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... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A58M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® ...32-bit operating system. A58M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD®...
... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A58M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® ...32-bit operating system. A58M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD®...
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... supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS A58M-E 1-1 Ensure that came with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals...
... supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS A58M-E 1-1 Ensure that came with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals...
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...16 1-18 1-10 1-13 1-15 1-18 1-17 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. ASUS A58M-E 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Serial port... connector (10-1 pin COM) 13. A58M-E A58M-E CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series graphics. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC...
...16 1-18 1-10 1-13 1-15 1-18 1-17 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. ASUS A58M-E 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Serial port... connector (10-1 pin COM) 13. A58M-E A58M-E CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series graphics. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC...
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To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 ASUS A58M-E 1-5
To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 ASUS A58M-E 1-5
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...For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at... DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS A58M-E 1-7 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
...For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at... DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS A58M-E 1-7 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
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... the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS A58M-E 1-9 Secure the card to the card. 3. Failure to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion...
... the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS A58M-E 1-9 Secure the card to the card. 3. Failure to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion...
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Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking. ASUS A58M-E 1-11 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. enter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the ...
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking. ASUS A58M-E 1-11 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. enter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the ...
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TPM SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK A58M-E PIN 1 RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND LAD1 LAD2 PWROWN GND A58M-E TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS A58M-E 1-13 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO ... fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND A58M-E A58M-E Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the...
TPM SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK A58M-E PIN 1 RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND LAD1 LAD2 PWROWN GND A58M-E TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS A58M-E 1-13 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO ... fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND A58M-E A58M-E Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the...
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... RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND A58M-E SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service ...XP SP3 or later version. • When using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 5. ASUS A58M-E 1-15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10...
... RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND A58M-E SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service ...XP SP3 or later version. • When using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 5. ASUS A58M-E 1-15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10...
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...to [HD]. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER A58M-E PIN 1 A58M-E Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS A58M-E 1-17 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC ...Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A58M-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A58M-E Front panel audio connector...
...to [HD]. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER A58M-E PIN 1 A58M-E Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS A58M-E 1-17 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC ...Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A58M-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A58M-E Front panel audio connector...
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...Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS A58M-E 1-19 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the... BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/...
...Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS A58M-E 1-19 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the... BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/...
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... motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A58M-E Version:0203 Release Date: 01/28/2014 File: A58M-E-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: A58M-E Version:0205 Release Date: 02/12/2014 C:\Users\test\Downloads\A58M-E-ASUS-02... Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A58M-E 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
... motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A58M-E Version:0203 Release Date: 01/28/2014 File: A58M-E-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: A58M-E Version:0205 Release Date: 02/12/2014 C:\Users\test\Downloads\A58M-E-ASUS-02... Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A58M-E 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
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... your computer screen. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that your USB flash drive. ASUS A58M-E 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing... so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to launch the select ...
... your computer screen. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that your USB flash drive. ASUS A58M-E 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing... so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to launch the select ...
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...Select Yes then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? Restart your computer. ASUS A58M-E 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press...ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: A58M-E VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 02/12/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: A58ME.CAP 8390626 2014-02-10 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ...
...Select Yes then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? Restart your computer. ASUS A58M-E 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press...ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: A58M-E VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 02/12/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: A58ME.CAP 8390626 2014-02-10 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ...
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... Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS A58M-E 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary depending on the...
... Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS A58M-E 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary depending on the...
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... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A58M-E 2-9
... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A58M-E 2-9
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the other items. ASUS A58M-E 2-11
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the other items. ASUS A58M-E 2-11
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Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the other items. ASUS A58M-E 2-13
Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the other items. ASUS A58M-E 2-13
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... interference will not occur in a particular installation. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC regulations. ASUS A58M-E A-1 These limits are designed to radio communications. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
... interference will not occur in a particular installation. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC regulations. ASUS A58M-E A-1 These limits are designed to radio communications. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
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...not be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. This symbol of electronic products. ASUS A58M-E A-3 DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. We believe in different regions. This product has been designed to be placed in... our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for you to enable...
...not be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. This symbol of electronic products. ASUS A58M-E A-3 DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. We believe in different regions. This product has been designed to be placed in... our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for you to enable...