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... up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution - ASUS O.C. ASUS My Logo 2 - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - 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 UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly...
... up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution - ASUS O.C. ASUS My Logo 2 - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - 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 UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly...
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... connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It also provides enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. CrossFireX™ allows ... (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to boost system performance. True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 5.0 Gbps with less power consumption. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1
... connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It also provides enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. CrossFireX™ allows ... (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to boost system performance. True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 5.0 Gbps with less power consumption. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1
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... an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. 1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - ASUS Auto tuning feature can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the ASUS OC profiles for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you to automatically... provides stability testing. beginners can intelligently optimize the system for the best overclocking settings in -one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest...
... an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. 1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - ASUS Auto tuning feature can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the ASUS OC profiles for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you to automatically... provides stability testing. beginners can intelligently optimize the system for the best overclocking settings in -one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest...
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... The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to overclocking failure. Profile that allows you the ... and DRAM voltage in 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1.1.6 Other special features ErP ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to overclocking failure. Profile that allows you the ... and DRAM voltage in 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1.1.6 Other special features ErP ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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c) For more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity ... Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system...
c) For more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity ... Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system...
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...-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel...
...-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel...
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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. ...• If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ...overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2...
M5A97 LE R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A97 LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ...• If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ...overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2...
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Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
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... 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 status, and changing the fan settings. For changing the system boot configuration...
... 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 status, and changing the fan settings. For changing the system boot configuration...
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... in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you clear...
... in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you clear...
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...] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to CPU base or factory setting. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to the default setting. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz]... value using the numeric keypad. DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [...
...] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to CPU base or factory setting. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to the default setting. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz]... value using the numeric keypad. DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [...
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... Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM. 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,...] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] DRAM WRITE to start auto tuning. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. •[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz...
... Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM. 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,...] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] DRAM WRITE to start auto tuning. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. •[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz...
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...the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may lead to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without ... bars Click to restore all startup settings Undoes all the changes Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. To launch AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO...
...the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may lead to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without ... bars Click to restore all startup settings Undoes all the changes Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. To launch AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO...
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...ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend that auto-tuning is successful. After the system restarts, a message appears indicating that you set up a better thermal environment to exit. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click Auto Tuning tab > Fast. 2. TurboV automatically overclocks...damaging the motherboard. • Fast Tuning: fast overclocking for the system • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with these two auto-tuning modes ...
...ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend that auto-tuning is successful. After the system restarts, a message appears indicating that you set up a better thermal environment to exit. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click Auto Tuning tab > Fast. 2. TurboV automatically overclocks...damaging the motherboard. • Fast Tuning: fast overclocking for the system • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with these two auto-tuning modes ...
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.... 4. After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating that the auto-tuning process is successful. After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-7 Click Auto Tuning tab > Extreme. 2. Read the warning messages and click Start to exit. If you want to cancel the...
.... 4. After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating that the auto-tuning process is successful. After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-7 Click Auto Tuning tab > Extreme. 2. Read the warning messages and click Start to exit. If you want to cancel the...