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    AM1M-E Motherboard
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    . ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full
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    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...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup
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    . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts
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    updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING:
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    Audio USB AMD® AM1 socket for Sempron Series and Athlon Series APUs Supports APU up to 4 cores • Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® APU support list. Built-in AMD® Sempron Series and Athlon Series APUs 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 32GB* unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules
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    I/O - ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS
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    Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit Windows® XP Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version
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    of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS AM1M-E 1-1
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    removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
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    Motherboard layout KBMS_USB34 HDMI 1 DIGI +VRM 2 31 4 17.0cm(6.7in) CPU_FAN ATX12V VGA SOCKET AM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) 3 USB3_12 RTL 8111GR LAN_USB12 64Mb BIOS 5 CHA_FAN AUDIO PCIEX16 AM1M
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    contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. AMD AM1 socket 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2) 6. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 7. Speaker connector
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    1.3.1 APU installation 1 2 3 4 ASUS AM1M-E 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-E 1-7
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    the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 AM1M-E AM1M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets When using only one memory module, install it into slot DIMM_A2. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
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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-E 1-9
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    the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis BIOS settings, if any. 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
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    motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 (running @ x4) network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI ASUS AM1M-E
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    not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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-E 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. 6. 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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    the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin/3-pin CPU fans and chassis fans support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. TPM connector (20
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    and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND AM1M-E +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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    GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND AM1M-E SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI AM1M-E AM1M-E Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS AM1M-E 1-17
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    6. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL +PWR_LED- PWR_BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) PIN 1 AM1M-E +HDD_LED- RESET AM1M-E System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin
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    to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. ASUS AM1M-E 1-19
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    1 PIN 1 AM1M-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 11. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes
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    contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into
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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). 2-1 ASUS AM1M-E
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    to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to
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    using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into AM1ME.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website
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    in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive
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    shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failaure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. 2-5 ASUS AM1M-E
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    setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.6 Jumpers on 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 under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode
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    details. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU Voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/Chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-7 ASUS AM1M-E
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    BIOS settings. The figure below shows 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 configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the and changing the fan settings For changing
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    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 shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2-9 ASUS AM1M-E
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    2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows
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    of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display the other items. 2-11 ASUS AM1M-E
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    2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-12
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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. 2-13 ASUS AM1M-E
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    2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other items. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-14
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    item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. 2-15 ASUS AM1M-E
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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-E A-1
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    use the equipment according to the instruction manual. KC: Korea Warning Statement REACH at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from
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    Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://www.asus.com/de/support/ ASUS AM1M-E A-3
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    apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : AM1M-E conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN
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