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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...(Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 The built-in different geographic regions and your system. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution ...adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to personalize your PC's loading. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles...
...(Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 The built-in different geographic regions and your system. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution ...adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to personalize your PC's loading. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles...
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...to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. M5A97 LE R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A97 LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (...default) to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to...
...to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. M5A97 LE R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A97 LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (...default) to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to...
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...will not boot. • We recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A97 LE R2.0 GND ...when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement...
...will not boot. • We recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A97 LE R2.0 GND ...when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement...
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... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. At power on, hold down the key to put the system on the...
... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. At power on, hold down the key to put the system on the...
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... new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component ...that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise ...result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1
... new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component ...that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise ...result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1
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... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then...
... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then...
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... 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. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode ...screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system...
... 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. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode ...screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The figure below shows ...Advanced Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The figure below shows ...Advanced Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power...
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... bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the removable storage device. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of... right corner of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen.
... bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the removable storage device. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of... right corner of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen.
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...] [Disabled] Core C6 State [Enabled] Enables or disables Core C6 state function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to select the primary boot graphic controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [PEG/PCI] [PCI/PEG...
...] [Disabled] Core C6 State [Enabled] Enables or disables Core C6 state function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to select the primary boot graphic controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [PEG/PCI] [PCI/PEG...
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When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [... appears only when you set the Network Stack item to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. When this item is disabled, the IPV4 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].
When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [... appears only when you set the Network Stack item to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. When this item is disabled, the IPV4 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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... this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to change the system boot options. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the ... [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to display the post report. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the waiting time for the F1 key to use the...
... this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to change the system boot options. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the ... [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to display the post report. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the waiting time for the F1 key to use the...
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... Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the ...of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of... of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during legacy boot. INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] [Immediate] Allows Option ROMs to... The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed...
... Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the ...of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of... of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during legacy boot. INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] [Immediate] Allows Option ROMs to... The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed...
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... the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of your setup profile. Save to Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Label Allows you to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Key in...press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ...
... the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of your setup profile. Save to Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Label Allows you to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Key in...press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ...
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... package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 The following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Save a copy of this...
... package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 The following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Save a copy of this...
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E:\M5A97 LE-R20-ASUS-0302.CAP 3. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 2. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information ...vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. Model Name M5A97 LE R2...
E:\M5A97 LE-R20-ASUS-0302.CAP 3. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 2. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information ...vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. Model Name M5A97 LE R2...
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...with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. • DO NOT save them on the USB flash drive...and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as shown. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive ...
...with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. • DO NOT save them on the USB flash drive...and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as shown. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive ...
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... the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Booting the system in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as...
... the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Booting the system in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as...
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... 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. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to exit BIOS Updater. DO NOT... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if...
... 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. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to exit BIOS Updater. DO NOT... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if...