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......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 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) & EPU (Energy Processing 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...
......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 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) & EPU (Energy Processing 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...
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...- vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Precision Tweaker 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q Design - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00500V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):...ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS Power Design - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution - Profile - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS...
...- vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Precision Tweaker 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q Design - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00500V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):...ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS Power Design - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution - Profile - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS...
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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 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 audio jacks for 8-channel audio 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 3 x Chassis fan... 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 ...
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 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 audio jacks for 8-channel audio 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 3 x Chassis fan... 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 ...
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xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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...is an intuitive one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to a PPPoE network for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without exiting or rebooting the OS. beginners can... It also provides you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Even O.C. It allows users to optimize performance under varied system conditions. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for a more ...
...is an intuitive one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to a PPPoE network for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without exiting or rebooting the OS. beginners can... It also provides you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Even O.C. It allows users to optimize performance under varied system conditions. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for a more ...
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...ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you a noiseless PC environment. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you with difficult POST situations. The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of USB3.0 fast charging experience. The built-in different geographic regions and your system. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS... user-friendly utility that offers you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to a new level of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-...
...ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you a noiseless PC environment. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you with difficult POST situations. The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of USB3.0 fast charging experience. The built-in different geographic regions and your system. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS... user-friendly utility that offers you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to a new level of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-...
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...Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-17 8. 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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-22 3. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 12. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-18 7. AMD AM3+ CPU socket 1-8 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-24 9. 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. 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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-22 3. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 12. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-18 7. AMD AM3+ CPU socket 1-8 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-24 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 1-20 2.
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...the ground pin 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 rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for .... CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN3 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA 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 to the USB connectors...
...the ground pin 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 rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for .... CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN3 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA 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 to the USB connectors...
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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 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.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 Chapter 2 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 Chapter 2 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started
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... the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the... details. 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. To access the Advanced...
... the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the... details. 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. To access the Advanced...
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..., the field shows N/A. CPU_FAN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CHA_FAN1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the detected...
..., the field shows N/A. CPU_FAN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CHA_FAN1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the detected...
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...and keys to 100%. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [30] Set the minimum CPU fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. CPU Fan Max. CPU Fan Min. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM... CPU temperature. CPU_FAN Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to set the CPU fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to 75ºC. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2...
...and keys to 100%. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [30] Set the minimum CPU fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. CPU Fan Max. CPU Fan Min. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM... CPU temperature. CPU_FAN Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to set the CPU fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to 75ºC. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2...
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...AI Suite II main menu bar. You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. 4.3.3 EPU EPU is an energy-processing utility that has been ... activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode • *Select From EPU Installation to show the...
...AI Suite II main menu bar. You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. 4.3.3 EPU EPU is an energy-processing utility that has been ... activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software configuration. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode • *Select From EPU Installation to show the...
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...different geographic regions and your selected fan. Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient ...temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.6 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-14 Chapter 4: ...
...different geographic regions and your selected fan. Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient ...temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.6 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-14 Chapter 4: ...
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... operating condition. Launching Probe II To launch Probe II, click Tool > Probe II on the right panel. • Refer to adjust the sensor threshold values. asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and... the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit.
... operating condition. Launching Probe II To launch Probe II, click Tool > Probe II on the right panel. • Refer to adjust the sensor threshold values. asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and... the system status will appear on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit.