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... various Free Open Source Software licenses. Product warranty or service will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for the cost of this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS...
... various Free Open Source Software licenses. Product warranty or service will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for the cost of this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS...
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... 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-14 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-14 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program...
... 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-14 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-14 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program...
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...Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors support AHCI mode Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller VIA® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at x4 mode, with latch) Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6310 Supports DVI with max. E35M1-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors AMD® Dual-core processor E-350 with AMD...
...Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors support AHCI mode Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller VIA® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at x4 mode, with latch) Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6310 Supports DVI with max. E35M1-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors AMD® Dual-core processor E-350 with AMD...
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...-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-12 USB1112) 1-2 ASUS E35M1-I /O AMD® Dual-core processor E-350 with AMD® 1-3 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-8 Radeon™ HD 6310 graphics 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin 1-11 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-1 5. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-13 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-11 6. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis...
...-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-12 USB1112) 1-2 ASUS E35M1-I /O AMD® Dual-core processor E-350 with AMD® 1-3 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-8 Radeon™ HD 6310 graphics 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin 1-11 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-1 5. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-13 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-11 6. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis...
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... vendor-marked value. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 1-4 ASUS E35M1-I Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which...
... vendor-marked value. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 1-4 ASUS E35M1-I Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which...
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... assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to the card. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
... assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to the card. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
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...]. E35M1-I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I 2. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to [AC97]. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
...]. E35M1-I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I 2. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to [AC97]. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
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... IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, then install the module to [AHCI Mode]. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 E35M1-I USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. • When using hot-plug...
... IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, then install the module to [AHCI Mode]. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 E35M1-I USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. • When using hot-plug...
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... or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is for the system power LED. Remove the jumper caps only when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is removed or replaced. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for a chassis...
... or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is for the system power LED. Remove the jumper caps only when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is removed or replaced. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for a chassis...
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...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to avail all motherboard features. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-14 ASUS E35M1-I 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to avail all motherboard features. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-14 ASUS E35M1-I 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
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... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS...
... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS...
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... Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: E35M1-I File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/02/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/02/2011 E35M1I.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
... Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: E35M1-I File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/02/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/02/2011 E35M1I.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
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... utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into E35M1I.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup...
... utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into E35M1I.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup...
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... the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-I 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive...
... the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-I 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive...
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... the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-I Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1.
... the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-I Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1.
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.... Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter...
.... Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter...
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.... EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto > DRAM Timing Control CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage Auto VDDNB Offset Mode Sign + VDDNB Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage Auto SB 1.1V Voltage Auto APU1.8V Voltage Auto APU1.05V Voltage Auto APU Spread Spectrum Auto Boot Tool Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To clear the user password...
.... EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto > DRAM Timing Control CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage Auto VDDNB Offset Mode Sign + VDDNB Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage Auto SB 1.1V Voltage Auto APU1.8V Voltage Auto APU1.05V Voltage Auto APU Spread Spectrum Auto Boot Tool Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To clear the user password...
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... no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. When read/write of SATA devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. 2.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you want to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as...
... no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. When read/write of SATA devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. 2.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you want to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as...
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... requires an ATX power supply that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to legacy AC'97. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.6 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On...
... requires an ATX power supply that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to legacy AC'97. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.6 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On...
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... duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 ASUS E35M1-I The values range from 40% to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. Chassis Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. The...
... duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 ASUS E35M1-I The values range from 40% to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. Chassis Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. The...