Asus E45m1 M Pro Desktop Motherboard E45M1MPRO User Manual

E45M1-M PRO  
Contents  
Chapter 1:  
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Chapter 2:  
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Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required  
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority  
to operate this equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from  
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department  
of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services  
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards  
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to  
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging  
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling  
information in different regions.  
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REACH  
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of  
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at  
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to  
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin  
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in  
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol  
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal  
waste.  
Safety information  
Electrical safety  
To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet  
before relocating the system.  
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables  
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,  
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.  
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all  
power cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices  
could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not  
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power  
company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals  
that came with the package.  
Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power  
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,  
slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area  
where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the  
motherboard.  
How this guide is organized  
This guide contains 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 change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.  
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Conventions used in this guide  
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used  
throughout this manual.  
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to  
complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to  
complete a task.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software  
updates.  
1.  
ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software  
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
2.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,  
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the  
standard package.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means  
that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or  
Return key.  
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>  
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key  
names are linked with a plus sign (+).  
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>  
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E45M1-M PRO specifications summary  
APU  
Integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with AMD®  
Radeon™ HD 6320 Discrete-Class graphics  
Supports AMD® Tubo Core technology  
Chipset  
AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1)  
System Bus  
Memory  
Up to 2.5GT/s; UMI Link  
2 x DIMM, maximum 8GB, DDR3 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz,  
non-ECC, un-buffered memory  
Single-channel memory architecture  
*
Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified  
Vendors List).  
** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more,  
Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less  
than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system  
memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system.  
Expansion slots  
Graphics  
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode)  
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot  
2 x PCI slots  
Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6320 Discrete-Class graphics  
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI/RGB ports  
Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz  
Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @60HZ  
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz  
Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11  
Storage  
AMD® A50M:  
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5 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors  
1 x eSATA 6.0Gb/s connector  
LAN  
Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller  
Audio  
Realtek® ALC887 3-jack 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC  
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Supports Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O  
Supports Multi-Streaming, Anti-pop function, Front Panel  
Retasking  
*
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to  
support an 8-channel audio output.  
USB  
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller:  
2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at the back panel)  
AMD® A50M:  
12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the  
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ASUS special  
features  
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  
Rear panel ports  
1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port  
1 x DVI-D port  
1 x HDMI port  
1 x D-Sub port  
1 x eSATA 6.0Gb/s port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
4 x USB 2.0 ports  
2 x USB 3.0 ports  
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port  
1 x IEEE 1394 port  
3 x Audio jacks (8-channel)  
Internal connectors/ 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 ports  
switches  
1 x CPU fan connector  
1 x Chassis fan connector  
5 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors  
1 x S/PDIF Out connector  
1 x IEEE 1394 connector  
1 x COM connector  
1 x LPT connector  
1 x System panel connector  
1 x Front panel audio connector  
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector  
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector  
1 x Turbo Key II switch  
BIOS features  
Accessories  
32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a,  
SM BIOS 2.6  
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables  
1 x I/O shield  
1 x CPU Fan  
1 x User Manual  
1 x Support DVD  
Support DVD  
Form factor  
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)  
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Chapter 1  
Product introduction  
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® E45M1-M PRO motherboard!  
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another  
standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!  
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in  
your package with the list below.  
1.2  
Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
Motherboard  
Cables  
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2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables  
Accessories  
1 x I/O shield  
1 x CPU Fan  
Application DVD  
Documentation  
ASUS motherboard support DVD  
User Manual  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
1.3  
Special features  
1.3.1  
Product highlights  
Integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with AMD®  
Radeon™ HD 6320 Discrete-Class graphics  
This motherboard supports integrated AMD Dual-Core Processor  
E-450 with AMD Radeon™ HD 6320 Discrete-Class graphics. This  
revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing  
power and advanced DirectX® 11 graphics in one small, energy-efficient  
design to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading  
visual experience. It features single-channel DDR3 memory support and  
accelerates data transfer rate up to 2.5GT/s.  
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AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1)  
AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1) is designed to support up to 2.5GT/s  
interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. It  
supports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports and 12 x USB 2.0 ports.  
True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support  
The AMD® 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.  
USB 3.0 support  
Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest  
connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation  
components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is  
also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.  
S/PDIF out connector 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 the back I/O. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio  
without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.  
Gigabit LAN solution  
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is  
enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power  
management for advanced operating systems.  
1.3.2  
Innovative ASUS features  
ASUS UEFI BIOS  
UEFI BIOS  
ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond  
traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to enable more flexible and  
convenient input with quick scrolling. Users can easily navigate the  
UEFI BIOS with the smoothness of their operating system. Quick and  
simple overclocking and setup sharing is facilitate by the F12 hotkey  
BIOS snapshot feature. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-  
accessed setup information, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced  
performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system control,  
including detailed DRAM information.  
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ASUS TurboV  
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS  
TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or  
rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just  
a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides  
the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.  
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ASUS Anti-Surge Protection  
This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard  
from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply  
(PSU).  
AI Suite II  
With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the  
exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It  
allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed  
control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers  
diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth  
between different utilities.  
Ai Charger+  
ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new  
level of USB3.0 fast charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly  
interface, you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also  
BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before.  
*
Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and  
iPad.  
** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.  
***The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.  
Fan Xpert  
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis  
fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by  
different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s  
loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan  
speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.  
ASUS MyLogo2™  
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color  
boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.  
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 contains the latest BIOS file.  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without  
using an OS-based utility.  
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings  
when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the  
need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut  
down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the  
CPU parameters to their default settings.  
ErP ready  
The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP)  
ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency  
requirements in regards to energy consumptions. 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 impacts.  
1.4  
Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change  
any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.  
Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded  
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to  
static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the  
bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is  
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may  
cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.  
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1.5  
Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the  
motherboard fits into it.  
Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.  
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.  
1.5.1  
Placement direction  
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct  
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in  
the image below.  
1.5.2  
Screw holes  
Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.  
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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1.5.3  
Motherboard layout  
1
2
3
2
4
5
18.3cm(7.2in)  
02LED2  
6
1
CPU_FAN  
KB_USB56  
TURBO_KEY_II  
ATX12V  
SPDIFO  
_HDMI  
AMD® Dual-Core  
Processor E-450  
with RadeonTM  
HD 6320  
Discrete-Class  
Graphics  
F_ESATA  
_USB34  
AMD® A50M  
(Hudson M1)  
Asmedia  
1042  
LAN1_USB12  
AUDIO  
7
8
ICS  
9LRPS483  
CHA_FAN  
SATA6G_5  
PCIEX16  
RTL  
8111E  
Asmedia  
ASM1083  
PCIEX1_1  
Super  
I/O  
VIA  
VT6308P  
PCI1  
32Mb  
BIOS  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
E45M1-M PRO  
SB_PWR  
9
PCI2  
COM1  
ALC  
887  
SPDIF_OUT  
10  
USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB78  
IE1394_1  
LPT  
AAFP  
PANEL  
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15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
1.5.4  
Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED  
Page  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED  
Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)  
Page  
1.  
2.  
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,  
4-pin ATX12V)  
1-14 9.  
1-19  
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin  
CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)  
1-15 10. Standby Power LED  
1-21  
3.  
4.  
Integrated AMD® Dual-Core E-450 APU  
1-7  
1-8  
11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
1-17  
1-18  
DDR3 DIMM sockets  
12. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78,  
USB910, USB1112, USB1314)  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Turbo Key II LED  
1-21 13. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)  
1-17  
1-18  
Turbo Key II switch  
1-20 14. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)  
Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin  
SATA6G_1~5)  
1-16 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15  
8.  
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
1-11 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-16  
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1.6  
Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)  
The motherboard comes with an integrated AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with AMD®  
Radeon™ HD 6320 Discrete-Class graphics and a specially designed CPU heatsink.  
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.  
Place the CPU fan on top of the CPU  
heatsink.  
2.  
Secure the fan on the heatsink with  
the four screws.  
3.  
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.  
CPU_FAN  
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E45M1-M PRO CPU fan connector  
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur  
if you fail to plug this connector.  
Ensure that the CPU fan is installed properly when overclocking.  
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1.6.2  
Uninstalling the CPU fan  
To uninstall the CPU fan:  
1.  
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the  
connector on the motherboard.  
2.  
3.  
Remove the four screws from the CPU fan.  
Remove the CPU fan from the CPU  
heatsink.  
1.7  
System memory  
1.7.1  
Overview  
The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules  
(DIMM) sockets.  
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched  
differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for  
better performance with less power consumption.  
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:  
Channel  
Sockets  
Channel A  
DIMM_A1  
DIMM_A2  
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E45M1-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets  
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1.7.2  
Memory configurations  
You may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM  
sockets.  
We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better  
overclocking capability.  
Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB  
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be  
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the  
following:  
- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.  
- Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the  
motherboard.  
This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.  
The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD),  
which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the  
default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency  
than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency,  
refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.  
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1.8  
Expansion slots  
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe  
the slots and the expansion cards that they support.  
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may  
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.  
1.8.1  
Installing an expansion card  
To install an expansion card:  
1.  
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and  
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.  
2.  
3.  
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).  
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later  
use.  
4.  
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely  
seated on the slot.  
5.  
6.  
Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.  
Replace the system cover.  
1.8.2  
Configuring an expansion card  
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.  
1.  
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for  
information on BIOS setup.  
2.  
3.  
Assign an IRQ to the card.  
Install the software drivers for the expansion card.  
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that  
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 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 with PCI 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.  
1.8.5  
PCI Express x16 slot  
This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic  
cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.  
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1.9  
Jumpers  
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can  
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing  
the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in  
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.  
CLRTC  
Normal  
Clear RTC  
E45M1-M PRO  
(Default)  
E45M1-M PRO Clear RTC RAM  
To erase the RTC RAM:  
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3  
for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.  
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter  
data.  
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default  
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!  
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again  
to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.  
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For  
system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut  
down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to  
default values.  
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1.10  
Connectors  
1.10.1  
Rear panel connectors  
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PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2  
mouse.  
Optical S/PDIF output port. This port connects to an external audio output device via  
an optical S/PDIF cable.  
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other  
VGA-compatible devices.  
IEEE1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for  
audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.  
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB  
2.0/1.1 devices.  
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)  
through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.  
LAN port LED indications  
Speed  
LED  
Activity Link  
LED  
ACT/LINK LED  
Description  
No link  
SPEED LED  
Status  
OFF  
Status  
Description  
OFF  
10 Mbps connection  
ORANGE  
Linked  
ORANGE 100 Mbps connection  
GREEN 1 Gbps connection  
BLINKING Data activity  
LAN port  
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8.  
Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio  
sources.  
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel,  
6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front  
Speaker Out.  
9.  
Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.  
Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in  
the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.  
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Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration  
Port  
Headset 2-channel  
4-channel  
Rear Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
6-channel  
Rear Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Bass/Center  
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8-channel  
Light Blue (Rear panel)  
Lime (Rear panel)  
Pink (Rear panel)  
Lime (Front panel)  
Line In  
Line Out  
Mic In  
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Rear Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Bass/Center  
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Side Speaker Out  
To configure an 8-channel audio output:  
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio  
output.  
10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB  
3.0/2.0 devices.  
DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows®  
operating system.  
Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows®  
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.  
USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.  
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster  
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.  
11. eSATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive.  
12. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to  
output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I.  
13. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,  
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected  
content.  
14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are  
available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices.  
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1.10.2  
Internal connectors  
1.  
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are  
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and  
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.  
EATXPWR  
ATX12V  
PIN 1  
+12V DC  
+12V DC  
+3 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+5V Standby  
Power OK  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
-5 Volts  
GND  
+5 Volts  
GND  
GND  
GND  
+5 Volts  
GND  
PSON#  
GND  
+3 Volts  
+3 Volts  
-12 Volts  
+3 Volts  
E45M1-M PRO  
PIN 1  
E45M1-M PRO ATX power connectors  
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU)  
that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum  
power of 350 W.  
DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will  
not boot up.  
We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a  
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may  
not boot up if the power is inadequate.  
If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,  
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.  
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2.  
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)  
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the  
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.  
CPU_FAN  
CHA_FAN  
GND  
+12V  
E45M1-M PRO  
Rotation  
E45M1-M PRO fan connectors  
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside  
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not  
place jumper caps on the fan connectors!  
For system stability, ensure that you connect a chassis fan to the motherboard.  
The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.  
3.  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports  
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel  
audio I/O module cable to this connector.  
AAFP  
PIN 1  
PIN 1  
HD-audio-compliant  
pin definition  
Legacy AC’97  
compliant definition  
E45M1-M PRO  
E45M1-M PRO Front panel audio connector  
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this  
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.  
If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set  
the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97  
front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this  
connector is set to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.  
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4.  
Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~5)  
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0  
Gb/s signal cables.  
SATA6G_5  
SATA6G_3  
SATA6G_4  
GND  
RSATA_RXN5  
RSATA_RXP5  
GND  
RSATA_TXN5  
RSATA_TXP5  
GND  
SATA6G_1  
SATA6G_2  
E45M1-M PRO  
E45M1-M PRO SATA connectors  
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA  
hard disk drives.  
These connectors are set to [IDE] by default. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA  
boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration  
for details.  
When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [AHCI].  
See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details.  
5.  
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect  
the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot  
opening at the back of the system chassis.  
E45M1-M PRO  
SPDIF_OUT  
E45M1-M PRO Digital audio connector  
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.  
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