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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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...charging speed may vary with your USB device's conditions. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 Combined with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only ... providing you with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you a noiseless PC environment. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution...
...charging speed may vary with your USB device's conditions. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 Combined with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only ... providing you with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you a noiseless PC environment. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution...
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M5A97 LE R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A97 LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer ...RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 Move the jumper cap from pins...2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear...
M5A97 LE R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A97 LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer ...RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 Move the jumper cap from pins...2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear...
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... minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer 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 designed to ensure the system stability. 6....configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A97 LE R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND ...
... minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer 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 designed to ensure the system stability. 6....configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A97 LE R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND ...
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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 enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to put the system on the screen. If you press the ATX power button. At...
... 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 enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to put the system on the screen. If you press the ATX power button. At...
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...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the...Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new ...
...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the...Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new ...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. •...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. •...
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Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 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 installed to the system. • The...
Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 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 installed to the system. • The...
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... configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. 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 3.2.2 ... 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...
... configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. 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 3.2.2 ... 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...
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... is highlighted when selected. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the right side of a menu screen when there... fields These fields show the values for that is user-configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen are items that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen.
... is highlighted when selected. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the right side of a menu screen when there... fields These fields show the values for that is user-configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen are items that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen.
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... [Enabled] Allows you to select unganged mode or ganged mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the primary boot graphic controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping...
... [Enabled] Allows you to select unganged mode or ganged mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the primary boot graphic controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping...
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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 [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item appears...
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 [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item appears...
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...] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of... feature. Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to change the system boot options. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3
...] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of... feature. Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to change the system boot options. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3
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... of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Click an item to trap interrupt 19 during legacy boot. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends ...on device to do so. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. ...
... of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Click an item to trap interrupt 19 during legacy boot. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends ...on device to do so. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. ...
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.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Use ...on the selected slot. Label Allows you to configure options for special functions. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. When you update the BIOS file only coming from one to ...
.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Use ...on the selected slot. Label Allows you to configure options for special functions. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. When you update the BIOS file only coming from one to ...
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...to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you... support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to restore the...
...to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you... support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to restore the...
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... detailed software configuration. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-31 Chapter 3 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click...
... detailed software configuration. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-31 Chapter 3 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click...
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... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Before updating BIOS 1. 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 copy the current ...computer 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 to low disk capacity. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 DO NOT save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash ...
... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Before updating BIOS 1. 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 copy the current ...computer 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 to low disk capacity. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 DO NOT save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash ...
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...ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot... device. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select...
...ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot... device. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select...
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...settings to confirm BIOS update. 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: A:\ A: M5A97LER20.CAP 2097152 2012-07-02...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Yes No 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or ...
...settings to confirm BIOS update. 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: A:\ A: M5A97LER20.CAP 2097152 2012-07-02...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Yes No 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or ...