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  • Page 1 AM1M-A...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi AM1M-A specifications summary ............. vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you proceed ..............1-1 Motherboard overview ..............1-2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) ........... 1-4 System memory ................1-8 Expansion slots ................

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical 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.

  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    APUs. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
  • Page 7 - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3...
  • Page 8 BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR AM1M-A Standby Power Powered Off AM1M-A Onboard LED ASUS AM1M-A...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Overview

    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 AM1M-A Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    1.2.3 Motherboard layout 17.0cm(6.7in) CPU_FAN KBMS_USB34 DIGI +VRM ATX12V HDMI USB3_E12 8111GR LAN_USB12 64Mb BIOS CHA_FAN USB3_12 AUDIO PCIEX16 (@x4) AM1M-A PCIEX1_1 Super BATTERY SB_PWR PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER USB56 USB78 F_PANEL AAFP 15 14 ASUS AM1M-A...

  • Page 12: Accelerated Processing Unit (Apu)

    Ensure that you use an APU designed for the AM1 socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! AM1M-A AM1M-A CPU socket AM1 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 13 1.3.1 APU installation ASUS AM1M-A...

  • Page 14: Apu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 15 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS AM1M-A...

  • Page 16: System Memory

    The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 AM1M-A AM1M-A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...

  • Page 17: Installing A Dimm

    • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM ASUS AM1M-A...

  • Page 18: Expansion Slots

    To remove a DIMM 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.

  • Page 19: Pci Express X16 Slot

    – – – OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 – shared – – – – – – OnChip USB OHCI – – shared – – – – – ASMEDIA XHCI Controller – – – – shared – – – ASUS AM1M-A 1-11...

  • Page 20: Jumpers

    AM1M-A Normal Clear RTC (Default) AM1M-A Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 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.

  • Page 21: Connectors

    7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. ASUS AM1M-A 1-13...
  • Page 22 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or .1-channel configuration Headset Port 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel 2.1-channel Light Blue (Rear Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Line In Rear Speaker Out panel) Front Speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center...

  • Page 23: Cpu And Chassis Fan Connectors (4-Pin Cpu_Fan, And 4-Pin Cha_Fan)

    These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. • Both 4-pin/3-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS AM1M-A 1-15...

  • Page 24: Atx Power Connectors (24-Pin Eatxpwr, 4-Pin Atx12V)

    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, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-16...

  • Page 25: Tpm Connector (20-1 Pin Tpm)

    These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. AM1M-A AM1M-A SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to AHCI mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID].

  • Page 26: Speaker Connector (4-Pin Speaker)

    PIN 1 AM1M-A +HDD_LED RESET AM1M-A System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 27: Digital Audio Connector (4-1 Pin Spdif_Out)

    AM1M-A HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition AM1M-A Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard 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 to [HD].

  • Page 28: Usb 2.0 Connectors (10-1 Pin Usb56, Usb78)

    USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3_12 PIN 1 AM1M-A AM1M-A USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-20...

  • Page 29: Serial Port Connector (10-1 Pin Com)

    PIN 1 AM1M-A AM1M-A Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers.

  • Page 30: Software Support

    The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.

  • Page 32: Asus Ez Flash

    2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

  • Page 33: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 34 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device.
  • Page 35 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS AM1M-A...

  • Page 36: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: •...
  • Page 37 • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the • system. ASUS AM1M-A...

  • Page 38: Advanced Mode

    BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Menu items Back button...

  • Page 39: Submenu Items

    The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the English letters to type your notes. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. ASUS AM1M-A...

  • Page 40: My Favorites

    My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to the item.

  • Page 41: Main Menu

    RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default • Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS AM1M-A 2-11...

  • Page 42: Administrator Password

    Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 43: Ai Tweaker Menu

    This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. ASUS AM1M-A 2-13...

  • Page 44: Dram Timing Control

    2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3- 800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] ] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to set the multiplier between the APU Core Clock and the APU Bus Frequency.
  • Page 45 (Extreme). Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specifiation. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] ASUS AM1M-A 2-15...

  • Page 46: Advanced Menu

    CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU/NB Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.

  • Page 47: Sata Configuration

    S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS AM1M-A 2-17...

  • Page 48: Usb Configuration

    2.6.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Enabled All of USB Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all USB ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).

  • Page 49: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS AM1M-A 2-19...

  • Page 50: Parallel Port Configuration

    Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT).

  • Page 51: Network Stack

    This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] ASUS AM1M-A 2-21...

  • Page 52: Monitor Menu

    Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other items. 2.7.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures.
  • Page 53 [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. ASUS AM1M-A 2-23...
  • Page 54 The following four items appear only when you set Q-Fan Profile to [Manual]. Q-Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC. Q-Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+>...

  • Page 55: Boot Menu

    Only hard drives connected to the SATA ports will be detected during POST and any hardware change will disable fast boot. [Boot Drive Only] Only bootable drives connected to the SATA ports will be detected during POST and any hardware change will disable fast boot. ASUS AM1M-A 2-25...
  • Page 56 USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected.
  • Page 57 The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS AM1M-A 2-27...

  • Page 58: Secure Boot

    Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first]...
  • Page 59 Append db from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely. The DB file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ASUS AM1M-A 2-29...

  • Page 60: Boot Option Priorities

    • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST.

  • Page 61: Tools Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS O.C.

  • Page 62: Exit Menu

    2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

  • Page 63: Appendices

    Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. ASUS AM1M-A...

  • Page 64: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    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.

  • Page 65: Asus Contact Information

    +1-812-282-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax...
  • Page 66 Appendices...

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