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BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-...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 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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 ...
BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-...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 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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 ...
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...4-10 FAN Xpert 4-14 Ai Charger 4-15 Probe II 4-16 Sensor Recorder 4-17 ASUS Update 4-19 MyLogo2 4-20 Audio configurations 4-22 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ...you begin 6-1 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers 6-3 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
...4-10 FAN Xpert 4-14 Ai Charger 4-15 Probe II 4-16 Sensor Recorder 4-17 ASUS Update 4-19 MyLogo2 4-20 Audio configurations 4-22 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ...you begin 6-1 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers 6-3 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
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... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard ...
... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard ...
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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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6... WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ 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 ...
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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6... WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ 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 ...
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..., convenience, and easy to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect...hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of USB3.0 fast charging experience. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your ...
..., convenience, and easy to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect...hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of USB3.0 fast charging experience. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your ...
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...stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message ... power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. DO NOT...
...stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message ... power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. DO NOT...
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... then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for information on . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM...
... then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for information on . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM...
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... options for special functions. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more details, see section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot #... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to input the label of the ...
... options for special functions. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more details, see section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot #... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to input the label of the ...
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... update your BIOS if necessary. Save a copy of this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the support DVD that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS...
... update your BIOS if necessary. Save a copy of this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the support DVD that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS...
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.... 3. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. If you update the BIOS using this utility. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release...
.... 3. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. If you update the BIOS using this utility. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release...
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... want to continue. 4. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-31 Chapter 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 2. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release...
... want to continue. 4. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-31 Chapter 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 2. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release...
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.... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 LE R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 07...
.... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 LE R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 07...
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... utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under DOS environment. See...
... utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under DOS environment. See...
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Welcome to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to...
Welcome to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to...
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... Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 LE R2.0 VER: 0302 DATE: 07/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: M5A97LER20.CAP 2097152 2012-07-02 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter...
... Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 LE R2.0 VER: 0302 DATE: 07/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: M5A97LER20.CAP 2097152 2012-07-02 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter...
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...a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. Click the icon to the optical drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-3 View the online help or readme ...sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Installing AI Suite II To ...
...a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. Click the icon to the optical drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-3 View the online help or readme ...sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Installing AI Suite II To ...
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ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you back up the original BIOS file. Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. • Save BIOS to file Save the BIOS file to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these...
ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you back up the original BIOS file. Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. • Save BIOS to file Save the BIOS file to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these...
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... Browse the image for your boot logo, click Next and follow the instructions below. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to locate the BIOS file. 2. Using MyLogo Select the option that you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the...
... Browse the image for your boot logo, click Next and follow the instructions below. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to locate the BIOS file. 2. Using MyLogo Select the option that you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the...
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When prompted, click Yes to use this feature. Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to reboot the system. Click Flash to preview the boot image. 4. You will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-21 Do any of the following: • Click Auto Tune to adjust the image size or the image resolution. • Click Booting Preview to update the boot logo. 6. Click Next. 5. 3.
When prompted, click Yes to use this feature. Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to reboot the system. Click Flash to preview the boot image. 4. You will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-21 Do any of the following: • Click Auto Tune to adjust the image size or the image resolution. • Click Booting Preview to update the boot logo. 6. Click Next. 5. 3.