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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii E45M1-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU fan 1-7 1.6.2 Uninstalling the CPU fan 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.7.1 Overview...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii E45M1-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU fan 1-7 1.6.2 Uninstalling the CPU fan 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.7.1 Overview...
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...using the product, ensure that came with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. If you encounter technical ...indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect...
...using the product, ensure that came with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. If you encounter technical ...indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect...
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...documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the...press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through...
...documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the...press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through...
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... Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS E45M1-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® E45M1-M PRO motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 It features single-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates ...
... Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS E45M1-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® E45M1-M PRO motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 It features single-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates ...
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...Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 2.5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at x4 speed) graphics...information. This easy OC tool allows you to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; The exclusive...
...Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 2.5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at x4 speed) graphics...information. This easy OC tool allows you to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; The exclusive...
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... ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS ... ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree...BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod,..., with your USB device's conditions. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can not only easily...experience. With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple...
... ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS ... ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree...BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod,..., with your USB device's conditions. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can not only easily...experience. With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple...
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... may cause severe damage to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 ASUS E45M1-M PRO ErP ready The motherboard is detached from the power supply. eliminates the need to energy consumptions. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R.
... may cause severe damage to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 ASUS E45M1-M PRO ErP ready The motherboard is detached from the power supply. eliminates the need to energy consumptions. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R.
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... the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis E45M1-M PRO Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it . Do not overtighten...Ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you unplug the...
... the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis E45M1-M PRO Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it . Do not overtighten...Ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you unplug the...
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...) 1-18 1-16 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 1-11 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-16 1-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 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 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 ...AUDIO ICS 9LRPS483 CHA_FAN PCIEX16 7 SATA6G_5 RTL 8111E ALC 887 AAFP CLRTC PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6308P Asmedia ASM1083 Super I/O PCI1 E45M1-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...
...) 1-18 1-16 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 1-11 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-16 1-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 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 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 ...AUDIO ICS 9LRPS483 CHA_FAN PCIEX16 7 SATA6G_5 RTL 8111E ALC 887 AAFP CLRTC PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6308P Asmedia ASM1083 Super I/O PCI1 E45M1-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...
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... installed properly when overclocking. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) The motherboard comes with an integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with AMD® Radeon...
... installed properly when overclocking. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) The motherboard comes with an integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with AMD® Radeon...
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Remove the four screws from the CPU heatsink. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Remove the CPU fan ...fan To uninstall the CPU fan: 1. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 Channel Channel A Sockets DIMM_A1 E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A2 1-8 ASUS E45M1-M PRO A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard. 2.
Remove the four screws from the CPU heatsink. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Remove the CPU fan ...fan To uninstall the CPU fan: 1. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 Channel Channel A Sockets DIMM_A1 E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A2 1-8 ASUS E45M1-M PRO A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard. 2.
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...(SPD), which is the standard way of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from a memory module. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • We ... you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a higher...
...(SPD), which is the standard way of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from a memory module. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • We ... you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a higher...
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...motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-10 ASUS E45M1-M PRO... Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots This motherboard has two PCI slots that supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply ...
...motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-10 ASUS E45M1-M PRO... Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots This motherboard has two PCI slots that supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply ...
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... standard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND E45M1-M PRO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation E45M1-M PRO fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AC97]. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
... standard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND E45M1-M PRO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation E45M1-M PRO fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AC97]. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
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USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 8. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V E45M1-M PRO PIN 1 E45M1-M PRO IEEE 1394a connector 9. Connect the IEEE1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the ... an IEEE1394a port. This USB connector complys with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This port is for a USB 2.0 port.
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 8. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V E45M1-M PRO PIN 1 E45M1-M PRO IEEE 1394a connector 9. Connect the IEEE1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the ... an IEEE1394a port. This USB connector complys with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This port is for a USB 2.0 port.
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..., in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is turned to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights up to Enable. O2LED2 E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO Turbo Key II LED Chapter 1: Product ...introduction 1-21 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you should shut down the...
..., in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is turned to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights up to Enable. O2LED2 E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO Turbo Key II LED Chapter 1: Product ...introduction 1-21 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you should shut down the...
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... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS E45M1-M PRO The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. If Autorun is for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in... options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the...
... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS E45M1-M PRO The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. If Autorun is for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in... options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the...
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...update the BIOS: 1. 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 comes with the motherboard package. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then ... the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Chapter...
...update the BIOS: 1. 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 comes with the motherboard package. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then ... the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Chapter...
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... DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 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 an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the Folder Info field. 6. The system requires you...
... DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 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 an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the Folder Info field. 6. The system requires you...