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...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 information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-8 iv BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 ...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...
...3-28 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 information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-8 iv BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 ...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...
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...4-10 FAN Xpert 4-14 Ai Charger 4-15 Probe II 4-16 Sensor Recorder 4-17 ASUS Update 4-19 MyLogo2 4-20 Audio configurations 4-22 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ...you begin 6-1 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers 6-3 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
...4-10 FAN Xpert 4-14 Ai Charger 4-15 Probe II 4-16 Sensor Recorder 4-17 ASUS Update 4-19 MyLogo2 4-20 Audio configurations 4-22 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ...you begin 6-1 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers 6-3 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
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... This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the ...documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include...
... This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the ...documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include...
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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... 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 PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update ...
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... 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 PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update ...
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...ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you a noiseless PC environment. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software that offers you to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2...Charger is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Combined ...
...ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you a noiseless PC environment. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software that offers you to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2...Charger is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Combined ...
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.... • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse...
.... • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse...
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...the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to the default value. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.9 ...not exactly match what you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu...
...the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to the default value. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.9 ...not exactly match what you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu...
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...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to configure options for special functions. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show ...Not Installed if no profile is created. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to...
...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to configure options for special functions. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show ...Not Installed if no profile is created. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to...
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... result in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash...
... result in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash...
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... Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 2. If you want to download. Select the BIOS version that you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through...
... Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 2. If you want to download. Select the BIOS version that you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through...
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... Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS M5A97 LE R2...
... Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS M5A97 LE R2...
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ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 LE R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 07/02/12 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 07/02/2012 M5A97LER20.CAP Chapter 3 File Infor MODEL: ... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Go to the Tool menu to...
ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 LE R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 07/02/12 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 07/02/2012 M5A97LER20.CAP Chapter 3 File Infor MODEL: ... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Go to the Tool menu to...
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...• NTFS is not supported under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 See section 3.9 Exit Menu for reference only. The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT... system boot failure! 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 update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect...
...• NTFS is not supported under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 See section 3.9 Exit Menu for reference only. The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT... system boot failure! 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 update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect...
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... and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Boot your... computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment 1. When the Make...
... and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Boot your... computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment 1. When the Make...
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... 3. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and...
... 3. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and...
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... Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete the installation. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for more information. 4.3.1... motherboard models and CPUs installed. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that came with models. • Refer to the ...
... Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete the installation. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for more information. 4.3.1... motherboard models and CPUs installed. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that came with models. • Refer to the ...
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Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. • Save BIOS to file Save the BIOS file to another file or a USB storage device for later use . ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage...
Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. • Save BIOS to file Save the BIOS file to another file or a USB storage device for later use . ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage...
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... to customize the boot logo, which is the image that you want to use to update your boot logo, then click Next. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to locate the BIOS file. 2. From the Picture File field, click Browse the image for your boot logo...
... to customize the boot logo, which is the image that you want to use to update your boot logo, then click Next. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to locate the BIOS file. 2. From the Picture File field, click Browse the image for your boot logo...
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Click Flash to use this feature. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-21 Click Next. 5. Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Yes to preview the boot image. 4. Do any of the following: • Click Auto Tune to adjust the image size or the image resolution. • Click Booting Preview to reboot the system. You will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. 3.
Click Flash to use this feature. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-21 Click Next. 5. Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Yes to preview the boot image. 4. Do any of the following: • Click Auto Tune to adjust the image size or the image resolution. • Click Booting Preview to reboot the system. You will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. 3.