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... standard package. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures... BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS ...
... standard package. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures... BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS ...
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...ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to DDR3 1066MHz. DTS Connect - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD...channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **Due to 4800 MT/s; Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection -
...ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) ix Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to DDR3 1066MHz. DTS Connect - M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD...channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **Due to 4800 MT/s; Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection -
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xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... with less power consumption. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133 (O.C.)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333 /1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 AMD® 970 Chipset The AMD® Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities...
... with less power consumption. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133 (O.C.)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333 /1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 AMD® 970 Chipset The AMD® Chipset is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities...
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..., storage peripherals, and other portable PC devices. 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control A first on AMD AM3+ motherboards, and allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning anad ultra-precise CPU control. Bundled with the onboard programmable digital controllers. It includes two... and DRAM voltages and VRM switching frequencies for better efficiency, stability, and performance. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for new DRAM tuning possibilities to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. TPU with the All...
..., storage peripherals, and other portable PC devices. 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control A first on AMD AM3+ motherboards, and allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning anad ultra-precise CPU control. Bundled with the onboard programmable digital controllers. It includes two... and DRAM voltages and VRM switching frequencies for better efficiency, stability, and performance. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for new DRAM tuning possibilities to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. TPU with the All...
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... installing the CPU. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-9 The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount...
... installing the CPU. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-9 The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount...
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...65533;m��o�r�e�o��n�t�h�e� motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some ...memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. Check with the retailer to DDR3 1066MHz. c) For more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the CPU spec., AMD...
...65533;m��o�r�e�o��n�t�h�e� motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some ...memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. Check with the retailer to DDR3 1066MHz. c) For more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the CPU spec., AMD...
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...6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE Mode] to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD ... can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) These connectors are using ...
...6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE Mode] to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD ... can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) These connectors are using ...
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...and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-3 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the Selects the boot device priority selected...the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Monday [06/23/2012] M5A97 EVO R2.0 BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : AMD Eng Sample, 2D338251W8K54_39/33/22_2/8 Total Memory : 1048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit... drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/CPU_ OPT/Chassis fan speed Exits ...
...and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-3 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the Selects the boot device priority selected...the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Monday [06/23/2012] M5A97 EVO R2.0 BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : AMD Eng Sample, 2D338251W8K54_39/33/22_2/8 Total Memory : 1048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit... drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/CPU_ OPT/Chassis fan speed Exits ...
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...Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Confirm the password when prompted. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking... 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...
...Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. After you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Confirm the password when prompted. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking... 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...
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...;o�W�i�n�d�o�w�s® XP limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk...new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 5-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained... RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5 The motherboard comes with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. A ...
...;o�W�i�n�d�o�w�s® XP limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk...new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 5-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained... RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5 The motherboard comes with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. A ...
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...into the optical drive. 4. ���G�o��to��th�e� Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID ...Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Chapter 5 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID support Write-...
...into the optical drive. 4. ���G�o��to��th�e� Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID ...Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Chapter 5 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID support Write-...
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... one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD® certified. • Ensure that you should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. For Windows 7/Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Select your computer. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 6-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. ... and the supported 3D application list. 6.1.2 Before you to your system. Multiple GPU support 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6 The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum...
... one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD® certified. • Ensure that you should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. For Windows 7/Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Select your computer. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 6-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. ... and the supported 3D application list. 6.1.2 Before you to your system. Multiple GPU support 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6 The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum...