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...product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; ii or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...shipment, which is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for the cost of this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
...product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; ii or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...shipment, which is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for the cost of this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii E45M1-I DELUXE 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 ...1-16 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.10 Software support 1-19 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-19 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 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii E45M1-I DELUXE 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 ...1-16 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.10 Software support 1-19 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-19 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 ...
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...Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this...
...Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this...
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...support AHCI mode 1 x eSATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth V3.0+ HS ASUS BT GO! We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at the back panel) Turbo Key II AI Suite II MemOK! E45M1-I DELUXE... specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Bluetooth Audio USB ASUS special features AMD® Dual-Core processor E-450 with max.
...support AHCI mode 1 x eSATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth V3.0+ HS ASUS BT GO! We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at the back panel) Turbo Key II AI Suite II MemOK! E45M1-I DELUXE... specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Bluetooth Audio USB ASUS special features AMD® Dual-Core processor E-450 with max.
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... connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! E45M1-I DELUXE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x DVI-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...
... connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! E45M1-I DELUXE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x DVI-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...
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...from a memory module. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - E45M1-I DELUXE Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS... Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • 1-4 ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than...
...from a memory module. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - E45M1-I DELUXE Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS... Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • 1-4 ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than...
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... 1GB 2GB 4GB(2 x 2GB) 2GB 2GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB DS - - DS MICRON ICD77D9LGK DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-6 ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE DS - - Size SS/ DS ...
... 1GB 2GB 4GB(2 x 2GB) 2GB 2GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB DS - - DS MICRON ICD77D9LGK DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-6 ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE DS - - Size SS/ DS ...
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... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that they support. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future... expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use .
... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that they support. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future... expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use .
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... the Power Supply Unit (PSU). 2. These ports connect to achieve the complete Bluetooth functions, download the latest Bluetooth driver from the ASUS support wedsite at http://support.asus.com. • Bluetooth Electrical Specification: Bluetooth specification V3.0 compliant; These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for ... audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 4. Optical S/PDIF output port. Onboard Bluetooth module. Open the Support DVD and click ASUS InstAll. 5. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 6 78 14 13 12 11 10 9 1.
... the Power Supply Unit (PSU). 2. These ports connect to achieve the complete Bluetooth functions, download the latest Bluetooth driver from the ASUS support wedsite at http://support.asus.com. • Bluetooth Electrical Specification: Bluetooth specification V3.0 compliant; These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for ... audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 4. Optical S/PDIF output port. Onboard Bluetooth module. Open the Support DVD and click ASUS InstAll. 5. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 6 78 14 13 12 11 10 9 1.
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This port connects to support an 8-channel audio output. 10. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) .... Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table below for your USB 3.0 devices. 1-10 ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10...
This port connects to support an 8-channel audio output. 10. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) .... Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table below for your USB 3.0 devices. 1-10 ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10...
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... 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. This port connects to fit these connectors in only one orientation. This port is for ...1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts E45M1-I port. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are HDCP compliant, allowing playback ... plugs are designed to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. 12. 11. DVI-I DELUXE ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more...
... 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. This port connects to fit these connectors in only one orientation. This port is for ...1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts E45M1-I port. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are HDCP compliant, allowing playback ... plugs are designed to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. 12. 11. DVI-I DELUXE ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more...
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... the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 3. E35M1-I DELUXE +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-12 ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE 2. E35M1-I DELUXE Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...
... the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 3. E35M1-I DELUXE +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-12 ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE 2. E35M1-I DELUXE Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...
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... GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND E35M1-I DELUXE SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA6G_5 E45M1-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector... to avail of the front panel audio I DELUXE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC...
... GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND E35M1-I DELUXE SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA6G_5 E45M1-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector... to avail of the front panel audio I DELUXE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC...
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... the system power. 7. CHASSIS E35M1-I DELUXE +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND E45M1-I DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector 1-14 ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The signal is removed or replaced. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL...
... the system power. 7. CHASSIS E35M1-I DELUXE +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND E45M1-I DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector 1-14 ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The signal is removed or replaced. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL...
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...E45M1-I DELUXE 8. The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. USB_P7- Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the bundled USB 3.0 bracket cable to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket to a slot opening at the back of the chassis. These USB connectors comply with ASUS... USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. E35M1-I DELUXE USB3.0 front panel connector 9. If your chassis support customised front panel installation, with USB 2.0 specification that...
...E45M1-I DELUXE 8. The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. USB_P7- Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the bundled USB 3.0 bracket cable to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket to a slot opening at the back of the chassis. These USB connectors comply with ASUS... USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. E35M1-I DELUXE USB3.0 front panel connector 9. If your chassis support customised front panel installation, with USB 2.0 specification that...
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...optical drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. The contents of your OS documentation for...in your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP...
...optical drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. The contents of your OS documentation for...in your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP...
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... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS...Quick Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Place the support DVD in the future. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the ...
... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS...Quick Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Place the support DVD in the future. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the ...
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... checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 2-3 Chapter 2: BIOS information Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Turn on the system. 2.... to the Drive field. 4. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
... checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 2-3 Chapter 2: BIOS information Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Turn on the system. 2.... to the Drive field. 4. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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... when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE 2-4 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA...
... when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> ASUS E45M1-I DELUXE 2-4 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA...
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... mode. Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the generation of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices.
... mode. Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the generation of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices.