Asus Evo Desktop Motherboard F1A75VEVO User Manual

F1A75-V EVO  
 
Contents  
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Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 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 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 this equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from  
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department  
of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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 http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling  
information in different regions.  
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REACH  
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of  
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at  
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to  
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin  
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in  
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol  
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal  
waste.  
Safety information  
Electrical safety  
To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric 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 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 about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power  
company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals  
that came with the package.  
Before using the product, ensure that 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 extremes. Do not place the product in any area  
where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
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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: BIOS information  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.  
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
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 trying to  
complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to  
complete a task.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software  
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.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
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>+<Key2>+<Key3>  
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key  
names are linked with a plus sign (+).  
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>  
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F1A75-V EVO specifications summary  
APU  
AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD®  
Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM1  
package  
AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support  
DirectX® 11 Support  
*
The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support depends on the  
APU types.  
** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® APU support list  
Chipset  
Memory  
AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3)  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered  
non-ECC DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules  
*
The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with  
16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL  
once the DIMMs are available in the market.  
Vendors List).  
*** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity 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  
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub port  
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz  
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz  
- Supports single-link DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200  
@60Hz  
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz  
- Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11  
Supports AMD® Dual Graphics  
* Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual  
Graphics.  
Expansion slots  
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single @x16 or dual @x8 / x8 mode)  
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (black, max. @x4 mode)  
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots  
2 x PCI slots  
* The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 slot.  
Due to the CrossFireXTM limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1_2  
slot when you install two CrossfireXTM graphic cards on both  
the PCIe x16_1 and PCIe x16_3 slots to set up a CrossFireXTM  
configuration.  
LAN  
Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller  
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F1A75-V EVO specifications summary  
Storage  
AMD® A75 FCH southbridge:  
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6 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) support RAID 0,  
RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations  
Asmedia® PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller:  
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1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connector (navy blue)  
1 eSerial ATA 6Gb/s at the back I/O  
Audio  
USB  
ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC  
Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front  
Panel Jack-Retasking  
Supports S/PDIF out interface at the back I/O  
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AMD® A75 FCH southbridge:  
10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the front panel, 2  
ports at the back panel)  
4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at the front panel, 2 ports at  
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the back panel) (blue)  
Asmedia® PCIe USB3.0 controller:  
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2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (at the back panel)  
ASUS unique  
features  
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors II with DIGI+ VRM  
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ASUS TPU: Auto Tuning, TurboV and TPU switch  
ASUS EPU: EPU, EPU switch  
ASUS Digital Power Design  
Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design  
ASUS Exclusive Features  
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MemOK!  
ASUS AI Suite II  
AI Charger+  
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ASUS Anti-Surge Protection  
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ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring graphics user interface  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution  
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ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat-pipe solution  
ASUS Fan Xpert  
ASUS EZ DIY  
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ASUS Q-Shield, Q-Slot, Q-Connector  
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS MyLogo 2™  
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Multi-language BIOS  
Back Panel I/O  
ports  
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port  
1 x DisplayPort  
1 x HDMI port  
1 x DVI-D port  
1 x D-Sub port  
1 x Optical S/PDIF port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
1 x eSATA port  
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
4 x USB 3.0 ports  
8-channel audio 6 Jacks  
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Special features  
100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors  
Intelligent overclocking tools:  
ASUS exclusive  
overclocking  
features  
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TPU Switch  
Auto Tuning  
Precision Tweaker 2  
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vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V  
increment  
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vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.01V increment  
vFCH: Adjustable FCH voltage at 0.01V increment  
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):  
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PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at  
1MHz increment  
Overclocking Protection:  
ASUS C.P.R  
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Internal I/O  
connectors / buttons  
/ switches  
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB  
2.0/1.1 ports  
1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports  
7 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (6 x gray, 1 x navy blue)  
1 x COM connector  
1 x CPU fan connector  
2 x Chassis fan connectors  
1 x Power fan connector  
1 x High Definition 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 ATX 12V power connector  
1 x MemOK! button  
1 x EPU switch  
1 x TPU switch  
BIOS  
32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,  
ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6  
Accessories  
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables  
1 x Q-Shield  
1 x Q-Connector (retail version only)  
1 x User Manual  
1 x Support DVD  
Support DVD  
Form factor  
Drivers  
ASUS Update  
ASUS utilities  
Anti-Virus software (OEM version)  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Chapter 1  
Product introduction  
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® F1A75-V EVO 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.  
Motherboard  
Cables  
ASUS F1A75-V EVO motherboard  
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables  
Accessories  
1 x Q-Shield  
1 x Q-Connector (retail version only)  
Application DVD  
Documentations  
ASUS motherboard Support DVD  
User Manual  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
1.3  
Special features  
1.3.1  
Product highlights  
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 revolutionary APU  
(Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced  
DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efficient design to enable  
accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience.  
It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data  
transfer rate up to 5GT/s.  
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AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) Chipset  
AMD® A75 FCH (Hudson D3) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface  
speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. It supports 6 x  
SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports.  
ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology  
ATI’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed,  
eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality  
images. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering,  
shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display configurations,  
experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a  
real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.  
USB 3.0 support  
Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest  
connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation  
components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is  
also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.  
Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support  
The AMD® A75 FCH natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA)  
storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer  
rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster 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 Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy  
Processing Unit). Its new generation of Dual Intelligent Processors 2  
with DIGI+ VRM launches power delivery into a digital standard with  
a programmable microprocessor that perfectly serves power signal,  
eliminating digital-to-analog conversion lag. It’s the most precise power  
delivery available providing the best in class power efficiency, greater  
performance, and rock solid stability. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can  
easily adjust power phase performance and system voltages via diverse  
settings to maximize overall performance and overclocking potential.  
TPU  
Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite  
II utility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can automatically optimize the system  
for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you the freedom  
to adjust APU Multiplier to optimize performance under varied system  
conditions.  
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EPU  
Tap into the world’s first real time PC power saving engine through  
a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide  
energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and  
intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise  
and extends component longevity.  
1.3.3  
ASUS Digital Power Design  
DIGI+ VRM  
The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the  
use of two onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU  
(Energy Processing Unit). New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2  
with DIGI+ VRM launch power delivery into a digital standard. It features  
a digital programmable microprocessor onboard to perfectly match digital  
power signal, eliminating digital-to-analog conversion lag, The precise  
power delivery minimizes power transfer loss to provide highest power  
efficiency, greater performance , and rock solid stability with the most  
flexible power adjustment than traditional analog power 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 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.  
Auto Tuning  
Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve  
a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C.  
beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto  
Tuning!  
MemOK!  
MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable  
memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory  
issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves  
your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time.  
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ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)  
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface  
that offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-  
only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input.  
Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness  
as their operating system. It 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.  
The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while  
the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that  
demand far more intricate system settings.  
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection  
This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard  
from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit  
(PSU).  
AI Suite II  
With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the  
exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It  
allows you to supervise overclocking, energy 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 iPad, but also  
BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before.  
*
Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and  
iPad.  
** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.  
***The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.  
Fanless Design: stylish heatpipe solution  
The stylish heatpipe features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users  
a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the  
visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design  
lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through  
high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics,  
the ASUS stylish heatpipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling  
experience with the elegant appearance!  
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Fan Xpert  
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed  
according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate  
conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The  
built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to  
achieve a quiet and cool environment.  
ASUS Q-Design  
ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Shield, Q-Slot  
and Q-Connector design speed up and simplify the DIY process!  
ASUS Q-Shield  
ASUS Q-Shield’s special design makes it convenient and easy to  
install on your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally  
protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against  
Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the  
BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-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  
when the system hangs 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  
CPU parameters to their default settings.  
ErP ready  
The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP)  
ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency  
requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with  
ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient  
products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon  
footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.  
ASUS F1A75-V EVO  
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1.4  
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 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 cause severe damage to the motherboard,  
peripherals, or components.  
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1.5  
Motherboard overview  
1.5.1  
Placement direction  
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct  
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in  
the image below.  
1.5.2  
Screw holes  
Place nine 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.  
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1.5.3  
Motherboard layout  
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1
3
4
24.4cm(9.6in)  
KB_USB3_34  
CPU_FAN  
EATX12V  
DIGI+VRM  
EPU  
ASM  
1042  
SPDIFO  
_HDMI  
_DP  
5
6
7
8
MemOK!  
9
10  
1
ESATA6G  
_USB3_12  
2
LAN1_USB12  
AUDIO  
PWR_FAN  
CHA_FAN1  
EATXPWR  
USB3_56  
Lithium Cell  
PCIEX1_1  
CMOS Power  
11  
12  
RTL  
8111E  
PCIEX16_1  
SATA6G_E1  
F1A75-V EVO  
PCIEX1_2  
AMD®  
A75 FCH  
Super  
I/O  
PCI1  
12  
PCIEX16_2  
PCI2  
TPU  
32Mb  
BIOS  
13  
14  
PCIEX16_3  
ALC  
892  
SB_PWR  
SPDIF_OUT  
COM1  
PANEL  
USB78  
USB910  
USB34  
USB56  
CLRTC  
AAFP  
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18  
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16  
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1.5.4  
Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED  
Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED  
Page  
1. Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors  
(3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN,  
and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)  
1-19 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56)  
1-27  
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,  
8-pin EATX12V)  
1-20 12. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1,  
1-21  
SATA 6G 1~6)  
3. AMD FM1 socket  
4. DDR3 DIMM slots  
5. TPU LED (ELED730)  
6. EPU LED (ELED740)  
7. EPU switch  
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13. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)  
1-22  
1-16  
1-24  
1-24  
1-21  
1-23  
1-23  
1-12 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
1-27 15. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
1-28 16. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB3~10)  
1-26 17. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)  
1-26 18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
1-25 19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
1-27  
8. TPU switch  
9. MemOK! switch  
10. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED)  
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1.6  
Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)  
This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated  
processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics.  
Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM1 socket. The APU fits in only one correct  
orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and  
damaging the APU!  
1.6.1  
Installing the APU  
To install a APU:  
1.  
Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard.  
F1A75-V EVO  
F1A75-V EVO APU socket FM1  
Socket lever  
2.  
Press the lever sideways to unlock the  
socket, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.  
Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the APU will not fit  
in 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!  
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Gold triangle  
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5.  
6.  
When the APU is in place, push down the socket  
lever to secure the APU. The lever clicks on the side  
tab to indicate that it is locked.  
Install a APU heatsink and fan following the  
instructions that comes with the 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.  
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F1A75-V EVO CPU fan connector  
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if  
you fail to plug this connector.  
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Installing the heatsink and fan  
Ensure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly.  
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:  
1.  
Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly  
on the retention module base.  
The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.  
You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or  
installing other 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.  
CPU Fan  
CPU Heatsink  
Retention bracket  
Retention Module Base  
Retention bracket lock  
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  
match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.  
2.  
Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.  
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3.  
Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking  
sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.  
Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module  
base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.  
4.  
5.  
Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the  
heatsink and fan to the module base.  
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the  
connector on the motherboard labeled 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 modules are  
developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the  
location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:  
Channel  
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Channel A  
Channel B  
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2  
DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2  
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Memory configurations  
You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the  
DIMM sockets.  
You 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 configuration. Any excess  
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.  
We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better  
overclocking capability.  
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we  
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.  
When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1866 MHz or  
higher frequency DIMMs.  
Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB  
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be  
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the  
following:  
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Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows®  
OS.  
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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 update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.  
The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect  
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.  
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a  
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a  
higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency  
adjustment.  
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full  
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.  
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