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B75M-A User's Manual - Page 2
.... Copies of these licenses are included in this product. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 4
... 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4
2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 BIOS menu 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 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-12 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.4 CPU Power Management...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 7
... updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 8
... processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports
- Supports HDMI with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - 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 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Intel® B75 Express Chipset: - 5 x Serial ATA...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 10
B75M-A specifications summary
BIOS features Manageability Support DVD
Form factor
128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 7.0" (24.4cm x 17.8cm)
Specifications ...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 26
... than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices.
• The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 31
... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.6.3 PCI slot
The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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B75M-A User's Manual - Page 36
...support an 8-channel audio output.
7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.
• 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...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 41
... RSATA_RXP4
GND
SATA3G_5
GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND
B75M-A SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
• You must install Windows. XP® Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
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B75M-A User's Manual - Page 42
... install Windows. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for additional USB 3.0 ports. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable to this connector, then install the USB...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 44
.... The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
B75M-A
SB_PWR
ON
OFF
Standby Power Powered Off
B75M-A Onboard LED
1.10 Software support
1.10.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® XP and Windows 7® Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
•...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 45
... the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to display their respective menus.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information
Click an item to install
If...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 46
... capabilities designed for small businesses.
Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed.
Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) • 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...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 47
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support 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...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 48
... 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 to enable it. 3. Press to switch to the Drive field...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 49
... a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B75MA.CAP.
• The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 76
... be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices.
[Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances. This process will extend POST time.
[Disabled]
For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system.
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 77
... fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot.
The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 78
... Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS.
Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. Copy PK to File Allows you to store the PK to a USB storage device. Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK...
B75M-A User's Manual - Page 80
... database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.
Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device. Copy DBX to file Allows you to store the DBX to a USB storage device. Delete the DBX Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system. Configuration options...