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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. M5A97 LE R2.0 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 motherboard SOCKET AM3+ User Manual User Guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 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. xii
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. M5A97 LE R2.0 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 motherboard SOCKET AM3+ User Manual User Guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 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. xii
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 1 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-1
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 1 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-1
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Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 M5A97 LE R2.0 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-3 Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3.
Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 M5A97 LE R2.0 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-3 Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3.
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ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-5 3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Chapter 2 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-5 3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Chapter 2 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-11
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-11
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... Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-13
... Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-13
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-15
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-15
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In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device ...convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel.
In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device ...convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel.
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The default screen for details. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ ... and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit...
The default screen for details. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ ... and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit...
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... entering a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . To change the value of a field, select it to the previous menu screen. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5
... entering a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . To change the value of a field, select it to the previous menu screen. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5
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... . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. After you set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-7 Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. The User Password item on...
... . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. After you set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-7 Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. The User Password item on...
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ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Current NB Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current NB frequency. Current Memory Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current memory frequency. Current HT Link Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current HT Link speed. Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Target CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU speed.
ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Current NB Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current NB frequency. Current Memory Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current memory frequency. Current HT Link Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current HT Link speed. Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Target CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU speed.
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... is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for EMI control. Press to READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the CPU bus...
... is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for EMI control. Press to READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the CPU bus...
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... you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to enable or disable the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration function. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-13 This item allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set...
... you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to enable or disable the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration function. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-13 This item allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set...
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.... The items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. C1E [Enabled] Enable this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-15
.... The items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. C1E [Enabled] Enable this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-15
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... the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] S et to [AHCI] when you to set them to [IDE] mode. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-17 OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the HPET timer. 3.5.3 South Bridge HPET [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable serial...
... the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] S et to [AHCI] when you to set them to [IDE] mode. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-17 OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the HPET timer. 3.5.3 South Bridge HPET [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable serial...
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... USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller is set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this function Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled...
... USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller is set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this function Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled...
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... or enable the UEFI network stack. When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-21 3.5.9 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to [Enabled].
... or enable the UEFI network stack. When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-21 3.5.9 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to [Enabled].
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... fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [30] Set the minimum CPU fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-23 CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the...
... fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [30] Set the minimum CPU fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-23 CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the...
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... Full Screen Logo item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to change the system boot options. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow...
... Full Screen Logo item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to change the system boot options. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow...