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Vendors

Part No.

Size

SS/DS Chip 

Brand Chip NO. Timing

Voltage

DIMM socket 

support (optional)

1DIMM 2DIMMs

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.65V

CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.65V

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)

8GB(2 x 4GB)

DS

-

-

9-10-9-27

1.50V

G.SKILL

F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3)

16GB(4GB x 4) DS

-

-

9-10-9-28

1.5V

G.SKILL

F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP1.3) 64GB(8GB x 8) DS

-

-

10-11-10-30 1.5V

G.SKILL

F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP)

8GB(2 x 4GB)

DS

-

-

9-10-9-28

1.5V

G.SKILL

F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP)

8GB(2GB x 4)

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.6V

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP)

3GB(3 x 1GB)

SS

-

-

-

1.65V

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K4/16GX(XMP)

16GB(4GB x 4) DS

-

-

-

1.65V

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

DS

-

-

-

1.65V

KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G

8GB(4GB x 2)

DS

-

-

-

1.5V

DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors

Part No.

Size

SS/

DS

Chip 

Brand

Chip NO.

Timing

Voltage

DIMM socket 

support (optional)

1DIMM

2DIMMs

A-DATA 

AM2U16BC2P1 

2GB 

SS  A-DATA 

3CCD-1509A EL1126T  - 

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A-DATA 

AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 

4GB(2 x 2GB)  DS  - 

7-9-7-21 

1.55V-1.75V 

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·

A-DATA 

AM2U16BC4P2 

4GB 

DS  A-DATA 

3CCD-1509A EL1126T  - 

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·

A-DATA 

AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 

8GB(2 x 4GB)  DS  - 

9-9-9-24 

1.55V-1.75V 

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·

A-DATA 

AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP) 

8GB(2 x 4GB)  DS  - 

7-9-7-21 

1.55V-1.75V 

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CORSAIR  TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP) 

3GB(3 x 1GB)  SS  - 

8-8-8-24 

1.65V 

·

·

CORSAIR  CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP)  12GB(6x2GB)  DS  - 

8-8-8-24 

1.65V 

·

·

CORSAIR  CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10(XMP)  32GB(8GBx4)  DS  - 

10-10-10-27  1.50V 

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·

CORSAIR  CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 

4GB(2 x 2GB)  DS  - 

8-8-8-24 

1.65V 

·

·

CORSAIR  CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 

4GB(2 x 2GB)  DS  - 

9-9-9-24 

1.65V 

·

·

CORSAIR  CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP) 

4GB(2 x 2GB)  DS  - 

7-8-7-20 

1.65V 

·

·

CORSAIR  CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 

4GB(2 x 2GB)  DS  - 

9-9-9-24 

1.65V 

·

·

CORSAIR  CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 

4GB(2 x 2GB)  DS  - 

9-9-9-24 

1.65V 

·

·

CORSAIR  TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) 

6GB(3 x 2GB)  DS  - 

8-8-8-24 

1.65V 

·

·

CORSAIR  TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) 

6GB(3 x 2GB)  DS  - 

8-8-8-24 

1.65V 

·

·

CORSAIR  TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP) 

6GB(3 x 2GB)  DS  - 

9-9-9-24 

1.65V 

·

·

CORSAIR  CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 

8GB(2 x 4GB)  DS  - 

9-9-9-24 

1.65V 

·

·

CORSAIR  CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R(XMP)  8GB(2 x 4GB)  DS  - 

7-8-7-20 

1.50V 

·

·

CORSAIR  CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 

8GB(4 x 2GB)  DS  - 

9-9-9-24 

1.65V 

·

·

Crucial 

BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 

6GB(3 x 2GB)  DS  - 

·

·

G.SKILL  F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 

2GB(2 x 1GB)  SS  - 

9-9-9-24 

1.5V 

·

·

G.SKILL  F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 

4GB(2 x 2GB)  SS  - 

7-7-7-24 

1.6V 

·

·

G.SKILL  F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP)  4GB(2 x 2GB)  DS  - 

7-7-8-24 

XMP 1.35V 

·

·

G.SKILL  F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP)  4GB(2 x 2GB)  DS  - 

7-8-7-24 

1.6V 

·

·

G.SKILL  F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP)  4GB(2 x 2GB)  DS  - 

8-8-8-24 

1.60V 

·

·

G.SKILL  F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP)  4GB(2 x 2GB)  DS  - 

9-9-9-24 

XMP 1.35V 

·

·

G.SKILL  F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 

4GB(2 x 2GB)  DS  - 

9-9-9-24 

1.5V 

·

·

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( 4x 4GB )  DS  - 

9-9-9-28 

1.6V 

·

GEIL 

GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 

2GB 

DS  - 

8-8-8-28 

1.6V 

·

·

HYNIX 

HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 

4GB 

DS  HYNIX 

H5TQ2G83CFR PBC  - 

·

·

DDR3-1600 MHz capability

Summary of Contents for P8B75-M LX PLUS

Page 1: ...Motherboard P8B75 M LX PLUS ...

Page 2: ...espective 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 produc...

Page 3: ...ayout contents 1 8 1 4 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 9 1 4 1 Installing the CPU 1 10 1 4 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1 12 1 5 System memory 1 14 1 5 1 Overview 1 14 1 5 2 Memory configurations 1 14 1 5 3 Installing a DIMM 1 20 1 5 4 Removing a DIMM 1 20 1 6 Expansion slots 1 21 1 6 1 Installing an expansion card 1 21 1 6 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 21 1 6 3 PCI slot 1 21 1 6...

Page 4: ... screen 2 7 2 3 Main menu 2 10 2 3 1 System Language English 2 10 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx 2 10 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx 2 10 2 3 4 Security 2 10 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu 2 12 2 4 1 Memory Frequency Auto 2 12 2 4 2 GPU Boost OK 2 13 2 4 3 DRAM Timing Control 2 13 2 4 4 CPU Power Management 2 16 2 5 Advanced menu 2 17 2 5 1 CPU Configuration 2 18 2 5 2 PCH Configuration 2 19 2 5 3 SATA Configu...

Page 5: ... 7 1 Bootup NumLock State On 2 29 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled 2 29 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled 2 30 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 2 30 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Mode 2 30 2 7 6 UEFI Legacy Boot Enabled both UEFI and Legacy 2 30 2 7 7 PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM 2 30 2 7 8 Boot Option Priorities 2 30 2 7 9 Boot Override 2 30 2 8 Tools menu 2 31 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2 31 2 8 2 AS...

Page 6: ...erboard and adding components carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure 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 extrem...

Page 7: ...sks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when completing 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...

Page 8: ...imum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Graphics Integrated graphics processor Multi VGA output support DVI D and D Sub ports Supports DVI D with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution of 2048 x 1536 75Hz Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Storag...

Page 9: ...I O ports 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port purple green 1 x DVI D port 1 x D Sub port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal connectors switches buttons 1 x USB 3 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 ports 2 x USB 2 0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 ports 5 x SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 1 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1...

Page 10: ...0a Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Accessories 1 x Serial ATA 3 0Gb s cable 1 x Serial ATA 6 0Gb s cable 1 x I O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor MicroATX form factor 9 6 x 6 9 24 4cm x 17 5cm ...

Page 11: ...s above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models P8B75 M LX PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 AAFP EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I O ALC 887 KBMS_USB34 64Mb BIOS 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC Intel B75 DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module SATA6G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 AUDIO USB3_1...

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Page 13: ...ocessors It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point to point links allowing increased bandwidth and stability In addition B75 chipset provides 4 USB 3 0 ports that retrieves data 10 times faster Moreover Intel B75 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance Dual Channel DDR3 2400 O C 2250 O C 2200 OC 2133 O C 2000 ...

Page 14: ...fferred by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1 0 and PCIe 2 0 devices PCIe 3 0 will become a must have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance as well as have the latest technology available to them PCI 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse controlle...

Page 15: ... This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities ASUS MyLogo 2 Personalize your system by turning your favorite photos into 256 color boot logos 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 tha...

Page 16: ...ve devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply PSU C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores CPU default settings when the system crashes 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 C...

Page 17: ...r in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 3 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboa...

Page 18: ...B75 M LX PLUS 1 3 2 Screw holes Place six 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 ...

Page 19: ...er Super I O ALC 887 KBMS_USB34 64Mb BIOS 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC 17 5cm 6 9in 24 4cm 9 6in Intel B75 DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module SATA6G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 AUDIO USB3_12 LAN_USB12 LGA1155 USB3_34 F_PANEL SPEAKER USB56 USB78 RTL 8111F ATX12V VGA DVI 1 1 2 3 4 9 8 11 10 2 5 6 7 5 13 12 ...

Page 20: ...4 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 14 5 Intel B75 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_1 5 blue 1 29 6 Intel B75 Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 gray 1 30 7 Onboard LED SB_PWR 1 32 8 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER 1 29 9 System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL 1 28 10 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_34 1 30 11 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 1 31 12 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 22 13 F...

Page 21: ...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 The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap 1 4 Central Processing Unit CPU This mo...

Page 22: ...1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 4 1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket 1 2 3 A B ...

Page 23: ...ASUS P8B75 M LX PLUS 1 11 A B C 5 4 ...

Page 24: ...tion 1 4 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 2 B A A B 3 1 4 ...

Page 25: ...ASUS P8B75 M LX PLUS 1 13 A B B A To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 ...

Page 26: ...tion Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Due to Intel 3rd generation processors behavior DDR3 2250 and above 2133 1866 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2200 2000 1800 MHz frequency as default Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code...

Page 27: ...mory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market continued on the next page P8B75 M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs CORSAIR CMGTX8 XMP 8GB 2GB x 4 SS 10 12 10 27 1 65V G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP1 3 ...

Page 28: ...Ms G SKILL F3 17600CL8D 4GBPS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC XMP 2GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 65V GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP 4GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65V KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KJAA FEIS XMP 2GB DS KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KHA EEIH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 5V 1 7V KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KJA FEIH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 5V 1 7V DDR3 2000 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltag...

Page 29: ...GB 8GBx4 DS 10 10 10 27 1 50V CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C8 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2C1600C7 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 8 7 20 1 65V CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600...

Page 30: ...K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2 8G 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 1 5V Super Talent WA160UX6G9 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 Transcend JM1600KLN 8GK 8GB 4GBx2 DS Transcend TK483PCW3 AMD AE32G1609U1 U 2GB SS 23EY4587MB6H11503M 9 9 9 24 1 5V AMD AE34G1609U2 U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587...

Page 31: ...GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 50V CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 50V Crucial BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 24 1 65V ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0 DJ F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0 DJ F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage G SKILL F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK XMP 1GB SS G SKILL G SKILL F3 10600CL9D 2GBNQ 2GB 2 x 1GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 5V G SKILL F3 10666CL8D 4GBE...

Page 32: ... 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 5 4 Removing a DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips Th...

Page 33: ...til the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you 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 6 3 PCI slot The PCI sl...

Page 34: ... cap from pins 1 2 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 re enter data IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller 0 shared Intel PCH SATA controller 1 shared Realtek 8111F controll...

Page 35: ...e the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values 1 8 Connectors 1 8 1 Rear panel connectors LAN port Speed LED Activity Link LED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps ...

Page 36: ...vices DO NOT connect a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 0 port when installing Windows operating system Due to USB 3 0 controller limitations USB 3 0 devices can only be used under a Windows OS environment and after USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used for data storage We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance from ...

Page 37: ...anel audio I O module cable to this connector If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details We recommend that you...

Page 38: ... 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 2 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientati...

Page 39: ...t 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 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 feature CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FA...

Page 40: ...rive activity LED 2 pin IDE_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD 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 reset button for system ...

Page 41: ...ails 5 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4...

Page 42: ...or 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 supports front panel ports you can use the ASUS USB 3 0 header to install additional front panel USB 3 0 ports The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately P8B75 M LX PLUS P8B75 M LX PLUS USB3 0 Front panel connector USB3_34 ID IntA_P1_D Int...

Page 43: ... system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately P8B75 M LX PLUS P8B75 M LX PLUS USB2 0 connectors USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND USB78 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P6 USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V...

Page 44: ...ate 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 SB_PWR ON Standby Power Powered Off OFF P8B75 M LX PLUS P8B75 M LX PLUS Onboard LED ...

Page 45: ... 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The following screen is for reference only 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 t...

Page 46: ... 64bit Panther Point PCH with Core Ivy Bridge CPU or Sandy Bridge CPU Chief River Maho Bay platforms with 5MB vPro ME 8 0 firmware load CPU and chipsets requirements Intel Core i3 with B75 Intel Core i5 with B75 Intel Core i7 with B75 Intel Core i5 vPro with one of these chipsets B75 Q77 Intel Core i7 vPro with one of these chipsets B75 Q77 The Intel Management Engine software kit must be installe...

Page 47: ... DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Drivers 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 Wi...

Page 48: ...S 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 Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Dri...

Page 49: ...st 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 auto...

Page 50: ...rt asus com and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system to a DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot ...

Page 51: ...pdate 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 the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...

Page 52: ...keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system 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 Ensu...

Page 53: ...fault screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 7 Boot menu for details 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 Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right ...

Page 54: ...n top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For sele...

Page 55: ...ation 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 in th...

Page 56: ...iguration options English Español Русский 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 4 Security The Security menu items allow you 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 informa...

Page 57: ...er 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 passw...

Page 58: ...options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed 2 4 1 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR 2133MHz DDR 2400MHz Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause th...

Page 59: ...15 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock 40 DRAM Clock DRAM COMMAND Mode Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 2 DRAM Clock 3 DRAM Clock Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration option...

Page 60: ... 15 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM I0 L CHA Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock DRAM IO L CHB Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock Third Timings tWRDR DD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock tRWDR DD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tRWSR Auto Con...

Page 61: ...tion options Auto 1 7 Receiver Slew CHA Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 Receiver Slew CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 MCH Duty Sense CHA Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 MCH Duty Sense CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 Channel A DIMM Control Enable Bot Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Channel B DIMM Control Enable Bot Con...

Page 62: ...neous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and key to adjust the value at 0 125A increment Secondary Plane Current Limit Auto Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores Use and key to adjust the value at 0 125A increment 2 4 4 CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features CPU Ratio Auto Allows you ...

Page 63: ...Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction ...

Page 64: ...oose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to alway...

Page 65: ... specific condition Configuration options Enabled Disabled High Precision Timer Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel Rapid Start Technology Disabled Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 2 PCH Configuration Turbo Mode is only available for select CPU mode...

Page 66: ... value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size 2 5 3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SATA Mode Selection IDE Allows you to set t...

Page 67: ...which of the iGPU PCIE Graphics device should be the Primary Display Configuration options Auto IGPU PCIE PCI iGPU Memory Auto Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5 0 used by the iGPU Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 96M 128M 160M 192M 224M 256M 288M 320M 352M 384M 416M 448M 480M 512M 1024M Render Standby Enabled Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Stand...

Page 68: ...is item become configurable only when the previous item is set to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable this function Configuration options Enabled Disabled Un Configure ME Disabled Sets this item to Disabled to unconfigure AMT ME without using a password or set it to Enabled to use a password Configuration options Enabled Disabled WatchDog Disabled When set to Enabled the WatchDog Timer wil...

Page 69: ...abled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled Disables the function Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup Smart Auto Enables the operation of xHCI controller Enabled Enables the function Disabled Disa...

Page 70: ...h 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 Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when y...

Page 71: ...wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Enabled Enables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date ...

Page 72: ...ys the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Power Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis Power fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to displ...

Page 73: ...achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 90ºC CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values ra...

Page 74: ...file to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 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 fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperat...

Page 75: ... 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 ...

Page 76: ...I and Legacy Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot Disable UEFI Enables the Legacy boot and disables the UEFI boot Disable Legacy Enables the UEFI booth 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 ...

Page 77: ...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 Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent t...

Page 78: ...are finished making your selections choose this option from the 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 ...

Page 79: ...t 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 t...

Page 80: ...out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste 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 ht...

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Page 82: ... name Motherboard Model name P8B75 M LX PLUS conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 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 EN 301 908...

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