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Contents 1.13 Software support 1-24 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-24 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 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...
Contents 1.13 Software support 1-24 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-24 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 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...
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... fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it...your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service...
... fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it...your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service...
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... ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo Key II ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Turbo V ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Low EMI ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port (6.0Gb/s ready) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for E35M1-M PRO) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (for E35M1-M PRO) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for E35M1...
... ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo Key II ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Turbo V ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Low EMI ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port (6.0Gb/s ready) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for E35M1-M PRO) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (for E35M1-M PRO) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for E35M1...
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...sensor readings. The built-in one simple to use functions, with just a few clicks away. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system, while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for... only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard...
...sensor readings. The built-in one simple to use functions, with just a few clicks away. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system, while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for... only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard...
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...proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist ... on them. • Whenever you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that the ATX power supply...
...proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist ... on them. • Whenever you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that the ATX power supply...
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... 7 SATA6G_5 RTL 8111E ALC 887 AAFP CLRTC PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6308P Asmedia ASM1083 Super I/O PCI1 E35M1-M PRO Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI2 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_1 LPT USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB78 32Mb BIOS COM1 PANEL 8 9 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots... (10-1 pin USB78, 1-20 USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-23 13. Turbo Key II LED 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-18 1-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-19 1-22 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5.
... 7 SATA6G_5 RTL 8111E ALC 887 AAFP CLRTC PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6308P Asmedia ASM1083 Super I/O PCI1 E35M1-M PRO Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI2 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_1 LPT USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB78 32Mb BIOS COM1 PANEL 8 9 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots... (10-1 pin USB78, 1-20 USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-23 13. Turbo Key II LED 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-18 1-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-19 1-22 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5.
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... the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-12 ASUS E35M1-M Series Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for later use .
... the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-12 ASUS E35M1-M Series Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for later use .
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... battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 CLRTC 12 23 E35M1-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC E35M1-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to...
... battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 CLRTC 12 23 E35M1-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC E35M1-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to...
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...to [HD]. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. 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 this connector. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for ...a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the ...
...to [HD]. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. 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 this connector. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for ...a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the ...
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...(7-pin SATA6G_1~5) These connectors connect to these connectors. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS E35M1-M Series In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND E35M1-M PRO E35M1-M PRO SATA connectors • These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • When...
...(7-pin SATA6G_1~5) These connectors connect to these connectors. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS E35M1-M Series In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND E35M1-M PRO E35M1-M PRO SATA connectors • These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • When...
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...you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. E35M1-M PRO E35M1-M PRO Turbo Key II switch • The... O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you have made. 1-22 ASUS E35M1-M Series To ensure system performance, turn the...
...you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. E35M1-M PRO E35M1-M PRO Turbo Key II switch • The... O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you have made. 1-22 ASUS E35M1-M Series To ensure system performance, turn the...
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... click Next. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
... click Next. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
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.... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: E35M1-M PRO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0027 Folder Info 11/12/10 10...
.... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: E35M1-M PRO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0027 Folder Info 11/12/10 10...
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... corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for E35M1-M). • The BIOS file in the removable device into E35M1MP.ROM (for E35M1-M PRO) or E35M1M.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press to switch to the Drive ...field. 4. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus...
... corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for E35M1-M). • The BIOS file in the removable device into E35M1MP.ROM (for E35M1-M PRO) or E35M1M.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press to switch to the Drive ...field. 4. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus...
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... not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series This utility also allows you to the USB...
... not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series This utility also allows you to the USB...
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...and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-M PRO VER: 0027 DATE: 11/12/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the...
...and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-M PRO VER: 0027 DATE: 11/12/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the...
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Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-M PRO VER: 0027 DATE: 11/12/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: E35M1ID.ROM 4194304 2010-11-11 17:30:... under the Exit menu. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to select the BIOS file and press . Yes No 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press ....
Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-M PRO VER: 0027 DATE: 11/12/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: E35M1ID.ROM 4194304 2010-11-11 17:30:... under the Exit menu. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to select the BIOS file and press . Yes No 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press ....
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...its parameters. If you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after ...changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the...
...its parameters. If you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after ...changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the...
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...the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [11/19/2010] E35M1-M PRO BIOS Version : 0027 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample ... only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS E35M1-M Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to select the display language, system performance mode ...
...the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [11/19/2010] E35M1-M PRO BIOS Version : 0027 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample ... only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS E35M1-M Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to select the display language, system performance mode ...
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... on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Press or use the... USB mouse to click this button to return to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu....
... on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Press or use the... USB mouse to click this button to return to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu....