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Contents 1.13 Software support 1-24 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-24 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 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock...
Contents 1.13 Software support 1-24 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-24 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 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock...
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... outlet you are also provided. Do not place the product in your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet... the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure that your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all the manuals ...
... outlet you are also provided. Do not place the product in your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet... the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure that your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all the manuals ...
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E35M1-M Series specifications summary ASUS special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS 2+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo Key II ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Turbo V ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Low EMI ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port...
E35M1-M Series specifications summary ASUS special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS 2+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo Key II ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Turbo V ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Low EMI ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port...
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... ease to use software package. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more intricate system settings. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds...
... ease to use software package. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more intricate system settings. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds...
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... an auto-recovery tool that allows you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series Failure to do so may cause severe damage to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components ...touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to convert your screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest...
... an auto-recovery tool that allows you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series Failure to do so may cause severe damage to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components ...touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to convert your screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest...
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.... DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-16 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-18 1-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series Turbo Key II switch 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 2 18.3cm(7.2in) 4 5 KB_USB56 SPDIFO _HDMI ATX12V CPU_FAN 02LED2 6 TURBO_KEY_II DDR3 DIMM_A1...RTL 8111E ALC 887 AAFP CLRTC PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6308P Asmedia ASM1083 Super I/O PCI1 E35M1-M PRO Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI2 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_1 LPT USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB78 32Mb BIOS COM1 PANEL 8 9 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 1.5.4 Layout contents...
.... DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-16 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-18 1-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series Turbo Key II switch 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 2 18.3cm(7.2in) 4 5 KB_USB56 SPDIFO _HDMI ATX12V CPU_FAN 02LED2 6 TURBO_KEY_II DDR3 DIMM_A1...RTL 8111E ALC 887 AAFP CLRTC PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6308P Asmedia ASM1083 Super I/O PCI1 E35M1-M PRO Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI2 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_1 LPT USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB78 32Mb BIOS COM1 PANEL 8 9 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 1.5.4 Layout contents...
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... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-12 ASUS E35M1-M Series Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the bracket...not need to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards...
... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-12 ASUS E35M1-M Series Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the bracket...not need to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards...
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... the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords....computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. CLRTC 12 23 E35M1-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC E35M1-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You ...
... the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords....computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. CLRTC 12 23 E35M1-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC E35M1-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You ...
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... front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to [HD]. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND E35M1-M PRO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation E35M1-M PRO fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this connector is for details. Insufficient air flow inside...connector, set the item to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the connector. 2. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module...
... front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to [HD]. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND E35M1-M PRO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation E35M1-M PRO fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this connector is for details. Insufficient air flow inside...connector, set the item to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the connector. 2. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module...
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... SATA connectors • These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS E35M1-M Series See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable...
... SATA connectors • These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [IDE Mode] by default. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS E35M1-M Series See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable...
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This is ideal for the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you change settings to enhance system performance. Refer ... to Enable. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. 1-22 ASUS E35M1-M Series To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is turned to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or...
This is ideal for the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you change settings to enhance system performance. Refer ... to Enable. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. 1-22 ASUS E35M1-M Series To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is turned to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or...
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... all Windows® applications before you to download then click Next. 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 available in the support DVD that allows you wish to avoid network traffic.... Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet...
... all Windows® applications before you to download then click Next. 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 available in the support DVD that allows you wish to avoid network traffic.... Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet...
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... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E35M1-M Series The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. To update the... 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press 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. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself...
... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E35M1-M Series The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. To update the... 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press 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. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself...
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... the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for E35M1-M). • The BIOS file in the removable device into E35M1MP.ROM (for E35M1-M PRO) or E35M1M.ROM (for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support...
... the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for E35M1-M). • The BIOS file in the removable device into E35M1MP.ROM (for E35M1-M PRO) or E35M1M.ROM (for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support...
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... the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to...
... the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to...
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... for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-M PRO VER: 0027 DATE: 11/12/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the ...rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Press any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt....
... for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-M PRO VER: 0027 DATE: 11/12/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the ...rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Press any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt....
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... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Restart your computer. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series DO NOT shut down or...
... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Restart your computer. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series DO NOT shut down or...
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...can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the ... navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this option only if you failed to guide you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the...
...can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the ... navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this option only if you failed to guide you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the...
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... program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS E35M1-M Series Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the ...To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [11/19/2010] E35M1-M PRO BIOS Version : 0027 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1008 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date...
... program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS E35M1-M Series Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the ...To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [11/19/2010] E35M1-M PRO BIOS Version : 0027 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1008 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date...
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...Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Submenu items ...;←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for that the item has a submenu. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized ...
...Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Submenu items ...;←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for that the item has a submenu. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized ...