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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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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 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. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 1 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-1
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 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. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 1 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-1
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ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-3 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. 3.
ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-3 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. 3.
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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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... normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and...
... normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and...
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... and boot device priority. 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 enter the BIOS setup program. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the ... when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can ...
... and boot device priority. 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 enter the BIOS setup program. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the ... when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can ...
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... are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5
... are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5
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... password when prompted. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set a user password: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-7
... password when prompted. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set a user password: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-7
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Current NB Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current NB frequency. 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 Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed.
Current NB Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current NB frequency. 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 Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed.
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... is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for EMI control. 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 power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto...
... is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for EMI control. 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 power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto...
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... CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration function. Different sub-items appear according to CPU loading. The values vary with your CPU type with a 0.006250V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration controls the behavior of the DRAM controller. Configuration...
... CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration function. Different sub-items appear according to CPU loading. The values vary with your CPU type with a 0.006250V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration controls the behavior of the DRAM controller. Configuration...
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... 3 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-15 C1E [Enabled] Enable this feature will let your system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to malfunction. Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD...
... 3 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-15 C1E [Enabled] Enable this feature will let your system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to malfunction. Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD...
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..., so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. • If you have to [IDE] mode. SATA Port5 - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-17 3.5.3 South Bridge HPET [Enabled] Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects...
..., so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. • If you have to [IDE] mode. SATA Port5 - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-17 3.5.3 South Bridge HPET [Enabled] Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects...
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... Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller is set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB...
... Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller is set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB...
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... or enable the UEFI network stack. When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-21 When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created.
... or enable the UEFI network stack. When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-21 When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created.
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... fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 75ºC. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-23 CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600...
... fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 75ºC. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-23 CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600...
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... only when the Full Screen Logo item is set the waiting time for the F1 key to [Off]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set to [Enabled], the system waits for the system to display... screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 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...
... only when the Full Screen Logo item is set the waiting time for the F1 key to [Off]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set to [Enabled], the system waits for the system to display... screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 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...