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Green Micro ATX board with FM1 socket and blue USB 3.0 ports

ASUS

ASUS E45M1-M PRO Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-EPCD-1GW5W

Micro ATX board with FM1 socket, dual-channel DDR3 support to 1600 MHz, 8 GB maximum, one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 2.0 x1 slot, two PCI slots, five SATA ports.

  • CPU Socket TypeDual PGA 603
  • ChipsetNVIDIA GeForce 7050
  • Memory StandardSupport single channel DDR3 1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066MHz
  • Maximum Memory Supported8GB
  • PCI Slots1 xPCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion card slot (x4 mode) 1 xPCI
  • SATA RAID5XSATA III interface
  • Built-in processor simplifies assembly
  • Dual PGA 603 socket fits compatible CPUs
  • 8GB DDR3 maximum memory capacity
  • Realtek ALC887 delivers 8-channel audio
  • Gigabit LAN via Realtek 8111E controller

Socket FM1 platform with integrated graphics

This motherboard pairs an AMD Hudson M1 A50M chipset with a Socket FM1 processor area. It targets budget builders who want a compact Micro ATX board for office or home-theatre tasks. Onboard video removes the need for a discrete graphics card in light workloads. The 24.4 by 18.3 cm form factor fits most small cases.

Suited for legacy APU upgrades

Users replacing a failed Socket FM1 board or assembling a low-cost secondary PC will find the feature set adequate. The single-channel DDR3 controller caps system memory at 8 GB. Builders requiring dual-channel bandwidth, modern CPU sockets or faster storage interfaces should choose a different platform.

Single-channel DDR3 limited to 8 GB maximum

Memory support covers DDR3 1600, 1333 and 1066 MHz in one channel only. This ceiling determines whether the board can handle the intended workload. If the target application needs more than 8 GB of RAM, this motherboard is not the right part.

Highlights

  • Built-in processor simplifies assembly
  • Dual PGA 603 socket fits compatible CPUs
  • 8GB DDR3 maximum memory capacity
  • Realtek ALC887 delivers 8-channel audio
  • Gigabit LAN via Realtek 8111E controller

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesASUS E45M1-M PRO
ModelASUS E45M1-M PRO
CPU Socket TypeDual PGA 603
ChipsetNVIDIA GeForce 7050
Memory StandardSupport single channel DDR3 1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported8GB
PCI Slots1 xPCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion card slot (x4 mode)
1 xPCI Express 2.0 x1 expansion card slot
2 xPCI expansion card slots
SATA RAID5XSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC887 8 channel * high fidelity audio decoding chip
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8111E PCIE Gigabit LAN Controller
Onboard USBASMedia USB 3.0 Controller: -2xUSB 3.0/2 (blue, on rear panel)
AMD A50M chipset: 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 on the main board, 4 on the rear panel)

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC887 8-channel audio is functioning after first boot?

Enter the BIOS or OS sound control panel, verify the ALC887 device is detected, then play a test tone through each of the eight channels to confirm output on all ports.

What ships with the board and which essentials must I source separately?

The box contains the motherboard, one SATA cable and the chassis I/O back panel; you must add an FM1 processor, up to 8 GB of DDR3 memory, a graphics card for the PCIe x16 slot, storage drives and a power supply.

Which memory speed should I select for the single-channel DDR3 controller?

Choose DDR3 modules rated at 1600 MHz for overclocked operation, or 1333 MHz and 1066 MHz for standard speeds; the board supports a maximum of 8 GB across its two DIMM slots.

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