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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
C60M1-I specications summary ............................................................ viii
Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1
• 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the supported features included with the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS..
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
completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
completing a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Where to nd 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 yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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 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>
Expansion slots1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, with latch)
GraphicsAMD® Radeon™ HD 6290
Storage6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors support AHCI mode
LANRealtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller
AudioVIA® VT1708S 8-channel* High Denition Audio CODEC
USB
ASUS special
features
Rear panel ports1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port
un-buffered memory
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied 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.
Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to
support an 8-channel audio output.
12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the
back panel)
ASUS AI Suite II
ASUS Anti-Surge protection
ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS MyLogo 2
ASUS Network iControl
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS Ai Charger
ASUS Fan Xpert
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
1 x DVI port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
6 x USB 2.0 ports
3 x Audio jacks
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C60M1-I specications summary
Internal connectors3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
BIOS Features32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS
Accessories2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
Support DVDDrivers
Form factor
* Specications are subject to change without notice.
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
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
2.5
1 x I/O shield
1 x User Manual
1 x Support DVD
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Mini ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
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Chapter 1
C60M1-I
SB_PWR
ON
Standby Power Powered Off
OFF
C60M1-I Onboard LED
Product introduction
Thank you for buying an ASUS® C60M1-I motherboard!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in
your motherboard package. Refer to page x for the list of accessories.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1 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.
Standby Power LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system
is 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.
1-1Chapter 1: Product introduction
C60M1-I
PCIEX16
Super
I/O
F_PANEL
AAFP
ATX12V
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN
USB1112
USB910
USB78
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
EPU
VIA
VT1708S
RTL
8111F
32Mb
BIOS
SB_PWR
CLRTC
17cm(6.7in)
17cm(6.7in)
AMD® FCH
A50M
(Hudson M1)
SATA6G_2
SATA6G_1
SATA6G_4
SATA6G_3
SATA6G_6
SATA6G_5
AMD® Fusion
APU C-60
with RadeonTM
HD 6290 graphics
CHASSIS
ICS
9LRPS482
DDR3 DIMM1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
AUDIO
KB_USB56
LAN1_USB12
USB34
VGA
DVI
1 23
2
5
7891011
4
6
1.2 Motherboard overview
1.2.1 Motherboard layout
Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge
with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin
CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,
4-pin ATX12V)
3. AMD® Dual-core processor C-60 with AMD
Radeon™ HD 6290 graphics
Place four 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.
4. DDR3 DIMM slots1-310. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)1-1
5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)1-13 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)1-11
6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910,
USB1112)
1-12
1-13
ASUS C60M1-I1-2
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
C60M1-I
C60M1-I AMD® APU C-60 Dual Core Processor
with RadeonTM HD 6290 graphics
AMD® Fusion APU C-60 Dual Core Processo
r
with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6290 graphics
C60M1-I
C60M1-I 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
DIMM1
DIMM2
The motherboard comes with an onboard AMD® Dual-core processor C-60 with AMD®
Radeon™ HD 6290 Discrete-Class graphics and a specially designed CPU heatsink.
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 a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
better performance with less power consumption.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4.2 Memory congurations
You may install 512MB, 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
- 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.
• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full