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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 ...
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 ...
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...Radeon™ HD 6320 Discrete-Class graphics Supports AMD® Tubo Core technology AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1) Up to 2.5GT/s; E45M1-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with max. We ...MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Single-channel memory architecture * Refer to 1920 x 1080 @60HZ Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows...
...Radeon™ HD 6320 Discrete-Class graphics Supports AMD® Tubo Core technology AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1) Up to 2.5GT/s; E45M1-M PRO specifications summary APU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with max. We ...MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Single-channel memory architecture * Refer to 1920 x 1080 @60HZ Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows...
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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...ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ...
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...ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ...
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...APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX® 11 graphics in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features single-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data ...efficient design to 2.5GT/s. 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
...APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX® 11 graphics in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features single-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data ...efficient design to 2.5GT/s. 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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...; Hudson M1 chipset natively supports the Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems...to support up to 2.5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of their operating system. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without converting ...format and keeps the best signal quality. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO
...; Hudson M1 chipset natively supports the Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems...to support up to 2.5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of their operating system. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without converting ...format and keeps the best signal quality. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 ASUS E45M1-M PRO
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... detached from the power supply. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. 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 mitigate environmental.... 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.
... detached from the power supply. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. 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 mitigate environmental.... 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.
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... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated 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...
... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated 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...
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...Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-14 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-17 1-8 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-16 1-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Turbo Key II LED 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Turbo Key II switch 7. LPT connector (... 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...
...Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-14 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-17 1-8 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-16 1-6 ASUS E45M1-M PRO Turbo Key II LED 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Turbo Key II switch 7. LPT connector (... 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...
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... CPU fan cable to the connector on top of the CPU heatsink. 2. 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 plug this connector. • Ensure that the CPU fan is installed properly when overclocking....Processing Unit (APU) The motherboard comes with an integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with AMD® RadeonTM HD 6320 Discrete-Class graphics E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO Integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 1.6.1 Installing the CPU fan To install the CPU fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if ...
... CPU fan cable to the connector on top of the CPU heatsink. 2. 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 plug this connector. • Ensure that the CPU fan is installed properly when overclocking....Processing Unit (APU) The motherboard comes with an integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with AMD® RadeonTM HD 6320 Discrete-Class graphics E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO Integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 1.6.1 Installing the CPU fan To install the CPU fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if ...
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...) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...
...) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...
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... adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying 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...
... adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying 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...
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... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 about 5-10...
... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 about 5-10...
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... / Mouse Combo port. LAN (RJ-45) port. 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 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...
... / Mouse Combo port. LAN (RJ-45) port. 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 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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...Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR E45M1-M PRO +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND... not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are for details. 1-14 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
...Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR E45M1-M PRO +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND... not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are for details. 1-14 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
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...black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 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 avail of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 3. ... NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L E45M1-M PRO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition E45M1-M PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to...
...black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 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 avail of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 3. ... NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L E45M1-M PRO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition E45M1-M PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to...
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... back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND E45M1-M PRO SPDIF_OUT E45M1-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-16 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 4. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA...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 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-...
... back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND E45M1-M PRO SPDIF_OUT E45M1-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-16 ASUS E45M1-M PRO 4. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA...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 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-...
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... warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 7. PWR Ground Reset Ground E45M1-M PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply E45M1-M PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the... ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO LPT connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17
... warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 7. PWR Ground Reset Ground E45M1-M PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply E45M1-M PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the... ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO LPT connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17
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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. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS E45M1-M PRO USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC...
IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V E45M1-M PRO PIN 1 E45M1-M PRO IEEE 1394a connector 9. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS E45M1-M PRO USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC...
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Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 10.
Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 E45M1-M PRO E45M1-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 10.