Motherboard AM1I-A
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi AM1I-A specifications summary................................................................ vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed..................................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
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.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS AM1I-A motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
AM1I-A specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Anti Surge Protection ASUS USB 3.
AM1I-A specifications summary Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor Mini-ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17.0cm x 17.0cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • 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.
AM1I-A Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 7 17.0cm(6.7in) CPU_FAN USB1-4 RTL 8111GR BATTERY 8Mb BIOS USB56 AUDIO ALC 887 AAFP 15 14 1-2 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 USB78 USBW5-8 PCIEX4 SPEAKER 14 17.0cm(6.
1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard & Mouse wakeup (KBMSPWR) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (CPU FAN supports 3-pin & 4-pin QFAN, and CHA_FAN supports 4-pin QFAN) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 5. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 6. AMD AM1 socket 7. DDR3 DIMM slots 8. TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12.
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1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This 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.
1.4.3 • 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.
To remove a DIMM B A 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.
1.5.3 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express x4 slot that supports PCI Express x4 graphic card complying with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G shared – – – – – – Realtek LAN controller OnChip SATA controller – – shared – – – – shared – – – – – – USB2.0_1/2/3/4 – – shared – – – – – shared – – – shared – shared – shared – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – PCIEx4 USB2.0_1/2/3 USB3.0_1 USB3.
1.6 1. 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. 2 1 2 3 AM1I-A CLRTC Normal (Default) Clear RTC AM1I-A Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
2. Keyboard and Mouse wake-up (KBMSPWR) Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected keyboard or mouse. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 12 11 10 4 5 9 6 7 8 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. Serial port. This 9-pin COM2 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) 9. 1-14 Headset 2.1channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0 devices.
1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (CPU FAN supports 3_pin (default) & 4-pin QFAN, CHA_FAN supports 4_pin QFAN) 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. CPU_FAN AM1I-A CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM AM1I-A Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
3. 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.
5. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~2) GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND AM1I-A These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. AM1I-A SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 operating systems.
7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) AAFP MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PIN 1 PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AM1I-A PIN 1 NC AGND NC NC SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. AM1I-A +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER PIN 1 AM1I-A Speaker Out Connector 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ (NC) HWRST# Ground HDD_LEDHDD_LED+ PIN 1 RESET F_PANEL +HDD_LED +PWR LED PWR BTN AM1I-A This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
1.10 1. Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED AM1I-A 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.
1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP(32bit), Windows® 7 (32bit/64-bit), Windows® 8 (32bit/64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 1.11.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 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. 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.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 2-2 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 Utility and press to enable it. 3.
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. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into AM1IA.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version.
Booting the system to a DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4.
3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS AM1I-A • For BIOS Updater version 1.
2.2 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: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details.
Back button Menu items Submenu item Menu bar Configuration fields General help Pop-up window Navigation keys Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power
Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 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 on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page.
2.4 Main menu 2.4.1 System Language [English] The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the 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. Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Español] [Русский] 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.
3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of 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. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.5.
2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to set the multiplier between the APU Core Clock and the APU Bus Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the multiplier.
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. 2.5.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 1.800V with a 0.005V interval. 2.6 Advanced menu The 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.
2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the No-execute page protection function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization.
OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. Configuration options: [SATA 6.0Gb/s] [SATA 3.0Gb/s] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.
USB 1~8 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. 2.6.4 NB Configuration iGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multiplemonitor output. This item must be enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics Technologies.
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration.
2.6.6 APM Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will power off the USB and PS/2 devices. The system in deep S4 state can be woken up via the power button, devices in LAN, or other ways except via the USB and PS/2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
RTC Alarm Date (Days) This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to select RTC alarm time (days). When you set the time to zero, the RTC alarms everyday. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time. - Hour / - Minute / - Second Allows you to set the RTC alarm time. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time. 2.6.7 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.
Scroll down to display the following items: 2.7.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.7.2 CPU / ChA Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / chassis fan 1/2 speeds in rotations per minute (RPM).
Q-Fan Lower Temperature [20] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. Q-Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Hard Drive Only] Only hard drives connected to SATA ports will be detected during POST. Any hardware change will disable fast boot.
2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Adjust automatically for Windows® requrement. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds.
Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up.
Key Management This item appears only when you set OS Type to [Windows UEFI mode]. It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, the PK state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key database (KEK).
DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Append db from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely.
2.9 Tools menu 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values.
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Appendices 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. • 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.
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.
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A-4 Appendices (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Mar. 07, 2014 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
