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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii E35M1-I specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ... connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-14 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-14 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii E35M1-I specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ... connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-14 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-14 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 iii
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...you must press the enclosed key. About this manual. Refer to complete a task. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you perform certain tasks...the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide is ...
...you must press the enclosed key. About this manual. Refer to complete a task. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you perform certain tasks...the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide is ...
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... you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at the back panel) ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) ix E35M1-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors AMD® Dual-core processor E-350 with AMD...
... you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at the back panel) ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) ix E35M1-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors AMD® Dual-core processor E-350 with AMD...
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E35M1-I specifications summary BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
E35M1-I specifications summary BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... overtighten the screws! Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-13 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-12 USB1112) 1-2 ASUS E35M1-I /O AMD® Dual-core processor E-350 with AMD® 1-3 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-3 10. Doing so can damage the motherboard....processor E-350 with RadeonTM HD 6310 graphics ICS 9LRPS482 DVI CHA_FAN AMD® FCH A50 (Hudson M1) USB34 LAN1_USB12 RTL 8111E 32Mb BIOS USB1112 USB78 USB910 CLRTC CHASSIS AUDIO SB_PWR AAFP SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 VIA VT1708S PCIEX16 2 5 F_PANEL 11 10 9 8...
... overtighten the screws! Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-13 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-12 USB1112) 1-2 ASUS E35M1-I /O AMD® Dual-core processor E-350 with AMD® 1-3 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-3 10. Doing so can damage the motherboard....processor E-350 with RadeonTM HD 6310 graphics ICS 9LRPS482 DVI CHA_FAN AMD® FCH A50 (Hudson M1) USB34 LAN1_USB12 RTL 8111E 32Mb BIOS USB1112 USB78 USB910 CLRTC CHASSIS AUDIO SB_PWR AAFP SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 VIA VT1708S PCIEX16 2 5 F_PANEL 11 10 9 8...
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... that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for... and the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2.
... that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for... and the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2.
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...BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 1-8 ASUS E35M1... power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC E35M1-I 12 23 Normal (Default) E35M1-I Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper...
...BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 1-8 ASUS E35M1... power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC E35M1-I 12 23 Normal (Default) E35M1-I Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper...
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... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation E35M1-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of maximum 2A...audio I fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! By default, this connector. E35M1-I Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation E35M1-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of maximum 2A...audio I fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! By default, this connector. E35M1-I Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
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...NCQ, set to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-12 ASUS E35M1-I GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND 4. ... USB_P7USB+5V NC GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V E35M1-I SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for details. 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so ...
...NCQ, set to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-12 ASUS E35M1-I GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND 4. ... USB_P7USB+5V NC GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V E35M1-I SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for details. 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so ...
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...then click AI Suite II. 3. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite ...AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that you wish to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From ...
...then click AI Suite II. 3. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite ...AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that you wish to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From ...
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... disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: E35M1-I File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0...
... disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: E35M1-I File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0...
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... to the Folder Info field. 6. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single ...system requires you press to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Reboot the system when the update...
... to the Folder Info field. 6. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single ...system requires you press to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Reboot the system when the update...
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... all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-I 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB...
... all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-I 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB...
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... three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-I VER: 0203 DATE: 03/02/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected...
... three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-I VER: 0203 DATE: 03/02/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected...
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... version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E35M1-I VER: 0203 DATE: 03/02/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: E35M1I.ROM 4194304 2011-02-03 17:...30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. When BIOS update is done...
... version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E35M1-I VER: 0203 DATE: 03/02/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: E35M1I.ROM 4194304 2011-02-03 17:...30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. When BIOS update is done...
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... motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized...and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on your motherboard if you want to use the mouse ...
... motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized...and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on your motherboard if you want to use the mouse ...
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... EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the boot device ... - Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS E35M1-I BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : AMD E-350 Processor Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : ...
... EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the boot device ... - Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS E35M1-I BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : AMD E-350 Processor Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : ...
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...Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to configure the BIOS settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to the following sections for that the item has a submenu. F1:... Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the detailed configurations. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD...
...Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to configure the BIOS settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to the following sections for that the item has a submenu. F1:... Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the detailed configurations. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD...
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...menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is not user-configurable. To change the settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0203 x64 03/02/2011 CPU ... Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2-10 ASUS E35M1-I Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the basic system information, and allows you can change the value of the BIOS Setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side...
...menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is not user-configurable. To change the settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0203 x64 03/02/2011 CPU ... Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2-10 ASUS E35M1-I Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the basic system information, and allows you can change the value of the BIOS Setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side...
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... you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. From the Create New Password box, key in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted ...show Installed. To set a password, this item shows Installed. After you must enter the user password for information on how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we ...
... you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. From the Create New Password box, key in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted ...show Installed. To set a password, this item shows Installed. After you must enter the user password for information on how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we ...