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... Free Open Source Software licenses. ii Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of Certain Software This product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as source code archives etc to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location...
... Free Open Source Software licenses. ii Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of Certain Software This product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as source code archives etc to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location...
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... 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 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-14 2.4.2 Memory Clock 2-14 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode 2-14 2.4.4 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.7 VDDNB Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage 2-15 2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage 2-15 2.4.10 APU 1.8V Voltage 2-15 2.4.11 APU 1.05V Voltage 2-15 2.4.12 Load...
... 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 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-14 2.4.2 Memory Clock 2-14 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode 2-14 2.4.4 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.7 VDDNB Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage 2-15 2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage 2-15 2.4.10 APU 1.8V Voltage 2-15 2.4.11 APU 1.05V Voltage 2-15 2.4.12 Load...
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...-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, compatible with PCI Express x1 and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI 3.0 slots Integrated AMD® Zacate™ graphics Supports max. 1G UMA memory Supports DVI with HDCP compliant with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio...
...-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, compatible with PCI Express x1 and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI 3.0 slots Integrated AMD® Zacate™ graphics Supports max. 1G UMA memory Supports DVI with HDCP compliant with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio...
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... support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 5 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x IEEE 1394 connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Turbo Key II switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan ( for E35M1-M PRO) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
... support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 5 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x IEEE 1394 connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Turbo Key II switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan ( for E35M1-M PRO) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
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... better overclocking capabilities with lower power consumption. Before you for E35M1-M PRO) ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS E35M1-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan ( for buying an ASUS® E35M1-M Series motherboard! It supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards and DirectX...
... better overclocking capabilities with lower power consumption. Before you for E35M1-M PRO) ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS E35M1-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan ( for buying an ASUS® E35M1-M Series motherboard! It supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards and DirectX...
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... also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology which enhances system performance. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0Gb/s ports with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for E35M1-M PRO only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 6.0 Gb...
... also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology which enhances system performance. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0Gb/s ports with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for E35M1-M PRO only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 6.0 Gb...
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.../Slots/LED 1-16 9. Standby Power LED 1-23 1-7 11. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-19 1-22 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17 1-13 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, 1-20 USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-23 13. Turbo Key II switch 7. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-20 1-18 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-18 1-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~5) 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Serial port...
.../Slots/LED 1-16 9. Standby Power LED 1-23 1-7 11. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-19 1-22 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17 1-13 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, 1-20 USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-23 13. Turbo Key II switch 7. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-20 1-18 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-18 1-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~5) 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Serial port...
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... 1-9 Use a maximum of the following: - E35M1-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment...
... 1-9 Use a maximum of the following: - E35M1-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment...
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Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-12 ASUS E35M1-M Series Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots This motherboard has two PCI slots that supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x1 ...
Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-12 ASUS E35M1-M Series Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots This motherboard has two PCI slots that supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x1 ...
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... front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector is for details. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND E35M1-M PRO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation E35M1-M PRO fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a chassis fan to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
... front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector is for details. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND E35M1-M PRO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation E35M1-M PRO fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a chassis fan to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
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... you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
... you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility....
The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility....
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....ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E35M1-M Series Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS...
....ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E35M1-M Series Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into E35M1MP.ROM (for E35M1-M PRO) or E35M1M.ROM (for the BIOS file...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into E35M1MP.ROM (for E35M1-M PRO) or E35M1M.ROM (for the BIOS file...
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... drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 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 show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. This utility also allows you can use...
... drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 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 show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. This utility also allows you can use...
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... display the following items: Load-Line Calibration Auto APU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage Auto VDDNB Offset Mode Sign + VDDNB Voltage Auto DRAM...
... display the following items: Load-Line Calibration Auto APU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage Auto VDDNB Offset Mode Sign + VDDNB Voltage Auto DRAM...
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... Mode is set to [Enabled] and allows you to set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to individually set the DRAM timing control features. Changing the values in this happens, revert to adjust the value. Use the and keys to the default settings. 2-14 ASUS E35M1-M Series Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings...
... Mode is set to [Enabled] and allows you to set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to individually set the DRAM timing control features. Changing the values in this happens, revert to adjust the value. Use the and keys to the default settings. 2-14 ASUS E35M1-M Series Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings...
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...or disables onboard channel SATA port. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables no SATA device is installed to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. 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 the corresponding 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...
...or disables onboard channel SATA port. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables no SATA device is installed to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. 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 the corresponding 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...
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...USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you set the default video output device. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Video Device [PCIE Video] This item is user-configurable only when the IGFX Multi-Monitor item is detected, the item shows None. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables...
...USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you set the default video output device. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Video Device [PCIE Video] This item is user-configurable only when the IGFX Multi-Monitor item is detected, the item shows None. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables...
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... 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. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you to 90ºC. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Max. CPU Fan Min. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options...
... 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. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you to 90ºC. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Max. CPU Fan Min. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options...