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... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A58M-K specifications summary vi 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 1-10 1.6 Jumpers...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai...
... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A58M-K specifications summary vi 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 1-10 1.6 Jumpers...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai...
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viii A58M-K specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x COM connector 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x...Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x TPM header 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64bit Windows® 8 / 8 64bit Windows® 7 / 7 64bit Windows®...
viii A58M-K specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x COM connector 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x...Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x TPM header 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64bit Windows® 8 / 8 64bit Windows® 7 / 7 64bit Windows®...
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...'s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS A58M-K 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software...
...'s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS A58M-K 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software...
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...; Before using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A58M-K.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Press the Up...
...; Before using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A58M-K.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Press the Up...
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... for reference only and may not be exactly the same as the boot device. Ensure that you press to recover BIOS setting. Doing so 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. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS A58M-K 2-3
... for reference only and may not be exactly the same as the boot device. Ensure that you press to recover BIOS setting. Doing so 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. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS A58M-K 2-3
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...26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. boot: 5. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from the DVD/CD. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . On the ... bupdater /pc /g 2. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults 4. 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 selection ...
...26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. boot: 5. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from the DVD/CD. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . On the ... bupdater /pc /g 2. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults 4. 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 selection ...
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...updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS A58M-K 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security regulations. 5. When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update... to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: A58M-K VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 02/12/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
...updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS A58M-K 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security regulations. 5. When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update... to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: A58M-K VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 02/12/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
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...or the ++ keys to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started...
...or the ++ keys to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started...