELED740 Chapter 1 Product in...

Page 45: ...es with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features 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 into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatic...

Page 46: ...Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 34 ...

Page 47: ...rt DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Specials menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click AI Suite II 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the...

Page 48: ... based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Dr...

Page 49: ...latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...

Page 50: ...g process The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported ...

Page 51: ...me End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Yes No 4 Select Yes and press Enter When BIOS update is done press ESC to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure For BIOS Updater version 1 30 or...

Page 52: ...sis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program The ...

Page 53: ...stalled to the system F1A75 M PRO R2 0 BIOS Version 0204 Build Date 06 04 2012 CPU Type AMD Engineering Sample Speed 2400 MHz Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1066MHz Exit Advanced Mode Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU 113 0ºF 45 0ºC CPU 1 248V 5V 5 160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM PWR_FAN N A MB 75 2ºF 40 0ºC 3 3V 3 344V 12V 12 248V CHA_FAN 3325RPM CHA_FAN2 N A English EFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode Friday 10 08 2010 No...

Page 54: ...tion Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 10 1208 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Scre...

Page 55: ...configuration options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select ite...

Page 56: ... to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot To...

Page 57: ...Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user pa...

Page 58: ...vious Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Target CPU Speed XXXXMHz Target DRAM Speed XXXXMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto APU Multiplier Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled OC Tuner DRAM Timing Control CPU Voltage Offset Mode CPU Offset Mode Sign CPU Offset Voltage 1 375V Auto VDDNB Offset Mode Sign VDDNB Offset Voltage 1 ...

Page 59: ...h applies different settings to DRAM frequency DRAM timing and DRAM voltage Configuration options DDR3 1600MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 1800MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 1866MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2000MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2133MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2200MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2400MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options Auto DD...

Page 60: ... negative value CPU Offset Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage The values range from 0 00625V to 0 500V with a 0 00625V 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 VDDNB Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to...

Page 61: ... settings The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings 2 4 13 DIGI VRM Load Line Calibration Auto Load line Calibration is defined by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance but increase the CPU ...

Page 62: ...age Frequency Auto Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response Auto Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item Manual Allows you to manually set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to Auto and a...

Page 63: ...ystems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function C6 Mode Auto Enables or disables C6 mode Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled CPB Mode Auto Disables the CPB Core Performance Boost mode or set it to Auto for automatic configuration Configuration options Disabled Auto AMD PowerNow function Enabled Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow ...

Page 64: ...en the previous item is set to RAID If Port 5 6 are configured as RAID the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed Set to IDE instead of RAID to access devices on Port 5 6 before entering OS Configuration options RAID IDE SATA Port 5 Port 6 AHCI This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI If Port 5 6 are configured as AHCI the ports can only be used under OS with driv...

Page 65: ...S Disabled Disables the function EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function 2 5 4 NB Configuration IGFX Multi Monitor Disabled Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi Monitor support for add on VGA devices And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved Configurati...

Page 66: ...oller Disabled Disables the controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard USB 3 0 controller Disabled Disables the controller Asmedia USB 3 0 Batter...

Page 67: ...bles the Power On by a PS 2 mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PME Disabled Disabled Disables the PME to wake up by PCI PCIE devices Enabled Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI PCIE LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled D...

Page 68: ...N A Power Fan Speed N A CPU Q Fan Control Disabled Chassis Q Fan Control Disabled CPU Voltage 1 216 V 3 3V Voltage 3 328 V 5V Voltage 5 160 V 12V Voltage 12 000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled 2 5 7 Network Stack Network Stack Disable Link This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Link Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled This item appears only when y...

Page 69: ...s item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign de...

Page 70: ...e following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70ºC Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 90ºC Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 40 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis ...

Page 71: ...9 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 10 1208 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Select the keyboard NumLock state Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 Genera...

Page 72: ... Enables the Legacy boot and disables the UEFI boot Disable Legacy Enables the UEFI boot and disables the Legacy boot 2 7 7 PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM Legacy ROM Launch Legacy ROM EFI Compatibe ROM Launch UEFI Compatible ROM 2 7 8 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on...

Page 73: ...if no profile is created Label Allows you to input the label of the setup profile Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings ...

Page 74: ... Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode Thi...

Page 75: ...it 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 modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate ...

Page 76: ...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 wheel...

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Page 78: ...therboard Model name F1A75 M PRO R2 0 conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN 55024 2010 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 A11 2011 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 6 1 2010 08 EN 300 440 2 V1 4 1 2010 08 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 E...

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