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...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... 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 5-8 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support 6-1 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 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®...
...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... 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 5-8 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support 6-1 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 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®...
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...have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to ... the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of ...
...have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to ... the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of ...
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...CPU Support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU AMD® 970/SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s; DTS Connect - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory...Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Black@x4 speed) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Storage LAN Audio AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with AMD® Socket AM3 for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3...
...CPU Support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU AMD® 970/SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s; DTS Connect - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory...Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Black@x4 speed) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Storage LAN Audio AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with AMD® Socket AM3 for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3...
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... 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0x16 graphics. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support AMD®'s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with up to 4800MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to 8-core native CPU...
... 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0x16 graphics. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support AMD®'s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with up to 4800MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to 8-core native CPU...
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...that allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning and CPU voltage control for better efficiency, stability, and performance. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and performance. 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 its New DIGI+ Power Control provides total CPU, memory, and SMART DIGI+ Key profile tuning and...
...that allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning and CPU voltage control for better efficiency, stability, and performance. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and performance. 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 its New DIGI+ Power Control provides total CPU, memory, and SMART DIGI+ Key profile tuning and...
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...DLNA devices via Wi-Fi. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-3 Remote GO! MemOK!, the remarkably memory rescue tool, allows you to automatically connect to 170% 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...these utilities simultaneously. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! Auto Tuning provides a user-friendly solution to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock ...
...DLNA devices via Wi-Fi. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-3 Remote GO! MemOK!, the remarkably memory rescue tool, allows you to automatically connect to 170% 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...these utilities simultaneously. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! Auto Tuning provides a user-friendly solution to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock ...
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... thus mitigate environmental impacts. Easily back up and simplify the DIY process! With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through high hand low frequency equalization. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-5 DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups-your DIY experience...
... thus mitigate environmental impacts. Easily back up and simplify the DIY process! With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through high hand low frequency equalization. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-5 DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups-your DIY experience...
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... Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2400MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool AMD Turbo CORE technology Disabled/Enabled Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio AMD Turbo Core Technology Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power Saving Mode ...> OC Tuner AMD Turbo CORE technology Auto Disabled Enabled Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Disabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter...
... Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2400MHz Advanced Monitor Boot Tool AMD Turbo CORE technology Disabled/Enabled Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio AMD Turbo Core Technology Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power Saving Mode ...> OC Tuner AMD Turbo CORE technology Auto Disabled Enabled Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Disabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter...
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... Advanced Current Memory Frequency : 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Monitor Boot Tool AMD Turbo CORE Technology Disabled/Enabled Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio AMD Turbo Core Technology Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power Saving Mode > OC Tuner...
... Advanced Current Memory Frequency : 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 220MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2600MHz Monitor Boot Tool AMD Turbo CORE Technology Disabled/Enabled Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio AMD Turbo Core Technology Memory Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed CPU Spread Spectrum PCIe Spread Spectrum EPU Power Saving Mode > OC Tuner...
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...1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-9 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz]... [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Use the and keys to set AMD Turbo CORE technology to increase or decrease the target turbo core speed. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you can manually adjust the ...
...1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-9 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz]... [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Use the and keys to set AMD Turbo CORE technology to increase or decrease the target turbo core speed. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you can manually adjust the ...
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...device). 2. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal... mode at www. 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device's transfer speed up to the software manual in the support ...
...device). 2. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal... mode at www. 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device's transfer speed up to the software manual in the support ...
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... Exit button Minimize button Control settings Analog and digital connector status Set default device buttons Connector settings Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 4-39 The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® 7™ / Vista™ Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. A. If the Realtek audio...
... Exit button Minimize button Control settings Analog and digital connector status Set default device buttons Connector settings Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 4-39 The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® 7™ / Vista™ Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. A. If the Realtek audio...
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Multiple GPU support 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6 The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to your system. V�i�s�it�t�h�e��A�M�... processing units (GPU) graphics cards. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Select your computer. See Chapter 1 for better thermal environment. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 6-1 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that you should have to uninstall all current applications. 2....
Multiple GPU support 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6 The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to your system. V�i�s�it�t�h�e��A�M�... processing units (GPU) graphics cards. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Select your computer. See Chapter 1 for better thermal environment. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 6-1 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that you should have to uninstall all current applications. 2....
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... your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. 5. Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD VISION Engine Control Center in Windows environment. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 6-3 Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select AMD VISION...
... your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. 5. Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD VISION Engine Control Center in Windows environment. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 6-3 Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select AMD VISION...
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Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 3. In the AMD VISION Engine Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM. 2. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 1 3 4 Chapter 6 6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support
Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 3. In the AMD VISION Engine Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM. 2. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 1 3 4 Chapter 6 6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support