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... Unit 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-15 1.2.6 Jumpers 1-17 1.2.7 Onboard...computer 2-16 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1...
... Unit 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-15 1.2.6 Jumpers 1-17 1.2.7 Onboard...computer 2-16 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware ...tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard ...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware ...tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard ...
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M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / ...fan connector 3 x Chassis fan connectors (3 x 4-pin) Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM connector 64Mb Flash... UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, 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...
M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / ...fan connector 3 x Chassis fan connectors (3 x 4-pin) Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM connector 64Mb Flash... UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, 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...
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-24 9. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-23 13. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-9 5. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-18 7. ...ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-22 3. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-23 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-21 Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 1-20 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-17 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112...
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-24 9. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-23 13. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-9 5. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-18 7. ...ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-22 3. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-23 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-21 Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 1-20 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-17 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112...
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... BIOS setup to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not... help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. M5A97 LE R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A97 LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
... BIOS setup to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not... help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. M5A97 LE R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A97 LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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...FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM M5A97 LE R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables ...of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the... system chassis. 2. These are for better thermal environment. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors,...
...FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM M5A97 LE R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables ...of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the... system chassis. 2. These are for better thermal environment. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors,...
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... the module to this connector. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module...switch. CHASSIS M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 Chassis intrusion connector M5A97 LE R2.0 1-23 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND Chapter 1 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. ...
... the module to this connector. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module...switch. CHASSIS M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 Chassis intrusion connector M5A97 LE R2.0 1-23 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND Chapter 1 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. ...
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... off. 3. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started After applying power, the system power LED on self...
... off. 3. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started After applying power, the system power LED on self...
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... to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard...
... to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard...
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... you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show [Installed]. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the...
... you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show [Installed]. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the...