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...problems in this information. to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in receipt of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE... provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
...problems in this information. to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in receipt of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE... provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
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... your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets...
... your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets...
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... are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. • AMD® FX Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD support RTL8111F PCIe Gb LAN ALC887 7.1-Channel Audio CODEC 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports...
... are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. • AMD® FX Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD support RTL8111F PCIe Gb LAN ALC887 7.1-Channel Audio CODEC 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports...
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...Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M5A97 PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I /O ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x System panel connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI V4.0a Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software...
...Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M5A97 PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I /O ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x System panel connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI V4.0a Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software...
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.... When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
.... When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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...PCIEx1_2 PCI1 slot PCI2 slot PCI3 slot Realtek LAN controller HD audio OnChip SATA OnChip OHCI 1 OnChip EHCI 1 OnChip OHCI 2 OnChip EHCI 2 OnChip OHCI 3 OnChip EHCI 3 OnChip OHCI 4 A BC D E FG H - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that...
...PCIEx1_2 PCI1 slot PCI2 slot PCI3 slot Realtek LAN controller HD audio OnChip SATA OnChip OHCI 1 OnChip EHCI 1 OnChip OHCI 2 OnChip EHCI 2 OnChip OHCI 3 OnChip EHCI 3 OnChip OHCI 4 A BC D E FG H - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that...
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... M5A97 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports up to the USB connectors. 6. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
... M5A97 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports up to the USB connectors. 6. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
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... versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is NOT enabled...
... versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is NOT enabled...
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-1 BIOS...
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-1 BIOS...
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... update the BIOS using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to enable...
... update the BIOS using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to enable...
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... enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Insert the support DVD...
... enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Insert the support DVD...
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... menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and...
... menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and...
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...memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.10 OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM. 2.4.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set power saving mode. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto...
...memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.10 OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM. 2.4.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set power saving mode. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto...
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... the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-19 C1E [Disabled] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of C1E support function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to 64bit MMIO. Core C6 State [Enabled] Enables or disables Core C6 state function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 North Bridge IOMMU [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable High Performance Computing Mode. Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD...
... the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-19 C1E [Disabled] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of C1E support function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to 64bit MMIO. Core C6 State [Enabled] Enables or disables Core C6 state function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 North Bridge IOMMU [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable High Performance Computing Mode. Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD...
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...set SATA options. SB SATA Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the ECC mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Port1 - Port4 [AHCI] [IDE] S et to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to select the primary boot graphic controller...
...set SATA options. SB SATA Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the ECC mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Port1 - Port4 [AHCI] [IDE] S et to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to select the primary boot graphic controller...
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... USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Auto] Allows the system to [AHCI], the information of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is set SATA Port1 - EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-21 If you use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use a SATA optical drive...
... USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Auto] Allows the system to [AHCI], the information of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is set SATA Port1 - EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-21 If you use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use a SATA optical drive...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the function. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Azalia device. [Disabled] Disables the device. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the Azalia front panel audio connector (AAFP) type to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the function. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Azalia device. [Disabled] Disables the device. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the Azalia front panel audio connector (AAFP) type to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PME Device [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-23 Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to turn on . SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PME Device [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-23 Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to turn on . SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio...
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... set the BIOS reaction on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. [Immediate] Execute the trap right away. [Postponed] Execute the trap during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Auto] Auto adjustment for the system to load the network stack driver...
... set the BIOS reaction on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. [Immediate] Execute the trap right away. [Postponed] Execute the trap during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Auto] Auto adjustment for the system to load the network stack driver...
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..., Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-29 Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you set to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.5 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Launch CSM to boot up. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy...
..., Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-29 Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you set to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.5 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Launch CSM to boot up. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy...