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Chapter 1: Product introduction

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard

from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply

(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.

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis

fan speeds 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 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 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 you to update the BIOS without

using an OS-based utility.

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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