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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...information, while the Advanced Mode 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 the ASUS TurboV. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support The AMD® Hudson M1... system control, including detailed DRAM information. It supports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports and 12 x USB 2.0 ports. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 1.3.2 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1) AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1) is designed to ...
...information, while the Advanced Mode 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 the ASUS TurboV. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support The AMD® Hudson M1... system control, including detailed DRAM information. It supports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports and 12 x USB 2.0 ports. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 1.3.2 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1) AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1) is designed to ...
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... damage to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 ASUS E45M1-M PRO C.P.R. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus...
... damage to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 ASUS E45M1-M PRO C.P.R. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus...
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...SATA6G_4 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 15 ...) 1-18 1-16 15. Integrated AMD® Dual-Core E-450 APU 4. Turbo Key II LED 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-16 1-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~5) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 1-11 16. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)...
...SATA6G_4 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 15 ...) 1-18 1-16 15. Integrated AMD® Dual-Core E-450 APU 4. Turbo Key II LED 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-16 1-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~5) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 1-11 16. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)...
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... motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 Remove the CPU fan from the CPU fan. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.6.2 Uninstalling the...
... motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 Remove the CPU fan from the CPU fan. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.6.2 Uninstalling the...
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.... 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot that supports PCI Express x1 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-10 ASUS E45M1-M PRO The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications...
.... 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot that supports PCI Express x1 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-10 ASUS E45M1-M PRO The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications...
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... (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 1-12 ASUS E45M1-M PRO This port connects to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for audio...
... (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 1-12 ASUS E45M1-M PRO This port connects to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for audio...
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...+12V DC PIN 1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 E45M1-M PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we ...and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. 1-14 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a...
...+12V DC PIN 1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 E45M1-M PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we ...and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. 1-14 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a...
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... 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 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot...an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-16 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~5) These connectors connect to these connectors. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to ...
... 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 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot...an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-16 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~5) These connectors connect to these connectors. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to ...
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IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V E45M1-M PRO PIN 1 E45M1-M PRO IEEE 1394a connector 9. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ... USB connector complys with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This port is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 8. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) This connector is for an IEEE1394a port.
IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V E45M1-M PRO PIN 1 E45M1-M PRO IEEE 1394a connector 9. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ... USB connector complys with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This port is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 8. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) This connector is for an IEEE1394a port.
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E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is turned to enhance the system ... the same time. 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 To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning...
E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is turned to enhance the system ... the same time. 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 To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning...
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... DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents...supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS E45M1-M PRO
... DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents...supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS E45M1-M PRO
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...BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to avail all its features. 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...Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO b. 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. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the ...
...BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to avail all its features. 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...Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO b. 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. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the ...
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...Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when ....freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Boot your computer. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file...
...Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when ....freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Boot your computer. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file...
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...file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your computer. DO...hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu 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:\ A: E45M1MP.ROM 4194304 2010-11-11 17:...
...file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your computer. DO...hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu 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:\ A: E45M1MP.ROM 4194304 2010-11-11 17:...
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...device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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....248V Q-Fan Control Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup ...
...device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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....248V Q-Fan Control Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup ...
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... top right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen.
... top right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen.
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... the administrator password for accessing the system. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Confirm the password when prompted. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. The...
... the administrator password for accessing the system. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Confirm the password when prompted. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. The...
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...] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default settings. 2.4.6 [+] [-] CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 2-14 ASUS E45M1-M PRO To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to become...
...] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default settings. 2.4.6 [+] [-] CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 2-14 ASUS E45M1-M PRO To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to become...
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.... 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to malfunction. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. EFI BIOS Utility - Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu...
.... 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to malfunction. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. EFI BIOS Utility - Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu...