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P8B75-V
Motherboard
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E7970 First Edition V3 December 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii P8B75-V specifications summary .............................................................................
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Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time ......................................................................2-40 2.5 Turning off the computer...........................................................................2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ..............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................................3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode ..........
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Contents 4.3 Software information ...................................................................................4-4 4.3.1 AI Suite II ......................................................................................4-4 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ....................................................................................4-5 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ..................................................................................4-6 4.3.4 EPU ......................................................
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Safety information Electrical safety • To 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. If possible, disconnect 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
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jump
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks 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 or an item to sele
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P8B75-V specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / ® ® Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium , and Celeron processors Supports 22/32nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® Chipset Intel B75 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buf
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P8B75-V specifications summary ® 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. UASP only supports Windows® 8. ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Protect
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P8B75-V specifications summary 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 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0ports 1 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (gray) 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x F
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 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. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8B75-V motherboard User manual Supp
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Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights ® LGA1155 socket for Intel Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ ® ® i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium , and Celeron processors ® This motherboard supports the Intel second/third generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ ® ® i3, Pentium , and Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. ® Intel B75 Express Chipset ® The Intel B
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SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support ® The Intel B75 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and 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 ASUS Excl
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Chapter 1 ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. 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. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios. ASUS EPU Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or Ai Suite II utility. Get total system-wide
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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. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bu
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Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object 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
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LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 21.9cm(8.6in) KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM EATX12V 5 MemOK! USB34 DRAM_LED 6 5 USB3_12 2 LAN_USB12 AAFP CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 AUDIO 7 PCIEX1_1 P8B75-V RTL 8111E / F USB3_34 PCIEX16_1 Lithium Cell PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power ® Intel B75 PCI1 Super PCIEX16_2 I/O 8 8MB 8MB PCI2 BIOS BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 ALC 887 SB_PWR PCI3 9 CLRTC SPDIF_OUT USB78 USB56 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_4 SATA6G_1 LPT PANEL COM1 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 9 10 Refer to
