Asus E35M1-M PRO User Manual

E35M1-M PRO E35M1-M

Motherboard

E6237

First Edition (V1)

December 2010

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Contents

Notices.........................................................................................................	vi
Safety information......................................................................................	vii
About this guide.........................................................................................	vii
E35M1-M Series specifications summary.................................................	ix

Chapter 1:		Product introduction
1.1	Welcome!.......................................................................................		1-1
1.2	Package contents.........................................................................		1-1
1.3	Special features............................................................................		1-1
	1.3.1	Product highlights ............................................................	1-1
	1.3.2	Innovative ASUS features ................................................	1-3
1.4	Before you proceed......................................................................		1-4
1.5	Motherboard overview.................................................................		1-5
	1.5.1	Placement direction .........................................................	1-5
	1.5.2	Screw holes .....................................................................	1-5
	1.5.3	Motherboard layout ..........................................................	1-6
	1.5.4	Layout contents . ..............................................................	1-6
1.6	Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................		1-7
	1.6.1	Installing the CPU fan (for E35M1 - M PRO only) . ............	1-7
	1.6.2	Uninstalling the CPU fan (for E35M1 - M PRO only) .........	1-8
1.7	System memory............................................................................		1-8
	1.7.1	Overview ..........................................................................	1-8
	1.7.2	Memory configurations . ...................................................	1-9
1.8	Expansion slots..........................................................................		1-12
	1.8.1	Installing an expansion card ..........................................	1-12
	1.8.2	Configuring an expansion card ......................................	1-12
	1.8.3	PCI slots . .......................................................................	1-12
	1.8.4	PCI Express x1 slot . ......................................................	1-12
	1.8.5	PCI Express x16 slot . ....................................................	1-12
1.9	Jumpers	.......................................................................................	1-13
1.10	Connectors..................................................................................		1-14
	1.10.1 ..................................................	Rear panel connectors	1-14
	1.10.2 ........................................................	Internal connectors	1-16
1.11	Onboard .......................................................................switches		1-22
1.12	Onboard .............................................................................LEDs		1-23

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Contents

1.13 Software support........................................................................		1-24
1.13.1	Installing an operating system.......................................	1-24
1.13.2	Support DVD information...............................................	1-24

Chapter 2:		BIOS information
2.1	Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................		2-1
	2.1.1	ASUS Update utility.........................................................	2-1
	2.1.2	ASUS EZ Flash 2............................................................	2-2
	2.1.3	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.......................................	2-3
	2.1.4	ASUS BIOS Updater.......................................................	2-4
2.2	BIOS setup program.....................................................................		2-7
2.3	Main menu...................................................................................		2-11
	2.3.1	System Language ..........................................................	2-11
	2.3.2	System Date ..................................................................	2-11
	2.3.3	System Time ..................................................................	2-11
	2.3.4	Security...........................................................................	2-11
2.4	Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................		2-13
	2.4.1	Ai Overclock Tuner .......................................................	2-14
	2.4.2	Memory Clock................................................................	2-14
	2.4.3	EPU Power Saving Mode .............................................	2-14
	2.4.4	OC Tuner.......................................................................	2-14
	2.4.5	DRAM Timing Control....................................................	2-14
	2.4.6	CPU Offset Mode Sign .................................................	2-15
	2.4.7	VDDNB Offset Mode Sign ............................................	2-15
	2.4.8	DRAM Voltage ..............................................................	2-15
	2.4.9	SB 1.1V Voltage ...........................................................	2-15
	2.4.10	APU 1.8V Voltage .........................................................	2-15
	2.4.11	APU 1.05V Voltage .......................................................	2-15
	2.4.12	Load-Line Calibration ...................................................	2-16
	2.4.13	APU Spread Spectrum .................................................	2-16
2.5	Advanced menu..........................................................................		2-16
	2.5.1	CPU Configuration.........................................................	2-16
	2.5.2	SATA Configuration........................................................	2-17
	2.5.3	USB Configuration.........................................................	2-18
	2.5.4	NB Configuration...........................................................	2-18

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Contents

	2.5.5	Onboard Devices Configuration....................................	2-19
	2.5.6	APM...............................................................................	2-20
2.6	Monitor menu..............................................................................		2-22
	2.6.1	CPU Temperature / MB Temperature ...........................	2-22
	2.6.2	CPU / Chassis Fan Speed.............................................	2-22
	2.6.3	CPU Q-Fan Control ......................................................	2-23
	2.6.4	Chassis Q-Fan Control .................................................	2-24
	2.6.5	CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...	2-24
	2.6.6	Anti Surge Support .......................................................	2-24
2.7	Boot menu...................................................................................		2-25
	2.7.1	Bootup NumLock State .................................................	2-25
	2.7.2	Full Screen Logo...........................................................	2-25
	2.7.3	Option ROM Messages ................................................	2-25
	2.7.4	Setup Mode...................................................................	2-26
	2.7.5	Boot Option Priorities.....................................................	2-26
	2.7.6	Boot Override................................................................	2-26
2.8	Tools menu..................................................................................		2-27
	2.8.1	ASUS EZ Flash Utility....................................................	2-27
	2.8.2	ASUS Setup Profile.......................................................	2-27
2.9	Exit menu.....................................................................................		2-28

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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	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>

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E35M1-M Series specifications summary

APU

Chipset

System Bus

Memory

Expansion slots

Graphics

Storage

LAN

Audio

USB

Integrated Dual-Core AMD® Zacate™ 18W processor

Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™

Supports up to 2 Bobcat cores, DX11 GPU, FT1 BGA

AMD® Hudson M1 FCH

Up to 2.5GT/s; UMI Link

2 x DIMM, maximum 8GB, DDR3 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.

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, compatible with PCI Express x1 and x4 devices)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

2 x PCI 3.0 slots

Integrated AMD® Zacate™ graphics Supports max. 1G UMA memory

Supports DVI with HDCP compliant with max. resolution up to

1920 x 1080 @60Hz

Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @60HZ Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz

5 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

1 x eSATA connector (6.0Gb/s ready)

Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller

ALC887-VD2 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC supports

-Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O

-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.

For E35M1-M PRO:

-2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel)

-12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel)

For E35M1-M:

-14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel)

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E35M1-M Series specifications summary

ASUS special features

Rear panel ports

Internal connectors/ switches

BIOS features

Accessories

Support DVD

Form factor

ASUS 2+1 Phase Power Design

ASUS EPU

ASUS Turbo Key II

ASUS AI Suite II

ASUS Turbo V

ASUS Turbo Key

ASUS Low EMI

ASUS EFI BIOS

ASUS Anti-Surge protection

ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS MyLogo 2

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 port (6.0Gb/s ready)

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for E35M1-M PRO) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (for E35M1-M PRO) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for E35M1-M)

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

1 x IEEE 1394 port

3 x Audio jacks

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 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

32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5

2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

1 x I/O shield

1 x CPU Fan ( for E35M1-M PRO) 1 x User Manual

1 x Support DVD

Drivers

ASUS utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Macro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1

Product introduction

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® E35M1-M Series 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.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard	ASUS E35M1-M Series motherboard
Cables	2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
Accessories	1 x I/O shield
	1 x CPU Fan ( for E35M1-M PRO)
Application DVD	ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation	User Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3Special features

1.3.1Product highlights

new

AMD® Fusion APU: Zacate

This motherboard comes with onboard AMD Fusion Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) and delivers better overclocking capabilities with lower power consumption. It supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards and DirectX® 11 providing great graphics performance.

AMD® Hudson M1 FCH

The AMD® Hudson M1 FCH is designed to support six SATA ports delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. It is optimized with AMD’s latest

Fusion APUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.

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DDR3 1066MHz support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1066MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest

3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

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 (for E35M1-M PRO only)

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.

PCI Express 2.0 support

This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology

This motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating evironment.

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.

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1.3.2Innovative ASUS features

ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more flexible and convenient mouse controls. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system, while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings.

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.

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 user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. All in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!

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.

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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.

1.4Before 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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1.5Motherboard 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.

ASUS E35M1-M Series motherboards include E35M1-M and E35M1-M PRO two models. The layout varies with models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for E35M1-M PRO only.

1.5.1Placement 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.

1.5.2Screw 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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1.5.3Motherboard layout

1

2

3

2

18.3cm(7.2in)

KB_USB56

CPU_FAN

ATX12V

SPDIFO

_HDMI

VGA

AMD® Zacate™

DVI

18W processor

F_ESATA

_USB34

AMD®

Asmedia

Hudson M1

LAN1_USB12

1042

ICS

AUDIO

9LRPS483

CHA_FAN

PCIEX16

4

5

6

02LED2

TURBO_KEY_II

A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

1

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

EATXPWR

24.4cm(9.6in)

SATA6G 3

SATA6G 4

7

1

2

SATA6G

SATA6G

SATA6G_5

Super

8111E

PCIEX1_1

VIA

Asmedia

RTL

VT6308P

ASM1083

I/O

CLRTC

PCI1

Lithium Cell

32Mb

CMOS Power

BIOS

E35M1-M PRO

SB_PWR

PCI2

ALC

COM1

887

SPDIF_OUT

IE1394_1 LPT

USB1314 USB1112 USB910

USB78

AAFP

PANEL

16

15

14

13

12

11

8

9

10

1.5.4Layout contents

	Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED	Page		Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED	Page
1.	ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,	1-16	9.	Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)	1-21
	4-pin ATX12V)
2.	CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin		10.	Standby Power LED	1-23
	CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)
3.	Integrated Dual-Core AMD® Zacate™ 18W	1-7	11.	System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)	1-19
	processor
4.	DDR3 DIMM sockets	1-8	12.	USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78,	1-20
				USB910, USB1112, USB1314)
5.	Turbo Key II LED	1-23	13.	LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)	1-19
6.	Turbo Key II switch	1-22	14.	IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)	1-20
7.	Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin	1-18	15.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)	1-17
	SATA6G_1~5)
8.	Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)	1-13	16.	Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)	1-18

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1.6Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an onboard Dual-Core AMD® Zacate™ 18W processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink.

Integrated dual-core AMD® Zacate™ 18W processor

E35M1-M PRO

E35M1-M PRO AMD Zacate™ 18W processor

1.6.1Installing the CPU fan (for E35M1-M PRO only)

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

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

E35M1-M PRO

E35M1-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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1.6.2Uninstalling the CPU fan (for E35M1-M PRO only)

To uninstall the CPU fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Remove the four screws from the CPU fan.

3. Remove the CPU fan from the CPU heatsink.

1.7System memory

1.7.1Overview

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:

DIMM_A2

DIMM_A1

E35M1-M PRO

									Channel		Sockets
									Channel A	DIMM_A1	DIMM_A2

E35M1-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

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1.7.2Memory configurations

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.

•Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

•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.

•For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

E35M1-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3-1333 MHz capability

								DIMM
			SS/					socket
Vendor	Part No.	Size		Chip Brand	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	support
			DS					(Optional)
								A*
A-Data	AD31333001GOU	1GB	SS	A-Data	AD30908C8D-151C E0906	-	-	•
A-Data	AD31333G001GOU	3GB(3x1GB)	SS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65-1.85V	•
A-Data	AD31333002GOU	2GB	DS	A-Data	AD30908C8D-151C E0903	-	-	•
A-Data	AD31333G002GMU	2GB	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65-1.85V	•
Apacer	78.A1GC6.9L1	2GB	DS	APACER	AM5D5808DEWSBG	-	-	•
Apacer	78.A1GC6.9L1	2GB	DS	Apacer	AM5D5808FEQSBG	9	-	•
CORSAIR	CM3X1024-1333C9DHX	1GB	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.60V	•
CORSAIR	CM3X1024-1333C9	1GB	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.60V	•
CORSAIR	TR3X3G1333C9 G	3GB(3x1GB)	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•
CORSAIR	TR3X3G1333C9 G	3GB(3x1GB)	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•
CORSAIR	TR3X3G1333C9	3GB(3x1GB)	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•
CORSAIR	CM3X1024-1333C9DHX	1GB	DS	Corsair	-	-	-	•
CORSAIR	CMD24GX3M6A1333C9(XMP)	24GB(6x4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.60V	•
CORSAIR	CM3X2048-1333C9DHX	2GB	DS	-	-	-	-	•
CORSAIR	TW3X4G1333C9 G	4GB(2x2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•
CORSAIR	CMX8GX3M4A1333C9	8GB(4x2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•
Crucial	CT12864BA1339.8FF	1GB	SS	Micron	9FF22D9KPT	9	-	•
Crucial	CT25664BA1339.16FF	2GB	DS	Micron	9KF27D9KPT	9	-	•

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DDR3-1333 MHz capability

								DIMM
			SS/					socket
Vendor	Part No.	Size		Chip Brand	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	support
			DS					(Optional)
								A*
Crucial	BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP)	6GB(3x2GB)	DS	-	-	7-7-7-24	1.65V	•
ELPIDA	EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F	1GB	SS	ELPIDA	J1108EDSE-DJ-F	-	1.35V(low	•
							voltage)
ELPIDA	EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108EDSE-DJ-F	-	1.35V(low	•
							voltage)
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK(XMP)	3GB(3x1GB)	SS	-	-	7-7-7-18	1.5~1.6V	•
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL9T-3GBNQ	3GB(3x1GB)	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5~1.6V	•
G.SKILL	F3-10600CL8D-4GBHK(XMP)	4GB(2x2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-21	1.5-1.6V	•
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP)	4GB(2x2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-8-24	XMP 1.35V	•
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP)	6GB(3x2GB)	DS	-	-	7-7-7-18	1.5~1.6V	•
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)	8GB(2x4GB)	DS	-	-	7-7-7-21	1.5V	•
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL	8GB(2x4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•
GEIL	GET316GB1333C9QC	16GB(4x4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•
GEIL	GV32GB1333C9DC	2GB(2x1GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•
GEIL	GV34GB1333C7DC	2GB	DS	-	-	7-7-7-24	1.5V	•
GEIL	GG34GB1333C9DC	4GB(2x2GB)	DS	GEIL	GL1L128M88BA12N	9-9-9-24	1.3V(low	•
							voltage)
GEIL	GV34GB1333C9DC	4GB(2x2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•
Hynix	HMT112U6TFR8A-H9	1GB	SS	HYNIX	H5TC1G83TFRH9A	-	1.35V(low	•
							voltage)
HYNIX	HMT325U6BFR8C-H9	2GB	SS	HYNIX	H5TQ2G83BFRH9C	-	-	•
Hynix	HMT125U6TFR8A-H9	2GB	DS	HYNIX	H5TC1G83TFRH9A	-	1.35V(low	•
							voltage)
HYNIX	HMT351U6BFR8C-H9	4GB	DS	HYNIX	H5TQ2G83BFRH9C	-	-	•
KINGMAX	FLFD45F-B8KL9	1GB	SS	KINGMAX	KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A	-	-	•
KINGMAX	FLFE85F-C8KM9-NAES	2GB	SS	KINGMAX	KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A	-	-	•
KINGMAX	FLFE85F-B8KL9	2GB	DS	KINGMAX	KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A	-	-	•
KINGMAX	FLFF65F-C8KM9-NEES	4GB	DS	KINGMAX	KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A	-	-	•
Kingston	KVR1333D3N9/1G	1GB	SS	ELPIDA	J1108BDBG-DJ-F	9	1.5V	•
KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/2G	2GB	SS	HYNIX	H5TQ2G83AFRH9C	9	-	•
KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/2G( )	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108BDBG-DJ-F	9	1.5V	•
Kingston	KVR1333D3N9/2G	2GB	DS	KTC	D1288JPNDPLD9U	9	1.5V	•
Kingston	KVR1333D3N9/2G	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108BDSE-DJ-F	9	1.5V	•
Kingston	KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2x2GB)	DS	-	-	7	1.65V	•
Kingston	KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2x2GB)	DS	-	-	9	XMP 1.25V	•
KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/4G( )	4GB	DS	HYNIX	H5TQ2G83AFRH9C	9	1.5V	•
KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/4G	4GB	DS	Hynix	H5TQ2G83AFR	-	-	•
MICRON	MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1	1GB	SS	MICRON	D9LGQ	-	-	•
Micron	MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1	1GB	SS	Micron	9FF22D9KPT	9	-	•
MICRON	MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1	2GB	SS	MICRON	D9LGK	-	-	•
Micron	MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1	2GB	DS	Micron	9KF27D9KPT	9	-	•
MICRON	MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1	4GB	DS	MICRON	D9LGK	-	-	•
OCZ	OCZ3G1333LV3GK	3GB(3x1GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.65V	•
OCZ	OCZ3F13334GK	4GB(2x2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.7V	•
OCZ	OCZ3G13334GK	4GB(2x2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.7V	•
OCZ	OCZ3G1333LV4GK	4GB(2x2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.65V	•
OCZ	OCZ3P1333LV4GK	4GB(2x2GB)	DS	-	-	7-7-7-20	1.65V	•
OCZ	OCZ3G1333LV6GK	6GB(3x2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.65V	•
OCZ	OCZ3P1333LV6GK	6GB(3x2GB)	DS	-	-	7-7-7-20	1.65V	•
OCZ	OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP)	6GB(3x2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-20	1.60V	•
OCZ	OCZ3G1333LV8GK	8GB(2x4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.65V	•
OCZ	OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK	8GB(2x4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.65V	•
PSC	AL7F8G73D-DG1	1GB	SS	PSC	A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05	8-8-8-24	1.5V	•
PSC	AL8F8G73D-DG1	2GB	DS	PSC	A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05	8-8-8-24	1.5V	•
SAMSUNG	M378B2873FHS-CH9	1GB	SS	SAMSUNG	K4B1G0846F	-	-	•
SAMSUNG	M378B5673FH0-CH9	2GB	DS	SAMSUNG	K4B1G0846F	-	-	•
SAMSUNG	M378B5273CH0-CH9	4GB	DS	SAMSUNG	K4B2G0846C	-	-	•
Super Talent	W1333UA1GH	1GB	SS	HYNIX	H5TQ1G83TFR	9	-	•
Super Talent	W1333X2GB8(XMP)	1GB	SS	-	-	-	-	•
Super Talent	W1333UB2GS	2GB	DS	Samsung	K4B1G0846F	9	-	•
Super Talent	W1333UB4GS	4GB	DS	Samsung	K4B2G0846C	-	-	•
Super Talent	W1333UX6GM	6GB(3x2GB)	DS	Micron	0BF27D9KPT	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•

The memory modules with 1333MHz capability run at 1066MHz on this motherboard.

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