Asus AM1M-A User Manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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 at 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. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and
Contact tabs to display their respective menus.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to display
Support DVD/motherboard
information
If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
1.8 Software support
1.8.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows
®
XP / Windows
®
7 / 64-bit Windows
®
7 / Windows
®
8 /
64-bit Windows
®
8 / Windows
®
8.1 / 64-bit Windows
®
8.1 Operating Systems (OS). Always
install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your
hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.
• Ensure that you install Windows
®
XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows
®
7 / 64-bit Windows
®
7 / Windows
®
8 / 64-bit Windows
®
8 / Windows
®
8.1 / 64-bit
Windows
®
8.1 before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

Asus AM1M-A Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Flash memory	64 MB
Memory channels	Single-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	2
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1333, 1600, 1866 MHz
Supported memory module capacities	16GB, 4GB, 8GB
Processor socket	Socket AM1
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Athlon, AMD Sempron
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
LAN controller	Realtek 8111GR
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	-
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	2.0a

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	170 mm
Width	226 mm