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...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...2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 ...
...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...2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 ...
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...BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 Remote GO 4-13 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-24 iv Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS... 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-33...
...BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 Remote GO 4-13 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-24 iv Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS... 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-33...
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...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 ... 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers 6-3 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-3 Appendices A-1 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
...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 ... 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers 6-3 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-3 Appendices A-1 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
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..., TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) ASUS DRAM Power Utility SMART DIGI Key ASUS EPU - ASUS MyLogo 2 - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - Remote GO! - USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Profile - DirectKey - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications...
..., TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) ASUS DRAM Power Utility SMART DIGI Key ASUS EPU - ASUS MyLogo 2 - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - Remote GO! - USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Profile - DirectKey - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications...
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...increment Overclocking Protection: - 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 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (One can be used for USB BIOS Flashback) 6 x ...100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 0.00625V increment - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ...
...increment Overclocking Protection: - 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 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (One can be used for USB BIOS Flashback) 6 x ...100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 0.00625V increment - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports Precision Tweaker 2: - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ...
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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...
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...
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... the CPU and DRAM voltages and VRM switching frequencies for various overclocking scenarios with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy. It includes two digital voltage controllers that allows ultra-precise ...ratios in the TPU interface for new DRAM tuning possibilities to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It also provides ...
... the CPU and DRAM voltages and VRM switching frequencies for various overclocking scenarios with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy. It includes two digital voltage controllers that allows ultra-precise ...ratios in the TPU interface for new DRAM tuning possibilities to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It also provides ...
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...press key during bootup. It also allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on different ... resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you to turn on and turn off ...
...press key during bootup. It also allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on different ... resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you to turn on and turn off ...
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... of performing mult-channel encoding of incredible surround sound. Consumers can connect their PC to the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to energy consumptions. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up photos, videos...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. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades the original sound to an external decoder. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS...
... of performing mult-channel encoding of incredible surround sound. Consumers can connect their PC to the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to energy consumptions. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up photos, videos...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. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades the original sound to an external decoder. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS...
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... 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 26. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. POST State LEDs 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 18. USB BIOS Flashback button 23. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 25. EPU LED (O2LED3) 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112,...DirectKey button 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 21. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 11. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 22. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 16 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 17. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. AM3+/AM3...
... 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 26. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. POST State LEDs 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 18. USB BIOS Flashback button 23. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 25. EPU LED (O2LED3) 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112,...DirectKey button 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 21. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 11. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 22. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 16 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 17. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. AM3+/AM3...
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... POST (without having to enhance system performance. 1. DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system. • Refer to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system will shut down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to section 3.7 Boot Menu for...when working on or turn on a bare or open-case system. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your ...
... POST (without having to enhance system performance. 1. DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system. • Refer to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system will shut down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to section 3.7 Boot Menu for...when working on or turn on a bare or open-case system. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your ...
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... DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 2. button Installing DIMMs that you download...
... DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 2. button Installing DIMMs that you download...
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.... Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the switch setting...disable the EPU function. For more details about the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. Just connect the USB storage USB device containing the BIOS file to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 4. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3...
.... Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the switch setting...disable the EPU function. For more details about the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is enabled. Just connect the USB storage USB device containing the BIOS file to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 4. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3...
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...setting to enable or disable the TPU function. • The TPU LED (O2LED2) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is enabled. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-29 However, the system will use the last setting you to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will be activated after the next... system bootup. • You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. 5. TPU switch This switch allows you have made.
...setting to enable or disable the TPU function. • The TPU LED (O2LED2) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is enabled. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-29 However, the system will use the last setting you to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will be activated after the next... system bootup. • You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. 5. TPU switch This switch allows you have made.
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... battery. • You DO NOT need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the... boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...
... battery. • You DO NOT need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the... boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...
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3. Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction TPU LED (O2LED2) The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is pressed for three seconds. 4. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is switched to Enable.
3. Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction TPU LED (O2LED2) The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is pressed for three seconds. 4. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is switched to Enable.
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...details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction... a RAID set, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. The Serial ATA ...
...details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction... a RAID set, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. The Serial ATA ...
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... recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-39 Chapter 1 7. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 8. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Front...
... recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-39 Chapter 1 7. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 8. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Front...
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.... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for... or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 10. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-41 Chapter 1 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
.... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for... or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 10. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-41 Chapter 1 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.