Asus E35M1-M PRO Specifications

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xE35M1-M Series specications summary* Specications are subject to change without notice. ASUS special featuresASUS 2+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU

1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS E35M1-M Series motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cablesAcc

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-2 DDR3 1066MHz supportThe motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1066MHz to meet the higher bandwi

1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode)ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-41.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboar

1-5Chapter 1: Product introductionE35M1-M PRO1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to en

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-6E35M1-M PROPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCI2PCI1LPTCOM1USB910USB1112USB78USB1314IE1394_1CLRTCAAFPEATXPWRCPU_FANCHA_FANLithium CellCMOS PowerSB

1-7Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with an onboard Dual-Core AMD® Zacate™ 18W processor and a s

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-8E35M1-M PROE35M1-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_A21.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Do

1-9Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sock

iiE6237First Edition (V1) December 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and s

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-10DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A*Crucial BL25

1-11Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1066 MHz capabilitySS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-121.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and t

1-13Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-141.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mou

1-15Chapter 1: Product introductionAudio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel congurationPort Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue (Rear panel) Li

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-161.10.2 Internal connectors• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies w

1-17Chapter 1: Product introduction• Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-185. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port

1-19Chapter 1: Product introduction6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System powe

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-209. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314)This connector is for a USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB module ca

1-21Chapter 1: Product introduction10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port mod

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-221.11 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-casesystem. This is ide

1-23Chapter 1: Product introduction1.12 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate th

ASUS E35M1-M Series1-241.13 Software support1.13.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor

2-2 ASUS E35M1-M Series2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you s

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset t

2-4 ASUS E35M1-M SeriesWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command pr

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-52. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key

ivContents1.13 Software support ... 1-241.13.1 Installing an operating system .

2-6 ASUS E35M1-M SeriesUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Ent

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running op

2-8 ASUS E35M1-M SeriesBIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Ex

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The 

2-10 ASUS E35M1-M SeriesPop-up windowSelect a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-112.3.1 System Language [English]Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration options:

2-12 ASUS E35M1-M SeriesAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for ac

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changi

2-14 ASUS E35M1-M Series2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequenc

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-152.4.6 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+][+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.[–] To offset the voltage by a negative

v2.5.5 Onboard Devices Conguration ... 2-192.5.6 APM ...

2-16 ASUS E35M1-M SeriesBe cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.2

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled]Enables or disables the AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disab

2-18 ASUS E35M1-M SeriesThe USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.Legacy USB Support [Ena

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-192.5.5 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Device [Enabled]Enables or disables the Azalia High Denition Audio contro

2-20 ASUS E35M1-M SeriesSerial Port CongurationThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration.Serial Port [Enabled]Allows y

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Power On By PME [Disabled][Disabled] Disables PME wake from sleep states.[Enabled] Enables PME wake from sleep sta

2-22 ASUS E35M1-M Series2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Scro

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan

2-24 ASUS E35M1-M Series2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Se

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-26 ASUS E35M1-M Series2.7.4 Setup Mode [EZ Mode][Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.[EZ M

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

2-28 ASUS E35M1-M Series2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your ch

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viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

ixE35M1-M Series specications summary(continued on the next page)APU Integrated Dual-Core AMD® Zacate™ 18W processor Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Sup