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... serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code...
... serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code...
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...15 Network iControl 4-25 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-29 FAN Xpert 4-31 Ai Charger 4-32 Probe II 4-33 Sensor Recorder 4-34 ASUS Update 4-36 MyLogo2 4-37 Audio configurations 4-39 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-6 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-6 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during...
...15 Network iControl 4-25 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-29 FAN Xpert 4-31 Ai Charger 4-32 Probe II 4-33 Sensor Recorder 4-34 ASUS Update 4-36 MyLogo2 4-37 Audio configurations 4-39 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-6 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-6 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during...
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... ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. DTS UltraPC II - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support (gray) 1 x ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports (red) Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller...
... ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. DTS UltraPC II - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support (gray) 1 x ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports (red) Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller...
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...(4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM header 1 x DRCT header 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (continued on the next page) xi vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking...
...(4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM header 1 x DRCT header 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (continued on the next page) xi vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking...
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xii x 9.6 in . M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 3 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 2 in 1 Q-connector I/O Shield User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24...
xii x 9.6 in . M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 3 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 2 in 1 Q-connector I/O Shield User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24...
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...; Control Center. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 AMD® SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality...
...; Control Center. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 AMD® SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality...
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... mouse. * iPad/iPhone can even use helpful utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-3 Remote GO! Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your PC to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system...
... mouse. * iPad/iPhone can even use helpful utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-3 Remote GO! Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your PC to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system...
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ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of audio files. Consumers can connect their PC to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.1.6 Other special features External SATA The external SATA port located at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. DTS Interactive is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. With these technologies, users experience better...
ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of audio files. Consumers can connect their PC to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.1.6 Other special features External SATA The external SATA port located at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. DTS Interactive is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. With these technologies, users experience better...
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... using the MemOK! function. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 2. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual...
... using the MemOK! function. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 2. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual...
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... will use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. 3. For more details about the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. Refer to enable or disable the EPU function. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback button allows you to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of...
... will use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. 3. For more details about the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. Refer to enable or disable the EPU function. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback button allows you to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of...
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Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for EMI control. The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. Use the and keys to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. Use the and keys to become unstable! Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz...
Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for EMI control. The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. Use the and keys to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. Use the and keys to become unstable! Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz...
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... system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to reduce the CPU's power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-17 UEFI BIOS Utility - Cool'n'Quiet [Enable] Allows you to the CPU you installed. The items shown in this screen may be different due to enable or disable AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Advanced Mode Exit Main...
... system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to reduce the CPU's power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-17 UEFI BIOS Utility - Cool'n'Quiet [Enable] Allows you to the CPU you installed. The items shown in this screen may be different due to enable or disable AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Advanced Mode Exit Main...
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...;I��] Setting this item to [IDE] instead of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical drives connected to the SATA connector 5 or 6 when installing Windows OS. • When the SATA Port1-Port 4 and the SATA Port5-Port6 items are set them to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on PORT6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-21
...;I��] Setting this item to [IDE] instead of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical drives connected to the SATA connector 5 or 6 when installing Windows OS. • When the SATA Port1-Port 4 and the SATA Port5-Port6 items are set them to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on PORT6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-21
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...Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio controller. HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] Allows you to set the S3 Video Repost. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-25 IRQ=3] SB HD Azalia Configuration Options for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to high definition audio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] S3 Video Repost [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN...
...Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio controller. HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] Allows you to set the S3 Video Repost. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-25 IRQ=3] SB HD Azalia Configuration Options for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to high definition audio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] S3 Video Repost [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN...
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... 3: BIOS setup Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. If there is a utility that allows you need to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update...
... 3: BIOS setup Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. If there is a utility that allows you need to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update...
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... the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-41 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Boot your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and...
... the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-41 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Boot your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and...
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... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions...
... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions...
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...5: RAID support To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using more than four HDDs, ensure that SATA ports 5-6 are set to [RAID] mode. • When creating a RAID set, set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your ODD device. Connect a SATA power cable to...
...5: RAID support To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using more than four HDDs, ensure that SATA ports 5-6 are set to [RAID] mode. • When creating a RAID set, set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your ODD device. Connect a SATA power cable to...
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... RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you connect the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click OK. 4. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2...
... RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you connect the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click OK. 4. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2...
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... the oem file. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from a floppy disk during the OS installation. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. Click Details tab. Double-click the file. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Select Device Manager. The...
... the oem file. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from a floppy disk during the OS installation. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. Click Details tab. Double-click the file. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Select Device Manager. The...
