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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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Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 1 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-1 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. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1.
Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 1 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-1 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. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1.
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-3 3. Chapter 2 M5A97 LE R2.0 DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-3 3. Chapter 2 M5A97 LE R2.0 DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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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. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-5
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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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... in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. 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
... in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. 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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... BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration... this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1
... BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration... this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1
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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 to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for details. Refer ..., then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3
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 to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for details. Refer ..., then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3
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... BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the...
... BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the...
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... item and press . 2. To change only selected fields in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to see or change an administrator password: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-7 Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To set a user password: 1.
... item and press . 2. To change only selected fields in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to see or change an administrator password: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-7 Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To set a user password: 1.
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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. Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Current HT Link Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current HT Link speed. Current Memory Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current memory frequency.
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. Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Current HT Link Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current HT Link speed. Current Memory Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current memory frequency.
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... vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you to set power saving mode. 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 It takes around five minutes, and the system will reboot for several times until auto tuning is set to [Enabled] and allows you install...
... vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you to set power saving mode. 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 It takes around five minutes, and the system will reboot for several times until auto tuning is set to [Enabled] and allows you install...
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... by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. Different sub-items appear according to enable or disable the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration function. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Load-Line Calibration function. CPU/NB...
... by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. Different sub-items appear according to enable or disable the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration function. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Load-Line Calibration function. CPU/NB...
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... cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to save power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. The items shown in this function.
... cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to save power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. The items shown in this function.
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... 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. • If you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-17 OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Allows you to set them to [IDE] mode. This item can be configured as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI...
... 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. • If you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-17 OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Allows you to set them to [IDE] mode. This item can be configured as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI...
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... Azalia. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-19 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h;
... Azalia. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-19 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h;
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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]. When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be ...
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]. When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be ...
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... the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-23 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 75ºC. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the...
... the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-23 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 75ºC. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the...
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... of the NumLock to change the system boot options. Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to [Off]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC...] Wait for the system to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the waiting time for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [...
... of the NumLock to change the system boot options. Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to [Off]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC...] Wait for the system to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the waiting time for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [...