ASUS A58M-E E9274 User's Manual
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1. AO B USB 5V USB_P6 USB_P6 GND USB 5V USB_P4 USB_P4 GND A58M E USB2 0 connectors motherboard Never connect 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 10 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis COM 2 tr rc o PIN 1 arog _ Z The COM module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 Software support 1 8 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 8 1 32bit 64bit Windows 8 32bit 64bit Windows 7 82bit 64bit Windows XP Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Ff e Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information2. TPM H D 40 O E 2 890 ofzg gt gt 504 gt 0555 p 1 PIN 1 a O uccazanga z 15225535 Lu fiom Deme T OF A58M E TPM Connector fF The TPM module is purchased separately ASUS A58M E 1 13 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for an ATX power supply The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit ATX12V EATXPWR H Asus 5 2 a 3 Volts GND 12 5 12 5 TH 45V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts is GND GND 5 GND 66 GND GND 5 Volts PSON G GND GND 3 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 p unm fi A58M E ATX power connectors NA We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs If you intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4
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4. eene 1 3 L4 System cias 1 6 9 1 9 EO US 1 10 1 11 18 Software eee esee nnn nnne nnn nnn nnn nnn nnns 1 19 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS eene 2 1 22 BIOS setup 2 6 A 2 9 erem 2 10 2 11 26 Advanced menie add od Ro bo c RR ei UU RU 2 12 24 2 12 aun ndo aid irc 2 13 49 TOONS Memi rci enis i tUe lia 2 14 2 18 EXIEIMSP EU BUR DON FCR A ERE 2 14 Appendices S A 1 ASUS contact informatiOn e eiiis eren nennen 4 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
5. n 09 LO lt E9274 Revised Edition v2 March 2014 Copyright 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC 505 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 ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHA
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7. g A58M E System panel connector Ground HWRST HDD_LED HDD_LED System power LED 2 pin PWR_LED 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 Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDD_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWR_BTN This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Chapter 1 Product introduction 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio module that supports either High Definition Audio or 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector tc tc 2 2 tc tc
8. e Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 8 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard Click Drivers Utilities Make Disk Manual Contact and Specials tabs to display their respective menus The following screen is for reference only Click an icon to display Support DVD motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS A58M E 1 19 Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 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
9. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 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 5 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 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 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 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts wi
10. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode WEF BOS Mode E ETA 10 23 03 F EF elu ra i ME REF the SATA information dvanced mode Loads optimized default menus Selects the Advanced Normal mode mode functions selected mode on Selects the boot Selects the boot device right hand side Power Saving device priority priority mode fF e The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system ASUS A58M E 2 7 2 8 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations 2 To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help feiss UEH BROS Advonced Mode 1 Submenu item Pop up window Navigation keys Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following ma
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12. 21 al cm E 2 99 OOO zo o lt 2 2 Gehl JCA Os 24 E E D E 255 9 09 sc 0 D HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition nt panel audio connector Z recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high definition audio capability e 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 e The front panel audio I O module is purchased separately 8 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings C 485 E SPEAKER Es 5 ic H ooo 0000 A58M E Speaker Out Connector ASUS A58M E 9 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin 05834 05856 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed
13. Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction ALES VET BIOS Utility Advanced LESS i Tamer Ane Rt 2 7 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 BIOS Advanced Mod i Saar Tomer ng iL Chapter 2 Getting started 2 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options UFF BIOS Adwo Scroll down to display the other items BICOS Ta ASUS A58M E 2 14 2 9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu 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 You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Chapter 2 Getting started Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful int
14. BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings ELE BIOS Ulility Advanced Moe L ls nid ites Al Chasis he fetta celal EIL Ti Select Tres IT Tar ln Miu F5 Flt Sapa prd Fiz Print Grose e Ifyou have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed Chapter 2 Getting started 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard UEFI BIOS Ulilily Advanced Mon 5 WIS Se eared GR L 144 gt Canna deir 2i Poe ae El DITE F5 Dptiulze fel ASUS A58M E 2 11 2 12 2 6 Advanced menu The
15. s authority to operate this equipment ASUS A58M E A 1 2 IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada 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 interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil 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 wit
16. 2 1 1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard s softwares drivers and the BIOS version easily With this utlity you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST To launch EZ Update click EZ Update on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar Model Name A58M E Release Date 01 28 2014 Click to automatically u pdate yo u r File 58 505 0205 motherboard s Model Name driver software and Release Date 02 12 2014 firmware C Users test Downloads A58M E ASUS 02 Click to find and Click to select a Click to update select the BIOS boot logo the BIOS from file AK EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP Internet Service Provider ASUS A58M E 2 1 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 fF 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 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the
17. 2202 A58M E SATA 3 0Gb s connectors e These connectors 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 e You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later version e When using hot plug and NCQ set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI 5 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port 48 EI ere B D UE 56 SST SPDIF_OUT A58M E Digital audio connector The S PDIF module is purchased separately ASUS A58M E 1 15 System panel connector 10 1 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions F PANEL Ad C ETT a m og PIN 1 m EB aus ma A58M E om
18. ER to select boot device TOC tO boot using 4 the booting message appears press Enter within five 5 seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt ISOLINUX 3 20 2006 08 26 Copyright C 1994 2005 H Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD CD is detected Press ENTER to boot from the DVD CD If no key is pressed within 5 seconds the system will boot next priority device automatically boot 5 FreeDOS prompt type d then press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file 1 Onthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter D bupdater pc g 2 On the BIOS Updater screen press Tab to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D 2 4 Chapter 2 Getting started ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2014 01 01 E d A58ME CAP 8390626 2014 02 10 21 14 34 Drives panel Files panel Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit 3 Press Tab to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press lt Up Down or End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt 4 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file select Yes to confirm the BIOS update Are you sure you want to update the BIOS LA The BIOS Backup feature is not supporte
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20. To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause M system boot failure 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment The screen captures used this section are for reference only and may not be exactly same as actually shown on your computer screen lt Before updating BIOS Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http support asus com and save them in your USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32 16 format Turn off the computer Ensure that your computer has DVD optical drive Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer then press F8 to launch the select boot device screen 3 When the select boot device screen appears insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device ASUS A58M E 2 3 Please select boot device ASUS DYD FEGELSAGCT 4069M USB DISK 2 0 3824MB UEP DE FAT USB DISK ENTE T and l to move selection ENT
21. at you must press the Enter or Return key lt 1 gt lt 2 gt Key3 If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign vi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS A58M E motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s cables Accessories 1 x I O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide LA If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer A58M E specifications summary Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD FM2 Socket for AMD A Series Athlon Series processors AMD Turbo Core Technology 3 0 support Supports APU up to 4 cores Refer to www asus com for the AMD CPU support list AMD A58 FCH Bolton D2 2 x DDR3 DIMM max 32GB DDR3 2400 O C 2133 1866 1600 1333 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Memory Profile AMP memory Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs 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 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 syste
22. bps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange Blinking Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange Blinking Ready to wake up then steady from S5 mode LAN port 4 Line in port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 Line Out port lime This port connects to headphone or a speaker In the 4 1 5 1 and 7 1 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone f Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Headset 2 1 4 1 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out To configure 7 1 channel audio output Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7 1 channel audio output 7 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 8 USB 2 0 ports 11 and 12 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 9 DVI D port Th
23. d due to security regulations 5 Select Yes then press Enter When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater 6 Restart your computer failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu ASUS A58M E 2 5 2 0 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 e Press Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST e Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously e Press the reset button on the system chassis e Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system 5 setup screens shown in
24. 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 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 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 introductio
25. e heatsink and fan if necessary you ins ion Product introduct Chapter 1 14 To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS A58M E 1 4 System memory 1 4 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 DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets CUT 59 im Channel Sockets Channel A1 DIMM B1 q 58M E o Q om m mmc A58M E 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets ASUS A58M E You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you instal
26. ector BIOS 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS v2 6 ACPI 2 0a Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti Virus software OEM version Operating System Windows 8 1 32bit 64 bit Support Windows 8 32bit 64 bit Windows 7 32bit 64 bit Windows XP 32bit Form factor uATX form factor 8 9 in x 7 2 in 22 6 cm x 18 3 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice viii Product introduction 1 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings e Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component e 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 e Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them e Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component e 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 1 2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it Ens
27. erference e 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 e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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
28. h Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement rmm ES YB ERM LOHREG ORS gt TRA SHEE RUaNEECIEBL TIESRUEIT TERMEL E TELE Korea Warning Statement 712 e ARAN ARMA GbR 5455 so eme eu sad 43949 234 53 49 2223 49953 299g 24 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm 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 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 rec
29. i VRM ASUS DIGI VRM Digital Power Design for the APU ASUS 3 1 Phase Power Design ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards Enhanced ESD protection for extended component lifespan ASUS High Quality 5K Hour Solid Capacitors 2 5x Longer lifespan with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I O 3x More durable corrosion resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features EPU Al Suite 3 Al Charger Anti Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Fanless Design Stylish heatsink solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring firendly graphics user interface ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 continued on the next page Vii A58M E specifications summary Back Panel I O 1 x PS 2 mouse port green ports 1 x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x DVI D port 1 x D Sub output port 1 x LAN Ru 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 7 1 channel audio I O ports 3 jack Internal I O 2 x USB 2 0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 ports connectors 6 x SATA 3 0Gb s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM header 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x 4 pin CPU fan connector 1 x S PDIF output connector 1 x 4 pin Chassis fan connector 1 x High Definition Front panel audio connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power conn
30. in items For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration i Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2 Getting started 2 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items FELIS BIOS Ulilily Advanced i gS WINS TIME Zar TINI iom aduer 17 EBC Print Seren Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently used BIOS items to My Favorites 1 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add When using a mouse hover the pointer to the item 2 Press F4 on your keyboard or right click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page You cannot add the following items to My Favorites e with submenu options User configurable items such as language and boot device order e Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date ASUS A58M E 2 9 2 4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the
31. is 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 10 5 2 Keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 CPUandchassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN and 4 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 iih CPU FAN E E GND GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM A58M E 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 Z e The CPU FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A 24 W fan power e The CPU FAN and CHA FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature 2 connector 20 1 TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity
32. l memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules 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 Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Use a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less 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 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 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 2 DIMMs or overclocking condition Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List 1 7 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM
33. latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done e This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only e DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 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 e Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A58ME CAP e _ The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Chapter 2 Getting started Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting
34. ll arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 5 3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications ASUS A58M E 1 9 1 5 4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2 0 x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 5 5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the Express specifications IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 1 shared PCIEx1 1 PCI slot shared Realtek LAN controller shared HD audio SATA controller shared On Chip USB EHCI 1 2 3 shared On Chip USB 1 2 3 4 shared 1 6 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 45 CL LJ a 8 CLRTC A58M E 7 X 1 2 2 3 CET Normal Clear RTC mm umm Default A58M E Clear RTC RAM Chap
35. m memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Integrated AMD Radeon R HD8000 7000 Series Graphics in the A Series APU Multi VGA output support DVI D and D Sub Supports Dual link with max resolution 2560x1600 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution 1920x1600 9 60Hz Dual Graphics technology support Maximum shared memory of 2G Supports AMD Dual Graphics technology Refer to http www amd com us products technologies dual graphics Pages dual graphics aspx 3 for the discrete GPUs which support Dual Graphics technology 1 x PCle 3 0 2 0 x16 slot 1 x PCle 2 0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot PCle 3 0 is supported by FM2 processors only continued on the next page A58M E specifications summary Storage RAID AMD 58 6xSerial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors dark brown support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Realtek ALC887 VD 7 1 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Usea chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7 1 channel audio output USB AMD A58 FCH 8xUSB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at the mid board 4 ports at the back panel ASUS unique ASUS 5X Protection features ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection DIGI VRM DRAM Fuse ESD Guards High Quality 5K Hour Solid Capacitors and Stainless Steel Back to ensure the best quality reliability and durability ASUS Dig
36. n 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 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 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 wi Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics 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 th
37. pin power plugs ensure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate 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 or when you intend to install additional 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 refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 4 Serial 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 6 These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller SATAS3G 6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RXN6 TXN6 TXP6 SATAS3G 5 m H g ae RXP5 RXN5 eu TXN5 TXP5 SATA3G 4 4 1 2 3 TXN4 Rone TXP4 z zzz z 28222092 202
38. r connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V AMD FM2 socket CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN and 4 pin CHA_FAN DDR3 DIMM slots Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER SATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 SATA3G 1 6 System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB34 USB56 Clear RTC RAM 3 CLRTC TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 3 Accelerated Processing Unit APU This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for AMD A series Athlon Series graphics nsus A58M E O si imm mmc A58M E CPU socket FM2 Ensure that you use an APU designed for the FM2 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 ASUS A58M E 1 3 Installing APU 1 3 1 tallation k and fan assembly ins In APU heats 1 3 2 E gt lt gt c E gt lt to APU heatsink and APU before tall th
39. request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents sra Me Package eae vi A58M E specifications summary vi Product introduction 1 1 Before YOU PIOCeO eee 1 1 1 4 MOUNG DOAN OVOIVIOW 1 1 13 Accelerated Processing Unit APU
40. ter 1 Product introduction To erase the RTC RAM 1 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 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 gt Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure f e Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper n again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery e 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 1 7 Connectors 1 7 1 Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 Mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 3 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub ASUS A58M E 1 11 indicati ACT LINK SPEED LAN port LED indications 1 455 Activity Link LED Speed LED Off No link OFF 10M
41. this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download latest BIOS file for this motherboard e Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program e the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5 See section 2 10 Exit Menu for details e If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen Chapter 2 Getting started EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode or press F7 for the advanced BIOS settings fF The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed
42. ure 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 2 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 2 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis 1 Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ASUS A58M E 1 1 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1 2 3 Motherboard layout 1 2 4 18 3cm 7 2in OLIO PU FAN CHA FAN VRM ATX12V TIIS 8 3 E E E 9 d HIR 71 gt LL x amp S ZIIZ gt gt c 2 0581112 ales alla A LAN_USB12 1 s TDU AUDIO A58M E 5 8111 PCIEX16 S BATTERY PCIEX1 1 AMD A58 F PANEL ALC E ds OUT goo TPM US USB34 SATA3G 1 SATA38 2 3 B B56 aarp BERE cem 1 12111 10 8 6 o gt S old 2 SATA3G 4 5 SATA3G 6 oo 13 1 2 Chapter 1 Product introduction Connectors Jumpers Slots LED ATX powe
43. ycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions ASUS A58M E A 3 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info Q asus com tw Web site www asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Fax 86 21 58668722 ext 9101 Online support http www asus com tw support ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site http www asus com us Technical Support General support 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support http www service asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site http www asus com de Online contact http eu rma asus com sales Technical Support Telephone 49 2102 5789555 Support Fax 49 2102 959911 Online support http www asus com de support A 4 Appendices 918051 gt owen O39 Ajyuuojuoo 23 32 t LOZ Z0 92 32354 5 3 69
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