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... Only FM2+ processors support PCIe 3.0. (continued on the next page) vi A58M-K specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD® A-series/Athlon™ Series processors AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support Supports APU up to 4 cores •... Refer to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/ dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A58M-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield...
... Only FM2+ processors support PCIe 3.0. (continued on the next page) vi A58M-K specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD® A-series/Athlon™ Series processors AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support Supports APU up to 4 cores •... Refer to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/ dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A58M-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield...
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... panel to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - A58M-K specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I /O ports (3-jack) (continued on the next page) vii ASUS EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - AMD® A58 FCH - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports...
... panel to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - A58M-K specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I /O ports (3-jack) (continued on the next page) vii ASUS EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - AMD® A58 FCH - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports...
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...9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-15 1-4 1-14 1-7 1-17 1-16 1-17 1-19 1-12 1-18 1-15 1-16 1-19 1-18 ASUS A58M-K 1-3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 18.3cm(7.2in) KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240...-pin module) SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) USB1112 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO 8111 GR A58M-K PCIEX16 Super I/O SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® 5 A58 SPEAKER SATA3G_4 ALC 887 PCI1 F_PANEL 6 SPDIF_OUT 64Mb BIOS 7 TPM USB56 USB34 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3...
...9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-15 1-4 1-14 1-7 1-17 1-16 1-17 1-19 1-12 1-18 1-15 1-16 1-19 1-18 ASUS A58M-K 1-3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 18.3cm(7.2in) KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240...-pin module) SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) USB1112 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO 8111 GR A58M-K PCIEX16 Super I/O SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® 5 A58 SPEAKER SATA3G_4 ALC 887 PCI1 F_PANEL 6 SPDIF_OUT 64Mb BIOS 7 TPM USB56 USB34 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3...
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DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.3.1 Installing the APU 1 2 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The APU fits in only one correct orientation. A58M-K A58M-K CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series accelerated processors. 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket.
DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.3.1 Installing the APU 1 2 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The APU fits in only one correct orientation. A58M-K A58M-K CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series accelerated processors. 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket.
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... Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • Only motherboards installed with an AMD Trinity APU support Windows® Vista / 64bit Windows® Vista operaing system. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with..., software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs...
... Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • Only motherboards installed with an AMD Trinity APU support Windows® Vista / 64bit Windows® Vista operaing system. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with..., software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs...