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... (please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives, etc. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF.... Copies of the product for backup purposes, without intent to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd.,...
... (please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives, etc. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF.... Copies of the product for backup purposes, without intent to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd.,...
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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 ...24 3.5.8 APM 3-26 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 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 ...24 3.5.8 APM 3-26 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-33...
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... the power cables for the devices are not damaged. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged...
... the power cables for the devices are not damaged. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged...
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... to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . If you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and...
... to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . If you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and...
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... True BD Lossless Sound - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - 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 ...of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AMD® Phenom™II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet...
... True BD Lossless Sound - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - 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 ...of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AMD® Phenom™II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet...
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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/s cables 2 in 1 Q-connector I/O Shield User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus...
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/s cables 2 in 1 Q-connector I/O Shield User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus...
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xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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... you the complete CPU, memory, and new SMART DIGI+ technology with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded and optimized for a one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in CPU frequency and performance. This evolutionary, innovative, ...and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for various overclocking scenarios with an extensive and intuitive...
... you the complete CPU, memory, and new SMART DIGI+ technology with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded and optimized for a one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in CPU frequency and performance. This evolutionary, innovative, ...and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for various overclocking scenarios with an extensive and intuitive...
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For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the...65533;�s�u�p�p��o�r�t �a��fu��ll memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory ...
For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the...65533;�s�u�p�p��o�r�t �a��fu��ll memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory ...
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... the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. function. 2. button... 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. If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of...
... the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. function. 2. button... 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. If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of...
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... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller...
... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller...
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...rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You ...In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as M5A97E20.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS...
...rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You ...In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as M5A97E20.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS...
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...65533;�0�0�M�H��z�t�o��7�0�0�0�M��H�z�. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-9 This allows you to select the CPU/NB frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz]...Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the memory operating frequency. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the ...
...65533;�0�0�M�H��z�t�o��7�0�0�0�M��H�z�. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-9 This allows you to select the CPU/NB frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz]...Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the memory operating frequency. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the ...
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...] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] CPU Power Thermal Control [130] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to [Manual]. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase number...] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing phase number under light system loading to control the CPU Power...
...] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] CPU Power Thermal Control [130] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to [Manual]. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase number...] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing phase number under light system loading to control the CPU Power...
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... & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 2.075V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. The values... [Optimized] Allows you set the DRAM current capability. Refer to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] CPU & NB...
... & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 2.075V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. The values... [Optimized] Allows you set the DRAM current capability. Refer to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] CPU & NB...
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... Core Activation [Auto] This item allows you to turn off the CPU cores manually. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function UEFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. core manually. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-23 SB USB Configuration USB PORT 1-14 [Enabled] This item allows you...
... Core Activation [Auto] This item allows you to turn off the CPU cores manually. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function UEFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. core manually. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-23 SB USB Configuration USB PORT 1-14 [Enabled] This item allows you...
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.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following... CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-29
.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following... CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-29
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... limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 40ºC to... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Min.
... limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 40ºC to... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Min.
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...65533;�is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in ...
...65533;�is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in ...
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...65533;to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 Yes No 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update BIOS? Press to switch between...as below. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 EVO R2.0 VER: 0206 DATE: 06/18/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ ...
...65533;to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 Yes No 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update BIOS? Press to switch between...as below. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 EVO R2.0 VER: 0206 DATE: 06/18/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ ...