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Contents 1.13 Software support 1-22 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-22 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 [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11...
Contents 1.13 Software support 1-22 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-22 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 [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11...
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...BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS...linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. Example: ++ viii Conventions used throughout this guide ...
...BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS...linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. Example: ++ viii Conventions used throughout this guide ...
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E45M1-M PRO specifications summary ASUS special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo Key II ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Turbo V ASUS Turbo Key Ai Charger+ ASUS Low EMI ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring graphics user interface 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...
E45M1-M PRO specifications summary ASUS special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo Key II ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Turbo V ASUS Turbo Key Ai Charger+ ASUS Low EMI ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring graphics user interface 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...
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...the back I/O. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Built to connect easily with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to enable more intricate ... x4 speed) graphics. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient input with just a few clicks away.
...the back I/O. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Built to connect easily with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to enable more intricate ... x4 speed) graphics. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient input with just a few clicks away.
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.... The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of USB3.0 fast charging experience. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU... if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with no need to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to a new level of fan speed to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control...
.... The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of USB3.0 fast charging experience. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU... if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with no need to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to a new level of fan speed to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control...
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.... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and ...Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
.... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and ...Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
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... 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 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Integrated AMD® Dual-Core E-450 APU 4. Turbo Key II switch 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-16 1-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-17 1-8 12. ATX...
... 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 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Integrated AMD® Dual-Core E-450 APU 4. Turbo Key II switch 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-16 1-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-17 1-8 12. ATX...
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... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that they support. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-10 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that they support. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-10 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
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...move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. CLRTC 12 23 E45M1-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC E45M1-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for ...
...move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. CLRTC 12 23 E45M1-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC E45M1-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for ...
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These are not jumpers! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. 2. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. By default, this connector to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard ...audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD]. 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 the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • For system ...
These are not jumpers! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. 2. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. By default, this connector to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard ...audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD]. 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 the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • For system ...
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...BIOS to [AHCI]. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO... Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-16 ASUS E45M1-M PRO In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
...BIOS to [AHCI]. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO... Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-16 ASUS E45M1-M PRO In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
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However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. 1-20 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to Enable. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system 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 to auto-tune your CPU to Enable...
However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. 1-20 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to Enable. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system 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 to auto-tune your CPU to Enable...
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... to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Click Update button from the...Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX 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. Click ...
... to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Click Update button from the...Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX 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. Click ...
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...its features. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: E45M1-M PRO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0202 Folder Info 11/12/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE:... Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from file, then click Next. Select Update...
...its features. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: E45M1-M PRO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0202 Folder Info 11/12/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE:... Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from file, then click Next. Select Update...
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.... 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 perform the BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive...
.... 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 perform the BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive...
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Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. When the...
Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. When the...
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... characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E45M1-M PRO VER: 0202 DATE: 07/13/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to continue. At the FreeDOS prompt, ...type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any key to the DOS prompt. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The...
... characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E45M1-M PRO VER: 0202 DATE: 07/13/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to continue. At the FreeDOS prompt, ...type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any key to the DOS prompt. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The...
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...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E45M1-M PRO VER: 0202 DATE: 07/13/2011 Update ROM ...Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Updating the...
...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E45M1-M PRO VER: 0202 DATE: 07/13/2011 Update ROM ...Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Updating the...
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... ++ keys to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to force reset from the operating... system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. We recommend to always shut down the system...
... ++ keys to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to force reset from the operating... system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. We recommend to always shut down the system...
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.... Refer to decide the boot priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [11/19/2010] E45M1-M PRO BIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 07/13/2011 CPU Type : AMD E-450 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Speed : 1650 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3... hand side Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 2-8 ASUS E45M1-M PRO The default screen for details. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed.
.... Refer to decide the boot priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [11/19/2010] E45M1-M PRO BIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 07/13/2011 CPU Type : AMD E-450 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Speed : 1650 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3... hand side Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 2-8 ASUS E45M1-M PRO The default screen for details. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed.