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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... 2.1.6 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 Audio...
...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... 2.1.6 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 Audio...
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... 3.10 Updating 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 setup...
... 3.10 Updating 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 setup...
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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 driver... 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 driver... 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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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches... are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches... are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes...
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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...
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...
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... BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your system to go to turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. ASUS Direct Key This feature allows your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution for UEFI BIOS updates...
... BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your system to go to turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. ASUS Direct Key This feature allows your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution for UEFI BIOS updates...
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...the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. This is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on external devices. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to a home theater system. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-... ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of incredible surround sound. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-5 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 ...
...the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. This is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on external devices. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to a home theater system. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-... ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of incredible surround sound. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-5 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 ...
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...BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2... continuously. R��e�fe��r�to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to ��s�e�c�t�io�n� 1.2.8 ...
...BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2... continuously. R��e�fe��r�to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to ��s�e�c�t�io�n� 1.2.8 ...
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...you to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 4. For more details about the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically. EPU switch This ...switch allows you to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU...
...you to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 4. For more details about the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is updated automatically. EPU switch This ...switch allows you to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU...
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... the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in ��to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is completed. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). In...
... the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in ��to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is completed. You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). In...
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.... • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user...
.... • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user...
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...press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup T�h�e��B�I ...BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. The BIOS...65533;t settings to the default value. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during ...BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to control the BIOS...the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Do ...
...press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup T�h�e��B�I ...BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. The BIOS...65533;t settings to the default value. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during ...BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to control the BIOS...the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Do ...
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...more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. XMP Rev. Profile Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to get DRAM SPD information. UEFI BIOS Utility - When you press , a ...+/-: Change Opt. UEFI BIOS Utility - JEDEC ID JEDEC Frequency (Mhz) Voltage (V) CAS# Latency (tCL) RAS# to confirm your choice. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-33 Advanced Mode ...
...more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. XMP Rev. Profile Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to get DRAM SPD information. UEFI BIOS Utility - When you press , a ...+/-: Change Opt. UEFI BIOS Utility - JEDEC ID JEDEC Frequency (Mhz) Voltage (V) CAS# Latency (tCL) RAS# to confirm your choice. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-33 Advanced Mode ...
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...;t�e�r�n�e�t Service Provider (ISP). Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is ��a�v�a��il�a�b�le...
...;t�e�r�n�e�t Service Provider (ISP). Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is ��a�v�a��il�a�b�le...
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... this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-39 Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash...
... this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-39 Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash...
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... Device Select Menu. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-41 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and...
... Device Select Menu. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-41 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and...
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...disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. D:\>bupdater... and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 EVO R2.0 VER: 0206 DATE: 06/18/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt.
...disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. D:\>bupdater... and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 EVO R2.0 VER: 0206 DATE: 06/18/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt.
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...;th��e�u��ti�li�ty��a�u��to confirm BIOS update. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to prevent system boot failure! F�o�r��B�I �O��...
...;th��e�u��ti�li�ty��a�u��to confirm BIOS update. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to prevent system boot failure! F�o�r��B�I �O��...
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... BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) and select the number of days for download Current BIOS information Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 4-29 Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to easily update the BIOS...
... BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) and select the number of days for download Current BIOS information Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 4-29 Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to easily update the BIOS...
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Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the...
Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the...