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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 2.5 Ai...
... 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 2.5 Ai...
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...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. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... you are connected. Do not place the product in your retailer. About this guide is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. iv Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard,...
...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. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... you are connected. Do not place the product in your retailer. About this guide is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. iv Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard,...
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...- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS EPU - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) vii Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS AI Charger+ - A58M-A/USB3 specifications ...mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x Longer...
...- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS EPU - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) vii Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS AI Charger+ - A58M-A/USB3 specifications ...mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x Longer...
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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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... module) SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) USB1112 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 AUDIO 8111 GR ASM 1042 A58M-A/USB3 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. ATX power connectors (24-pin...-1 pin USB34, USB56) 9. 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
... module) SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) USB1112 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 AUDIO 8111 GR ASM 1042 A58M-A/USB3 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. ATX power connectors (24-pin...-1 pin USB34, USB56) 9. 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
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When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - -...processors only. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. PCIe 3.0 is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - Realtek LAN...
When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - -...processors only. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. PCIe 3.0 is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - Realtek LAN...
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... 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A58M-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper ... include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 1-11 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall ...data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. ...
... 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A58M-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper ... include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 1-11 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall ...data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. ...
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...module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A58M-A/USB3 A58M-A/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to this ...Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A58M-A/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 3. CPU and chassis...
...module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A58M-A/USB3 A58M-A/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to this ...Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A58M-A/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 3. CPU and chassis...
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... Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 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...are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 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 if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through...
... Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 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...are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 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 if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through...
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... EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved...
... EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down...USB flash disks formatted using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down...USB flash disks formatted using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ...
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... be the latest version. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A58MAU3.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash...
... be the latest version. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A58MAU3.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash...
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...press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. If no key is detected. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to enter FreeDOS prompt. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup ...drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Welcome to boot using defaults 4. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Boot your computer then press to Drive D (USB flash drive...
...press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. If no key is detected. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to enter FreeDOS prompt. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup ...drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Welcome to boot using defaults 4. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Boot your computer then press to Drive D (USB flash drive...
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... for details. Restart your computer. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-5 See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01...
... for details. Restart your computer. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-5 See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01...
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...power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode By default... ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM...
...power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode By default... ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM...
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Refer to the following sections for details. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage Exits the BIOS setup program without saving output, DRAM information and CPU/chassis the changes, saves the changes and resets fan speed... 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-7 The default screen for experienced end-users to the system.
Refer to the following sections for details. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage Exits the BIOS setup program without saving output, DRAM information and CPU/chassis the changes, saves the changes and resets fan speed... 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-7 The default screen for experienced end-users to the system.
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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 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top...
... 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 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top...
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... bar appears on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen are items that you last modified and saved in BIOS. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. Navigation keys ... shows the items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is user-configurable, you have done in BIOS Setup. To display the submenu, select the item and press . ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-9 Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the field opposite the item. Submenu items A ...
... bar appears on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen are items that you last modified and saved in BIOS. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. Navigation keys ... shows the items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is user-configurable, you have done in BIOS Setup. To display the submenu, select the item and press . ASUS A58M-A/USB3 2-9 Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the field opposite the item. Submenu items A ...
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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. You cannot add the following items to My Favorites page. Press on your keyboard or right-click ... User-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 When using a mouse, hover the pointer to the item. 2. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want 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. You cannot add the following items to My Favorites page. Press on your keyboard or right-click ... User-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 When using a mouse, hover the pointer to the item. 2. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add.
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... RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears... when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ASUS A58M-A/USB3...
... RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears... when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ASUS A58M-A/USB3...