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...asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as stated in writing by the applicable law. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE... under various Free Open Source Software licenses. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may obtain it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) ...
...asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as stated in writing by the applicable law. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE... under various Free Open Source Software licenses. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may obtain it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) ...
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... www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you are available in the A-Series APU Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, D-Sub ports - Supports HDMI with max. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology * Only FM2+ APU can be supported with max. A58M-A/USB3 specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD® A-series/Athlon™ Series processors AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support Supports...
... www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you are available in the A-Series APU Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, D-Sub ports - Supports HDMI with max. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology * Only FM2+ APU can be supported with max. A58M-A/USB3 specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD® A-series/Athlon™ Series processors AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support Supports...
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... USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS Update...
... USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS Update...
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... to the card. 3. shared - - - Realtek LAN controller - - shared - - - - Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. shared - - - - - - PCIe 3.0 is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. shared - - - - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. SATA controller - - - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - shared - - - - - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
... to the card. 3. shared - - - Realtek LAN controller - - shared - - - - Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. shared - - - - - - PCIe 3.0 is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. shared - - - - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. SATA controller - - - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - shared - - - - - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
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...-A/USB3 TPM connector ASUS A58M-A/USB3 1-13 DVI-D can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for USB 3.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). DVI-D port. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel Light Blue (Rear...
...-A/USB3 TPM connector ASUS A58M-A/USB3 1-13 DVI-D can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for USB 3.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). DVI-D port. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel Light Blue (Rear...
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... introduction CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 3. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps...
... introduction CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 3. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps...
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... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted...
... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted...
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...-bit Windows® 8.1 / 64-bit Windows® 8.1 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. ASUS A58M...
...-bit Windows® 8.1 / 64-bit Windows® 8.1 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. ASUS A58M...
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... motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click 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 automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update...
... motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click 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 automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update...
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...; This function supports USB flash disks formatted using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the...
...; This function supports USB flash disks formatted using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the...
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... the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 press to recover BIOS settings...
... the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 press to recover BIOS settings...
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... no key is detected. Press ENTER to boot from Files panel to enter FreeDOS prompt. boot: 5. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Welcome to the USB port. 2. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to...
... no key is detected. Press ENTER to boot from Files panel to enter FreeDOS prompt. boot: 5. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Welcome to the USB port. 2. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to...
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... the APU type installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.5.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to become unstable! The processor will run within the specified TDP to adjust the value. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.5.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the multiplier between the APU Core Clock and the APU Bus Frequency. If this menu allow you to set power saving mode. The...
... the APU type installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.5.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to become unstable! The processor will run within the specified TDP to adjust the value. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.5.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the multiplier between the APU Core Clock and the APU Bus Frequency. If this menu allow you to set power saving mode. The...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-17 Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit] 2.6.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of working Compute Unit on the system. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. The SATA Port items show IOMMU Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-17 Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit] 2.6.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of working Compute Unit on the system. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. The SATA Port items show IOMMU Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled...
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.... If SATA ports 5, 6 are configured as [RAID], the ports can only be used under Windows® OS with the requested drivers installed. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Set to [IDE] instead of [RAID] to report warning messages during the POST. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set to [AHCI]. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you to access devices on SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 USB Configuration The...
.... If SATA ports 5, 6 are configured as [RAID], the ports can only be used under Windows® OS with the requested drivers installed. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Set to [IDE] instead of [RAID] to report warning messages during the POST. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set to [AHCI]. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you to access devices on SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 USB Configuration The...
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...the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for add-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] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. USB Single Port Control Allows you to set the HD Audio Device item to legacy AC'97. Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. And the memory size...
...the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for add-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] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. USB Single Port Control Allows you to set the HD Audio Device item to legacy AC'97. Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. And the memory size...
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... range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. 2.7.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis1 Q-Fan control feature. The following four items appear only when you to set Q-Fan Profile to 100%. Q-Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Q-Fan Min. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Duty Cycle(%) [40] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the...
... range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. 2.7.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis1 Q-Fan control feature. The following four items appear only when you to set Q-Fan Profile to 100%. Q-Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Q-Fan Min. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Duty Cycle(%) [40] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the...
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PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to SATA ports will be available until your computer enters the operating system. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to load the network stack driver during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Any hardware change will disable fast boot. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will ...
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to SATA ports will be available until your computer enters the operating system. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to load the network stack driver during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Any hardware change will disable fast boot. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will ...
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... the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to boot up. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto...
... the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to boot up. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto...
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... Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in a profile number from /to USB Drive Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from /to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to USB drive. Press [Enter] to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.
... Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in a profile number from /to USB Drive Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from /to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to USB drive. Press [Enter] to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.