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    AM1M-A Motherboard
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    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 (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to
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    you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program
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    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 components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are
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    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
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    or missing, contact your retailer. AM1M-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN AMD® Sempron and Athlon Series processors Supports CPU up to 4 cores • Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® APU support list. Built-in AMD® Sempron Series and Athlon Series
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    AM1M-A specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, Front Panel Retasking AMD® Sempron and Athlon Series APUs - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) - 2 x USB
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    2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit Windows® XP Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update
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    motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket that the ATX power supply motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR AM1M-A ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off AM1M-A Onboard LED ASUS AM1M
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    removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
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    1.2.3 Motherboard layout KBMS_USB34 HDMI 1 DIGI +VRM 2 31 4 17.0cm(6.7in) CPU_FAN ATX12V DVI VGA SOCKET AM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) 3 USB3_E12 RTL 8111GR LAN_USB12 64Mb BIOS 5 CHA_FAN USB3_12
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    contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. AMD AM1 socket 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 7. Standby power LED
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    1.3.1 APU installation 1 2 3 4 ASUS AM1M-A 1-5
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    1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 ASUS AM1M-A 1-7
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    compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard
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    Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS AM1M-A 1-9
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    settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 (running @ x4) network cards, SCSI - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - - OnChip USB OHCI - - shared - - - ASMEDIA XHCI Controller - - - - shared - GH -- ASUS AM1M-A 1-11
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    not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. ASUS AM1M-A 1-13
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    a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 8. USB 2.0 ports. These two under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used compatible device. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and
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    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 (24W) fan power. • Both 4-pin/3-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. VCC CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND ASUS AM1M
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    1 AM1M-A ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for
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    mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.6.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives
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    pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 AM1M-A +HDD_LED RESET AM1M-A System panel connector • up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the
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    audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. See section 2.6.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. ASUS AM1M-A 1-19
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    comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. AM1M-A PIN 1 PIN 1 AM1M-A USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard compatibility AM1M-A PIN 1 AM1M-A USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS
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    ) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND LPT AM1M-A PIN 1 AM1M-A Parallel Port Connector STB# PD0 PD1
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    Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / 64-bit Windows® 8.1 before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package
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    to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS AM1M-A 2-1
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    press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load
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    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 AM1M-A.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website
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    to a DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the
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    BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS AM1M-A 2-5
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    the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the
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    settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU Voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/Chassis fan speed
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    and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For
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    have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the English letters to type your notes. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. ASUS AM1M-A 2-9
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    your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Use the arrow keys to select device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 2-10 Chapter
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    of AM1 Soc CPUs, manually set up the system time and date in the BIOS or OS when you install a new APU on the AM1 socket. 2.4.4 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
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    be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and 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.
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    set overclocking parameters. APU Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. ASUS AM1M
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    memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to set OC Tuner This item allows you to automatically overclock the frequency and voltage settings of CPU and DRAM to enhance the system performance.
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    ] Load-line Calibration is defined by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows
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    total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU Voltage Frequency [300] Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response
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    cores per processor] [Two cores per processor] [One core per processor] 2.6.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver
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    BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB
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    set the HD Audio Azalia Device item to [Enabled]. Azalia Front Panel [HD] Allows you to set supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets ] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio menu allow you to set the serial port
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    set in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration. Parallel Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to select an optimal setting for enters the S4 state and this item is set to [Enabled], the system will be put or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A
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    set Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] ASUS AM1M
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    temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other items. 2.7.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish
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    adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. ASUS AM1M-A 2-23
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    The following four items appear only when you set Q-Fan Profile to [Manual]. Q-Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC. Q-Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum
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    speed. Select to go back to normal boot. The following five items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to the SATA ports will be available detected during POST and any hardware change will disable fast boot. ASUS AM1M-A 2-25
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    Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings be available and BIOS setup program will Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver
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    . [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled
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    to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access the PK (Platform Keys) to a USB storage device. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Append db from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely. The DB file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ASUS AM1M-A 2-29
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    lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Delete the DBX Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded , press when ASUS Logo appears. • To BIOS information
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    system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to load/save CMOS profile from/to USB drive. ASUS AM1M-A 2-31
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    2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
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    including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. l'appareil. ASUS AM1M-A A-1
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    radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from
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    4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY ASUS AM1M-A A-3
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    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : AM1M-A conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022
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