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... 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 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...
... 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 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...
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... OS limitation, when installing total memory of AM3+/AM3 CPU. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Blue@x16 speed; 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® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0,1,5 and 10...
... OS limitation, when installing total memory of AM3+/AM3 CPU. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Blue@x16 speed; 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® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0,1,5 and 10...
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...! - Profile - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) ASUS CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - Network iControl - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - DirectKey - Precision Tweaker 2 - USB 3.0 Boost - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase Power Design - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB IEEE 1394...
...! - Profile - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) ASUS CPU Power Utility DRAM Power - Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - Network iControl - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY - DirectKey - Precision Tweaker 2 - USB 3.0 Boost - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase Power Design - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary USB IEEE 1394...
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...65533;r�ts� (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB �2�.0��/1��.1��p��o�r�ts� 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x...x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (continued on the next page) xi 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 - vNB HT...
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...Center. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133 (O.C.)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333 /1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. It is designed to support up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process....is optimized with less power consumption. PCI Express® 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to get high quality images. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 It provides better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3+...
...Center. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133 (O.C.)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333 /1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. It is designed to support up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process....is optimized with less power consumption. PCI Express® 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to get high quality images. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 It provides better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3+...
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... DRAM tuning and CPU voltage control for a blazing 100% increase in CPU frequency and performance. Enable the new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with just one -click extreme performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® SB950 Southbridge supporting the Serial ATA ...power solutions. TPU with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key Propelling you into the forefront of power management design, ASUS gives you the complete CPU, memory, and new SMART DIGI+ technology with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has...
... DRAM tuning and CPU voltage control for a blazing 100% increase in CPU frequency and performance. Enable the new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with just one -click extreme performance. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® SB950 Southbridge supporting the Serial ATA ...power solutions. TPU with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key Propelling you into the forefront of power management design, ASUS gives you the complete CPU, memory, and new SMART DIGI+ technology with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has...
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...optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-3 It provides a seamless environment for optimized performance in your... fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for a futuristic connected lifestyle with only a right click ... faster than the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed...
...optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-3 It provides a seamless environment for optimized performance in your... fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for a futuristic connected lifestyle with only a right click ... faster than the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed...
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...Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with the press of a button. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the existing...With DirectKey, you to press key during bootup. It also allows you a smartlydesigned fanless cooling solution. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on and turn on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool ...
...Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with the press of a button. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the existing...With DirectKey, you to press key during bootup. It also allows you a smartlydesigned fanless cooling solution. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on and turn on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool ...
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...with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. The stability and compatibility of memory, we recommend that you... For effective use of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-11 com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not �s�u�p�p�o�r�t��D�...
...with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. The stability and compatibility of memory, we recommend that you... For effective use of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-11 com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not �s�u�p�p�o�r�t��D�...
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...When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-23 We suggest that... you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration....
...When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-23 We suggest that... you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration....
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...cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend ...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 6.
...cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend ...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 6.
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... with the software application for detailed software configuration. Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system...support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2...
... with the software application for detailed software configuration. Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system...support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2...
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...1 Smart DIGI+ Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click. 2 OC Now! 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to default settings. ...Adjusts the ratio settings in TurboV. 3 Default Sets your CPU/DRAM power to enhance reliability and stability. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support To launch DIGI...
...1 Smart DIGI+ Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click. 2 OC Now! 4.3.2 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to default settings. ...Adjusts the ratio settings in TurboV. 3 Default Sets your CPU/DRAM power to enhance reliability and stability. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support To launch DIGI...
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... rate for CPU. 4 CPU/NB Load-line Calibration Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for better thermal solution.� 5 CPU/NB�...;�C�u�r�r�e�n�t��C�a�p��a�b�i�li�ty� Setting CPU/NB Current...overclocking. 8 CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential. 9 CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty...
... rate for CPU. 4 CPU/NB Load-line Calibration Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for better thermal solution.� 5 CPU/NB�...;�C�u�r�r�e�n�t��C�a�p��a�b�i�li�ty� Setting CPU/NB Current...overclocking. 8 CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential. 9 CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty...
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...and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings ...load the profile after Windows starts. Use the Save Profile function to an unstable system. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without exiting ...
...and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings ...load the profile after Windows starts. Use the Save Profile function to an unstable system. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without exiting ...
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...Fast Tuning 1. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK to start the auto-overclocking process. Click Auto Tuning tab > Fast. 2. Read the warning messages and click Start to exit. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you set up a better thermal environment to ...prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard. • Fast Tuning: fast overclocking for the system • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU...
...Fast Tuning 1. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK to start the auto-overclocking process. Click Auto Tuning tab > Fast. 2. Read the warning messages and click Start to exit. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you set up a better thermal environment to ...prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard. • Fast Tuning: fast overclocking for the system • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU...
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...show the total CO2 that provides several power-saving modes. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the Auto Mode, the system ...CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. Multiple system operating modes The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-processing utility that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS...
...show the total CO2 that provides several power-saving modes. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the Auto Mode, the system ...CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. Multiple system operating modes The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-processing utility that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS...
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ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ... Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.9 FAN Xpert...
ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ... Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.9 FAN Xpert...
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... II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you to customize the time interval of any problem with these components. Launching... the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. 4.3.11 Probe II Probe II is always at www. The Preference tab allows you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 4-33...
... II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you to customize the time interval of any problem with these components. Launching... the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. 4.3.11 Probe II Probe II is always at www. The Preference tab allows you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 4-33...