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Chapter 2: BIOS information

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2.5.2

SATA Configuration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The

SATA Port items show

Not Present

if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA

port.

OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]

Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnChip SATA Type [IDE]

Allows you to set the SATA configuration.

[IDE]

Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

[AHCI]

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 to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage

performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally

optimize the order of commands.

OnChip SATA Speed [Auto]

[Auto]

Allows the system to select the speed automatically.

[SATA 3.0Gb/s]

Select this option when using SATA 3.0Gb/s devices.

[SATA 6.0Gb/s]

Select this option when using SATA 6.0Gb/s devices.

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When

read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning

messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

2.5.3

USB Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.

The

USB Devices

item shows the auto-detected values. If no 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 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 is disabled.

Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems

(OS).

[Disabled]

Disables the function.

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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