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F1A75-M PRO

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

Page 2: ... without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this product You may obtain the complete c...

Page 3: ...5 2 Screw holes 1 7 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 1 8 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 8 1 6 Accelerated Processing Unit APU 1 9 1 6 1 Installing the APU 1 9 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 11 1 7 System memory 1 12 1 7 1 Overview 1 12 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 13 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 14 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 14 1 8 Expansion slots 1 15 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 15 1 8 2 Configurin...

Page 4: ... 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx 2 11 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx 2 11 2 3 4 Security 2 11 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu 2 13 2 4 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto 2 14 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto 2 14 2 4 3 APU Multiplier Auto 2 14 2 4 4 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled 2 14 2 4 5 OC Tuner 2 15 2 4 6 DRAM Timing Control 2 15 2 4 7 CPU Voltage Offset Mode 2 15 2 4 8 DRAM Voltage Auto 2 16 2 4 9 SB 1 1V Voltage Auto 2...

Page 5: ...Disabled 2 24 2 6 5 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 2 24 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled 2 24 2 7 Boot menu 2 25 2 7 1 Bootup NumLock State On 2 25 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled 2 25 2 7 3 Wait 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 Boot Option Priorities 2 26 2 7 7 Boot Override 2 26 2 8 Tools menu 2 27 2 8 1 AS...

Page 6: ...g 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 FC...

Page 7: ...isconnect 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 ...

Page 8: ...entation such as warranty flyers 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 K...

Page 9: ...acity 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 ...

Page 10: ... 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 lan...

Page 11: ...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 BIOS 32Mb Flash ...

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Page 13: ...chnologies 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 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 revol...

Page 14: ...ster 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 first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips TPU TurboV Pr...

Page 15: ...er 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 al...

Page 16: ... 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...

Page 17: ...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 file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores the CPU default settings...

Page 18: ... 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...

Page 19: ...ientation 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 5 2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis ASUS F1A75 M PRO 1 7 ...

Page 20: ...0 1 pin COM1 1 21 8 TPU switch 1 26 18 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 23 9 MemOK switch 1 25 19 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 23 10 DRAM LED DRAM_LED 1 27 F1A75 M PRO PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 USB78 USB910 USB34 USB3_56 USB56 PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN CHA_FAN2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I O AUDIO ALC 892 ASM 1042 DIGI VRM EPU RTL 8111E ICS4...

Page 21: ...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 fits in place The APU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM1 socket The AP...

Page 22: ...e 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 F1A75 M PRO CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A75 M PRO CPU fan connector Chapter 1 Product in...

Page 23: ...ther motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not m...

Page 24: ... CPU_FAN DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview This motherboard comes with four 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 mo...

Page 25: ...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 256 megabits Mb chips or less The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs ASUS will upd...

Page 26: ...notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 3 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM fro...

Page 27: ...u removed 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 8 3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI spe...

Page 28: ...o 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 do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default valu...

Page 29: ...ed ORANGE 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 ...

Page 30: ...lling 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 belo...

Page 31: ...ature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 for better thermal environment DO NOT forget to connect 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 F1A75 M PRO...

Page 32: ...adequate 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 suppl...

Page 33: ...ly if you are using Windows XP SP3 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 F1A75 M PRO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND...

Page 34: ... 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 35: ...this connector 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 7 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...

Page 36: ...4 GND NC USB 5V USB_P5 USB_P5 GND USB34 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P6 USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V USB_P5 USB_P5 GND USB56 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P10 USB_P10 GND NC USB 5V USB_P9 USB_P9 GND USB910 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND USB78 PIN 1 9 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_34 This connector is for the additional USB 3 0 ports Connect the USB 3 0 bracket cable to this connector then install the...

Page 37: ... reboots when 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...

Page 38: ...s you to enable or disable the TPU function 3 EPU switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the EPU function F1A75 M PRO F1A75 M PRO TPU switch TPU F1A75 M PRO F1A75 M PRO EPU switch EPU Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 26 ...

Page 39: ...d component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED 2 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second F1A75 M PRO SB_PWR ON Standby Power Powere...

Page 40: ...ts when the TPU switch is turned to Enable 4 EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable F1A75 M PRO F1A75 M PRO TPU LED ELED730 F1A75 M PRO F1A75 M PRO EPU LED ELED740 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 28 ...

Page 41: ...ains 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 automatically displays the Specials screen Cl...

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Page 43: ... and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next 2 1 1 ASUS Upda...

Page 44: ... 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 Utility and press Enter to enable it Flash Info MODEL F1A75 M PRO VER 0301 DATE 05 1...

Page 45: ... 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 automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load ...

Page 46: ...rocess 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 und...

Page 47: ... USB flash drive is not write protected and has enough free space to save the file 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press Enter The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 07 Current ROM Update ROM Note Saving BIOS PATH A BOARD F1A7...

Page 48: ...eys 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 04 or later t...

Page 49: ...assis 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 Th...

Page 50: ...5 M PRO BIOS Version 0301 Build Date 05 16 2011 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 Normal Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Us...

Page 51: ...configuration 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 00 1201 Copyright C 2011 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 Back ...

Page 52: ...iguration 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 items i...

Page 53: ...e 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 9 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 Tool Exit EFI B...

Page 54: ... 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 passwor...

Page 55: ...efaults F10 Save ESC Exit EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Scroll down to display the following items Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc 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 ...

Page 56: ...lies 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 DDR3 80...

Page 57: ...y a 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...

Page 58: ... The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings 2 4 13 DIGI VRM CPU Load Line Calibration Auto CPU 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 a...

Page 59: ...ponent 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 allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability VRM Fixed Frequen...

Page 60: ...PU related information that the BIOS automatically detects The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems 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 ...

Page 61: ...d Configuration options SATA 3 0Gb s SATA 6 0Gb s SATA Port 5 Port 6 AHCI or RAID This item only appears when the previous item is set to RAID or AHCI If Port 5 6 are configured as AHCI or RAID the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed Set to IDE instead of AHCI or RAID to access devices on Port 5 6 before entering OS Configuration options AHCI or RAID IDE S M A R T Status Check En...

Page 62: ... Configuration options Auto Force UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto This item appears only when you set the previous item to Force Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 128M 256M 384M HDMI DVI Port Output Auto Sets the HDMI DVI port output type Configuration options Auto HDMI DVI 2 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Device Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disable...

Page 63: ... COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IO 2E8h IRQ 3 2 5 6 APM Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes int...

Page 64: ...ower 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 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...

Page 65: ...ou 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 detailed fan speed control p...

Page 66: ...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 67: ... 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 00 1201 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Select the keyboard NumLock state Select Screen Select Ite...

Page 68: ...ult screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 7 6 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 the number of devices installed in the system To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 after POS...

Page 69: ...tus items show Not Installed if no profile is created 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 press Enter and then select ...

Page 70: ...it 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 This o...

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