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... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A58M-A/USB3 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu...2-11...
... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A58M-A/USB3 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu...2-11...
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.... About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are ... your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
.... About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are ... your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
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...® A58 FCH: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x Longer Lifespan with HD audio module in the...
...® A58 FCH: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x Longer Lifespan with HD audio module in the...
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A58M-A/USB3 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub ...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 ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1, ...
A58M-A/USB3 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub ...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 ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1, ...
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... PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® A58 SPEAKER ALC 887 AAFP COM PCI1 SPDIF_OUT TPM USB56 CLRTC USB34 F_PANEL 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. ATX power connectors (24-...AMD FM2+ socket 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 1 5 6 7 Page 1-15 1-4 1-14 1-7 1-17 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-11 1-13 1-16 1-18 1-14 ASUS A58M-A/USB3 1-3 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10.
... PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® A58 SPEAKER ALC 887 AAFP COM PCI1 SPDIF_OUT TPM USB56 CLRTC USB34 F_PANEL 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. ATX power connectors (24-...AMD FM2+ socket 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 1 5 6 7 Page 1-15 1-4 1-14 1-7 1-17 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-11 1-13 1-16 1-18 1-14 ASUS A58M-A/USB3 1-3 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10.
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... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for information on BIOS setup. 2. shared - - - - - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E ...F G H PCIEx16_1 - - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - - - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - -...
... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for information on BIOS setup. 2. shared - - - - - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E ...F G H PCIEx16_1 - - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - - - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - -...
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...; You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 1-11 A58M-A/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A58M-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Keep... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ...
...; You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 1-11 A58M-A/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A58M-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Keep... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ...
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...Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A58M-A/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A58M-A/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that ...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 for a chassis-mounted front... panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A58M-A/USB3 A58M-A/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to avail of the connector....
...Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A58M-A/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A58M-A/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that ...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 for a chassis-mounted front... panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A58M-A/USB3 A58M-A/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to avail of the connector....
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... 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 6. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to [RAID]. A58M-A/USB3 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP4...plug and NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.2 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A58M-A/USB3 SPDIF_OUT A58M-A/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only ...
... 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 6. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to [RAID]. A58M-A/USB3 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP4...plug and NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.2 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A58M-A/USB3 SPDIF_OUT A58M-A/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only ...
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... a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-1 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 the...
... a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-1 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 the...
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Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks ...reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you...
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks ...reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you...
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... you press to the USB port. 3. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A58MAU3.CAP. • The BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted...
... you press to the USB port. 3. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A58MAU3.CAP. • The BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted...
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...device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move ... panel to the USB port. 2. boot: 5. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot...
...device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move ... panel to the USB port. 2. boot: 5. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot...
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...ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to update the BIOS? Are you sure you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Restart your computer. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: A58M-A/USB3 VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 01/20/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...
...ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to update the BIOS? Are you sure you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Restart your computer. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: A58M-A/USB3 VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 01/20/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...
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... for most conditions to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for the advanced BIOS settings. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You...Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis...
... for most conditions to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for the advanced BIOS settings. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You...Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis...
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... device is installed to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage Exits the BIOS setup program without saving output, DRAM...optimized default Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the Advanced Mode. The default screen for the detailed configurations. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for experienced end-users to the system. Advanced Mode ...
... device is installed to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage Exits the BIOS setup program without saving output, DRAM...optimized default Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the Advanced Mode. The default screen for the detailed configurations. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for experienced end-users to the system. Advanced Mode ...
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... functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
... functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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...the menu and change the value of the activities that you can change the settings. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you have done in BIOS Setup. Last Modified button This button shows the items that item. Press or use the...field is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to display a list of the selected item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu ...
...the menu and change the value of the activities that you can change the settings. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you have done in BIOS Setup. Last Modified button This button shows the items that item. Press or use the...field is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to display a list of the selected item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu ...
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...configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information You cannot add the following items to My Favorites page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to add. Use the arrow keys to... select an item that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to the item. 2....
...configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information You cannot add the following items to My Favorites page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to add. Use the arrow keys to... select an item that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to the item. 2....
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..., erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ... settings. • If you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-11 The Main menu provides you an overview of the screen show Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the...
..., erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ... settings. • If you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-11 The Main menu provides you an overview of the screen show Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the...