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E45M1-M PRO Motherboard - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 2
service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL from http://support.asus.com/download problems - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 3
holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU fan 1-7 1.6.2 Uninstalling the CPU fan 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.7.1 Overview 1-8 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.8 Expansion slots 1-10 1.8.1 Installing - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 4
Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-14 2.4.4 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2-14 2.4.7 VDDNB Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.10 - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 5
menu 2-21 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-21 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-21 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-22 2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-23 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage... 2-23 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled 2-23 - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 6
that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 7
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 - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 8
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 - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 9
E45M1-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6320 Discrete-Class graphics Supports AMD® Tubo Core technology AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1) Up to 2.5GT/s; UMI Link 2 x DIMM, - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 10
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Turbo Key II switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 11
ASUS E45M1-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with AMD - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 12
UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1) AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1) is designed to support up to 2.5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. It supports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports and 12 x USB 2.0 ports. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support The AMD® Hudson M1 chipset - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 13
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 bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 14
in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 15
in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six 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 E45M1-M PRO Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 16
USB910 USB78 32Mb BIOS COM1 PANEL 8 9 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Integrated AMD® Dual-Core E-450 APU 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 17
graphics E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO Integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 1.6.1 Installing the CPU fan To install the CPU fan: 1. Place the CPU fan on top of the CPU heatsink. 2. Secure the fan on the heatsink with the four screws. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 18
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: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 Channel Channel A Sockets DIMM_A1 E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A2 1-8 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 19
that you do any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. The default - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 20
2.0 x1 slot that supports PCI Express x1 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-10 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 21
system passwords. CLRTC 12 23 E45M1-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC E45M1-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 22
Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 7. Line In port (light blue). This port function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 1-12 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 23
to support an 8-channel audio output. 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 24
not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 1-14 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 25
jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • For system stability, ensure that you connect a chassis fan to the motherboard. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 26
E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service , set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for E45M1-M PRO SPDIF_OUT E45M1-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-16 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 27
) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground E45M1-M PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply E45M1-M PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 28
USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND E45M1-M PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 E45M1-M PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 29
connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO Serial - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 30
overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you to auto-tune your CPU to enhance the system performance. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. E45M1-M PRO E45M1 - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 31
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR E45M1-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off E45M1-M PRO Onboard LED 2. Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 32
only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 33
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® applications - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 34
. 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. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: E45M1-M PRO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0202 Folder Info 11/12/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 07/13 - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 35
boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 36
may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. NTFS is not - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 37
three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E45M1-M PRO VER: 0202 DATE: 07/13/2011 Update - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 38
Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 39
what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 40
[11/19/2010] E45M1-M PRO BIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 07/13/2011 CPU Type : AMD E-450 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Speed : 1650 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 41
Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Enabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 42
press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Scroll the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and > to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 43
Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0202 x64 07/13/2011 CPU Information AMD E-450 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Speed 1650 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 44
for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might 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 press . User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 45
and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Speed: 1650MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 46
[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. APU Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 47
CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU a 0.01V interval. 2.4.10 APU 1.8V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the APU (Accelerated Processor Unit) APU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 48
no-execute page protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SVM Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C6 Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables C6 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 49
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 50
audio module supports. [HD] HDMI] VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the VIA 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-18 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 51
the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Enabled] This item appears only when - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 52
event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 2-20 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 53
temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 45� ºC /� +11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 3325 RPM Chassis Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 54
CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2-22 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 55
. The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 56
BIOS Tool power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. Sets the power 10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 57
default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.6 Boot select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.7.7 Boot - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 58
saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the 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. 2-26 ASUS E45M1-M PRO - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 59
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit�. ASUS EZ Mode This option - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 60
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15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone - Asus E45M1-M PRO | User Manual - Page 62
, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : E45M1-M PRO conform with the essential requirements of the
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