Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product P8B75-V Asus
Go to page of 132
Motherboard P8B75-V.
ii E7641 First Edition July 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitt.
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Safety information .......................................................................................
iv Contents 2.4 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................................... 2-40 2.5 T urning off the computer ........................................................................... 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.
v 4.3 Software information ................................................................................... 4-4 4.3.1 AI Suite II ...................................................................................... 4-4 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ...........
vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
vii About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n in st al li ng a nd co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ix P8B75-V specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.
x USB Intel ® B75 Express Chipset - Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at the back panel) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at the back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions.
xi P8B75-V specications summary *Specications are subject to change without notice. Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3-Jack 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 2 x USB 2.
xii.
ASUS P8B75-V 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8B75-V motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the .
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and .
ASUS P8B75-V 1-3 Chapter 1 SA T A 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel ® B75 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial A T A (SA T A) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer . ASUS provides SA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability , faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS T urboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS T urboV . This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away .
ASUS P8B75-V 1-5 Chapter 1 Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU and chassis connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2) 2-20 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-22 3. Intel ® LGA1 155 CPU socket 2-4 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5 5.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 2nd/3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. • The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-7 Chapter 2 P8B75-V Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A B C CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2 A1866C9(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support A B C G.SKILL F3-10666CL8 D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-8-24 XMP 1.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-9 Chapter 2 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support A B C Micron MT16JTF51264 AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS Micron OLD22D9LGK - -.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-13 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (R TC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously .
ASUS P8B75-V 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. 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.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® B75 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SA T A6G_1 [gray]) This connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-17 Chapter 2 3. Intel ® B75 Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~5 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. When using NCQ, set the SA T A Mode Selection in the BIOS to [AHCI].
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Never connect a 13 94 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-19 Chapter 2 7. 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 .
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector .
ASUS P8B75-V 2-21 Chapter 2 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector .
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 10. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-23 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-25 Chapter 2 A B 1 2 3 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 C B A 5 6 4.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-27 Chapter 2 2.3.3 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 .
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-29 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A A.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-31 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3 P8B75-V.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-33 Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection 2 OR 1.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector T o install the system panel connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 Connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-35 Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expension Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.10 Rear panel connection ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED, and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2. D-Sub port 7.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-37 Chapter 2 *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker O.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 Channel Speakers 2.3.1 1 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports.
ASUS P8B75-V 2-39 Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers.
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority .
ASUS P8B75-V 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-5 Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-9 Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Al low s yo u t o m anu all y adj ust the ma xim um n on- tur bo CPU r ati o. U se <+> an d <- > k eys to ad jus t th e v alu e.
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specications, and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage, and a better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-1 1 Chapter 3 Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored. Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key .
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently .
ASUS P8B75-V 3-13 Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-15 Chapter 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 T echnology .
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration Whil e ente ring Se tup, t he BIOS autom atical ly d etects the pr esence of SA T A dev ices. The S A T A Port items show E mpty i f no SA T A devic e is in stalle d to th e corr espond ing SA T A por t.
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.4 System Agent Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. Graphics Conguration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following two items appear only when you set the above item to [Enabled].
ASUS P8B75-V 3-21 Chapter 3 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller .
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.7 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 into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-23 Chapter 3 3.5.8 Network Stack Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Enable/Disable UEFI network stack. Back Advanced Network Stack > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Network stack Disable Link Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-25 Chapter 3 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [T urbo] Sets to [T urbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-27 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 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]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-29 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We rec ommend that you up date the BIO S le o nly com ing from th e sa me memor y/CPU con guratio n an d BIOS v ersion.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-31 Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS .
ASUS P8B75-V 3-33 Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen.
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-35 Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS P8B75-V 3-37 Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu .
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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.
ASUS P8B75-V 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS).
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS P8B75-V 4-3 Chapter 4 4.2.3 Intel ® SBA support Intel ® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
ASUS P8B75-V 4-5 Chapter 4 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto T uning function that offers automatic and easy over lockin g and s ystem level u p.
ASUS P8B75-V 4-7 Chapter 4 Adjustment slider Start-up values Applies all changes immediately Click to restore all start-up settings T arget values Undoes all changes without applying Click to save your overclocking settings Using Advanced Mode Click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status.
ASUS P8B75-V 4-9 Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
ASUS P8B75-V 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes.
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices. With USB 3.0 Boost, you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.0 devices with ease. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.
ASUS P8B75-V 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.9 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save the utility for later use just by following the directions on this convenient updating feature.
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.10 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-T ests (POST).
ASUS P8B75-V 4-15 Chapter 4 2. Click on Auto T une to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar . 3. Y ou can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next . 4. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo.
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability .
ASUS P8B75-V 4-17 Chapter 4 4.4 Introduction to Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies This document details the overview of the installation and conguration procedures of the Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Creating a partition • Ensure to backup your data before using the Microsoft partition tool. Incorrect partitioning process will result to data loss. • Adjusting the DRAM to a high frequency will result to unstable system performance.
ASUS P8B75-V 4-19 Chapter 4 The unallocated volume is allocated to the selected disk. 5. Key in the required partition size, and must be equal to the system DRAM memory (1GB = 1024MB). Click Shrink . Go to Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System , and check the DRAM size information.
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition. 9. Type create partition primary , and press Enter . 10. After creating a primary partition, type detail disk , and press Enter to view the details of the partitioned disk.
ASUS P8B75-V 4-21 Chapter 4 Enabling and disabling the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology under the OS Install the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology rst from your support DVD in order to launch the Intel ® Rapid Start Manager .
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4. Select the disk (SSD) where the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is installed for volume recovery , type select disk x (x = number), and press Enter . The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.
ASUS P8B75-V 4-23 Chapter 4 The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition. 5. Type list partition , press Enter , and select the partition where the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter .
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 1 1. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology partition.
ASUS P8B75-V 4-25 Chapter 4 6. Click Install to proceed the installation. 7. Click Yes to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology to take effect.
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. T o disable the updating function, click Disable Updating . Clicking this button automatically disables the conguration in the Advanced tab. T o reset to defaults, click Reset All to Defaults . 5. In the Help tab, click About to view the feature’s version.
ASUS P8B75-V 5-1 Chapter 5 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.
5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card.
ASUS P8B75-V 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology .
5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards to perform better , respond faster and process media les smoother within a low power environment.
ASUS P8B75-V 5-5 Chapter 5 i-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video output. Ensure to set the Primary Display to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support. d-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in d-Mode, the display must be connected to the installed graphics card.
5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization.
ASUS P8B75-V 5-7 Chapter 5 Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance ® or Virtual Vsync function.
5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 See the descriptions of these columns below: D column allows you to run applications with the discrete graphic card. Select D to enable 3D graphical performance for that application. I column allows to run applications with iGPU.
ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.
EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPE I 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
An important point after buying a device Asus P8B75-V (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Asus P8B75-V yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Asus P8B75-V - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Asus P8B75-V you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Asus P8B75-V will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Asus P8B75-V, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Asus P8B75-V.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Asus P8B75-V. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Asus P8B75-V along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
