ASUS E45M1-I Deluxe looks like one of the first Mini-ITX motherboards to sport the updated series of AMD E processors. AMD E-450 is the new master of the domain in the energy efficient APU program and besides a slightly tweaked processor frequency there is also a Turbo-activated GPU, all in a feature packed package from ASUS.
ASUS is coming out with several new models on the AMD E market where the Mini-ITX model E45M1-I Deluxe is perhaps the biggest attraction. ASUS E45M1-M Pro is also in the roadmap, but it uses the bigger Micro-ATX format with less features.
ASUS E45M1-I Deluxe is in most aspects an evolution of ASUS E35M1-I Deluxe where the motherboard still measures minimal 17×17 cm, while the functions of the two cards are nearly identical. This is hardly a drawback since ASUS Deluxe-kort in a Mini-ITX format is one of the best equipped on the market.
The major different between the two is the processor, or more precisely the APU. AMD E-450 sports dual cores (Bobcat), but this time clocked at 1.65 GHz – up from 1.6 GHz in E-350. The biggest change comes on the GPU where the nominal frequency has been bumped to 508 MHz, but where AMD Turbo Core adds another boost to 600 MHz when needed. Something that together with faster DDR3-1333 memory will enable up to 30% better performance than the precursor.
Other noteworthy features include support for Stereopscopic 3D (Blu-ray 3D and more) and DisplayPort++ that support audio and video through a HDMI adapter.
When ASUS E45M1-I Deluxe is expected to arrive in store and what price we don’t know.
| E45M1-I DELUXE specifications | |
| CPU | AMD® Dual-Core Processor E-450 with AMD RadeonTM HD 6320 Discrete-Class Graphics |
| Supprt AMD® Turbo Core Technology | |
| Chipset | AMD® FCH A50M (Hudson M1) |
| Memory | 2 x DDR3 1333/1066 MHz, max. 8GB, non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
| Single-channel memory architecture | |
| * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor 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. | |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 mode, with latch) |
| Graphics | Integrated AMD® Radeon HD 6320 Discrete-Class Graphics |
| Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920×1200@60Hz | |
| Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920×1080@60Hz | |
| Storage | 5 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s support AHCI mode |
| 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s | |
| LAN | Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth V3.0+ HS |
| ASUS BT GO! Utility | |
| Audio | ALC892 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC |
| Supports DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC | |
| * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. | |
| USB | Renesas Electronics® USB 3.0 controller : |
| 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) | |
| AMD® FCH A50M Chipset: | |
| 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) | |
| ASUS Special Features | ASUS AI Suite II |
| ASUS TurboKey II | |
| ASUS Mem OK! | |
| ASUS Q-FAN | |
| ASUS Anti-surge Protection | |
| ASUS BT GO! | |
| ASUS@Vibe Support | |
| ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface | |
| 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors | |
| ASUS EZ DIY: | |
| – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 | |
| – ASUS MyLogo2 | |
| – ASUS EZ Flash2 | |
| Back Panel I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port |
| 1 x DVI-I port | |
| 1 x HDMI port | |
| 1 x LAN (RJ45) port | |
| 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s | |
| 4 x USB 2.0 | |
| 2 x USB 3.0 (compatible with USB 2.0 device) | |
| 1 x optical S/PDIF out | |
| 1 x Bluetooth 3.0 adapter | |
| 2 x Wifi antenna ports | |
| 3 x Audio jacks | |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports |
| 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports | |
| 1 x Chassis Fan connector | |
| 1 x CPU Fan connector | |
| 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector | |
| 5 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| 1 x S/PDIF out connector | |
| 1 x System Panel connector | |
| 1 x Front panel audio connector | |
| 1 x MemOK! switch | |
| 1 x Turbo Key II switch | |
| 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector | |
| 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector | |
| BIOS | 32 Mb Flash ROM,UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6, F12 PrintScreen Function |
| Accessories | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables |
| 2 x Wifi antennas | |
| 1 x I/O Shield | |
| 1 x User’s manual | |
| 1 x Support DVD | |
| Support CD | Drivers |
| ASUS utilities | |
| ASUS Update | |
| Anti-virus software (OEM version) | |
| Form Factor | Mini ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17cm x 17cm) |
