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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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    Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi AM1M-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before 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
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains
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    , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE
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    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS AM1M-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
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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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    AM1M-A specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 / 8 64-bit Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit Windows® XP Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in
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    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 AM1M-A ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off AM1M-A Onboard LED ASUS AM1M-A 1-1
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    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 AM1M-A 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    -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 AUDIO PCIEX16 (@x4) 16 AM1M-A 6 PCIEX1_1 Super BATTERY ALC I/O 887 PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR 7 CLRTC SPDIF_OUT LPT COM USB56 USB78 SPEAKER TPM F_PANEL 8 AAFP 15 14 13
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    . The APU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! AM1M-A AM1M-A CPU socket AM1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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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    DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 Channel Channel A Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 AM1M-A AM1M-A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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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    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 "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between
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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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    data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. AM1M-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC AM1M-A Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper
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    port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function 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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    audio output: Use 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 4-pin Universal Serial can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage
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    each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN AM1M-A AM1M-A Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to . • 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
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    and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND AM1M-A +3 Volts PIN 1 +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for
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    details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial 20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) AM1M-A PIN 1 RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND LAD1 LAD2 PWROWN GND AM1M-A TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS AM1M
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    GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) 5. System panel connector (10-1 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 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system
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    AM1M-A Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. ASUS AM1M-A 1-19
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    back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+ + IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3+5V AM1M-A PIN 1 AM1M-A USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0
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    RI AM1M-A AM1M-A Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. 12. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices LPT AM1M-A PIN 1 AM1M-A Parallel Port Connector STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS AM1M-A 1-21
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    time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to
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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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    based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only.
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    • 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 at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert
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    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 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 AM1M-A 0212 01/28/2014 AM1M-A.CAP 8390656 2014-01-28 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    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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    parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used
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    on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS AM1M-A 2-7
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    an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Last modified
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    Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you 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
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    2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is 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 an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to
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    Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. Due to the limitations 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 show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS AM1M-A 2-11
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    Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password 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
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    options: [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]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. You can also key in
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    2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] ] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
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    CPU specifiation. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] ASUS AM1M-A 2-15
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    CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU/NB Current Capability [100%] This item
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    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 messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS AM1M-A 2-17
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    ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). . Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled
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    to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS AM1M-A 2-19
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    Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu
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    Ipv4 PXE 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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    2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system 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
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    [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only 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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    following four items appear only when you set Q-Fan Profile to [Manual]. Q-Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the and regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration
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    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 during POST. This detected during POST and any hardware change will disable fast boot. ASUS AM1M-A 2-25
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    be available until your computer enters the operating system. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal
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    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. options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS AM1M-A 2-27
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    the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you
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    from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. Append KEK system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Append
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    Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device. Append DBX from file Allows you to load . • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after
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    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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    program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to
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    radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil. ASUS AM1M-A A-1
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    waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing
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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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