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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control..... 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout...
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...Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU AMD® 970/SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s; DTS UltraPC II - DTS Connect - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Supports 192khz/ ...-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture *Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD®...
...Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU AMD® 970/SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s; DTS UltraPC II - DTS Connect - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Supports 192khz/ ...-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture *Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD®...
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..., EPU switch ASUS TPU - USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - Profile - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2 - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase Power Design - Network iControl - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS Q-Slot - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications...
..., EPU switch ASUS TPU - USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - Profile - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2 - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase Power Design - Network iControl - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS Q-Slot - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications...
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ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports (red) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x ... Protection: - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.005V increment - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: -
ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports (red) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x ... Protection: - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.005V increment - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: -
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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 ...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 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice....
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 ...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 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice....
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
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...; Chipset is optimized with less power consumption. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to get high quality images. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 PCI Express® 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for both the front and rear panels, allowing you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for double...
...; Chipset is optimized with less power consumption. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to get high quality images. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 PCI Express® 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for both the front and rear panels, allowing you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for double...
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...button to play multimedia contents. • Remote Desktop: Operate and control your PC in real time from PC. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of a USB 3.0 ... streaming to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via Wi-Fi. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-3 Auto Tuning provides a user-friendly solution to automatically optimize the system for a more convenient online experience. MemOK!, the ...
...button to play multimedia contents. • Remote Desktop: Operate and control your PC in real time from PC. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of a USB 3.0 ... streaming to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via Wi-Fi. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-3 Auto Tuning provides a user-friendly solution to automatically optimize the system for a more convenient online experience. MemOK!, the ...
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...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. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your audio entertainment across different input sources, and enhances boost audio quality through high hand low frequency equalization. DTS UltraPC ... sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on external devices. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-5 DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones...
...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. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your audio entertainment across different input sources, and enhances boost audio quality through high hand low frequency equalization. DTS UltraPC ... sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on external devices. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-5 DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-7
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-7
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... CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-9 The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD...
... CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-9 The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD...
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...;2�-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w�s��O��S�. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-11 The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. ...65533;�o�r�t �a��fu��ll memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. T�h�e��d�e�f�a�u�l�t ...
...;2�-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w�s��O��S�. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-11 The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. ...65533;�o�r�t �a��fu��ll memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. T�h�e��d�e�f�a�u�l�t ...
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...; • • • • • • • DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON Patriot Patriot Team Part No. M5A97 EVO R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. socket support (Optional) 2 4 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB DS - (2x4GB) - 9-9-9- - • 24 CMT4GX3M2A2133C9...
...; • • • • • • • DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON Patriot Patriot Team Part No. M5A97 EVO R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. socket support (Optional) 2 4 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB DS - (2x4GB) - 9-9-9- - • 24 CMT4GX3M2A2133C9...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-15 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Asint Asint ATP CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part No.
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-15 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Asint Asint ATP CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part No.
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... H5TQ2G83BFRPBC - 1.5 ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - - S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11- 1.5 11-28 S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-17 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Kingston KHX1600C9D3 K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB DS (4x4GB) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K6/24GX(XMP) 24GB...
... H5TQ2G83BFRPBC - 1.5 ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - - S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11- 1.5 11-28 S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-17 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Kingston KHX1600C9D3 K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB DS (4x4GB) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K6/24GX(XMP) 24GB...
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...) 2 4 1.5 •• 1.5 • - •• - •• - • - - - - - - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 9 - - - - - - - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 7-7-7-21 1.5 8-8-8-21 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 •• • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-19 A1333C9(XMP) CORSAIR TW3X4G1333 C9A 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. EK EKM324L28B 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - Size SS/ Chip Chip...
...) 2 4 1.5 •• 1.5 • - •• - •• - • - - - - - - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 9 - - - - - - - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 7-7-7-21 1.5 8-8-8-21 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 •• • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-19 A1333C9(XMP) CORSAIR TW3X4G1333 C9A 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. EK EKM324L28B 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - Size SS/ Chip Chip...
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...-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-23 We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any...
...-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-23 We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any...
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Onchip USB1 - PCI Slot2 - B C D E F G H - - - Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-25 USB 3.0 (Front) - PCIe_x1_1 - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. USB 3.0 (Rear) - shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - • In single VGA card mode, use the ...
Onchip USB1 - PCI Slot2 - B C D E F G H - - - Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-25 USB 3.0 (Front) - PCIe_x1_1 - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. USB 3.0 (Rear) - shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - • In single VGA card mode, use the ...
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...manual or on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. R��e�... DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set ...
...manual or on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. R��e�... DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set ...