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ASUS E45M1-M PRO

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AMD

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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 natively supports the Serial ATA (SATA)

interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra

SATA 6.0Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and

double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

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.

S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home

theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital

Interface) out connecor at the back I/O. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio

without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is

enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power

management for advanced operating systems.

1.3.2

Innovative ASUS features

Easy & Flexible

UEFI BIOS

ASUS UEFI BIOS

ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond

traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to enable more flexible and

convenient input with quick scrolling. Users can easily navigate the

UEFI BIOS with the smoothness of their operating system. Quick and

simple overclocking and setup sharing is facilitate by the F12 hotkey

BIOS snapshot feature. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-

accessed setup information, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced

performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system control,

including detailed DRAM information.

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.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
E45M1-M PRO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	12
1.4 Before you proceed	14
1.5 Motherboard overview	15
1.5.1 Placement direction	15
1.5.2 Screw holes	15
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.5.4 Layout contents	16
1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU fan	17
1.6.2 Uninstalling the CPU fan	18
1.7 System memory	18
1.7.1 Overview	18
1.7.2 Memory configurations	19
1.8 Expansion slots	20
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	20
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	20
1.8.3 PCI slots	20
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	20
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	20
1.9 Jumpers	21
1.10 Connectors	22
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	22
1.10.2 Internal connectors	24
1.11 Onboard switches	30
1.12 Onboard LEDs	31
1.13 Software support	32
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	32
1.13.2 Support DVD information	32
Chapter 2	33
BIOS information	33
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	33
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	33
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	34
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	35
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	36
2.2 BIOS setup program	39
2.3 Main menu	43
2.3.1 System Language [English]	43
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	43
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	43
2.3.4 Security	43
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	45
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	46
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	46
2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	46
2.4.4 OC Tuner	46
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	46
2.4.6 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	46
2.4.7 VDDNB Offset Mode Sign [+]	47
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	47
2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	47
2.4.10 APU 1.8V Voltage [Auto]	47
2.4.11 APU 1.05V Voltage [Auto]	47
2.4.12 APU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	47
2.5 Advanced menu	48
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	48
2.5.2 SATA Configuration	49
2.5.3 USB Configuration	49
2.5.4 NB Configuration	50
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	50
2.5.6 APM	51
2.6 Monitor menu	53
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	53
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	53
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	54
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	55
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	55
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled]	55
2.7 Boot menu	56
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	56
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	56
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	56
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	57
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	57
2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities	57
2.7.7 Boot Override	57
2.8 Tools menu	58
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	58
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	58

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