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...obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. 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... can coordinate the terms and cost of the product is eager to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. 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. Offer to infringe. If however you wish...
...obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. 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... can coordinate the terms and cost of the product is eager to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. 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. Offer to infringe. If however you wish...
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Profile 3-27 3.9 Exit menu 3-28 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-29 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-29 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-32 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-33 Software support 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 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU... Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.8 APM 3-20 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-25 3.8 Tools menu 3-27 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-27 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-27...
Profile 3-27 3.9 Exit menu 3-28 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-29 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-29 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-32 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-33 Software support 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 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU... Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.8 APM 3-20 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-25 3.8 Tools menu 3-27 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-27 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-27...
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... the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before you encounter...
... the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before you encounter...
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... text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Used to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used throughout this manual.
... text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Used to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used throughout this manual.
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xi M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ... Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serieal Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Specifications are subject...
xi M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ... Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serieal Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Specifications are subject...
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xii 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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
xii 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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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...or less. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. c) For more ...module. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with...
...or less. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. c) For more ...module. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with...
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...manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2... RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND M5A97 LE R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A97 LE R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for ...
...manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2... RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND M5A97 LE R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A97 LE R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for ...
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The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, ...offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are ...
The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, ...offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are ...
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...to become unstable! PCIE Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when you to adjust PCIE frequency to enhance the system performance. You can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. DRAM O.C. profile, which applies different settings to 600.0MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [... you to select a DRAM O.C. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the ratio between the NB (in the desired value using the numeric keypad. profile, and the related parameters...
...to become unstable! PCIE Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when you to adjust PCIE frequency to enhance the system performance. You can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. DRAM O.C. profile, which applies different settings to 600.0MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [... you to select a DRAM O.C. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the ratio between the NB (in the desired value using the numeric keypad. profile, and the related parameters...
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This item allows you to set the offset mode sign. Configuration options: [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the offset mode sign. The values vary with your CPU type with a 0.006250V interval... to 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 DCT1 Information: CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS/ODT drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] ...
This item allows you to set the offset mode sign. Configuration options: [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the offset mode sign. The values vary with your CPU type with a 0.006250V interval... to 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 DCT1 Information: CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS/ODT drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] ...
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... set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. The values range from 1.800000V to 2.100000V with a 0.005000V interval. 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 Northbridge 1.8V voltage. The values range from 1.200000V to 1.400000V with... values range from 1.200000V to 2.200000V with a 0.006250V interval. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to...
... set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. The values range from 1.800000V to 2.100000V with a 0.005000V interval. 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 Northbridge 1.8V voltage. The values range from 1.200000V to 1.400000V with... values range from 1.200000V to 2.200000V with a 0.006250V interval. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to...
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... shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. If no USB device is enabled. USB PORT 1 ~ 6 & 9-14 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.6 CPU Core ...DRIVER] S.M.A.R.T. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you to [RAID] and allows you set SATA Port1 - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Port4 to select Board SATA RAID ROM.
... shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. If no USB device is enabled. USB PORT 1 ~ 6 & 9-14 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.6 CPU Core ...DRIVER] S.M.A.R.T. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you to [RAID] and allows you set SATA Port1 - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Port4 to select Board SATA RAID ROM.
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... fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-23 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU_FAN Speed...] 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 Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. CPU Lower...
... fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-23 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU_FAN Speed...] 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 Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. CPU Lower...
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...the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. When the chassis temperature ...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 100%. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 60% to assign detailed...
...the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. When the chassis temperature ...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 100%. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 60% to assign detailed...
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... Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using ...the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file...
... Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using ...the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file...
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... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-31 Chapter 3 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software...
... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-31 Chapter 3 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software...
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...Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /... press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 LE R2.0 VER: 0302 DATE: 07/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH...
...Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /... press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 LE R2.0 VER: 0302 DATE: 07/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH...
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... install Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Make Disk menu contains items to use the devices. Click the Contact tab to run ... Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Click an item to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-1
... install Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Make Disk menu contains items to use the devices. Click the Contact tab to run ... Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Click an item to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-1
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... are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are provided in different languages. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support
... are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are provided in different languages. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support