Asus A58M-E User Manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT
place jumper caps on the fan connectors.
• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.
• The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.
1.7.2 Internal connectors
1. CPU and chassis 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.
A58M-E
A58M-E Fan connectors
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN
CHA FAN PWM
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
A58M-E
A58M-E TPM Connector
PIN 1
TPM
SB_SUS_STAT GND
+3VSB SMBSCL
LAD0 +3V LAD3
PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK
RESET
GPIO
SERIRQ
SMBSDA
GND
LAD1
LAD2
PWROWN
GND
The TPM module is purchased separately.

Asus A58M-E Specifications

General

Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1333, 1600, 1866, 2133, 2400 MHz
Processor socket	Socket FM2+
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD A
CPU fan connector	Yes
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Number of SATA connectors	6
Number of SATA III connectors	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	-
RAID levels	0, 1, 10, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA II
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
LAN controller	Realtek 8111GR
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	AMD A58 FCH (Bolton D2)
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	4.0a
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	183 mm
Width	226 mm